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The Beach House Inn, hotel in San Carlos

Located in San Carlos, Panama Oeste region, The Beach House Inn is situated 2.5 km from El Palmar Beach. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

place close to the beach, excellent hosts
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£41.14
1 night, 2 adults
Casa Blanca, hotel in San Carlos

Casa Blanca is located in San Carlos and features a private pool and quiet street views. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge.

Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£62.48
1 night, 2 adults
san carlos beach inn, hotel in San Carlos

Situated 600 metres from El Palmar Beach, san carlos beach inn offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

The building is situated centrally in San Carlos just off the small park and is quiet after 8:00P.M. The staff are friendly and quite welcoming to visitors.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
123 reviews
Price from
£32.13
1 night, 2 adults
HOSPEDAJE VILLAMAR, hotel in Nueva Gorgona

Offering a garden and garden view, HOSPEDAJE VILLAMAR is located in Nueva Gorgona, 1.5 km from Las Hamacas Beach and 2.2 km from Malibu Beach.

Locals with kids screaming non stop in the pool. Shower had no shower head or hot water.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
420 reviews
Price from
£29.21
1 night, 2 adults
Town Center Paradise in Playa Blanca, hotel in Playa Blanca

Situated in Playa Blanca, just 300 metres from Playa Blanca Beach, Town Center Paradise in Playa Blanca features beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and free...

Very spacious apartment with a comfortable bed and a big bathroom, friendly host, nice pool that you can use. The Playa Blanca beach itself was gorgeous and is only a 15 minute walk from the apartment.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
282 reviews
Price from
£162.28
1 night, 2 adults
La Casa de los Patos, hotel in Valle de Anton

Located in Valle de Anton in the Cocle region, La Casa de los Patos provides accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath.

A beautiful garden with several sitting opportunities including a spacious porch, a nice pool made one almost not wanting to go out. Plenty of space indoor too and in apartment No 2 a very big double bed (which seems to be a rarity in Panama). Fridge and kettle are available.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
153 reviews
Price from
£71.40
1 night, 2 adults
Kilian Beach House, hotel in Playa Blanca

Offering an open-air bath and sea view, Kilian Beach House is located in Playa Blanca, a few steps from Farallon Beach and 2 km from Santa Clara Beach.

Very friendly and clean.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
104 reviews
Price from
£53.55
1 night, 2 adults
Sunrise Hostel Farallon, hotel in Río Hato

Set in Río Hato, within a few steps of Farallon Beach and 2 km of Santa Clara Beach, Sunrise Hostel Farallon offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

Pretty garden with a mango tree and a great and clean pool. Friendly staff, wifi, possible to use kitchen. Delicious local breakfast at a cafe on the corner. Close to the beach. Definitely recommended for families.
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
25 reviews
Price from
£50.87
1 night, 2 adults
Hostal Villa Mayte Coronado, hotel in Las Lajas

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of pool, Hostal Villa Mayte Coronado is located in Las Lajas, 500 metres from Coronado Beach.

Great host and place. Beautiful pool and chillout area. Delicious breakfast and very helpful and nice owners. Christoph perfectly speaks english and german so it was easy communication. Recommend it for international travelers.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
110 reviews
Casa Jardín Nueva Gorgona, hotel in Nueva Gorgona

Located in Nueva Gorgona and only 1.7 km from Las Hamacas Beach, Casa Jardín Nueva Gorgona provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Private, secure compound with attentive friendly staff. Beautiful garden setting with pool. We chose the Breakfast option and enjoyed a delicious meal served us. They speak little English but with our little Spanish and their grace we did fine.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
28 reviews
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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  • Avg. price/night: £75.83
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 208 reviews
    Beautiful property in the jungle, quiet and calm, with terrace and hammock.
    Nikolas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £68.99
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 99 reviews
    Very welcoming hosts!
    Paulina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75.83
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 208 reviews
    Beautiful garden, beautiful cabañas, we had a separate kitchen that was AMAZING, everything you need was there. The wifi was superfast aswell. Kind welcome gift & card. All made with love & care. The location is very remote, perfect for some time off. The beach is very beautiful and only a short walk away. Sometimes you can swim, sometimes it’s dangerous. Host was responsive but we didn’t meet them personally.
    Leonie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75.83
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 208 reviews
    Surrounded by trees and wildlife, this was one of our favourite stays in Panama. We went to the empty beach (be aware of jellyfish!), relaxed in the hammocks and just enjoyed ourselves. The hosts were nice, our cottages great, the kitchen well equipped. The jungle in the backyard is great! We spotted hummingbirds and iguanas on the property.
    Lotta
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £75.83
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 208 reviews
    We booked a cabin with a kitchen - which turned out to be a separate cabin! Everything we needed was there - including basic spices and ground coffee. The blender was amazing - and we had fruit smoothies for breakfast and fancy fruit drinks after sunset. Because there are no places to eat within walking distance - this worked very well for us. Just one other cabin was occupied during our stay - so it was very quiet. And the beach is indeed within walking distance - and was very nice and relaxing.
    John
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £38.14
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 227 reviews
    Communication on how to get there & during my stay with Jose was great. It’s located right on the beach, it’s pretty calm & quiet with a nice group of fellow travellers. Functional kitchen & supermarket on the main road where the bus drops you off - which is an easy 10 minute walk.
    Peter
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £75.83
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 208 reviews
    I especially loved that the beach was in walking distance, and was almost totally, if not, unoccupied ! And the water/sand gorgeous IMO. Make sure, especially if not vehicle, to walk about 300 yds north to eat at a fonda recessed a tad off the beach. Good food, with excellent prices, and the pino colada was awesome ! Hope it's there while you are. I also loved the simple, outdoor shower; I got much more hot wate there as well. The front deck, with chairs/small table, and hammock was nice too.The grounds were quiet overall too.
    Donald
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £36.51
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 329 reviews
    Clean, quiet and well connected to surf and the beaches. The breakfast is excellent and hosts are kind and welcoming. Really happy to have found this gem!
    Ria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £89.25
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 277 reviews
    Spacious and stylish rooms. Great location on the beach. Quiet. Lots of activities for the children. Bedt homemade lemonade. Good food selection - kid friendly. Helpful staff.
    Hester
    Family with young children