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The Balboa Inn

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

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The Balboa Inn, near Albrook Shopping Mall, offers travelers a peaceful garden and cozy library to relax. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, use in-room WiFi to plan excursions, and access nearby laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Las Cruces 2311/A, Balboa, Panama City

What's nearby

  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Avenida Balboa - 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Canal Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Fábrica - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Niko's Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬3 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 front-desk safe
  • 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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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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Reviews

The Balboa Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying here for many years when I come to Panama.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

Tranquil location

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

10/10 Excellent

Yuki

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

8/10 Good

Lada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotless room; Maryann was incredibly helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó la habitación, el barrio donde está ubicada es muy hermoso!!, la atención del personal me encantó, el desayuno que me sirvieron estuvo delicioso, sin dudas volveré a alojarme allí y ... casi lo olvido, el precio es super bueno. Muchas Gracias a TODOS en THE BALBOA INN
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nils

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money at least in my case. In a very quiet and green residential area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Willis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its ok for just a night or so. No very fancy but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay here over the many years I’ve been coming to Panama.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay

It was just okay, nothing spectacular. The room was large but old and updated a big plus it had hot water, they advertised a restaurant but did not have one. The key to the room was padlocked to the key for the air conditioner in other words if you had two people in the room and one stayed behind you either had to leave that person without ac or you just had to ring the front door bell and wait to be let inn. Like I said just okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynette J

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Meh!

The pros: quiet - in residential area, clean, AC worked well once turned on, comfortable bed. Close to Albrook airport. Felt safe as single woman. Cons: HARD to find; Uber guy and I searched for 10 minutes d/t lack of signage & the facade doesn’t look like a hotel. NOTHING like the pictures….. I’ll say that again… NOTHING… not even close ; kudos the the marketing person! ;0) I should have taken pictures but I was too tired after traveling all day! Very Spartan. White walls, white linens, no artwork. Bars on the windows with no view. OLD… doors are warped & I got locked in my room when I was checking out. I had to jimmy the lock! Towels were gray and needed a good bleaching. The microwave looked to be from the late 70s. Fridge was maybe 90s. “Furniture” was built in concrete. No wood in the room! Amenities: when I arrived nothing was plugged in or turned on. I only needed the air and it took about 2 hrs to cool the room. There is nothing to eat within walking distance when it’s dark. If you uber it, the mall is close. There are no cups, glasses, or water in the room. Small generic shampoo and the smallest bar of soap I’ve ever seen! There was a sign on the reception “desk” that said $90/nt. After spending $56 I didn’t feel cheated… but at $90!!! Hell no!! Cheers!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fredy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Confortable, clean, good service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No pudieron hacerme factura, solicitada, no estaba encargada en 1 semana No podian llamar a ul taxi para las 5 am
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, as usual. I've been staying here for many years.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Didier

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

Au calme et quartier sûr

Belles chambres. Très calme à l'écart de la ville, mais facilement accessible pour quelques $ avec Uber Bon surprise en voyant la piscine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

wolfgang

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Stay.! Will recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ANNET

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Housekeeping

La experiencia fue un poso incómoda la señora que limpiaba no fue muy amable , me gustaría que la entrenaran un poco más para las persona a que están pagando por el servicio gracias
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Martina

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

8/10 Good

Dany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

leslie

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

A great value for your money

The room was very clean. It had a nice hot shower. The neighborhood is very nice. For a short walk there's a shopping center with a restaurant. The only thing is be aware that the staff did not speak English.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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