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Hotel California Panama

7.7
Very good (384 reviews) |
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Aug 31, 2025 - Sep 01, 2025
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Hotel California Panama

Overview

  • free wifi
  • free parking
  • family rooms
  • fitness centre
  • non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • terrace

Intro

The 3-star Hotel California Panama offers quick access to University of Louisville, situated around a 5-minute walk away. While boasting a location 0.3 miles from Iglesia del Carmen subway station, this hotel includes a swimming pool and a fitness suite.

Rooms

There are 62 rooms at the Panama City property, each of them has climate control, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms are fitted with a separate bathroom.

Location

Punta Paitilla is approximately 10 minutes' drive away, and Avenida Balboa Waterside Road is within close proximity of the smoke-free hotel. The property is situated 2 miles from Iglesia San Jose, which is considered to be a sacred site.

Eat

Serving both food and drinks, Tre Scalini is situated 0.3 miles from the hotel.

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Rooms

Deluxe Double Room
Room size: 10 m2
Max capacity:
Twin Room
Room size: 15 m2
Max capacity: +
Deluxe Triple Room
Room size: 20 m2
Max capacity: +
Standard Triple Studio
Room size: 15 m2
Max capacity: +
King Studio with Sofa Bed
Room size: 20 m2
Max capacity:
Superior Double Room
Room size: 10 m2
Max capacity:
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Trouser press

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Relax

  • Sun terrace
  • Fitness centre

Reviews

Tourist VR

93 /100 (259 reviews)
4 /5 (93 reviews)
8.1 8.1 /10 (358 reviews)
7.7/10 Very good (384 reviews)
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  • Cleanliness 8.2
  • Comfort 7.9
  • Facilities 7.7
  • Free WiFi 7.9
  • Location 8.2
  • Total 7.7
  • Value for money 8.3
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Inga

9.2/10
I had a great experience at the hotel. The room was spotless and had a hot shower with excellent water pressure. The staff were very helpful and made my stay enjoyable. The location was convenient with a mini supermercado and a bakery nearby.
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Paola

9.6/10
The rooms were clean and the air conditioning worked great. The staff was friendly and helpful, making my experience pleasant. The rooftop pool provided fantastic views and was a nice spot to relax. The location was convenient, with plenty of places to eat nearby.
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Bruno

9.4/10
We loved the friendly and helpful staff. The hotel was clean and the housekeeping team was welcoming. The location was great, close to grocery stores and restaurants. We enjoyed the small rooftop pool with stunning views of the skyline.
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Brigitte

9.4/10
The location is perfect for exploring local culture, with great restaurants and shops just a short walk away. I also appreciated the small rooftop pool that offered stunning views of the skyline, making it a nice spot to relax.
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Katherine

9/10
We loved the hotel's cleanliness and friendly staff. The location is great, with restaurants and grocery stores nearby. The rooftop pool offers amazing views of the skyline. We enjoyed easy access to transportation, which made getting around a breeze.
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Ian

9.2/10
The location was fantastic, with plenty of restaurants and grocery stores nearby. We found the rooms to be clean and comfortable, with good pressure hot water and effective air conditioning. The rooftop pool offered a nice view of the city, adding a chill factor to our experience. The staff were friendly and helpful, making us feel welcomed throughout our visit.
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Location

Via Espana & Calle 43
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. Multicentro 2.09 km (1.30 mi.)
  • 2. Weil Art Gallery 700 m (2297 ft)
  • 3. Canal Museum of Panama 2.63 km (1.63 mi.)
  • 4. Dgriss Art Gallery 520 m (1706 ft)
  • 5. Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa 850 m (2789 ft)
  • 6. Casco Viejo 2.51 km (1.56 mi.)
  • 7. Iglesia del Carmen 1.02 km (3346 ft)
  • 1. Restaurante Las Totumas 570 m (1870 ft)
  • 2. Riba-Smith 570 m (1870 ft)
  • 3. La Tapa del Frasco 900 m (2953 ft)
  • 4. Full Pizza 570 m (1870 ft)
  • 5. Los Tacos de Villa 720 m (2362 ft)
  • 6. Saina 470 m (1542 ft)
  • 7. Subway 570 m (1870 ft)
  • 8. Rosselot 570 m (1870 ft)
  • 1. Santo Tomas 560 m (1837 ft)
  • 2. Loteria 1.09 km (3576 ft)
  • 3. Iglesia del Carmen 1.12 km (3675 ft)
  • 4. Cinco de Mayo 1.78 km (1.11 mi.)
  • 5. Bella Vista I 240 m (787 ft)
  • 6. Medisalud 290 m (951 ft)
  • 7. Calle 45 Este 300 m (984 ft)
  • 8. Martin Sosa I 430 m (1411 ft)
  • 9. Parada de es 1.45 km (4757 ft)
  • 10. Piquera de itos piratas 1.85 km (1.15 mi.)
  • 11. Albrook 2.73 km (1.70 mi.)
  • 12. Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte 3.24 km (2.01 mi.)
Park
Causeway Amador
Av Amador
Working hours
Open 24 hours
Park
Conjunto Monumental de Panama Viejo
Via Cincuentenario
Working hours
Mo-Fr 08:30-20:00, Tu-Su 08:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-12:00
Museum
Biomuseo
Calzada de Amador Building 136
Working hours
Mo off; Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa,Su 10:00-17:00