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Hotel California Panama

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Avenida Balboa

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Outdoor pool
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Lobby
Reception
Hotel California Panama offers an urban retreat near vibrant Via Espana. Guests can relax at the seasonal pool or explore the nearby Cinta Costera waterfront. Amenities include in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

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

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Classic Triple Room (Studio) | 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 Triple Room

Highlights

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

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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About the neighborhood

Map
VIA ESPANA & CALLE 43, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Via Espana - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 3 min drive - 2.4 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

  • ‪Romero - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café Santé - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Avila Eco Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pío Pío - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Panam's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel California Panama

Hotel near Avenida Balboa
Near Cinta Costera and Via Espana, 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 premises, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
Room features
All 60 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • 23-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

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

Property is 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 have a pool?

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

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?

Check-out 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. Cinta Costera and Via Espana are also within 15 minutes. Santo Tomas Station is 7 minutes by foot and Iglesia del Carmen Station is 13 minutes.

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