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La Qhia Eco Retreat

2.5 star property
Hostal with bar/lounge, near Town Square

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Comfort Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets
Front of property
Bar (on property)
La Qhia Eco Retreat is a tranquil escape near Town Square, where you can unwind in the garden or explore nearby Mercado. Relax with a massage at the spa, enjoy free WiFi in public areas, and take advantage of laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Spa services
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Classic Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Comfort Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Barriada el Cerro A 100 Mts De, Santa Fe, Veraguas

What's nearby

  • Catholic Church of Santa Fe - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Town Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mercado - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Quebrada Las Trancas Spa - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Alto de Piedra Waterfall - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 108.3 miles/174.3 km
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 121.5 miles/195.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Bohemio - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Santa Fe Coffee Shop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hermanos Pineda - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Los Comandos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Iguana - ‬18 min walk

About this property

La Qhia Eco Retreat

Enjoy your visit to Santa Fe with a stay at La Qhia Eco Retreat. Guests can indulge in Thai massages, and Cayucos Restaurante & Bar serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2.3 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Spa services

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Thai massages and massages.

Dining

Cayucos Restaurante & Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.3 percent

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International

Also known as

Hostal Qhia Santa Fe
Hostal Qhia
Qhia Santa Fe
Qhia
Hostal La Qhia
La Qhia Eco Retreat Hostal
La Qhia Eco Retreat Santa Fe
La Qhia Eco Retreat Hostal Santa Fe

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at La Qhia Eco Retreat?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at La Qhia Eco Retreat?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Qhia Eco Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at La Qhia Eco Retreat and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like spa services and a garden.

What's the area around La Qhia Eco Retreat like?

La Qhia Eco Retreat is a short 7-minute walk from Town Square and 7 minutes' walk from Catholic Church of Santa Fe.

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Reviews

La Qhia Eco Retreat Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Restaurant
Service staff

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very pretty setting. Staff was was super friendly. Restaurant/bar area was very nice. Room could very much use hooks to hang clothes as there was plenty of wall space and shelves for clothes/etc. There was little space for belongings so we had to keep our things in our bags. All else was lovely! For those that are noise sensitive, it IS Central America and dogs, roosters, cats etc….all have opinions in the weee hours of the night. I always pack ear plugs to make sure I sleep well. I highly recommend a stay here! Enjoy!
John, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Very nice place - but noisy roosters at 5am

Santa Fe town is small and quite lovely with many fun things to do. This hostel is well situated and the rooms are recently renovated and very clean. The rooms were very clean, ok comfort wise and had warm water - which other hostels don’t- so big plus. They had a bar onsite and will open restaurant soon as well. The only cons were parking as not enough and we had to park on the outside street (though seems safe) and the worst was the amount of roosters that the neighbors next door had. I was woken up at 5am to a serenade of roosters - prob over 100 going off one my one at least till 7am- I had ear plugs and it was not enough. At 6am while trying to sleep I googled a lot of facts about roosters - as apparently they can continue all day and night long. So great place for those that like waking up at 5am- but if you want to sleep in then this may not be a place for you.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay in Santa Fe

Our room had some drawbacks, like many gaps between the roof and walls that enable insects to go inside, but we used our own mosquito net and we were safe to sleep quietly. The second night ants invaded our room, we were offered to be moved to another room, but we were ok with the solution to spray them as we weren't in the mood to pack all our belongings. Reynaldo who runs the hostel is really nice guy, very attentive, helpful and available any time of the day. He is also behind the local infocenter, that provides a good source of necessary info about all possible activities in Santa Fe. Food in hostel's restaurant was also good.
Peter, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Magnifique cadre ,chambre minimaliste. Déjeuner très bien .Horaire à réviser 10h . Des coqs mais dans Santa Fe il est impossible de trouver un coin sans ce volatile.Visite exceptionnelle de la finca María y Chon .
Thierry, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very noisy due to neighbouring roosters & dogs at night. Food good & easy access.
Heather, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Zu teuer aber wer es sich leisten will.

Es ist eben eine Eco Lodge. Kein Komfort. Personal könnte etwas mehr auf die Gäste zugehen. Das Restaurant war an 2 Tagen von unseren 3 Tagen Aufenthalt geschlossen. Die Anlage selbst ist schön.
Herbert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Freundliches, hilfsbereites Personal. Schöne geräumige Zimmer. Lediglich die Geräuschkulisse in der Nacht war sehr mühsam - Hahn und Hund schreien um die Wette…
Katharina, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The common kitchen and restuarant were not open and the only Cafe we could find was at a bus terminal which was actually pretty good. Dogs..lots of dogs barked all night long and who knew that roosters crowed all night long as well...perhaps competing with the dogs. Booked for two nigjts but decided to leave town after one night.

8/10 Very good

The Eco Retreat is also a hostel and from that perspective, it was great. We spent a lot of time on the patio / lounge and met some great people but we were easily a generation older than the next oldest guests. As an Eco Retreat, I would have expected more recycling, composting, etc options. I hope that this is in the future plans. The staff were great and the bar was the center of the life around the facility. They are currently building a restaurant which will enhance the experience. Sante Fe is a great place to visit and La Qhia Eco Retreat is a wonderful base for your visit.
Scott, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

If you are in the building with the four "private" rooms, be prepared to hear everything your neighbors do, especially if you are on the ground floor. Bring your earplugs, in many years of travel I have never experienced such a thing. In reality they should only rent the two lower rooms, and from that perspective I should rate this place much lower, but other than that a marvelous experience, ruined by a subpar building.
Charles, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Environnement très vert et agréable, mais bruyant

Maison construite avec des matériaux naturels tels que bois et pierre, ce qui donne une touche de "chalet alpin". Environnement agréable car on est au vert et l'hostal possède un beau jardin, bien entretenu. Par contre, le lieu n'est pas forcément le plus indiqué si vous souhaitez vous reposer étant donné qu'n concert d'aboiements de chiens et de "cocoricos" de coqs se fait entendre toutes les nuits... Point faible : aucun petit-déjeuner proposé alors que Santa Fé ne compte déjà que très peu d'options de restauration.
Aurélien, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to disconnect. Reynaldo provided a great service.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our family really enjoyed the laid back vibe we had here. The porch and hammocks were perfect for our rest day after some big hikes, riding and paddling fun in Santa Fe. Perfect place to chill and enjoy the mountain views, sounds and smells.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Natalija, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

8/10 Very good

3-night trip

6/10 Good

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Diego, 5-night trip