Dolphin Bay Hideaway

2.5 star property

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Beach nearby, beach shuttle, beach towels, beach massages
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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San Cristobal Island, Tierra Oscura, Bocas del Toro, 20001
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
  • Red Frog Beach
  • Tortuga Beach
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

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

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About this property

Dolphin Bay Hideaway

Beach location and outdoor pool
At Dolphin Bay Hideaway, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the nearby beach where you can enjoy snorkeling.
Dolphin Bay Hideaway offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Tierra Oscura bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Features at Dolphin Bay Hideaway include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine at Dolphin Bay Hideaway, a family restaurant with ocean views
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, kayaking, and hiking/biking trails
  • Airport and beach shuttle service available for a fee
For a convenient ride to the sand and surf, hop on the bed & breakfast's beach shuttle (surcharge). Summer fun is a breeze at Dolphin Bay Hideaway with activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and motor boating.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach bed & breakfast also offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a garden.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tierra Oscura bed & breakfast.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Dolphin Bay Hideaway - Overlooking the ocean, this family restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return 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 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
  • Snorkelling

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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2008
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 1 2025 to December 15 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Dolphin Bay Hideaway

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 uses solar energy
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
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 48 hours before travel at the number on the booking confirmation. Dolphin Bay Hideaway offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 7 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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