The Balboa Inn

Property class: 3
B&B with outdoor pool, near Albrook Shopping Mall

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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.

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)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $74
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting of a bus on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting of a bus on the wall.

Family Triple Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Las Cruces 2311/A, Balboa, Panama City

What's nearby

  • Mi Pueblito - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Maracana Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Punta Culebra Nature Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Flag of Cerro Ancón - 4 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Iglesia de la Merced - 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

  • ‪Kanibal Panamá - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Canal Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Canal House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Niko's Café - ‬7 min walk

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

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms

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

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

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

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)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 13 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

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
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

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

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool area is peaceful and lovely, providing a serene escape from the city. (8 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located near the airport. (3 reviews)
  • The air conditioning worked well in the rooms. (3 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Convenient walkable location. Nice pool.
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient to the airport. Becoming way overpriced, so will be looking for alternate places to stay.
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6/10 Good

The room was extremely clean, the water was hot and the single staff was extraordinary.
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful experience! I met Oscar and Marian,wonderful professional staff. Marian She is very professional,helpful. She does the best to please guests and make them feel at home I appreciate everything they did while I was there I definitely would recommend them to families too. also I will miss her wonderful breakfast food options .The pool is beautiful and wonderful too.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff. Thank you.
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10/10 Exceptional

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

Confortable, clean, good service
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Tranquil location

The hotel was quiet and clean with comfortable beds. Exactly what we needed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place clean comfortable price clean .I wil come back for sure.
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10/10 Exceptional

The parking is tight but covered. Property is absolutely spotless
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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6/10 Good

Basic, decent clean room with working shower and A/C. The property appears more rundown than photos would suggest but there is a pool that appears to be in good working order. Breakfast was convenient and cheap. Quiet and safe location. We prefer to stay walkable to Casco Viejo so it seemed far to us but the price was good if you don’t mind Uber or you have a car. Friendly and accommodating staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

3rd time staying here and it's a gem.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice, quiet convenient location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the quiet at night and the "nature" sounds in the morning from birds.
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2/10 Poor

Super terrible customer service also the promise service that they not provide the front desk person attitude was the worse in all my travel experience with Expedia no one cleans the room in 3 days
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a pleasure staying here for many years when I come to Panama.
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4/10 Fair

Property needs investment. NO SIGNs. Entrance????? Park?????, staff not at front. Asleep in the back. Woke her up. No restaurants near by.
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a pleasure to stay here over the many years I’ve been coming to Panama.