The Hummingbird

We enjoyed our 3 night relaxed stay. This was our designated chill out time in the middle of our quite active trip and we did exactly that. The location is lovely - set on beautifully planted grounds with pretty little gardens and short paths into the forest to wander on and make spotting monkeys, sloth, toucan, hummingbird and other birds and butterflies easy. We could spot them right from our rooms deck as well as from various paths and the restaurant and pool area.  The breakfasts were delicious (especially the pancakes) and all the tuna and steak dinner dishes stood out as excellent. Though we didn't really rate the juices and cocktails that highly.  The much reviewed owners weren't there when we were, but they did help us a lot in advance with planning our trip and recommendations which we were very grateful for - and their advice was spot on. The staff on site were all friendly and helpful and the guy looking after the gardens does great work.  The room was very comfortable and had really great bedsheets(!) as well as comfortable facilities so we felt very comfortable in the jungle. It was nice to fall asleep to sounds of crashing waves and wake to the morning routine of the birds and monkeys.  We generally just hung around the hotel for our stay watching the wildlife and popped to bombom beach bar a couple of times too.  A great place to relax. 

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!

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.

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).

We can’t say enough great things about the Hummingbird B&B. We had a wonderful 2 week stay. From the moment you walk thru the yellow gate you won’t be disappointed. The owners- Gary and Betsy are still the most welcoming hosts on the planet. The entire staff is always smiling and there for the guests. The property is absolutely gorgeous with all types of plants, flowers, and trees. There are sloths, monkeys, and trees on the property!! The food is fabulous- you never have to leave the property for dinner except on Sunday when the restaurant is closed. The pool is very clean and inviting. The beach is just across the road and you fall asleep to the sound of the waves. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend this property!!

Betsy, Gary, and their staff are awesome hosts. Betsy especially goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect. The on site restaurant is good, and there are two other restaurants within a five minute walk.