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.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)


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

  • 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...
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a wonderful piece of paradise. We loved staying here, welcoming and friendly, wonderful food and great location. We enjoyed a wildlife walk in the surrounding jungle, seeing lots including a couple of sloths. We also went kayaking and saw...
  • Federico
    Italy Italy
    Dolphin bay hideaway is like heaven on the earth The location is really relaxing and immerse in the nature Brian is super and making you comfortable at the best The staff helping Brian is perfect; food is great with local organic fresh...

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 128 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

Facilities of Dolphin Bay Hideaway

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Aerobics
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
Fast free WiFi 131 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish

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.

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