San Carlos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Carlos
Our guide on where to stay in San Carlos
Find the best San Carlos areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Costa Esmeralda
While there might not be top attractions in Costa Esmeralda, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa El Palmar and Teta Beach.
San Carlos Beach Inn
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
The price is AU$44 per night from 10 June to 11 June
AU$44
10 June - 11 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (38 reviews)
"Clean rooms"
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Manglar Lodge
Calle 1 norte El palmar San Carlos Panama
The price is AU$112 per night from 5 June to 6 June
AU$112
5 June - 6 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Coronado Beach and Playa El Palmar are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (215 reviews)
"Staff was good no beach view"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Bay View Hotel
Calle 1ra San Carlos
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$77 per night from 13 June to 14 June
AU$77
13 June - 14 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a business centre. Popular attractions Coronado Beach and Playa El Palmar are ...
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.
Rio Mar Premier Beachfront Community - Beach-Pools-Spas-Surf-Mountains
Riomar San Carlos District
Stay at this beach condo in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"We had a wonderful 5 week stay at this oceanfront condo in Río Mar. The unit was spotless, bright, and spacious, and had an incredible view—watching the sunrise from the balcony was a great start to each day! The resort grounds are beautifully maintained, and the pools were fantastic for relaxing ..."
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Ocean views, Solaria, Punta Caleo, San Carlos, Panama - one minute walk to beach
San Carlos Panamá Oeste Province
Stay at this beach condo in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"great place; however, we selected it because they advertised a tennis court. It is a padel court, NOT a tennis court, so we could not play tennis there. Otherwise it was great!"
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Beach House with Ocean View - Rooftop Jacuzzi & Pool - Concierge Service
San Carlos Panamá Oeste
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions La Ensenada Beach and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"The rooftop pool and jaccuzi area provides many hours of relaxation with a great view of the Pacific. I asked if there were cushions for the lougers during check-in and they arrived the next day....brand new. The jaccuzi went off a couple of times due to very short electrical interruption. The owner ..."
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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.
Popular places to visit
Playa El Palmar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa El Palmar during your trip to San Carlos? Stroll along the beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
La Ensenada Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at La Ensenada Beach during your trip to San Carlos?
Activities
Valle De Anton Rainfall Hot Springs and Nature Private Tour
AU$118
per adult
Jungle ATV Waterfall Adventure from Panama City
AU$236
per adult
Panama City: ATV Jungle Adventure Discover Volcano & Waterfall
AU$217
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
