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The Balboa Inn

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

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The Balboa Inn, near Albrook Shopping Mall, offers travelers a peaceful garden and cozy library to relax. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, use in-room WiFi to plan excursions, and access nearby laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$94
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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
In-room safe
Pet friendly
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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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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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About the area

Map
Las Cruces 2311/A, Balboa, Panama City

What's nearby

  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Avenida Balboa - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Avenida Central - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cinta Costera - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Canal Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Fábrica - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Niko's Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sabores del Chorrillo - ‬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 hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Balboa Inn offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping and desks

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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 are 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 6 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 6 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balboa Inn on 23 Nov 2025 start from AU$93.51, 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.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km).

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The Balboa Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 124 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

10/10 Excellent

Nils

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money at least in my case. In a very quiet and green residential area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying here for many years when I come to Panama.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay here over the many years I’ve been coming to Panama.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Willis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its ok for just a night or so. No very fancy but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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

8/10 Good

Fredy

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Stay.! Will recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Martina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Okey place to sleep for the night if you need to be close to airport but not more than that.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joos

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

10/10 Excellent

leslie

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

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

6/10 Okay

Monica

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

6/10 Okay

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil location

The hotel was quiet and clean with comfortable beds. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

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

william

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Dany

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

10/10 Excellent

Shella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A true hidden gem

We really enjoyed our stay. The staff are very friendly and the environment was very peaceful and refreshing. A true hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Karsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a small room that had everything I needed. I would stay there again for sure...

10/10 Excellent

Cat

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