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The Saba Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Hallway

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Panama Internacional zone,Argentina Ave, facing Parque Andres Bello, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite

  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Panama City

With a stay at The Saba Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Panama City, within a 5-minute drive of Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Avenida Balboa and 1.9 mi (3 km) from El Dorado Mall.

What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Crown Casino - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Iglesia del Carmen - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Calle 50 - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Avenida Balboa - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Vía Argentina - 12 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 13 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Rana Dorada - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Central Taproom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pedro Mandinga Rum Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Live Karaoke & Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Armonica Shop-Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Saba Hotel

The Saba Hotel offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and first-run movies. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
For lunch or dinner, stop by Saba, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Saba - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PAB 6.50 for adults and PAB 6.50 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Saba

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • First-run movies
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: PAB 33
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: PAB 44
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: PAB 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PAB 6.50 for adults and PAB 6.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PAB 40 per person (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: PAB 33 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: PAB 44 (subject to availability)

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 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 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Saba
Saba Hotel
Saba Hotel Panama City
Saba Panama City
The Saba Hotel Hotel
The Saba Hotel Panama City
The Saba Hotel Hotel Panama City

The Saba Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 420 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a good location. Good hotel for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very small property, small rooms, no view, not a lot of light. No gym, mediocre bar. I wouldn’t stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gente, local otimo, aconchegante, gostoso de ficar, pessoas Agradaveis, Gentis. Localizacao muito especial, perto de tudo. Quarto muito bom. Recomendo muito este hotel...foi uma grata e gostosa surpresa ficar lá, muito aconchegante!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as advertised !!! I will not stay again !! Sorry !!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

P.

It is the worth experience ever. I was in my shower and the water stopped. I was not able to take my shower because no water. Avoid this hotel at any price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Pese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo fue bueno la habitación cómoda solo que le falta más iluminacion
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Many Restaurants around. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

JULIO

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice

Good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel.

Good nice hotel. Good neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is excellent. Location is also excellent. !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is very helpful. Rooms are clean and a central location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angelica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No servían las tomas de luz, la red de wifi deficiente, y no había agua caliente en la ducha
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The shower was difficult to use to get comfortable water flow and temperature. Also, small fridge ran intermittently and did not cool well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Small downtown hotel , five min walk to metro

Good stay. Clean and quiet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Would possibly stay here again

Really like the location. Stayed here on a previous trip and had a better room/experience that time. It's totally fine for the low price. I would probably stay here again provided price is still lower than other places.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, on a walking distance from various restaurants, metro stations and stores. I really recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shabby; Not Recomended

Wanted to give this hotel a try, as I was tired of the chain hotels. But the Saba hotel is not in good condition, lights didn’t work in the room, no hot water, shabby towels; overall not a pleasant stay. Next time I will pay an extra $5-10 dollars and stay at the Best Western Plus Panama Zen down the street—it’s much higher quality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Mi opinion

Muy buen hotel si relacionamos calidad servicio y precio
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent!

Love the suite and the view!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality lost somewhere over the years

Saba use to be our favorite go-to place but management has let the place go which is sad because everything else on Via Argentina has been updated into a beautiful place to visit. The room - dingy and dark. Room definitely could use a coat of paint or two. However, on a good note, the air conditioner was working very well. Breakfast is no longer included which is too bad as it might be an incentive to stay here. Too many good and reasonable restaurants outside of the establishment to pay $6.50 here. Front desk - we were asked to give our credit card so that they could put a hold on it in case we stole something which is odd since the room has nothing of value. At checkout, they make you wait as they actually send someone to the room to verify that you did not steal anything. This is the first time I've experienced this in Panama. As a professional reviewer, I can not recommend staying here unless drastic changes are made. I stayed at three hotels in PC this week and this was the worst of the three and beleive it or not, not the cheapest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, quiet and safe area, the room is very confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excelente hotel en via argentina! buen precio y buen servicio
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel in a spectacular area of Panama City.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Claude

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

Better than expected

it was all great. Only in room 104 the wifi had poor signal. Downstairs had a good signal. All 3 receptionists were very plaisants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness
El hotel es modesto, pero para ir a quedarse por compras está bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017