Dolphin Bay Hideaway

Dolphin Bay is one of my highest recommendations anywhere in the world, although it won't be for everyone. It's a little oasis of calm far away from the busier islands, perfect for disconnecting from life and reconnecting with nature. If you want to be in the centre of things with lots of activities this won't be for you. But if you want to take a while to sit and listen to birdsong or go for a walk to admire native trees, insects and sloths, and feel like you're in a place that really respects the natural environment, then you might just find paradise here. Brian and his team are extremely friendly and welcoming, they're doing great things to regenerate the land and on top of it all the food is amazing!

We had THE BEST TIME at Dolphin Bay Hideaway! Everything was truly amazing. Communication with Brian before arrival was easy and informative. Meet up in Boca del Toro was smooth, and our boat captain was very accommodating. A pod of dolphins swam alongside our boat on our way in- which was a lovely start to our stay! We stayed at Dolphin Bay Hideaway for 5 nights and loved every minute! JA and Arkey provided breakfast and dinner each day- and their food was fabulous! So yummy and beautifully presented. JA is a chef and an artist with his food creations. Accommodations were wonderful! We had all 4 rooms in the lodge- each one decorated nicely, very comfortable and always clean. The main area of the lodge was perfect for meals and evenings spent playing games and hanging out. The views are beautiful and serene. During the days, we were busy with adventures. One day we visited several snorkel spots in the morning and then hung out at Zapatillo beach for the afternoon. Another day we did the jungle hike with Brian in the morning- not to be missed! We learned so much, planted trees and saw amazing sites including sloths. This was really a highlight for us. Brian’s passion for the jungle and reforestation is contagious and made us appreciate all that we saw and experienced. After the jungle hike, we headed to Red Frog Beach for the afternoon. We also spent a day at Starfish Beach. All 3 beaches we hit were great- fun in the sun was just what we needed and we had yummy lunches at local huts on each beach. Final day we made a trip into Boca in the morning and the afternoon was spent hanging out back at Dolphin Bay Hideaway. Two from our group enjoyed the paddle boards, two had massages (so good!) and two enjoyed lounging and reading at the lodge. Our group enjoyed working out each day in the pavilion (between the dock and the lodge). It is open-aired with views directly to the bay, so an ideal place for the body and soul. The weights, jump ropes, stationary bikes, yoga mats, etc were all used and appreciated. The final thing I will mention is the hospitality extended to us. Brian and his team are beyond superb. They made us feel so welcome and treated us like royalty and family at the same time (if that makes sense). Dolphin Bay Hideaway is really a special place, run by very special people who love what they do, and provided us with special memories that we will long cherish. I researched A LOT of hotels/lodges leading up to this vacation and am beyond thrilled to have picked Dolphin Bay Hideaway. If you are looking to go to Panama on vacation, I’ve done the research for you. Book your stay at Dolphin Bay Hideaway- you won’t regret it. Have fun and please tell Brian and the team “Hello” from the Jordans!

The 2 nights we stayed at the dolpin bay hideway hotel were the vacation within our vacation. We felt very welcome and Brian and his crew took so good care of us. If possible we would have stayed longer. And yes we saw dolphins every day. The room was clean and the food great.