Gran Kahuna Hostal , Panama

Gran Kahuna is one of the most comfortable hostels in beautiful Bocas del Toro, which is well known for having some of the best surfing in the Caribbean. Even though foreigners have been coming to Bocas for more than ten years, it was not until recently that Bocas became a surfer's and backpacker's destination. Gran Kahuna Hostel opened recently, becoming the first surf orientated hostel in Bocas del Toro and all of Panama, offering clean rooms complete with brand new utilities and a happy and helping staff ready to make your stay in Bocas as easy going as possible. We are the most easiest hostel to find in Bocas since we are in the main street, centrally located and facing the ocean. The Hostel consists of several rooms on our two storey Caribbean style building with:

Big dorms with lockers with an ocean view,
Big and clean bathooms,
Full equipped kitchen,
Tourist information,
Free Wi-Fi internet for guests,
Free coffee and tea,
Free taxi transportation to the hostel from airport,
Big living room with a plasma tv, dvd, & stereo,
Table games,
Bar and bbq area,
Surf videos, movie nights, library,
International calls,
Discount in the best bar in town...

We also have a large and very chill sitting area complete with hammocks, sofas, and benches to chat and enjoy a delicious meal. Our staff is ready to help you plan your stay in Bocas, whether it's for surf tours, snorkeling the reef in Bocas del Toro, diving, etc. Let us accommodate all your needs. Being a guest at GRAN KAHUNA, you receive discounts at many different tour operators, restaurants, bars, diving shops, etc. Let us help you to decide where to eat and with whom to plan your trip. And of course all our guests get great discounts for the best bar in Bocas- LA IGUANA SURF BAR, where you can enjoy the best cocktails, watch the sickest surf videos, and the best music.


Our prices differ depending on season:

HIGH SEASON: Starts from November till April, Bocas main months when the parties are crazy and the surf is world class. Beds range $12-$14 a night. There are also discounts for those who rent an entire room or staying more than one week.
LOW SEASON: Starts from May and ends in October, fewer tourists but also there is a small surfing period during this time where you can find good surfing and usually enjoy it all to yourself. Beds range from $10-$12 a night.

HOW TO GET THERE....

FROM THE BORDER:
Take a taxi to Changuinola, Finca 60, then a water taxi to Isla Colon; we are located 100 meters to the left when you arrive. This would all costs about $10.

FROM THE PANAMA CITY:
BY BUS FROM DAVID-CHIRIQUI: take a bus from the International Bus Terminal in David to Almirante/Changuinola. Let the driver know ahead of time that you want to stop at ALMIRANTE. The bus takes about 4 hours to arrive at Almirante. From there take a taxi to any water taxi that goes to ISLA COLON. We recommend JAMPAN, TAXI 25, or BOCAS MARINE TOURS. We are about 100 meters to the left when you arrive.

BY BUS FROM PANAMA CITY: take a bus from Albrook International Bus Terminal in Panama City, usually you can take a direct bus from Panama City to Almirante for about $25, the ride is approximately 10 hours. When you arrive to Almirante take a water taxi to Isla Colon for $5. We recommend JAMPAN, TAXI 25, or BOCAS MARINE TOURS. We are about 100 meters to the left when you arrive.

BY AIR PLANE: Aeroperlas and Air Panama have several daily flights from Panama City to Bocas, David to Bocas, and even Costa Rica to Bocas. From the airport take a taxi to the Gran Kahuna Hostel, we pay for the transportation.

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• Bocas del toro
• Hostal
• Panama
• surfing bocas del toro
• Hostal bocas del toro
• hostal panama
• travel Panama

[tiboootibooo]

Gracias por el tiempo pasado ahi Montserrat y Alexis ! Lo pase grande en Octubre, y gracias por mandarme a Sta Catalina, fue una pasada !

Un abrazo fuerte desde Noruega,

Jokin.

[superpatosurf]

cmo e llama el tema de fondoo



[evillanueva86]

The Grand Kahuna was such a cool place to stay. The beer was cheaper than water and it was very clean.

[camilagildemeister]

alexis esta buenisimo el hostal!!! ojala este todo bien por alla... un abrazo grande y muchos saludoss!!

[oliviaquebeccanada]

omg i love it too!! i was staying there for 10 days last summer :)

[binom6e]

i looooooove gran kahuna... it got me damn bocatized!