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Hotel California Panama

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Outdoor pool
Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

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VIA ESPANA & CALLE 43, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Calle 50
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio

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

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Classic Triple Room (Studio) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room (Studio)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Panama City

Located in Bella Vista, Hotel California Panama is within a 5-minute walk of Via Espana and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Avenida Balboa. This 60-room, 3-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Calle 50 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Iglesia del Carmen - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santo Tomas 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
  • ‪By Pass Café - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel California Panama

Guests of Hotel California Panama have access to an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool and a terrace.
23-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Phones are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel California Panama?

Hotel California Panama offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jun 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California Panama on Jun 23, 2026 start from $38, 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.

What's there to do near Hotel California Panama?

This hotel is situated in Bella Vista within a 10-minute walk of Via Espana and Avenida Balboa. You'll also find Albrook Shopping Mall and Cinta Costera within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel California Panama?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel California Panama include a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel California Panama doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel California Panama?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from January until December.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel California Panama?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include a bay view.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel California Panama?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel California Panama feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Hotel California Panama doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Hotel California Panama allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel California Panama.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel California Panama?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Hotel California Panama?

The closest major airport to Hotel California Panama is Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.), which is 3.7 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.), which is located 9.5 mi away (23-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel California Panama?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel California Panama.

Hotel California Panama Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 101 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

8/10 Good

sylvia

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

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

8/10 Good

Yamini

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tashika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Edwin

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Duncan

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

6/10 Okay

Alexie

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rose Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I had a refrigerator in my room. The restaurant was closed. It was very disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tashika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

PETRUS

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ANDREINA

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

8/10 Good

Lars-Gunnar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centralt
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DENNYS

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

2/10 Terrible

Tashika

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

bien por el precio

bien relacion calidad/ precio, un poquito ruidoso porque a la esquina de dos carreteras con mucho trafico. para desayunar hay una panaderia muy bien y muy barata en frente, con desayunos muy varias pero para cenar es el principal problema en los alrededores, no hay nada.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naralid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El servicio de recepción y la limpieza de la habitación así como del Hotel. Lo que no me gustó fue que tuvieran el restaurante cerrado.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OK for a budget hotel

The equipment in the "fitness center" did not work. Pool looked much bigger in the pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos quedamos 2 noches y estuvo bueno para lo q pagamos . Son habitaciones normales para el costo del hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022