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The Balboa Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Albrook Shopping Mall

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Breakfast and dinner served, local and international cuisine
Gazebo
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The price is AED 184
AED 204 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

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

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Pet friendly
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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Las Cruces 2311/A, Balboa, Panama City

What's nearby

  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cinta Costera - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Amador Causeway - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Via Espana - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 9 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 10 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Coca Cola - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Niko's Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Fábrica - ‬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 a front-desk safe
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

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 at The Balboa Inn?

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).

The Balboa Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 99 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Monica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

Cat, Alto Boquete

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

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

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Joy

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Escher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We spend 10 days there, nice and clean place, good service,But needs space to hang your clothes and a place were to accommodate your clothes.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joos

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Close but no cigar
The room met our basic needs, but could've been so much nicer with only a little bit of extra attention to the niceties and decor. First of all, our room didn't look at all like the photo when we booked. It was just 4 plain white walls and 2 beds. No bench, chairs, table or freestanding lamp. We twice had an odd difficulty getting them to give us a cup of ice--it didn't seem due to a language barrier. Pool and patio were great, but we were always being watched--not in a lifeguard sense. Breakfast was expensive ($14, not $5 as stated) and not great; only ate there once. On plus side TV, A/C, mattress, fridge and microwave were all good. When we changed our reservation in advance to delete one night, the price went up instead of down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
From the online photos, I expected the room to be more attractive than it is, which is quite sterile. This is a great place for backpackers and younger people. There are no handrails on the staircase which is a risk for older guests. The patio area is very attractive but could be improved with some plants in the planters for the palms. The rooms do not have washcloths, just one towel per guest and there are no drinking glasses. The mini fridge and microwave are a good feature. No chair in our room, only the bed to sit on. The manager is very helpful and will supply drinking glasses when requested. You can buy beer, bottled water and sodas but he had no wine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vasuki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable. Hot water showers and attached bath. My room had a small refrigerator and a microwave. The building had a kitchen but was not accessible for the guests. That was the only drawback, since there weren’t many restaurants nearby. You can order breakfast through them for a cost. We did not use that service. The national bus terminal/metro line is close by. You can walk to take a small bus or a metrobus to go to Albrook (which has a huge mall, bus and train terminals). You can easily walk to Ancon Hill and also Casco Viejo if you are into walking. Overall, it was a great property in terms of location and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact it was quiet.didnt feel I was on the city. The guy that works there was always very helpful on all our needs.(taxi, directions, laundry) good place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessica

I only booked at this motel because it was around the corner from my venue for the evening. My room was a white box but I was only there to sleep for a night so it was fine. No fridge or minibar but there was a random microwave. They don't give you the wifi password when you check in. The airconditioning seemed weak at first but after 7pm it cooled the room just fine. They should clean the carpet on the stairs as a dirty staircase can make a poor impression. Didn't use the shower or towels or have breakfast (breakfast isn't included so it's not a B&B), didn't see anyone when I Ieft just before 11am, just left my key on the counter...I'd stay here again if I had an event to attend in the area but otherwise I'd choose somewhere nicer and more central. Not thrilled to have paid $60 to stay here but given rates in the city it's not the worst. Nice to be able to drive up to what looks like a house in a nice residential area and self-park. Heard a few dogs barking in the early evening but it wasn't too noisy after that. No water provided in the room (tap water is probably drinkable? No pitcher, glasses, bottles, etc). There was a bedspread in a plastic bag (in case you get cold?) Night lights for reading were like 9000 k. Soap and one roll of toilet paper provided. Decent wifi. Didn't use the tv. My room was up a flight of stairs, no elevator, fyi (I had help on arrival...there was no one there when I left). Sheets were rough, clean, white.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lada

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice and friendly. Our room was very basic, just white walls nothing more. Not like on the pictures at all. Breakfast is not for 5USD. You can choose from the menu but every item you pay for. So at the end it is more convenient and probably cheaper to book hotel with breakfast included in the modern part of Panama City. The pool is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Orleans

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
William, our host was a treasure! Pool and lounging area is lovely. Rooms clean, well maintained. Mattresses comfortable. Wifi great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa, COTTONWOOD

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
PTY 4
Easy check in, good location, nice staff...............
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

william

Traveled with partner
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