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Selina Playa Venao - Hostel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hostel near Venao Beach

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A pool area with a sign that reads "While you dance, we'll again with you."
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Exterior
Tent
A beach with multiple sun loungers and shaded areas, some with cushions.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Playa Venao 1, Azurero District, Las Escobas del Venado, Los Santos
  • Place, Venao Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa El Arenal
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa El Toro
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pedasí Airport (PDM)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a wooden door, and a patterned rug.

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Tepee Tent

Tepee Tent

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a hanging light fixture, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a door, and an air conditioning unit.

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a door, an air conditioning unit, and a small desk with a lamp.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden ladder, a patterned rug, and a set of lockers.

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Tent

Tent

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | In-room dining

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Air conditioning, Beachfront

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Las Escobas del Venado

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Venao Beach and 25 miles (40 km) of Playa El Toro. Playa El Arenal and ShokoGi Panama are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Venao Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Playa El Arenal - 40 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Playa El Toro - 40 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Los Destiladeros Beach - 45 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Puerto Escondido Beach - 49 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Pedasí Airport (PDM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coleos - ‬4 min walk
  • Gatto Blanco
  • ‪Hummuseria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rico’s Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coleos - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Selina Playa Venao - Hostel

3-star beachfront hostel near Venao Beach
You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a ride on the hostel's beach shuttle (surcharge). Summer fun is a breeze at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel with activities like surfing/body boarding and horse riding/rentals.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hostel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Las Escobas del Venado hostel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Karaoke
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Selina Playa Venao - Hostel offers 31 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8.03 for adults and USD 8.03 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 8.03 for adults and USD 8.03 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Selina Venao s Escobas l Vena
Selina Hostel Playa Venao Las Escobas del Venado
Selina Playa Venao
Selina Playa Venao Hostel
Selina Playa Venao Hostel Las Escobas del Venado
Selina Playa Venao Las Escobas del Venado
Selina Playa Venao
Selina Playa Venao Hostel
Selina Playa Venao - Hostel Las Escobas del Venado
Selina Playa Venao - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Selina Playa Venao - Hostel to the airport?

Selina Playa Venao - Hostel is 21.7 mi (37-min drive) away from the Pedasí Airport (PDM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel on Jul 7, 2026 start from CA $93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Selina Playa Venao - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Selina Playa Venao - Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 70 per person, one-way.

How close is Selina Playa Venao - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Selina Playa Venao - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8.03 for adults and USD 8.03 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Selina Playa Venao - Hostel have a pool?

Selina Playa Venao - Hostel features an outdoor pool.

Does Selina Playa Venao - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Selina Playa Venao - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Selina Playa Venao - Hostel to downtown Las Escobas del Venado?

Selina Playa Venao - Hostel is 0.3 mi away from Las Escobas del Venado.

Selina Playa Venao - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 108 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie

Supeisibg compared to the reviews and rating. Overpriced for the services. No safe, no pool/beach towel. Dark rooms but comfoetable beds. Bar staff was very friendly and client oriented. Nice lounging area facing the ocean, beautiful sunset. Ideal for backpacker surfers. Good restaurant options around and veey clean supermarket
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The DJ and dance party was great. The main facility was nice - attractive, cool vibe, nice beach, beach shower, nice pool, nice lounge chairs... room / beds were great.. looked great... but the shower curtain was really gross - dirty and moldy and made you feel like you were in a cheap filthy place, even though everything else was good... strange that such an easy and cheap fix would be left in such a disgusting state. Staff were great and altogether a nice stay. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice property. Really good to scape from the city and enjoy the beach in a very relaxing way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ej

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't get a wink of sleep.The bar played extremely loud music that filtered throughout until 4 am. Kind of like the sleep deprivation torture at Guantanamo!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is right on the beach. Staff was helpful when our unit lost AC and we had no WIFI. Moved us to a new room. The restaurant Las Palmas was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good place. Warm water, near the beach, beautiful place. The only downside is that we got a dirty towel in the room and that they don’t give towels for the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Party place. Don't go if you want to sleep

Loud music until at least 2 am coming from the hotel bar and from the neighboring bar. Finished my night in the car
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Only for Backpacking

I do not recommend this hotel for any who are not backpackers. Its a Pimped out hostel. No reception, no service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was extremely small. The share bathroom should be able to lock from inside!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raul

A/C didn't really work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alfredo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air Acondicionado
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
El A/A excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carlo

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
La experiencia no fue nada buena. Las habitaciones estaban sucias, no se le da buen mantenimiento al lugar. HABIA MUCHO OLOR A HUMEDAD EN LAS HABITACIONES. VIMOS 3 Y TODAS TENÍAN EL MISMO OLOR. Tanto fue que tuvimos que cambiarnos de hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Caro para lo que ofrece
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marieliz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Me encanto, volveria a ir

Me encanto el lugar y la atención, al llegar habia llovido fuerte y el terreno estaba inundado,y nos ofrecieron movernos a otra locación y estaba aún más lindo me encanto cada rincon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith del Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Más actividades con música
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bien pero falta de mantenimiento

Casa vez que vamos a Venao nos quedamos en Selina por su ubicación, servicios y oferta gastronómica. Esta vez ninguno de esos elementos falló pero, la habitación si estaba bastante descuidada
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Veyra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Todo esta muy bonito, pero la limpieza de los baños compartidos es mala, siempre estan sucios
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super bueno!

Chek inn y chek out super rapido Cuartos limpios, comida deliciosa. Solo falta un letrero para ubicarlo mejor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
En arrivant le réceptionniste (Kalito )nous a reçu avec une attitude exécrable, peu sympathique et compréhensif de notre situation et menteur par dessus le marché , 2 jours de suite avec coupure d’eau en 6hres et 10heures le matin et ce sans avertir d aucune façon .. par contre , bel endroit et belle plage un peu hippie sur les bords
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Tube Que mandar a limpiar la habitación, las camas estaban sucias y el piso de la recámara también
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Venao beautiful, not this place

De lokatie is fantastisch en het eten heerlijk. De ober van de ochtend is helaas ontzettend arrogant en totaal niet klant vriendelijk. De eerste nacht was het een ontzettend kabaal omdat een heel aangal mensen zat te wachten voor onze deur op hin bus naar het vliegveld, tot 3:00 snachts was het kabaam en er wordt niks aan gedaan. Zal zeker Venao aanraden, maar niet deze plek.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Playa nicht nur für Surfing

Kurz aber intensiv. Tolle Stimmung
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022