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Hotel Discovery

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Avenida Balboa

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Front of property
Interior entrance
Interior
Hotel Discovery sits conveniently near Albrook Shopping Mall and Cinta Costera, making it an ideal place to unwind. Travelers enjoy a continental breakfast each morning, with the option to grab coffee at the cafe while using the in-room WiFi to stay connected.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Calidonia, a neighborhood in Panama City, is home to Hotel Discovery. Avenida Balboa and Albrook Shopping Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cinta Costera. Museum of Natural Science and Panama Canal Railway are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Via Espana - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 2 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 12 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Boulevard Balboa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Avila Eco Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pío Pío - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Benidorm - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Discovery

Hotel near Avenida Balboa
Located close to Cinta Costera, Hotel Discovery provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 85 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Property is also known as

Discovery Panama City
Hotel Discovery
Hotel Discovery Panama City
Hotel Discovery Panama
Discovery Panama
Hotel Discovery Panama/Panama City
Hotel Discovery Hotel
Hotel Discovery Panama City
Hotel Discovery Hotel Panama City

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Discovery pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Discovery?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours, for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel Discovery?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Where is Hotel Discovery located?

Located in Calidonia, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of National Bank House Museum and Avenida Balboa. Albrook Shopping Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km). Estación Lotería is only a 2-minute walk and Santo Tomas Station is 6 minutes.

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Hotel Discovery Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 165 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Grace

Disliked: Amenities
They need some upgraded furniture and a mini fridge or a ice machine on each floor to accommodate guest
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

It's close to the water, everything in panama city is a short uber ride away. The shower is hot, beds comfortable, and the internet is fast and stable. Good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

Short stay on budge

Hotel itself was decent for the price. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was pretty good. In a good location with a McDonald's across the street and a park about a 3 minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my first time at this hotel. I was surprised at how friendly they are and that, though it's an inexpensive hotel, they provide breakfast (scrambled eggs and toast or rice cakes) included with the room. Unlike others in this price range, they also provide daily housekeeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Massiell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really basic room. Bed and shower. Neighborhood unclean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ivan

OK
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Dustin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old and beat up. Tv broken, wires sticking out of the walls, Busted up headboard. Only thirty bucks for two people I can't complain too much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ron

They couldn't find my reservation but I had kept the record. It is close to a metro station, a McDonald, and a government building, so l wouldn't say it's unsafe. But streets are littered with garbage. The free breakfast was provided with scrambled egg (small portion) , coffee, fruit drink and toast, which is nice. The facilities are dilapidated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liosha

Liked: Staff & service
Muy tranquila, buen ambiente
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liosha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excelente trato, muy facil la reserva
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liosha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Me senti bien, muy tranquilo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gladys

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Deben de fumigar muy lleno de cucarachas, puede ser un hotel sencillo pero limpio, muy desagradable está situación
Cucarachas que matado muchas mandingas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

renel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gladys

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aún a la espera del reembolso de lo que me cobraron de más ya envié comprobante y nada
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lianet de la Caridad

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Víctor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tashina

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tout c'est super bien passé, hotel tres tranquille et sécuritaire, c'est pas le plus luxueux mais a 20$ par jours on ne peut pas demander plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien habitaciones limpias y personal amable y muy bien ubicada, sólo que habían cucarachas pequeñas en el baño y una grande que tuve que matar con el pie 😂 ojalá se aseguren que no haya bichos en un futuro.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

karina

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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