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Magnolia Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Panama City, 9-minute walk to Avenida Balboa

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Living area
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Interior
Reception
Reception
Magnolia Inn sits conveniently near Albrook Shopping Mall, where guests connect with complimentary in-room WiFi and unwind on the inviting terrace. Previous visitors consistently mention the attentive staff and the hotel's strategic location as highlights of their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Down duvet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ground Floor | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds (External Bathroom)

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds (External Bathroom) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds (External Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Detached private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ground Floor

Standard Quadruple Room, Ground Floor | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Quadruple Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
8-18 Calle 8 y Calle Boquete, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Amador Causeway - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 7 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 13 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tantalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Unido - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lo Que Hay - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sama Sky Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SISU Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Magnolia Inn

Hotel near Avenida Balboa
Magnolia Inn provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), express check-out, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Magnolia Inn have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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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
  • Travel crib

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
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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 Magnolia Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Magnolia Inn?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Magnolia Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Magnolia Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Magnolia Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of PAB 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Magnolia Inn located?

Located in Casco Viejo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mola Museum and Avenida Balboa. Albrook Shopping Mall is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. Estación Lotería is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Magnolia Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 389 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 389 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 389 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 389 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 389 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
The staff was incredible. Rooms are tiny with very little storage area. Great airconditioner
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super fun place right in the middle of town. Rooms were nice and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel with a perfect location to explore the Casco Viejo and the city. It was very clean and the staff was very nice! Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

Room was large, beds comfortable, great a/c. This is a basic hotel (no hairdryer, no cups, no elevator, etc) but the location can’t be beat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachael

While staff and entry are nice, rooms are run down and mattress is of very poor quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Randall Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So this is a budget property. Does what it says on the tin. A/c in room is fine - bed comfy - rooms small - bathroom even smaller. Like most of Casco no lifts to rooms. But for overnight - great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay

8/10 Good

Arup

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is in a good location with lots of dinning options. There is no elevator so you have to take the stairs. The bathroom light was flickering and the hallway light was not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I left early. Really not very well designed or appointed. Loud AC, too many stairs hauling bags, cheap bed and furniture. Would not recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but it was a youth hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but a bit noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel in the historic district. Room was clean & comfortable and the staff were excellent. Being right in the heart of Casco Viejo made it easy to sightsee and enjoy excellent restaurants in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masataka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to be so close to old town AC was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald Christopher

It is a hostal/hotel combination which surprised me
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. It's in a great location to walk everywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean, comfortable accommodations. Great historical area. Lots to see in an easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel. Very clean, amazing service. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great value in Casco Viejo

Spotlessly clean and amazing location. This was our second stay at the Magnolia and I don't know that I'd stay anywhere else in Panama. Great value, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Five Stars!

Excellent location, supremely friendly staff, very comfortable bed, excellent price!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly on check-in, provided us with a complimentary room upgrade and lots of advice and suggestions for the city.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were in a private room with its own bathroom. Great place in the heart of the historic district. Very comfortable bed. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place. It's kind of like an upscale hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was in an interesting and walkable neighborhood. There were many stairs though and no elevator but perfectly pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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