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The Balboa Inn

3.0 star property
B&B with outdoor pool, near Albrook Shopping Mall

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Nestled near Albrook Shopping Mall, The Balboa Inn offers a serene retreat with a charming garden and library. Enjoy breakfast or dinner at the on-site restaurant, connect to WiFi in your room, and unwind with laundry facilities nearby.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY500
CNY549 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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Las Cruces 2311/A, Balboa, Panama City

What's nearby

  • Maracana Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Avenida Balboa - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 4 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 19 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 31 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Canal Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kanibal Panamá - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Canal House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sabores del Chorrillo - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Balboa Inn

  • At The Balboa Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 13 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Spañish bar - This rooftop bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Self-serve breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does The Balboa Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Balboa Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Balboa Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Balboa Inn?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 13 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Balboa Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Balboa Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Balboa Inn?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Fiesta Casino (6-min drive) and Crown Casino (7-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Balboa Inn and nearby?

The Balboa Inn has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around The Balboa Inn like?

The Balboa Inn is in Balboa, a short 4-minute drive from Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) and 18 minutes' walk from Mi Pueblito.

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Reviews

The Balboa Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool area is lovely and a great place to relax, with comfortable lounging options and a tranquil atmosphere. (6 reviews)
  • The air conditioning was effective and worked well in the rooms. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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6/10 Good

The room was extremely clean, the water was hot and the single staff was extraordinary.
sylvia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff. Thank you.
JOHN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a long layover and booked this hotel. unfortunatly it was close to the wrong airport which I didnt realize until too late. I went anyway. Lovely clean quiet spot. I missed breakfast but they made it for me. Helped me get a far cheaper ride back to PTY. Great location if you have a car.
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good value for money at least in my case. In a very quiet and green residential area
Nils, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms, good AC, quiet neighborhood. I’ve been staying here for many years.
Albert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Confortable, clean, good service
Fredy, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tranquil location

The hotel was quiet and clean with comfortable beds. Exactly what we needed.
Virginia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place clean comfortable price clean .I wil come back for sure.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The parking is tight but covered. Property is absolutely spotless
Cat, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
leslie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Calm staying and pool between flights

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.
Vitaly, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
Edward, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It's a small hotel in a nice residential area. I could park our rental car right in front, no fighting downtown traffic or searching for a parking spot in Casco Viejo. Most touristy spots are a $5 Uber ride away if you don't have a car. Since the hotel is so small the pool area and courtyard are peaceful. The AC worked well. There were agoutis playing in the yard across the street. There aren't many services within walking range, so if you don't have a car, you may have to use Uber to get to a restaurant or use Uber Eats for food. They will cook you breakfast at the hotel.
Clinton, 8-night trip
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6/10 Good

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!
Lynette J, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3rd time staying here and it's a gem.
Patrick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice, quiet convenient location!
Ava, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Large flat panel television with no local or cable channels. It was connected to WiFi with only YouTube.
Oscar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spotless room; Maryann was incredibly helpful!
Larry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a pleasure staying here for many years when I come to Panama.
Albert, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a pleasure to stay here over the many years I’ve been coming to Panama.
Albert, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant stay, as usual. I've been staying here for many years.
Albert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Stay.! Will recommend
David, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Okey place to sleep for the night if you need to be close to airport but not more than that.
Martina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great, friendly staff!
Joos, 2-night trip