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Dolphin Island Lodge

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Uaguitupu Island, Panama
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Dolphin Island Lodge
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
19 February 2012 -
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Seattle, Washington
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

If you're expecting the Ritz, you shouldn't go to these islands. That's not what they're about. But they are paradise, and the folks at Dolphin Lodge are warm-hearted, eager to please, and provide a lovely experience in a very rustic environment. We found the food better than in Panama City, and more than plentiful (except for breakfast, which was still... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

This hotel is one in its kind. Given the circumstances in San Blas this hotel is just great. Everybody was very nice (true Kuna hospitality). It is back to basic and nature. Thank you Eric and Vanessa for a wonderful time. If you travel to the San Blas I would certainly book this hotel, it is very quiet and you... More

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san francisco
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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Dolphin Lodge has a lovely view and a pretty location HOWEVER, there is no hot water for showers, no air conditioning, mosquitos attack even with netting; though their pr says it is all inclusive they charge you for every beverage. They ran out of food-even bread but did not make up for it so if you like eating the same... More

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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2011

San Blas is a fascinating place to visit and Dolphin Lodge is well situated. Close to the airport, across from the Kuna village and near to rivers and beaches. You don't need to take away the rustic (or the cockroaches) but small things like fresh towels, sweeping out the room, and much much better food would take this from an... More

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Staten Island, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2010

I can't say enough about my stay here. It was exactly what I wanted. Beautiful surroundings, an attentive staff, quiet, and a bit of adventure. This was my first time going off the beaten path. I normally vacation in major cities or all inclusive resorts, so this was a totally new experience, I landed at the airport (actually a hut... More

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West Vancouver, Canada
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2010

As our travel agent described before our visit, "You go to Dolphin Lodge for the Kuna Yala culture, not for the beaches." Likewise, you make this trip not for a luxury destination resort, but to see a different culture, a society that is evolving despite attempts to retain the past. A thought-provoking experience. Some notes: 1. The Dolphin Lodge people... More

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California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2010

This lodge, also called the Uaguinega Lodge was an ideal spot for truly getting away from civilization....no TV, no cars, no radio, and sun-heated warm water showers, The staff speak English, Spanish, and Kuna and are about as accomodating as possible. You can do as much or as little as you want. Visits to several Kuna villages were a delight,... More

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New Jersey
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2008
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people found this review helpful

I have never had such a wonderful experience. And, can you imagine our surprise having come from a rented house with A.C. and an inground pool, to landing on an airstrip in the middle of the jungle? The guide we'd been using on the mainland set this up for us. We litterally had no idea what this place was like,... More

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Edwards, Colorado
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2007
4
people found this review helpful

Think Gilligan's Island type accommodations with running water and someone to cook your meals. The cabanas were well maintained and functional - doors with no locks and windows with no screens. With virtually no bugs and only 11 cabanas, how much do you have to worry about these things? There was electricity in each unit as well as a fully... More

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San Francisco
2 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2007
13
people found this review helpful

Spent 4 days and three nights at this rustic island retreat owned by the Kuna Yala of San Blas, Panama. The accommodations were clean and better than expected; outdoor, private showers and functional toilets in each cabana. Balconies strung with hammocks overlooking the tropical waters. No beaches, rocky, drop-off shores. No screens, no locks, no air conditioning, no fans, no... More

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daniel delaossa, Propietario at Dolphin Island Lodge, responded to this review
28 May 2010

Hello, such as they are, just to answer two questions, first we have septic tanks and the latter do not charge $ 3 for a coconut, we offer coconuts to huespedes.tenemos 5 beautiful beaches in our sector, but are more specialized snorkieling, also asked what kind of breakfast that the client wishes to have, breakfast america, European or Latin and... More

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