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Prices for Spanish Coures & Start Dates | Accommodation Rates for 2008
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Accommodation

Only our language students are eligible for special prices at certain hotels if they study with us for at least 1 week. You can contact the hotels directly letting them know that you are our student and they will give you the special price after confirming with us that you will be our student. Please let them know the lenght and dates of your stay. If you prefer, we would be more than happy to make the reservation for you. All these lodging options, except for Villa Marita, are located within walking distance to the school (3 - 10 minutes).

Family Home Stay Start and Ending Dates

Students should arrive to the school before 12:00 p.m. on the Saturday before their Spanish course begins. After meeting with the School Director, they will be taken to their host family. If students plan to arrive between the Monday and Friday before their course begins we ask them to please let us know just to make sure that their intended host family is available. If students were to arrive on the Sunday before their Spanish course begins they will be given the School Director's mobile number to contact him once they arrive to Boquete and he will then take them to their host family.

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Students should inform us about their travel arrangements and estimated time of arrival as this will avoid the family having to wait at home unnecessarily. Families also like to receive their new family member with a special meal so they highly appreciate knowing when you intend to arrive.

Home stays usually begin on Saturdays at noon. Students should plan to leave their host family on the Saturday after their course ends before 10:00 a.m. as this will allow enough time for another student to arrive to that host family. If you plan to arrive before Saturday (or on the Sunday before your course begins) or if you would like to stay for more days after your course has ended, please let us know about your intentions so that we can plan ahead of time taking into account host family availability or any other arrangment needed to be made (for example, you may need the School's Director cellphone in case you arrive on a Sunday so that he can meet you somewhere in town and then take you to your host family).

Family Home Stay Fees

The cost given is as per day of accommodation with a local family. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars. We normally place only 1 student with each local family. The number of students column refers to arrangements for couples and families or friends traveling together who wish to be placed within the same local family.

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Students without meals 1 meal per day 2 meals per day 3 meals per day
1 $12 $13 $15 $20
2 $22 $25 $30 $35
3 $30 $35 $40 $45
4 $40 $45 $50 $55

Each family home stay has a $25 setup fee that includes the processing of your Immersion Pre-Program Interview and the selection of your host family as well as transportation to their house upon arrival. Laundry and ironing services can be provided for a $5 weekly fee per person.

Hostal Nomba Rates

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Dorm Rooms
Private Rooms
$7.50 - $9.00 per night
$18/$24/$30 per night for single/double/triple occupancy

Note: rates do not include Panama's 10% Hotel Tax.

We selected Hostal Nomba as one of the hostels within the low budget range because of its party atmosphere, chilled out environment and friendly staff. Ryan Brandt, the owner of Hostal Nomba, also organizes the best and most affordable raft trips in town and this is why he also runs the rafting trips for Habla Ya students. If you are planning to study at Habla Ya, we can make the reservation at Hostal Nomba for you (just click here) and make sure that you get placed in the best room. You can also make the reservation directly with Just let him know you are our student and rest assured that you will receive preferential service.

Hostal Refugio del Río Rates

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Dorm Rooms (2 rooms in total, one with 6 single size beds and another one with 10)
$10 per night $65 for 1 week $125 for 2 weeks $175 for 3 weeks $225 for 4 weeks

Private Room with a double size bed
Per night $20 (1 person), $25 (2 persons)
For 1 week $125 (1 person), $155 (2 persons)
For 2 weeks $210 (1 person), $280 (2 persons)
Each extra week $105 (1 person), $140 (2 persons)

Private Room with a double and single size beds
Per night $30 (1 person), $35 (2 persons), $45 (3 persons)
For 1 week $175 (1 person), $210 (2 persons), $280 (3 persons)
For 2 weeks $280 (1 person), $350 (2 persons), $490 (3 persons)
Each extra week $140 (1 person), $175 (2 persons), $245 (3 persons)

Note: rates do not include Panama's 10% Hotel Tax.

Hostal Refugio del Río was selected amongst the best places to stay in Boquete within the low price range because it is really amazing how such a nicely furnished and comfortable hostel is priced as a low budget hostel. It is located very close to our Spanish school and is peacefully quiet, making it a nice spot to rest and relax. We would be more than happy to arrange your reservation at Hostal Refugio del Río (click here) or if you prefer to do it by yourself feel free to contact the manager of this hostel.

Hostal Boquete Rates

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Student Price
Non Student Price
Per night
$27.50
$30

Note: rates do not include Panama's 10% Hotel Tax.

Hostal Boquete completes our list of hostels within a low budget range. We chose this hostel because it is centrally located within town and it has a helpful and welcoming staff. In our opinion you receive more than what you pay for if you consider its spacious rooms and beautiful riverside area in the back of the hostel. We can make your reservaction for Hostal Boquete (click here) or you can directly contact Hostal Boquete's owner.

Oasis Bed & Breakfast Rates

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Rooms without River Views
Rooms with River Views
Per night $40 $50
For 1 week $245 $315
For 2 weeks $420 $560
For 3 weeks $525 $735
Each extra week $175 $245

Note: these are rates for Habla Ya Students. Rates do not include Panama's 10% Hotel Tax.

Hotel Oasis Bed & Breakfast is among our selection of mid range hotels because it is a practical and affordable solution for those students who need a private room in a more independent and nicer setting than what is offered by a low range hostel. The services that you will encounter (breakfast, laundry, wifi internet) make it very convenient and its location by the river guarantee that you will enjoy Boquete's beauty. These special rates only apply to our students. We can book a room for you at Hotel Oasis (just click here) or you can directly contact Hotel Oasis's owner.

Isla Verde Roundhouses Inn Rates

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Small Roundhouses (3)
Big Roundhouses (2)
Bonaire
Per night $60 $80 $80
For 1 week $300 $500 $500
For 2 weeks $450 $650 $650
For 3 weeks $600 $800 $800
For 4 weeks $750 $950 $950
Extra week $185 $235 $235

Sark Suite (Up)
Herm Suite (Down)
Mariposa Suite (Up)
Girafa Suite (Down)
Per night $80 $60 $80 $60
For 1 week $500 $300 $500 $300
For 2 weeks $650 $450 $650 $450
For 3 weeks $800 $600 $800 $600
For 4 weeks $950 $750 $950 $750
Extra week $235 $185 $235 $185

Note: these rates are only for Habla Ya students. Rates do not include Panama's 10% Hotel Tax. These prices are for 2 persons. For only 1 person, take $25 off each price (1 week or more). For each additional guest aged under 18, please add $5 per night and for each extra adult add $10 per night.

A clear favorite among our students, Isla Verde holds a privileged place in our list of mid range hotels. The staff will definitively go the extra mile to make your stay an unforgettable experience and with their personalized service there is always someone around to help you with your needs. At Isla Verde you will surely relax and nourish your soul by opening your senses to the serene and tranquil nature of the tropical paradise. If soft, safe and cozy is your style you will certainly not be disappointed and we guarantee that you will not want to leave. If you wish so, we would be more than delighted to make a reservation at Isla Verde for you (by clicking here). If you prefer to book a roundhouse or a suite on your own, feel free to contact the owner and manager of Isla Verde respectively.

Villa Marita Lodge Rates

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Rooms (3)
Standard Cottages (6)
Large Cottage (1)
Per night $40 $60 $110
For 1 week $265 $400 $735
For 2 weeks $520 $780 $1425
For 3 weeks $755 $1135 $2080
Extra week $250 $375 $690

Note: these rates are for Habla Ya students only. These prices are for single and double occupancy and do not include Panama's 10% Hotel Tax. For each extra person add $5 per night in the rooms and $10 per night in the cottages.

Villa Marita Lodge has a place among our list of recommended hotels in Boquete because its cottages genuinely represent the character of the houses of the largest producers in the highlands of Chiriquí. It also offers some of the most amazing views of the valley of Boquete and more importantly its Panamanian owners and staff are amongst the most welcoming and helpful in Boquete and will give your stay a truly authentic touch. We can make a reservation for you (if you click here) or if you prefer, you can also write to the owner, and book one of the cottages or rooms in Villa Marita.

Panamonte Inn & Spa Rates

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Habla Ya Students get a 10% discount when they book a room at
THE PANAMONTE INN & SPA

Note: Precise dates for low, high and holiday seasons are given at The Panamonte website. You can look them up, or just ask us.

Key:

The Panamonte Inn & Spa is an obvious choice amongst our list of the best hotels in the top range category. Our list would be incomplete without it. By itself it is an icon of Boquete and Panama's hospitality. A stay at The Panamonte will certainly make you feel at home away from home. We can make a reservation for you or feel free to contact the hotel directly at

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