The Hummingbird

Dit was zeker weten het beste hotel tijdens ons Panama rondreis. The Hummingboard ligt vrijwel aan de oceaan, met mooie natuur er om heen en een prachtige tuin. Elke dagen zagen we apen, vogels, kikkers en luiaards. Ook op he terrein zelf, Gary (eigenaar) kwam ze enthousiast aanwijzen. Nergens hebben we zo vaak luiaards gezien als hier. Wat fijn is dat het wel rustig ligt (afgezien van het gebulder van de oceaan) maar dat er toch wat eettentjes op loopafstand zijn. Het restaurant en de cocktails in het hotel zelf zijn echter ook meer dan prima. De kamers zijn ook heel mooi. Ruim, schoon, groot bed, fijne douche, heerlijk balkon. Echt alles wat je nodig hebt is er en ook aan kleine dingen is gedacht (kraantje om schoenen schoon ta maken). In de mooie tuin van het hotel is ook nog eens een heerlijk zwembad. Wij hadden niet eens mooi weer, maar hebben ons prima vermaakt. Let op dat de zee meestal wel te ruig is om in te zwemmen. Maar zitten op het strand en de golven op je af laten rollen is ook leuk. Of maak een lange strand wandeling. Ik had hier graag langer verbleven en kom hier bij een volgende reis zeker terug.

Gorgeous property within walking distance of a stunningly beautiful beach.

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!

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was unfortunately ruined by the white male British owner who became rude and verbally violent when I challenged his outdated colonial notions of Indigenous Panamanians.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.

We had a wonderful experience here. Too bad there were only 3 nights available. They did everything right on this property. The rooms are in itself a delight. In fact, the entire property is a delight. The Bluff beach was perfect for us - long, beautiful and pristine beach. Great breakfasts and good food in the evenings at the restaurant. It is perfect for couples and those wanting peace, quiet, nature and beauty surrounding them. Planning to go again, this time for longer.

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

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.