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The Balboa Inn

3.0 star property
B&B with restaurant, 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

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $59
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

Room options

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

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 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
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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 - 1.8 km
  • Avenida Balboa - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Avenida Central - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cinta Costera - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 3 min drive - 2.2 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
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Canal Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Fábrica - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sabores del Chorrillo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hasaki Sushi Lounge - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Balboa Inn

The Balboa Inn is just 1.8 mi (3 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include 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 time ends: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • 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

    • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • 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*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall

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

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pets

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

Policies

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.

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.

Is parking offered on site at The Balboa Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Balboa Inn?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

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

Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and 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 a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Balboa Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

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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The Balboa Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Bed
Restaurant
Microwave
Location
Air conditioning
Food
Car

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

2/10 Poor

When we arrived there were no available rooms and they said they didn’t have a reservation for us even though I showed them the reservation confirmation. They said this happened twice before and they blamed hotels.com.
ROBERT, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Its ok for just a night or so. No very fancy but clean.
Willis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Stay.! Will recommend
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Confortable, clean, good service
Fredy, 4-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

great, friendly staff!
Joos, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Tranquil location

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

6/10 Good

Best service
Monica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff!
Christina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
william, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it. Will stay again.
Lucy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A true hidden gem

We really enjoyed our stay. The staff are very friendly and the environment was very peaceful and refreshing. A true hidden gem.
Shella, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had business nearby, and this location is easy to get to from the interamericana without too much struggle with Panama City traffic
Lisa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice area quit but lack of amenities To get groceries etc is about 10 to 15 min wallk
wolfgang, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
Dany, 3-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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