The Hummingbird

We had a fabulous 3 night stay at The Hummingbird. Everything about the place was gorgeous. We stayed in a Bungalow which was absolutely beautiful. The location right on Bluff beach, a short taxi ride away from Bocas town down a bumpy beach road. The restaurant was fantastic. We ate there for lunch once and dinner three times and I can honestly say they were some of the best meals I have eaten. I had the tuna three nights running it was that good. The staff are all wonderful. Thank you Hummingbird

If I could give more stars I would. Perhaps the best most relaxing vacation I’ve ever had. This was our first visit to Bocas del Toro, and I was not sure what area we should stay in. By the end of our stay, I was convinced we stayed in the absolute best place that we could have. If you want an incredible beach only steps away with almost no one on it, the sound of waves breaking lulling you to sleep, monkeys right outside you door in the trees when you wake up, parrots toucan and sloths everywhere, and amazing food, this is the place. The best wildlife viewing on this whole island is from the pool with one of their great cocktails in you hand. The menu was outstanding and the Argentinian bbq on Sunday was one of the best meals we have ever had, no joke! There are also several other small resorts just a short barefoot walk away that have great food too for some variety but there really is no reason to leave this place at all. Everything was impeccable clean at all times and the staff and owners were so kind and thoughtful in a genuine way. We can’t wait to come back!

Absolutely amazing! Eco conscious spot with a stellar pool, amazing food & drinks and jungle sheik accommodations. Betsy and Gary are super helpful with whatever you need...want to set up a tour?, need a recommendation?, need a taxi at 2am?, need identification of flowers/plants/animals?, they've got you covered. Easily the best restaurant and bar in Bluff (or all of Bocas?!) Incredible grounds, top notch local staff, a plethora of flora and fauna. Look no further than the hummingbird for a mind blowing Bluff experience. 10/10. Do not hesitate to stay/eat/drink. You won't be disappointed. Incredible!

This was my second visit to this beautiful property which was unfortunately ruined by the white male British owner who became rude and verbally violent when I challenged his outdated colonial notions of Indigenous Panamanians. After I brought it to her attention, his lovely wife was kind enough to apologize for him (since he lacked the cultural humility to do so himself) but my short (yet fairly pricey) stay was already ruined, so I regret I won't be returning to The Hummingbird and encouraging other people of color or self-expressed women to stay away. This was meant to be a healing experience for me, but it was anything but. Sadly, this is not a safe space for women of color and I can't recommend it. There are plenty other beautiful places on the island.

My husband and I spent 12 days in Panama, finishing the last 3 nights at the Hummingbird on Bluff Beach. This was a perfect end to our trip. Betsy, Gary, and Oso made our trip an absolute dream. Our stay was relaxing and rejuvenating. We enjoyed time by the pool and beach. There are chairs and towels available to take across the street to the beach (though not a beach for any swimming as the waves are pretty big and you can visibly see the rip current). You basically have the beach to yourself. Falling asleep each night to the sound of the waves was absolutely perfect. We did come during rainy/off season, but had excellent weather during the day, and could listen to a couple storms at night! Some of the other nearby restaurants/B&Bs were actually closed during this time, but that did not present us any issues. Rooms were very clean and exactly as pictured. There is a small fridge with water that's refilled daily, as well as a safe. The large fan kept us cool at night. There are some walking trails around the property. We went on a walk each day and saw some monkeys one day, and 2 different types of sloths! There are, of course, plenty of birds to be seen, as well! The restaurant at the Hummingbird is top notch. We enjoyed an amazing breakfast (complimented by the local hot sauce, of which we bought 3 bottles to bring home). We tried to make it back for Happy Hour when we could to grab a snack and cocktail! The Argentinian BBQ was the highlight! Get there early as it's a full house! While this is a more remote location, we were able to walk to a couple other bars/restaurants nearby. We did also walk to Paunch Beach, though a little lengthier of a walk. Walking all the way to town is probably a little too far. There are small buses that run and we were able to take those for $2-3/person each way (they did try to charge us more once, but we had taken the bus earlier that day and knew what the appropriate fee was).

An amazing location and even more amazing hosts. Betsy, Gary, Osa (dog) and the rest of the staff truly made our stay here special. They are extremely accommodating and helpful. The on-site restaurant is extremely good and the property is simply beautiful. Highly recommend! So peaceful.