Dolphin Bay Hideaway

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

10

About this property

The eco-friendly B&B Dolphin Bay Hideaway features a wooden terrace with hammocks, plus garden and Dolphin Bay views. It is located on Cristobal Island, 20 minutes’ boat trip from Bocas del Toro. Offering wooden furniture, tropical-style décor and a seating area, the rooms are equipped with mosquito net, fan and a private bathroom. All come with garden views, while some units feature bay views. Activities such as beach excursions, snorkelling, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, plus bird and dolphin watching can be arranged. The Chocolate Tour is another option.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What an incredible place! I can’t recommend staying here highly enough. The setting is amazing, beautiful gardens and surroundings, overlooking the bay. I saw such a wide variety of breathtaking wildlife, including sloths, beautiful frogs, birds,...”
Kathleen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful, quiet and serene escape into nature. My room was slightly bigger than expected, great food, the grounds are beautiful, there's no end of wildlife to watch and Brian is really passionate about regenerating the land. A personal highlight...”
Berjan
Netherlands Netherlands
“The food and location was amazing. The staff was very friendly and made sure we were not lacking anything.”
Aitor
Spain Spain
“Very nice location and surroundings, nice activities around to do. The kitchen is very good and all the personal as well.”
David
France France
“Very nice place, VERY quiet, charming, very good cooking, you better speak English or Spanish. Perfect place to stay 2-4 days. No need to go fareway on Zapatilla...”
Sanne
Netherlands Netherlands
“The excellent service (thanks a lot Brian & team!), the great food, the beautiful location of the hotel, the available tours”
Jessica
France France
“Un véritable paradis We wish we would have stayed longer !! Thanks so much Brian for the jungle tour, the boat tour with dolphins and the sloth adventure 🦥 The food is delicious 🤤”
Lucy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Dolphin Bay Hideaway is a little gem tucked away in a beautiful mangrove-lined bay where Dolphins hang out (yes they really do) and surrounded by its very own rainforest that the owners have worked tirelessly to regenerate. This is the perfect...”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is a perfect place to unwind. Bryan and the staff are perfect hosts. The food is generous and flavoursome. Free use of paddle boards and kayaks are a lovely bonus and daily dolphin sightings make it a wonderful place to stay. If you...”
Jorge
Switzerland Switzerland
“This place is truly a hidden paradise on Earth, but what makes it even more special is Bryan and his incredible team. They are the perfect hosts, with a wonderful way of making you feel taken care of and ensuring you enjoy every moment here. We...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Dolphin Bay Hideaway

Company review score: 10Based on 123 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The foremost goal of the entire Dolphin Bay Hideaway family is to take care of you, our treasured guests, and make you feel at home from the moment you step onto our dock. Enjoy beautiful room furnishings, a warm and welcoming Panamanian environment and vista, a relaxing panoramic veranda, a lush tropical garden, a delicious home-made breakfast and dinner, and so much more. Stay with us and our peaceful Hideaway will offer you a memorable experience you will want to revisit.

Languages spoken

German,English,Spanish

Property surroundings

House rules

Dolphin Bay Hideaway takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 7 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

7 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
US$60 per child, per night
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
US$90 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 65
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note under transportation information we are reached only via boat and we have a shuttle service at 2 pm. We pick up from the Bocas town.

Shuttle boat cost is $50 one way per booking and is NOT included in the Room only rate. We do include this fee when you book HALF BOARD.

Please inform Dolphin Bay Hideaway in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.