Ratings based on 13 Verified Reviews
3.5 Room cleanliness
3.9 Service & staff
3.4 Room comfort
3.2 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 18 Feb 2024
Owner was a super kind guy.
Room was small, dirty and full of bugs. Felt very over priced. Restaurant had good food, hard to communicate as no staff speaks english but its understandable!
No shuttle or way to transport into town. We had to hitch hike and we ended up leaving early cause it was so inconveniently located.
Place has lots of potential. Could be a super rad get away/ party place with some love.
by A verified traveler
Posted 3 Dec 2022
by A verified traveler from Altos del Maria, Panama
Run down
Posted 28 Dec 2017
Pros: Beautiful presentation of delectable fish dinner on terrace! Matteo served grouper and mackarel with rice and mixed salad the evening we were there.
Cons: Air conditioning did not work in the first two rooms we were shown.
Entrance road and front gate.
Cutting back of vegetation needed.
Bug control.
Location: The main attraction is Coiba National Park. Hibiscus Garden can organize day trips by boat from nearby but noisier Santa Catalina.
Hibiscus Garden is managed by well meaning volunteers with a limited budget and is located in an ever growing jungle next to a muddy bay. The saving grace was the excellent fish served for dinner. All in all, a disappointing and over priced experience. Only stayed one night rather than the two for which we had reserved.Some guests in the communal kitchen were too loud until late into the night right under one of the rooms our party occupied.
Comment from Hotel Management
5 Jan 2018 by Nina, Hotel Management
Hola Katherine,
Thank you very much for your review!
On behalf of management I kindly apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your stay.
After a recent change in management we do have a lot of renovations and improvements going on to provide the perfect vacation setting to our guests. A/C's in tropical climate, especially during the heavy rain season from October until December, do cause trouble every once in a while - we check and maintain them regularly and in case a customer informs us about a problem we're fixing it as soon as possible.
All the best and feliz Año Nuevo,
Nina
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Nov 2017 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
22 Dec 2017
Thank you very much for the awesome review, we hope to welcome you again soon!
So long, all the best,
Hotel HibiscusGarden
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Edmonton, Alberta Canada
This is a remote jungle getaway that is authentic.
Posted 28 Mar 2017
Pros: Remote location allows you to experience the local lifestyle enjoyed by residents.
Cons: While being a jungle getaway, making sure windows and doors sealed completely would help keep the jungle out when you have enjoyed nature enough today
Location: Coiba national park offers, diving, scuba, surfing and tours. Google Tito the crocodile.
The lack of amenities in this remote location is quickly made up for by friendly staff and fellow travelers. The chef is amazing and makes up fantastic meals at a reasonable price in this rustic getaway best suited for backpackers and seasoned travelers.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Calgary. AB
Relaxing
Posted 28 Jan 2017
Pros: Food staff
Location: Mick and Heidi can provide you with a number of activities to do. We did and had a lot of fun.
Great place to relax. Mick and Hidi are great hosts and can provide you options and activities to do. Food is good and staff great.
by A verified traveler
Posted 7 Feb 2023 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 7 Nov 2018
by A verified traveler
Posted 4 Mar 2018 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
12 Mar 2018 by MGMT, Hotel Management
Thank you so much for your review! We hope to see you again soon!
by Lucy
Posted 7 Nov 2017 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
22 Dec 2017
Thank you very much for the review, we hope to welcome you again soon!
