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Hotel California Panama

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Cinta Costera

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Private kitchen

Reviews

7,8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Free self parking
The price is R696
R765 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room (Studio)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
VIA ESPANA & CALLE 43, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Via Espana - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 9 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 23 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 24 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 13 min drive
  • Santo Tomas Station - 7 min walk
  • Iglesia del Carmen Station - 13 min walk
  • Estación Lotería - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Masala Indian Cuisine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Santé - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Piso 5 Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pío Pío - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel California Panama

Hotel California Panama puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. You can visit the fitness center for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include an outdoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a snack bar/deli. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Santo Tomas Station is 7 minutes and Iglesia del Carmen Station is 13 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 60 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 23-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Hotel California Panama Hotel
Hotel California Panama Panama City
Hotel California Panama Hotel Panama City

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel California Panama offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel California Panama does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel California Panama?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Hotel California Panama?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel California Panama?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel California Panama?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel California Panama?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Fiesta Casino (17-min walk) and Crown Casino (3-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel California Panama and nearby?
Hotel California Panama has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
What's the area around Hotel California Panama like?
Hotel California Panama is in Bella Vista, a short 7-minute walk from Santo Tomas Station and 9 minutes' walk from Avenida Balboa.

Hotel California Panama Reviews

Reviews

7,8

Good

8,4/10

Cleanliness

8,2/10

Staff & service

7,4/10

Amenities

7,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7,4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

I wish I had a refrigerator in my room. The restaurant was closed. It was very disappointed.
Rose Marie, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable enough for a business stay. Clean and friendly place.
sylvia, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Did not tell me any information or orientation especially accessing WiFi. I used my cellular data all throughout my stay.
Alexie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice
Tashika, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ok
Tashika, 6-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
PETRUS, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Ok
Tashika, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christopher, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very clean. Maybe a little oversold but comes at a very reasonable price. Good choice for a low budget traveller.
Edwin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Its is the centre of the city, and easy access to public transportation, shopping, just a 6 minutes drive to multi plaza and albrook mall.
Patricia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Jose, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

It is very conveniently located and within walking distance of Cinta Costera, Avenida Bulboa and public transport. Economical, affordable and very pleasant staff.
Yamini, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Amenities advertised were not available, restaurant and bar folded up
Duncan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

OK for a budget hotel
The equipment in the "fitness center" did not work. Pool looked much bigger in the pictures.
Richard R., 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our family had a great stay at Hotel California. It was clean, in a good location, and had everything we needed.
Amy, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Hotel without California feeling
I feel indifferent about this hotel -Wifi unstable or not working and the air condition device was extremly loud. Bathrooms are nice though.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Royal, 13-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

best air conditioning ever. It blows directly across my body. Ive been sleeping like a baby
justin h, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Hotel California.
Not a lovely place. Not a lovely place. I was woken up by the cleaners banging on my door like there was an evacuation even though I told the front desk not to disturb me. Then again I told them not to do that the next day, to two people. So they woke me up by calling me over again. The owner is so cheap that he is terrified of not getting paid so harasses the guests. Where would one go with 5 suitcases. The pool is jacuzzi size without the bubbles. The WiFi doesnt work. There are better places to stay.
Tracey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

good location for the price
Nice experience for the price, quiet area, got a tub in the balcony y a basic gym if you like to sweat a little nit more, close to metro station, just be careful crossing the streets, you need to calculate and take a run, if not , you stay there the whole day
carlos, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Samson, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

26-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

It is close to everything! Walking distance to major attractions & Santo Thomas Train Station. There is a nice bar/restaurant, The Blue Note, which is really nice as well
Dorca, 7-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review