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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
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room
Interior entrance
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept

Explore the area

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Las Cruces 2311/A, Balboa, Panama City
  • Albrook Shopping Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cinta Costera
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Amador Causeway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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 area

Panama City

At The Balboa Inn you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Mi Pueblito and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Albrook Shopping Mall. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Balboa B&B include Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera.
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What's nearby

  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cinta Costera - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Amador Causeway - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Via Espana - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Canal House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Canal Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Niko's Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Fábrica - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Balboa Inn

Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Albrook Shopping Mall
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Balboa Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Panama City bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Balboa Inn offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Panama City bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 13 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Balboa Inn?

The Balboa Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Balboa Inn?

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balboa Inn on 11 Sept 2025 start from NZ$101.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Balboa Inn?

Yep, The Balboa Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Balboa Inn?

The closest beach to The Balboa Inn is Veracruz Beach (2.9 km).

Does The Balboa Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Balboa Inn?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Balboa Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Balboa Inn?

Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Balboa Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 120 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Edward

Business traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

Fredy

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert, Phoenix

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert, Phoenix

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

6/10 Okay

wolfgang

Disliked: Amenities
Nice area quit but lack of amenities To get groceries etc is about 10 to 15 min wallk
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

8/10 Good

ANNET

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Housekeeping

La experiencia fue un poso incómoda la señora que limpiaba no fue muy amable , me gustaría que la entrenaran un poco más para las persona a que están pagando por el servicio gracias
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

leslie

Business traveller
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

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 traveller
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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