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Selina Playa Venao - Hostel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
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Exterior
Tent
Arcade

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June

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 Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Tepee Tent

Tepee Tent

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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Suite

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Tent

Tent

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Air conditioning, Beachfront

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Las Escobas del Venado

At Selina Playa Venao - Hostel, you'll be 0.7 km (0.5 mi) from Venao Beach and 35 km (21.8 mi) from Playa El Toro. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hostel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find free cabanas, and enjoy the on-site karaoke. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Las Escobas del Venado hostel, you'll be 35.5 km (22.1 mi) from Playa El Arenal and 35.6 km (22.1 mi) from ShokoGi Panama.
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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

  • Gatto Blanco
  • ‪Hummuseria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coleos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ruben’s - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rico’s Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Selina Playa Venao - Hostel

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 such as surfing/body boarding and horse riding.

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
  • Conference rooms
  • Karaoke
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge 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 complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately USD 8.03 for adults and from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

Selina Playa Venao - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 6 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel on 9 Jun 2026 start from NZ$137, including 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.

Is parking available at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

Yep, Selina Playa Venao - Hostel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

Yep, Selina Playa Venao - Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Venao Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga, volleyball and windsurfing.

Does Selina Playa Venao - Hostel have a pool?

Selina Playa Venao - Hostel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Does Selina Playa Venao - Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, local cuisine breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

Furry friends are welcome at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The attention of the staff and the atmosphere was excellent, however the cleanliness of the room was not appropriate, my daughter was stung by bedbugs while sleeping in her bed, the bathrooms were dirty of the previous tenants and the showers full of hair
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Fleck‘chen Erde
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021