The Balboa Inn

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $81
$74 nightly
$81 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28

Explore the area

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Las Cruces 2311/A, Balboa, Panama City
  • Place, Maracana Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Albrook Shopping Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Panama City

With a stay at The Balboa Inn in Panama City (Balboa), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa. .This bed & breakfast is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Cinta Costera and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Multiplaza Pacific Mall.

What's nearby

  • Maracana Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Flag of Cerro Ancón - 4 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Avenida Balboa - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 6 min drive - 2.0 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
  • ‪Kanibal Panamá - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Canal House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Balboa Inn

The Balboa Inn offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Panama City bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Balboa Inn. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast.
Spañish bar - This rooftop bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Spañish bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

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)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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
Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

The Balboa Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 140 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3rd time staying here and it's a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, quiet convenient location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was extremely clean, the water was hot and the single staff was extraordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lazaria

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind . I hate leaving bad reviews but there were ants in my room from the day I arrived intil I left . I didn’t complain because they were harmless sugar ants but they were everywhere . Not sure if it was because of previous guest
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Large flat panel television with no local or cable channels. It was connected to WiFi with only YouTube.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Albert

Nice rooms, good AC, quiet neighborhood. I’ve been staying here for many years.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Fredy

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

10/10 Excellent

Shella

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had business nearby, and this location is easy to get to from the interamericana without too much struggle with Panama City traffic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023