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.
Bay View Hotel
Calle 1ra San Carlos
The price is AU$95 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$95
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a business centre. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are ...
San Carlos Beach Inn
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
The price is AU$45 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$45
20 July - 21 July
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$115 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$115
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (217 reviews)
"Small and clean. No pool. Beach is rocky and not good for swimming."
Reviewed on 29 June 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.
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 2 outdoor pickleball courts. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada ...
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 Coronado Beach and La ...
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
Beautiful apt on the beach, with wonderful cross breezes to keep you cool
EL palmar SAN CARLOS
Stay at this apartment in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Beautiful views!
"What a great experience for our first time in Panama!!! Check in was a breeze. We appreciated that we felt safe, especially with our 18 year old granddaughter with us. The unit was well stocked and clean; beds comfortable and AC worked well. We had nice ocean breezes. We could just get up in the ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2025
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.
Stay near popular San Carlos attractions
Activities
Valle De Anton Rainfall Hot Springs and Nature Private Tour
AU$137
per adult
