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    Dolphin Bay Hideaway

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    #1 of 2 B&Bs / Inns in Isla San Cristobal
    Avenida Sur | Dolphin Bay, Isla San Cristobal 888 888, Panama
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    1 - 5 of 284 reviews

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Family-friendly and fun!!

    We enjoyed our stay at Dolphinbay very much! Our children spent a lot of time playing in the water and we felt like at home, Amy and Brian are perfect hosts and very accomodating with our little ones! I would recommend this place for families...More

    Thank Cacao_Travel
    Reviewed 21 July 2017
    Great place, fantastic people, felt like home

    We've spent fantastic 3 nights at this small resort. Family owned and run by Brian and Amy, 2 wonderful hosts. Nice decorated rooms, great food, warm hospitality, family atmosphere. You even don't have to lock the doors of your room.What a great location, at the...More

    Thank Tom H
    Response from DolphinBayHideaway, Owner at Dolphin Bay HideawayResponded 9 August 2017

    It was so enjoyable to have your family here. In just a few short days, you made all of us feel like your family! We truly value how fun, kind and generous you were with the entire team at the Hideaway. Dolphin watching is indeed...More

    Reviewed 12 July 2017 via mobile
    Great resort!

    Highly recommend this resort. We stayed in several great places in Panama but this was our favorite. Brian and Amy are so accommodating. This resort is private and off the beaten path. It is away from the noise and party scene of Bocas Town. The...More

    Thank Amy W
    Response from DolphinBayHideaway, Owner at Dolphin Bay HideawayResponded 5 August 2017

    Thank you very much for your recommendation and we are so glad to hear we were your favorite place in all of Panama! For guests like you both, searching for tranquility in a natural environment off the beaten path, we are pleased to deliver on...More

    Reviewed 30 June 2017
    Perfect Relaxing Vacation!

    We had an amazing stay at Dolphin Bay Hideaway! The food was delicious and they were very flexible with our preferences and our picky kids. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean and beautiful. There is no air conditioning but plenty of fans are...More

    Thank J D
    Response from DolphinBayHideaway, Owner at Dolphin Bay HideawayResponded 23 July 2017

    The story of your incredible journey begs repeating. You, your wife and 3 boys had spent an entire year traveling around the globe. We were, I believe, your 94th different hotel/lodge on your journey across 6 continents. To be your last stop and have this...More

    Reviewed 25 June 2017 via mobile
    Best family vacation ever!

    Our trip to Panama was truly spectacular. It seemed effortless the way Brian and Amy and the staff at Dolphin Bay Hideaway took care of us. The food was excellent, the rooms were charming and every time we wanted an adventure everything was taken care...More

    Thank Honey D
    Response from DolphinBayHideaway, Owner at Dolphin Bay HideawayResponded 20 July 2017

    Your title is so rewarding to us all - thanks for the tremendous feedback! It was our pleasure to host your family and we had a lot of fun as well. The DBH team strives to ensure guests have memorable vacations, so to be your...More

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    About
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    Travellers' Choice2017 Winner
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    Amenities
    • Top amenities
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
    • Pool
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Breakfast included
    • Restaurant
    • Hotel Amenities
    • Breakfast included
    • Multilingual Staff
    • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    • Airport Transportation
    • Concierge
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    • Pool
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Outdoor pool
    • Restaurant
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    • US$ 153 - US$ 214 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Room types
    • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
    • Family Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 4
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    12 November 2014|
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    Response from DolphinBayHideaway | Property representative | Reviewed this property |
    Hello Isaac, The truth is that it is really hard to define exactly the weather for this part of the world. We are supposedly now in the rainy season, that is from November trough usually end of January and again from May... More
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