The Hummingbird

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Patio, Garden View
Exterior
Front of property
Deluxe Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Bluff Beach, Bocas del Toro
  • Bluff Beach
    8 min walk
  • Carenero Island
    57 min walk
  • Paunch Beach
    1 min drive
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    116 min walk

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Patio, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

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

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About the area

Bocas del Toro

Located in Bocas del Toro, The Hummingbird is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Paunch Beach and 7 minutes from Bluff Beach. .This beach bed & breakfast is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Bocas Marina.

What's nearby

  • Bluff Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Paunch Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Tortuga Beach - 15 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Starfish Beach - 49 min drive - 20.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ’s at Bocas Blended - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mana Bar and Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Brother’s - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Hummingbird

Ocean-view bed & breakfast with a poolside bar, near Bluff Beach
The Hummingbird offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Hummingbird has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 beach bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/body boarding

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per room

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hummingbird Hotel Bocas del Toro
Hummingbird Bocas del Toro
Hummingbird B&B Bocas del Toro
The Hummingbird Bocas del Toro
The Hummingbird Bed & breakfast
The Hummingbird Bed & breakfast Bocas del Toro

The Hummingbird Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property within walking distance of a stunningly beautiful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful spot!
Betsy and Gary made us feel so welcome and we enjoyed chatting with them. The property is beautiful and just across the road from the beach which we had nearly to ourselves.The hammocks were also a nice place to hang out. Breakfast was nicely done and served to the table. A great place to stay for quiet and relaxation!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Betsy & Gary were the best hosts! They took pride and explained everything from day one at their jungle oasis. The rooms are jungle treehouses with howling monkeys, birds, and the sea crashing in. Their food is absolutely delicious and rotates daily with hip intl staff and guests you can't go wrong. 5 Stars from Brad & Katya. Just LOVE for The Hummingbird. xoxo
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect oasis with great attention to detail - the team are dedicated to making your stay super special. The rooms have been thoughtfully designed and the overall ambience is one of relaxation and unwinding. The restaurant and food (quality and service) is second to none. Would highly recommend this for a wonderfully peaceful and enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay
We were a group of friends staying for 4 nights and we absolutely loved this place. Betsy and team were incredible, nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent (breakfast and dinner) and great cocktails! The rooms are amazing - never slept so well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gary and Betsy were fantastic hosts. The facility is very well maintained and clean and perfect for a relaxing vacation. The food was excellent and happy hour/ drinks at the bar was always enjoyable, meeting other locals and vacationers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay in the jungle by the ocean
Everything was amazing - beautiful bungalow in the jungle on the beach, crashing waves, great food and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful 2 night stay at The Hummingbird. I stayed in one of the bungalows, which was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Betsy and Gary were very welcoming and made sure all my needs were met and exceeded. They arranged all my transportation as well as a boat tour around the islands. They were also very accommodating to my vegetarian diet at the restaurant. The food was delicious as were the drinks! I only wish I had stayed longer! Wonderful trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place
Awesome. Incredible hosts and staff. Originally we were going to stay 5 days and move on but decided to stay another 5. We woke each morning to howler monkeys and wild parrots greeting the day. Food is great and the service friendly and attentive. We will be coming back. Place is off the grid but you really couldn’t tell other than no AC but the rooms have fans and we had no problem sleeping. Highly recommend Hummingbird
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adiba

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent experience, peaceful, clean, immersed in nature, exactly what we were looking for. Betsy and Gary are great hosts and very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing time here! Gary and Betsy are so accommodating and really make your stay so comfortable. Be prepared to feel super relaxed and happy while you are here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts in PARADISE!
The fact that this review is being written that far after our stay should tell you all you need to know about this stunning property and location. The memories and experience will last a lifetime. And don't let the logistics of getting there stand in your way. The trip is soooooo worth it! Gary and Betsy are the best hosts my wife and I have ever experienced and are there to accommodate the guests with anything they could ever need. The property and surrounding garden is its own little paradise. And the beach is STEPS away! Just make the trip and enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler Alexander

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

William, Cupertino

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great owners, wonderful rooms, and world class beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hummingbird was by far the best place that we have ever been been to. The accommodations were fantastic! The hosts, Gary and Betsy, took care of everything for us during our stay. The food was out of this world! Highest recommendation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at the Hummingbird! The staff and owners, Gary and Betsy, were all so lovely and attentive. The food for breakfast and dinner was a delicious high standard, and whilst ‘they don’t do lunch’, the bar snacks are more than big and tasty enough to keep you going in the day. The 4 villas at the Hummingbird are equally charming, with doors that open fully bringing the forest and beach into your room, and give you a great way to spot the many species all around (We saw sloths, monkeys, frogs, lizards, an agouti, hummingbirds, and a turtle whilst in the grounds or just outside on Playa Bluff!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Philadelphia, us

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hummingbird isn't for everyone. It's off-grid and out-of-the-way. But it's also out-of-this-world. The essential message is that Hummingbird is a wonderful, intimate place to unwind, commune with sloths (real ones), and fall sleep to the symphony of crashing waves. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous oceanfront eco B&B
Betsy and Gary take special care with all their guests from the moment you arrive to to moment you depart. Cooked to order breakfasts, tons of birds, butterflys and nature to watch, super comfy rooms, ocean facing bar are just a few of the special things about this Inn. Worth the drive down the beach road for this experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay with great hosts
Truely amazing stay at The Hummingbird. Betsy and Gary have really found an ideal spot on the Island and carefully built this place with cosy Bungalows in a beautiful garden with great views. Everything is thought through in detail and absolutely high end, including breakfast and dinner. Bluff beach is right on the doorstep and probably one of the prettiest beaches in Bocas, not always good for swimming though. If you want some days or weeks to relax, enjoy being in the nature and have no problems with being on the quieter Part of the island(s) this is the perfect spot. For us it was probably one of the most enjoyable hotel stays ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018