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Dolphin Bay Hideaway

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A tropical island with clear turquoise waters and dense green foliage. - Dolphin Bay Hideaway (Tierra Oscura)
A room with a four-poster bed, a canopy, and a view of greenery outside. - Dolphin Bay Hideaway (Tierra Oscura)
A tropical garden with a wooden building, water lilies, and lush greenery. - Dolphin Bay Hideaway (Tierra Oscura)
A wooden deck with a thatched roof, a wicker sofa with cushions, and a view of calm water. - Dolphin Bay Hideaway (Tierra Oscura)
A pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a palm tree. - Dolphin Bay Hideaway (Tierra Oscura)
A poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Dolphin Bay Hideaway. This bed & breakfast is a great place to bask in the sun with beach massages, a beach shuttle, and beach yoga. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local and international cuisine family restaurant, Dolphin Bay Hideaway, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like snorkeling, rowing/canoeing, and ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a bar.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted plant.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A four-poster bed with a canopy, patterned bedspread, and multiple pillows.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a separate bed with a floral bedspread, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Bay view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

A room with a bed under a mosquito net, a wooden bench, a ceiling fan, and a door.

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Tierra Oscura, Dolphin Bay Hideaway is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bocas Marina and Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Starfish Beach and Hospital Point. Scuba diving and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and horse riding nearby. Visit our Bocatorito travel guide
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San Cristobal Island, Tierra Oscura, Bocas del Toro, 20001

Restaurants

  • The Blue Coconut
  • El Clandestino
  • The Elephant House
  • Valle de las Rana
  • The Coral Cafe

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Dolphin Bay Hideaway

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2008
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 7 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 13 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40.00 per room (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 60.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Bay Hideaway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dolphin Bay Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Bay Hideaway?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Bay Hideaway?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 40.00 (subject to availability).

Does Dolphin Bay Hideaway provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 2:00 PM–6:00 PM at scheduled times. A fee of USD 40.00 per room applies.

Where is Dolphin Bay Hideaway located?

Situated near the beach in Tierra Oscura, this bed & breakfast is in the same region as Bocas Marina, Starfish Beach, and Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal. Regional attractions also include Hospital Point and Bolivar Park.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dolphin Bay Hideaway Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Just perfect!

Brian and Amy truly made us feel as if we were family returning for a visit, rather than first-time guests. They did everything possible to make sure our stay was what we hoped it would be. Highly recommend doing a nature walk with Brian. The meals were excellent and we had a great time with the other guests around the table. A very relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Dolphin Bay Hideaway is an experience in natural Panamanian beauty. The tour will immerse you in the flora and fauna this island has to offer. Meals are much like dining at that friends house that is the ultimate host. Kayak with the dolphins, then take an adventure to one or more of the neighbouring islands in this beautiful archipelago. The eco resort experience is about natural simplicity, not hotel luxury. Adventurous types will love it.
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10/10 Excellent

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special stay at dolphin bay

a special eco-lodge on a beautiful island. Beginning with the boat pickup in Bocas, a picturesque ride across to the lodge it was beautiful!! the owner was an amazing tour guide as he described the property. His knowledge of the fauna and other things we came across (insects, bugs, sloth, etc) teaching us about the area was very interesting. the food, all prepared on site, was delicious! anything we needed was provided. the room was spacious and clean. It is quite warm here and humid so you need to be ok without AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing week at Dolphin Bay Hideaway

Brian and his staff provide an amazing vacation experience! This eco-lodge is very small (5 rooms) which allows them to provide very personalized service. You do not need to plan your activities in advance, Brian will ask you over breakfast "what do you feel like doing today?' and whether you want to snorkel, or go to a nearby beach, take a nature walk in jungle or take a kayak out in bay, the staff will help coordinate everything for you. you can also just hang out on the huge porch and relax and read or play games with a lovely view of the bay. The food is amazing with great variety and lots of fresh produce from the area. Several pods of dolphins regularly visit the bay and are fun to view from a kayak or boat. And you can see sloths, monkeys, tree, frogs, rays, and many birds everyday. If you like off the beaten path vacations in a beautiful nature setting then this is your lodge. We highly recommend DBH!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Place!

It was a excellent stay ! The food was tasty and very good! Brian and Amy Thanks for everything to make a very good holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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An eco resort that lives up to its name. We’ll looked after in this hidden paradise. Snorkeling paddling info about nature and the jungle. Definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Amy and Brian are great hosts! Beautifully nestled in a jungle setting on a calm bay. Brian gave us a personal tour of the property and showed us the good work he is doing to maintain and rehab the jungle’s flora and fauna! Had a great snorkel experience. Very peaceful and relaxing! Food was great! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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这真的是一家非常独特的hotel，当你住在那儿一定会体验到不一样的感受。owner 布来恩是一位非常负责任的人，他和他的团队成员们时刻都在想着为他们的客人们提供尽可能好的服务，总之让人感到很亲切。我们在那儿住了两晚 经历是终身难忘的，真的希望能够多住几天。我们选择了餐饮和交通都包在里的plan，感觉直接从Experia里面选比去了那儿后一样一样的付款要好，另外不要错过由Brain 带领下的森林徒步，他会为你讲解很多森林里面的动物 植物的知识，你会学到不少的东西，非常值得！
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Een paradijs op aarde, dat is wat Dolphin Bay Hideaway is. Met twee extreem gastvrije eigenaren die je je meteen laten thuisvoelen. Er is gewoon niets dat niet perfect is; een prachtige locatie tussen het groen met uitzicht op de baai, een comfortabel bed en kleurrijke kamer, de meest heerlijke gerechten keer op keer, erg leuke activiteiten om te doen, gezellige avonden door het eten aan een gezamenlijke dinertafel met andere gasten en als hoogtepunt het (met veel geluk) dagelijks zien van vele enthousiast spelende dolfijnen! Als je in Bocas bent, MOET je hier gewoon verblijven, beter krijg je nergens!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Definitely the high point of our trip to Panama. Brian and Amy are the best and their hospitality knows no bounds. They made us feel welcome immediately, as did all the other guests. The grounds are beautiful and our room was incredibly comfortable. We loved eating with the other guests and the food was just incredible. We'd love to go back to Panama and if we do we will definitely be returning to Dolphin Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Hard to leave and will be back!

What a little treasure! We absolutely loved our hosts Amy and Brian and the beautiful eco resort they have created in remote Dolphin Bay. Our room was very comfortable. The food was great- no choice and family-style but consistently yummy. We were lucky and had a wonderful group we shared meals and snorkelling adventures and kayaking with. Brian took us to secret spots snorkelling and on nature hikes - we had dolphins come up to say hi, sloths, rare frogs, fish, coral, turtles. It was very hard to say goodbye.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Ruhiges Paradies am Meer

Der Pickup in Bocas Stadt hat gut geklappt und wir starteten unsere 25-minütige Bootsfahrt zum Dolphin Bay Hideaway. Die Anlage ist riesig, mit wunderschönem Garten, einem kleinen Pool, vielen verschiedenen Pflanzen und einem angrenzenden Regenwald indem man Frösche, Faultiere etc. finden kann. Direkt am Meer gibt es einen gemütlichen Aufenthaltsbereich, an welchem man SUPs und Kayak können kostenlos mitbieten kann, um Delfine zu beobachten, oder einfach etwas auf dem Meer zu entspannen. Die Zimmer sind liebevoll gestaltet und das Essen war richtig lecker! Amy & Brian sind tolle, interessierte Gastgeber, sodass wir uns sofort wohlfühlen und den Urlaub in vollen Zügen genießen konnten :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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If you are looking for a Zen experience, then Dolphin Bay is your place. The amazing wildlife, fantastic tours, gourmet food, are all part of the dolphin bay experience. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommended

Excellent place, beautiful surroundings. And Brian made anything we wanted to happen happen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Just a gem of a place and people! A little hidden corner of paradise. Didn’t know what to expect when we decided to end our panama trip on isla Cristóbal for a 3 night stay at dolphin bay. We like all types of travel; we did the rooftop bars in Panama City, the hikes and coffee tour in boquete, the beach and exploring time in Isla Colón and party time in Bocas Town, but this ending was the cherry on top and a real raw and amazing way to experience just a beautiful place in panama! I’ve never experienced something so personal... the food was amazing (tuna steak, shrimp pineapple rice, curry chicken!) , the service was amazing (Brian and Amy are the best, always planning and making sure everything is good, took us to great snorkle spots, gave us an educational tour in the jungle,..) The place was a perfect mix of comfortable and beautiful, still feeling jungly and submerged into the panama jungle and ocean surroundings. And just the bay, watching the dolphins morning afternoon, evening... it’s magical ! For me who is in love with dolphins, I can’t believe a place like this exists and everyone in the world who travels is not making a stop here !!! This is a perfect place to relax, rejuvinate and explore a hidden paradise within panama! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Wunderbare Unterkunft auf einer abgelegenen Insel mit tollen Gastgebern. Hier hat einfach alles gepasst.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Real treat with a touch of Paradise

Brian and Amy are gracious hosts who are naturals at ensuring that a guest feels special. Their property is tucked away on an island off from Bocas and from the moment another guest and I were picked up on their boat the vacation began. As soon as you head to the lodge from their dock there is something to see everywhere. From flowers to palms, to water lilies in their two ponds, to their permanent lodger, Dutch - the red frog - who took up residence on one of their fences, to the hummingbirds, and so much more. Brian provided a brief walk-about of the property exuding pride of ownership - well deserved! The lodge is located in such a way that the views of the bay from the restaurant are magnificent. The lodge has special touches everywhere, appropriate to the theme of coastal holidays. Their breakfasts and dinners are first class and abundant. They also make lovely tropical cocktails! If you like sunrises, as I do, the dock offers a real Zen experience. And, if you are lucky, you will see an early fishermen cast his net from his boat silhouetted against the light. If you are looking for nature, tranquility, and recharging you have found the perfect place. You should also try out the restaurant next door. It's accessible by a short kayak paddle which is half the fun. A special mention goes to their wonderful staff. Thank you again and until the next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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A taste of paradise!

Our family of 4 recently stayed at Dolphin Bay Hideaway with Brian and Amy, and we had the most incredible time. The kids slept in the loft (right above our room) and firmly believed they had the best "digs" in the house! Everything was special about Dolphin Bay...the gorgeous reef within minutes from the hideaway, the stunning mangroves, majestic dolphins (and paddle boarding with them), the chocolate farm, "Spike" - the resident spectacled caiman crocodile, tacos, Hermione, 5 star meals, amazing conversations and company. Brian and Amy were absolutely incredible with our boys. Their thoughtfulness, kindness, and positivity made it a one of a kind experience for each and every one of us. We can't wait to go back next year!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2024