Gatun Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Activities
Panama Canal Tour: New Locks Agua Clara, Gatun & Atlantic Bridge
AU$57
per adult
Shopping in the Biggest duty free zone of Las Americas in a day
AU$73
per adult
Colon City tour: Exploring Caribbean roots, food and Afro culture
AU$152
per adult
Panama Canal Eco Tour: Monkey Island (with lunch)
AU$253
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Exploring the Two Oceans Old and New Canal Locks Private Tour
AU$167
per adult
Our pick of the best Gatun Hotel Deals
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5 Colon Colon
The price is AU$225 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$225
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (787 reviews)
"Friendly staff and beautiful location. Loved our room with a view of the river with a hammock. We especially enjoyed the aerial tram, monkeys, sloth and butterfly exhibits — the tropical landscape is magnificent. It is very hot and humid, be sure to swim and stay hydrated. Lots of memories made ..."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked Colon Colon
Fully refundable
The price is AU$165 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$165
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colon Free Zone and Colón Art and Culture ...
Radisson Colon 2000 Hotel & Casino at Cruise Port & Duty Free Mall
Paseo Gorgas, Calle 13 Colon Colon
The price is AU$183 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$183
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (956 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 18 July 2026
Hotel Andros
Ave. Herrera, entre Calles 9 y 10 Colon Colon
The price is AU$64 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$64
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Colon Free Zone and November 5 Park are located ...
8/10 Very good! (166 reviews)
"It close to the free zone and taxis r early and easy to get. Lovely"
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Calle 11 y Avenida Bolivar Colon Panama
The price is AU$47 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$47
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Colon Free Zone and Fantastic Casino ...
8.4/10 Very good! (131 reviews)
"Good!!!"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
New Washington Hotel
Calle 1a Avenida Bolivar Colon Colon
The price is AU$120 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$120
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colon Free Zone and Monument to Christopher Columbus are ...
6.2/10 (106 reviews)
"The breakfast was the worst they are not clean and made us burned eggs"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Gatun
Find the best Gatun areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Open Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Cristobal
Travellers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.
Barrio Norte
If you're spending some time in Barrio Norte, Monument to Christopher Columbus and Juventud Park are top sights worth seeing.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
