Hotel California Panama

Property class: 3

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Near Cinta Costera, Hotel California Panama provides a terrace, a bar and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
The current price is £28
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted picture of a cityscape.

Deluxe Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with brown curtains, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Classic Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a mirror.

Deluxe Studio

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a television, and red curtains.

Classic Triple Room (Studio)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, wall-mounted lamps, and a telephone.

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Superior Double Room

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Panama City, Hotel California Panama is in the city centre. Amador Causeway is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa. Museum of Natural Science and Centro de Arte y Cultura are also worth visiting. Visit our Panama City travel guide
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VIA ESPANA & CALLE 43, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • A harbor with several boats docked in the foreground and a city skyline in the background.
    Calle 50
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a river reflecting the lights.
    Avenida Balboa
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A city skyline with tall buildings along a waterfront.
    Cinta Costera
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Via Espana
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Iglesia del Carmen
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santo Tomás Station
    7 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station
    13 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Santé
    9 min walk
  • Romero
    7 min walk
  • The Panam's Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Hotel Avila Eco Inn
    8 min walk
  • Subway
    9 min walk

About this property

Hotel California Panama

  • Hotel near Avenida Balboa
  • Located close to Cinta Costera, Hotel California Panama provides a terrace, a bar and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
    • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Room features
  • All 60 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and soap
    • 23-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 23-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel California Panama have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California Panama?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California Panama on 1 Oct 2026 start from £28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel California Panama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel California Panama?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel California Panama?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel California Panama?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel California Panama located?

Located in Bella Vista, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Avenida Central and Avenida Balboa. Albrook Shopping Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km). Santo Tomás Station is 7 minutes by foot and Iglesia del Carmen Station is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel California Panama Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, shops and restaurants close by more important the friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place qas nice and clean .staff veey frendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable enough for a business stay. Clean and friendly place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

This is a nice low cost hotel, friendly staff, walking distance to a 24 hour store, bakery, supermarket and a good taco place. WiFi worked fine, coffee in room.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Very clean. Maybe a little oversold but comes at a very reasonable price. Good choice for a low budget traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, safe with a great price. I only wish they had a restaurant or kitchen. Other than that, it was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is the cleanest, most reasonably price place in town.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
There was nothing near by. And what was across was dangerous to get too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very conveniently located and within walking distance of Cinta Costera, Avenida Bulboa and public transport. Economical, affordable and very pleasant staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
One of the workers at the desk was amazing and Can easily work at a five star hotel, great energy, the other girl a blonde girl should not have a job, horrible customer service looks lile she hated her Job, made it awkward going through the lobby. Cleaning service was good, left valuables out, nothing went missing. Area around the hotel is “OK” little super market across the street came in handy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very helpfull and friendly. They helped me at the reception many times.!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Amenities advertised were not available, restaurant and bar folded up
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not tell me any information or orientation especially accessing WiFi. I used my cellular data all throughout my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its pretty good. Overall quiet. One thing I didnt expect was to be asked for my room keys whenever I leave the hotel but I guess they have their reasons.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

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I wish I had a refrigerator in my room. The restaurant was closed. It was very disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is on the Via España which is a big plus and still only five minutes walk from the main stretch of the Via España popular with visitors and locals starting at Iglesia Carmen. It is also only two blocks from the Riba Smith supermarket, the highest-end local supermarket. The hotel is clean but rooms of the same price vary in what they offer, one we had had a fridge but no chair, another a chair but no fridge. This hotel is very good value for the money but the rooms are tiny and you need to bring an extension cord to get to the outlet in the smaller rooms behind one bed. Internet is quick but drops out a lot. You can get hotels for less money but you also get less and the locations worsen quickly. Be careful to check your online booking to ensure that you get the room you were promised. Overall? Great value for money if location is important and very good value for money in the $35-40 range for a room. Note they do not provide shampoo or conditioner or facial tissues.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal y ubicación
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chiripas Cucharachas por todos lados
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centralt
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
No estuvo mal pero puede mejorar. La habitación asignada tenía olor a guardado pero estaba en orden. Tuvimos un percance con nuestra habitación pero se nos atendió rápidamente y nos asignaron otra, el staff muy amable. Lo otro es que había algún huésped cantando y con música alta pero parece que nadie le dijo que podía molestar a los demás. Fuera de eso camas cómodas y descanse algo.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bueno
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024