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Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay

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A marina with multiple yachts docked at various piers. - Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay (Colon)
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean. - Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay (Colon)
A spacious cafe with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating options including tables and chairs. - Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay (Colon)
A clear blue pool with tiled edges, lounge chairs, and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees. - Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay (Colon)
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a marina, and two framed pictures on the wall. - Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay (Colon)
Located close to Colon 2000 and Colon Free Zone, Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay provides a marina, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Dock Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a library, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a marina, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Marina View

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of boats, and framed pictures on the wall.

Double Room with Balcony Marina View

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Colon, Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay is in a rural area and near the beach. Fort San Lorenzo is a notable landmark, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Colon 2000 and Colon Free Zone. Gatun Locks is another place to visit that comes recommended. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Colon travel guide
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30 Butner Street, Colon, Colon

What's nearby

  • A large ship named 'FREJA BREEZE' entering a harbor.
    Limon Bay
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A coastal ruin with overgrown vegetation and a clear view of the sea.
    Fort San Lorenzo
    23 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Colon Free Zone
    26 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Colon 2000
    29 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Gatun Locks
    32 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Colon Atlantic Passenger Station
    44 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY)
    99 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Nuevo Dos Mares
    25 min drive
  • Gelarti
    25 min drive
  • The Dock
    1 min walk
  • Radisson Acqua Hotel & Spa Concon
    25 min drive
  • Restaurante Arrecifes
    25 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (PAB 10 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (PAB 10 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: PAB 4 to 10 for adults and PAB 4 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dock Restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Marina
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of PAB 25 per day
Service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PAB 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately PAB 4 to 10 for adults, and PAB 4 to 10 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: PAB 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: PAB 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: PAB 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: PAB 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of PAB 25 per day.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Fort San Lorenzo and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gatun Locks and Colon Free Zone. Colon 2000 is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) away.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was a little tired but clean, and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place..staff and facilities always amazing..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if your boat breaks down. Nice pool, good food at restaurant. I wished we could get coffee before 8am.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Neat property, but overpriced

Neat location and the service was quite good. But for the price the room was very small
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful area. Great restaurant. Very nice people. Note this is part of the marina facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything was very clean, room was very nice. WIFI service was on the slow side, yet good enough to browse webpages.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s a marina, and a cute and friendly one. Room isn’t very clean and feels slightly torn up (holes in wall, sliding glass door without a handle) but also feels safe and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i really loved the room
Verified review

4/10 Poor

brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Credit Card was skimmed at the Marina Hotel/restaurant. Only used this particular card in one place during my days in Panama...at check-in, and to pay for a pizza at the restaurant. Had unauthorized charges less than 3 hours later.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JULIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Needs to work on property maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

michael athoney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was charged at the hotel for my stay. I had to wait. three months to get seven. Hundred dollars refunded.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
my mattress was very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little stop over!

We only stayed one night here, but it was a great experience. The room was simple and although small was nicely put together, comfortable, and clean. It also has has either a view of the marina or the jungle behind the hotel depending on which side of the inn you are on. Since it is a re-purposed building and not built as a hotel it is really more like an inn. There is no lobby as it works side by side with the actual marina, so check in is actually in the restaurant. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Any questions we had were answered quickly, and if we needed something they did their best to help out. It is close to Fort San Lorenzo, Colon, and the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal. Oh and the food....fabulous! Shelter Bay Marina is here primarily to serve the boating community, but if you are looking for something unique, comfortable, close to some interesting sights, but not in the middle of the city, it is worth a stop!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buen servicio y hermoso entorno. La comida bien.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aristides

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just need paint maintenance in the room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JUAN

Liked: Staff & service
Las instalaciones en muy mal estado. El aire el baño. Y no limpian bien. Encontramos una calzoneta anterior nos compensaron con bebidas pero deben mejorar eso
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very handy if your yacht is being slipped. TV , AC . Basic room but adequate.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

decevant

Hotel tres décevant, vieillot mauvais rapport qualite prix salle de bain exigüe seul point positif: personnel tres agreable et tres bon service de restauration
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sir Lancaster

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Muy mal. No había gerente ni persona responsable

No había persona responsable en el hotel. La persona que limpia las habitaciones tuvo que prestarnos su llave. La TV por cable no funcionó. Las almohadas están todas manchadas de lo viejas que están. Que lástima porque tiene mucho potencial.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sir Lancaster

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No había gerente! Total desastre.

No había gerente. No pudimos hacer check-in formalmente. La chica que limpia las habitaciones tuvo que prestarnos su llave. Almohadas con todo tipo de manchas viejas, televisión por cable/satelite fuera de servicio. Increíble! Obviamente, ningún tipo de servicio, excepto el restaurante que está abajo. La mesera le derramó la bebida a mi hija en las piernas. Muy poco personal. Restaurante muy caro. Al final me enfermé del estómago. No entiendo las excelentes calificaciones.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

billie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024