Magnolia Inn

2.0 star property

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Smart TV
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Reception
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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8-18 Calle 8 y Calle Boquete, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Interoceanic Canal Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds (External Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Ground Floor

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Executive Level

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Panama City

Located in Casco Viejo, Magnolia Inn is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. This 14-room hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and Smart TVs.

What's nearby

  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Palacio de las Garzas - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 6 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 15 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sama Sky Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Sucre Coffe House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Unido - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tantalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lo Que Hay - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Magnolia Inn

Guests of Magnolia Inn enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. For transportation, you can make use of a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) for PAB 40 per vehicle, as well as a beach shuttle. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include express check-out and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch Smart TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens are also available. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge 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.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for PAB 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: PAB 40 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: PAB 15.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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: 2 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient departures, you can take advantage of the airport drop-off service (fees apply).

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Magnolia Inn Panama City

Magnolia Panama City

Magnolia Inn Panama/Panama City

Magnolia Inn Hotel

Magnolia Inn Panama City

Magnolia Inn Hotel Panama City

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Magnolia Inn?

Magnolia Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Magnolia Inn?

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magnolia Inn on Jun 14, 2026 start from $80, 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 see close to Magnolia Inn?

This hotel is situated in Casco Viejo within a short 10-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and also 12 minutes on foot from Cinta Costera. You'll also find Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Magnolia Inn?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Magnolia Inn have a casino on the premises?

No, Magnolia Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Magnolia Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Magnolia Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a down comforter and a rainfall showerhead as well as concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at Magnolia Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Magnolia Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Magnolia Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Magnolia Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Magnolia Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Magnolia Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Magnolia Inn?

The closest major airport to Magnolia Inn is Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.), which is 2.8 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.), which is located 7.3 mi away (26-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Magnolia Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Magnolia Inn.

Magnolia Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 472 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Luisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Las personas de la recepción son muy formales el hotel estaba ok, las habitaciones un poco pequeñas para el valla tan elevado que pagamos, necesita mejorar un poco en la limpieza y el aire acondicionado tenía un sonido horrible que no nos permitió dormir bien, todo lo demás estuvo bien. Locación excelente, cerca a todo. Muy silencioso en la noche. Área segura. Fácil acceso
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

4/10 Poor

Erik

Traveled with group
No phone in the room. No small fridge. No iron or iron board. Ac was not cooling. First night was no water to shower etc and we weren't informed. I wrote to whatsapp number for hotel and never recieved a response. I wrote online recieved a response 1 and a half day after saying they will onform front desk to reimburse something from our first night due to no water. To date i haven't recieved any response and thats been since 23 Jan 2026. What we paid was def not worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Since we used travelocity they treated us poorly. Made us wait for over an hour while checking in other guests, they kept telling ux they had to validate our room. Room stunk of mold so much caused a headache. They changed our room. Room shade fell off the wall. Overall run down hotel not worth the money. Pictures are nothing like the rooms.Avoid if possible
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

alba

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was pleasant. The rooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was comfortably adequate. The staff were great ... they made the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Linda

Traveled with group
The room was clean and comfortable until we found a cockroach on the nightstand. The staff was friendly and helpful. The common area kitchen could use some sprucing up. The refrigerator was full of half used products and could use a good cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very accommodating. Clean room, great air conditioning, comfortable beds. Nice common area with coffee and drinking water. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Carlyne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
There is a confusion for the hotel staff to understand and provide services to this who pay hostel prices (there is a hostel on the same premises) and those paying full price for hotel rooms!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Annie

The staff were friendly and located close to a lot, but the room was pretty bare bones. The tv didn’t work, which isn’t a big deal. Overall just meh.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Rockford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the staff very helpful. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed on the hotel side. Great location, but a loud location. Spotless room. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Neil B

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was attentive and great. In fact, the staff was put in a difficult position as reprentatives of an inadequate facility. The pictures and description do not properly represent the reality of Magnolia Inn. Magnolia is primarily a hostel and most staying there were backpackers staying in dormitory rooms. My backpacling days are well behind me and I expected to be staying in a proper hotel for our one-week stay. Unfortunately, our room had no closet for our clothes. No bureau to put our clothes away. No housekeeping services....Fortunaely, after four nights the staff was able to move us to another room that had a closet and housekeeping. My problem is not that the Magnolia did not provide these services but that the property was not presented for what it was and was not.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the hotel was in a great location close to many things to do in the old city. There are lots of restaurants and cafes near by where you can have breakfast or enjoy a great dinner. The only thing I need to mention is that some of the nights there was some loud music from some out door dance club or restaurant that lasted until 2:00 AM. This did interrupt our sleep
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, wonderful room and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

chris

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
room ok but place appears to mainly a hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff. Convenient location. Simple but nice accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Andrew R.

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Here is my honest review of the hotel and the deluxe private room we booked: 1. The hotel was difficult to get to because of the configuration of the surrounding one way streets 2. The room smelled musty, and when we turned the air con on, it smelled of mold. Our lungs hurt after 40 mins in the room 3. When we tried to wash or hands, we discovered our room had NO RUNNING WATER. We went to the front desk and they said there was no water throughout the entire hotel cz their water tank needed to be refilled and the truck couldn’t get there to refill it. We cancelled our reservation, demanded our money back, and booked another hotel. The front desk staff were very nice and apologetic. I’m disappointed that Expedia would have this hotel with such a high review rating on its site. It was certainly misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location. Also, the common area and kitchen were very nice. We really appreciated the staffs willingness to store our bags prior to check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Broken Marble steps that the hotel could not repair because of it being a Heritage site. Small rooms. Noisy streets in Caseo Viejo. Rooms don’t have good lighting and the shade was broken. Staff however were good and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tansri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop for a couple days. Room is on the smaller side, there are three of us. But it spotless. The common room upstairs is fantastic, a space you can chill, do a bit of work or even cook your meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tryniti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for walking to things in Casco.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tryniti

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Magnolia is perfectly placed in the heart of Casca Viejo in Panama City. It’s also a very short drive (10 min) to the Miraflores Visitor Center to see the Panama Canal. It’s incredibly walkable. It’s a five min walk to all the attractions in Casca Viejo. I also found it easy to get picked up and dropped off for ride share apps (Uber). The hotel offered a pick up/drop off service from the airport. I used the service to get from the airport to the hotel so that I wouldn’t have to worry about transportation first thing. It would have been simple to just call an Uber and it would have saved me about $20. Ubers in Panama City in general are very easy. The hotel also offered a daily walking tour of Casca Viejo (tips only). This tour was great! It was about 2.5 hours. It left the lobby at 9:45 am. Walked all over. This may have been the highlight of my stay. The hotel was nice. It was clean, the beds were firm, the bathroom had shampoo and body wash. It felt slightly dated but not dirty. There was a shared kitchen space so all guest could cook, use the fridge or freezer, use the appliances, share ingredients/spices, etc. I didn’t use the shared kitchen but I think that’s a cute idea. There was tea and coffee offered every morning in the shared kitchen area (there was not a coffee maker in the room). The staff were nice and gave me information about where to eat a few times. They offer luggage storage, which we used twice without any problems.
Beautiful ceiling
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026