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The Balboa Inn

3.0 star property
This urban retreat combines peaceful garden moments with library relaxation, all conveniently located just steps from Panama's premier shopping destination.

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The Balboa Inn, near Albrook Shopping Mall, offers travelers a peaceful garden and cozy library to relax. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, use in-room WiFi to plan excursions, and access nearby laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin 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
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Balboa, a neighborhood in Panama City, The Balboa Inn is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cinta Costera. Marine Exhibition Center Smithsonian Institute Panama and National Institute of Culture are also worth visiting. Visit our Panama City travel guide
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Las Cruces 2311/A, Balboa, Panama City

What's nearby

  • Panama City night skyline
    Avenida Balboa
    5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The skyline at Panama City, Panama. There are some nice walkways along the waterfront.
    Cinta Costera
    5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Maracana Stadium
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Amador Convention Center
    4 min drive - 2.5 km

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
  • La Fábrica
    4 min drive
  • Sabores del Chorrillo
    4 min drive

About this property

The Balboa Inn

Bed & breakfast near Albrook Shopping Mall
Consider a stay at The Balboa Inn and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Balboa Inn offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • 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
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Balboa Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, The Balboa Inn allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 13 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Balboa Inn?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Balboa Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Balboa Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Balboa Inn located?

Located in Balboa, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mi Pueblito and Albrook Shopping Mall. Marine Exhibition Center Smithsonian Institute Panama and Maracana Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Balboa Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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

8/10 Good

Fredy

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place clean comfortable price clean .I wil come back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

leslie

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking is tight but covered. Property is absolutely spotless
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitaly

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lynette J

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

2/10 Terrible

ROBERT

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

Willis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its ok for just a night or so. No very fancy but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joos

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

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