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Panama Hotel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Room (Rosie's) | Terrace/patio
Room (Rosie's) | Living area
Bungalow (Mimi's) | Living area
Room (Ken's Safari)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June

Explore the area

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4 BAYVIEW STREET, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Bordello)

Room (Bordello)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (Captain's Cabin)

Cabin (Captain's Cabin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (Garden Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (Grant's Tome)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Honeymoon Room

Honeymoon Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Jennifer's)

Room (Jennifer's)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Ken's Safari)

Room (Ken's Safari)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Lady Bracknell's)

Room (Lady Bracknell's)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bungalow (Mimi's)

Bungalow (Mimi's)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Maria's Pueblo)

Room (Maria's Pueblo)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Roy Roger's)

Room (Roy Roger's)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Rosie's)

Room (Rosie's)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Venetian)

Room (Venetian)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Dale Evans)

Room (Dale Evans)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

San Rafael

Panama Hotel places you steps from San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park and within a 15-minute stroll of Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Plus you'll find coffee/tea in a common area. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Gerstle Park hotel include San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco.

What's nearby

  • Marin Bocce Federation - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Classic Billiards - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dominican University of California - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Burren House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Mania Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Garden Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪California Gold - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Panama Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Panama Hotel also features a garden and coffee/tea in common area.
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1910
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Dining venue
Panama Hotel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead. This San Rafael hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Panama

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1910

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15.00 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

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 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Panama Hotel Hotel
Panama Hotel SAN RAFAEL
Panama Hotel Hotel SAN RAFAEL

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Panama Hotel?

Panama Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Panama Hotel?

As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Panama Hotel on 7 Jun 2026 start from NZ$170, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Panama Hotel?

The closest beach to Panama Hotel is Stinson Beach (12.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Panama Hotel?

No, Panama Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Panama Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Panama Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Panama Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Panama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 168 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Value, Nice Room (Garden), Helpful Staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cute room. Staff was super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very welcoming. The room is decent and clean. I missed the part that it was a shared bathroom. Does not have a restaurant but close to 7 11 store. Overall I had a pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Please see my comment - I wasn’t even able to set foot in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sunawin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veresa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, San Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kadidia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
I really like this place and stay here frequently. My low rating this time has to do with parking. This hotel is located in a residential neighborhood with no designated parking, which already makes it difficult especially for travelers arriving late. However, this time, there was also construction going for for a month and all parking became a tow away zone at 7 AM! That's really something guests should have been made aware of before arrival, maybe even with some helpful hints of where to go for other parking if one is not familiar with the area. I had not planned on needing to be out of my room by 7 AM so my car would not get towed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enos the gentleman at the front desk was great and very helpful! My room was very clean and cozy….This is a very charming and quirky hotel that feels more like a bed-and-breakfast… I stayed in the Dale Evans room, which is in the section of the hotel that has shared bathrooms and kitchen… There was no one else on my end that evening during the week so I had the kitchen and bathroom to myself. My room had a balcony right out the door overlooking the street which was very nice. It’s a busy street right near downtown San Rafael, but during the night, it was very quiet… You could walk to all the great restaurants and shops downtown—the price was very reasonable, because of the quirkiness of the place… If you were looking for something fancy, this is not the place for you. This is very homey and unique— every room is different. There is a section of the hotel that has private bathrooms, and they are a bit more expensive but still very reasonably priced for Marin. I highly recommend if you want a unique experience… There is only street parking because this is a residential neighborhood, but I didn’t have a problem finding a spot right next to the hotel… Enos informed me that my bed was new and they’re in the process of updating all the rooms. The bed was very comfortable. I ended up booking the same room for another night because the location is so great I could go explore Marin and Point Reyes and tamales Bay, etc. and then return to this comfortable place…
Dale Evan’s Room
Fenced in patio
View from Dale Evan’s Room
Front of hotel. dal Evan’s room top left with balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joao

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet locale - lots of personal service for check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought my room looked pretty cool. I had the safari room with the moon. Pretty quiet. I had a good nights sleep. The check in was pretty easy. I would totally stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Yes. Bakery and cafe nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
our rooms are spotless and we love the quirky decor. Our check-in was smooth. This is a really fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

danny

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selvin AA

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025