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Bay View Hotel

3.0 star property
San Carlos beachfront hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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When visiting San Carlos, Bay View Hotel is a great choice to consider. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY340
CNY374 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, rollaway beds, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, rollaway beds, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 1ra, El Palmar, San Carlos

What's nearby

  • Playa El Palmar - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Ensenada Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Coronado Beach - 25 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Santa Clara Beach - 33 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Playa Blanca - 46 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 95 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Don Lee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Leonardo's Steak House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Boga Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Luna Rossa - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gold Coast Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Bay View Hotel

  • When visiting San Carlos, Bay View Hotel is a great choice to consider. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 1 PM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • 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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Low-height counter/sink

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Bay View Hotel San Carlos

Bay View San Carlos

Bay View Hotel Hotel

Bay View Hotel San Carlos

Bay View Hotel Hotel San Carlos

Frequently asked questions

Does Bay View Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bay View Hotel 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 Bay View Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Bay View Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bay View Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Bay View Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 100.00 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bay View Hotel?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.

What is there to do at Bay View Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as body boarding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Bay View Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Bay View Hotel like?

Bay View Hotel is located a short 4-minute walk from Playa El Palmar.

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Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Room
Restaurant
Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A very quiet place. They had good service. Family owned, nice open aired bar/ restaurant.
Sue, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The view of the ocean and the breeze were amazing. The entrance and the grounds were beautiful. The rooms, however are very obsolete. The overall experience was excellent for the price.
Omaira, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Owner very helpful assisting us with bus scheduling and driving us to bus stop ! Recommend! Beautiful location!
Trevor, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant and relaxing stay

Really enjoyable stay. Would definitely recommend. The hotel was in a beautiful location on the beach and had a very relaxed feel. The pool was lovely and surroundings pleasant too. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant was very nice and we also visited the restaurant next door. There are a couple of surf schools just up the road where the kids had lessons. Yes parts of the hotel could do with some updating/redecoration but this did not detract from a lovely stay.
Joanne, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The owners and staff here are amazing. They were helpful and friendly and genuine. The pool is nice and there in nice seating around the pool and along the oceanside as well as in the bar/restaurant The rooms could use some TLC and attention, but they have clean beds and AC, and all of the beauty of the bay just outside, so it could be overlooked. Especially with such nice people running the place. It is, IMO, a step above a hostel, A great bargain, not a luxury hotel. We rated it high, because we weren't looking for luxury, we were looking for a real Panamanian stay, and it was an enjoyable couple of nights.
Marc, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location right on the beach. Spectacular panorama at a very reasonable price. Nice swimming pool and deck area. Easy access to the beach. Room was modest but clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and it seemed “family-run.” The on site restaurant had a good free breakfast and other meals available, with a great view of the ocean. The hotel is hard to access because the road going to the hotel requires a very difficult dangerous and illegal turn across a busy highway, or you have to travel a few kilometers beyond the turnoff to find a place you can do a safe U-turn. The road in is bumpy, so just drive slow. Parking is plentiful but you have to drag your suitcase over the unpaved ground to get to the stairs going up to the reception area. No elevator. I’d definitely go back now that I know how to navigate the turn into the access road.
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

The room was not very clean, especially the bathroom. The air conditioning unit has probably never been cleaned, and we both ended up with a cough after spending a night with it on. The menu was very limited. It appeared that the hotel was built in the 1950s and has not been updated since. The beach was very nice though.
Catherine, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Nice place to stay over the weekend and going to the beach. No hot water, even when they confirmed it, so expect cold and luke/cold water. Breakfast is expensive and simple, but you can get by it. Restaurant is good for lunch and diner. Room safety is sketchy, with doors closing poorly, and no internal door block. Only a simple bedroom door knob. There are improvements to the place, but still needs a lot of work.
Edward, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice and quiet place..!
Jorge, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and clean place. It was great!
anadaniella, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Like others say, this place has so much potential but fails currently! The few good things - the bed was comfortable, the pool is nice, the beach view when the tide is in is great. The hotel is older and needs repair, the grounds need upkeep. Sidewalks, paths and stairs were dirty and had branches, leaves and large puddles of water to walk thru. The white stairs were steep and wet. Breakfast was supposed to be included but there is no breakfast menu and when we asked what was for breakfast, we were told omelets, coffee, juice, & bread. So we ordered 2 cheese omelets with mushrooms and onions only, bread & juice. My husband didn't eat his omelet because it came loaded with green peppers too. When we went to checkout, we were charged $28 for breakfast! She said free breakfast was continental - bread & coffee or tea only! She wouldn't relent when I told her the waiter said it was omelets, there's no menu or sign explaining it, nor when I said our order was wrong and we barely ate any of it. The staff is the biggest problem here - especially the older woman who appears to be the owner or manager. She was not welcoming or friendly at all - she tried to say we didn't have a reservation until I showed it to her on my phone and although they have a restaurant on-site, she told us we should go next door for dinner - which we did and it was great! I wish we had stayed there instead - it was cheaper too! It's sad, this could be such a wonderful place with just a few simple changes!
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Basic affordble

Nice economical hotel close to the beach. I was there low season during the week so the restaurant was closed which left few eating options. Romm was basic but sleepable. Probably overal 3+ stats.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The conditions
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

it was on my route
David, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Expensive food and bad service
Carlos, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

You get what you pay for...

Our first stay in the interior outside of Panama City. Honestly, the price is what attracted us. Proximity to beach and the "younger staff" were good. On the negative side.. no hot water, TV did not work, breakfast was ok but had to show reservation which stated "included", pictures not showing true representation, a bit neglected and run down, "older staff" not as friendly. Spend the extra $10-$20 dollars next time, it's worth it.
Dana, 4-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

The pictures shows are not like the property is, it needs maintenance, the property do not have back up energy, no administration at night, just the security guy.
Eduardo, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

There was no hot water in the room and the tv didn’t work. Wasn’t like the photos online at all. Would definitely not recommend. Sorry
dean, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The property is on the beach with high surf. Not suited for families unless you use the pool. The room was clean but of sub standard for the price charged. Breakfast was included but was served cold. If the rate was 35.00 a night I would not complain, but given the other choices in the same price range it was not a good choice on my part. If more effort was spend on landscaping, general cleaning and finishing a number of their add on facilities and some good paint the property would certainly be worth the rate charged. People are friendly and want to help but i can see that their financial situation presents limitations to bring the property to its elevated potential. It is not easy to say this as I feel their pain, but sometimes the naked truth can help to speed up the process to make the change or find solutions.
John, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Muy bueno la piscina excelente el servicio la avitacion limpia el personal muy amable buen axceso a la playa al rio que esta al lado del hotel 👌👌👌👌👌
Jean carlos, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Todo fue excelente el lugar, las personas, las habitaciones la comida muy buena ❤️😍
dalays, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Plus jamais ça !

Sale, accueil mauvais, aucun service car basse saison (autant fermé alors !), wifi qui fonctionne sur un rayon de 2m. On sent l’hôtel laissé à l’abandon alors que ça pourrait être une pépite. J’allais oublier la piscine glissante et dangereuse (les abords). Franchement à fuir
Alex, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cuenta con piscina, acceso directo a la playa y a un río. Vista al mar desde el restaurante es muy hermosa. Todo muy bien.
Sara, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Sería recomendable tener barandas en un acceso hacia piscina desde el bar y también bajando las escaleras hacia la playa. Arreglar esos escalones para que estén parejos y no irregulares.
Jessika, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

En franco abandono, aire acondicionado dañado, plomería del cuarto rota, lleno de agua, cama y almohadas pésimas, sin toallas para piscina y sin wifi. Lo único recatable es la comida
Jose, 1-night trip