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The Balboa Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Albrook Shopping Mall

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Breakfast and dinner served, local and international cuisine
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Las Cruces 2311/A, Balboa, Panama City

What's nearby

  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Amador Causeway - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Via Espana - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 9 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 10 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Coca Cola - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Niko's Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Fábrica - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Balboa Inn

Bed & breakfast near Albrook Shopping Mall
Consider a stay at The Balboa Inn and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Balboa Inn offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 13 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards

Property is also known as

Balboa Inn Panama City
Balboa Panama City
The Balboa Hotel Panama City
The Balboa Inn Panama/Panama City
The Balboa Inn Panama/Panama City
The Balboa Inn Panama City
The Balboa Inn Bed & breakfast
The Balboa Inn Bed & breakfast Panama City

Frequently asked questions

Is The Balboa Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, The Balboa Inn allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 13 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Balboa Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Balboa Inn?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Balboa Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Balboa Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Balboa Inn located?

Located in Balboa, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mi Pueblito and Albrook Shopping Mall. Marine Exhibition Center Smithsonian Institute Panama and Maracana Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Balboa Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 112 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Confortable, clean, good service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice rooms, good AC, quiet neighborhood. I’ve been staying here for many years.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very pleasant stay, as usual. I've been staying here for many years.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Amazing Stay.! Will recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

Okey place to sleep for the night if you need to be close to airport but not more than that.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

Nice area quit but lack of amenities To get groceries etc is about 10 to 15 min wallk
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

Best service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Very nice place clean comfortable price clean .I wil come back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

great, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

The hotel was quiet and clean with comfortable beds. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

The parking is tight but covered. Property is absolutely spotless
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Amazing staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Great pool area and breakfast. In a residential area. Super close to Albrook airport, which is why we chose this place. Would stay here again, but stay longer to enjoy the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Loved it. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay. The staff are very friendly and the environment was very peaceful and refreshing. A true hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

We had business nearby, and this location is easy to get to from the interamericana without too much struggle with Panama City traffic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

I had a small room that had everything I needed. I would stay there again for sure...

10/10

This is a great little boutique hotel. Check in was easy and the whole place is meticulously clean from the common area to the room. The bed was comfortable and the water in the shower was nice and hot, with good pressure. We would definitely recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

This is a great value for the money. Simple, very clean rooms. The sheets smelled so fresh, that I just had to ask what detergent they were using.

10/10

It was a short 2-nights stay after a transatlantic flight. The property is close to the city center (by taxi) and both the national (10 min drive) international (25 min) airports. The pool was essential - first days were tough (hot and humidity). The breakfast lacks fruits. The staff is very friendly. Serenity and tranquility - were happy that didn’t stay in the central (noisy) locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

There are no grocery stores walking distance. Nice place, quiet area, low traffic, easy to drive around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

This is a great place to stay in Panama City! Beautiful, tranquil neighborhood but close to the historic district and the cabal. Also there Reserva Cerro Ardon is in walking distance just behind the hotel. We saw many sloths, toucans and other cool birds! It’s amazing to have this natural area with so much wildlife so close by in the middle of the city! Beautiful views from the top as well. The hotel has nice grounds and a pretty pool. Rooms were simple but clean and ac was nice. Food options are a bit limited so plan ahead. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

I liked the fact it was quiet.didnt feel I was on the city. The guy that works there was always very helpful on all our needs.(taxi, directions, laundry) good place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

Staff was really nice and friendly. Our room was very basic, just white walls nothing more. Not like on the pictures at all. Breakfast is not for 5USD. You can choose from the menu but every item you pay for. So at the end it is more convenient and probably cheaper to book hotel with breakfast included in the modern part of Panama City. The pool is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023