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Bay View Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Explore the area

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Calle 1ra, El Palmar, San Carlos
  • Place, Playa El Palmar
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, La Ensenada Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Blanca
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

San Carlos

At Bay View Hotel you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Playa El Palmar and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from La Ensenada Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class San Carlos hotel, attractions include Playa Blanca and Farallón Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa El Palmar - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Ensenada Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Coronado Beach - 25 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Farallón Beach - 44 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Playa Blanca - 46 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boga Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Leonardo's Steak House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Don Lee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gold Coast Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Bay View Hotel

Bay View Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Bay View Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star San Carlos hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Bay View Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Exterior
San Carlos Beach Inn
San Carlos
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 38 reviews
The price is AU$49
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
San Carlos Beach Inn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bay View Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Bay View Hotel San Carlos
Bay View San Carlos
Bay View Hotel Hotel
Bay View Hotel San Carlos
Bay View Hotel Hotel San Carlos

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bay View Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Bay View Hotel?

As of 2 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay View Hotel on 3 Aug 2026 start from AU$110, 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.

Is parking available at Bay View Hotel?

Yep, Bay View Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bay View Hotel?

Yep, Bay View Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Playa El Palmar. Fun beach activities include body boarding.

Does Bay View Hotel have a pool?

Bay View Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Bay View Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bay View Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bay View Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bay View Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bay View Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.

Are pets allowed at Bay View Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Bay View Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 104 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Amenities
Nice and quiet place..!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very quiet place. They had good service. Family owned, nice open aired bar/ restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anadaniella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean place. It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Owner very helpful assisting us with bus scheduling and driving us to bus stop ! Recommend! Beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Omaira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view of the ocean and the breeze were amazing. The entrance and the grounds were beautiful. The rooms, however are very obsolete. The overall experience was excellent for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Very pleasant and relaxing stay

Really enjoyable stay. Would definitely recommend. The hotel was in a beautiful location on the beach and had a very relaxed feel. The pool was lovely and surroundings pleasant too. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant was very nice and we also visited the restaurant next door. There are a couple of surf schools just up the road where the kids had lessons. Yes parts of the hotel could do with some updating/redecoration but this did not detract from a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Basic affordble

Nice economical hotel close to the beach. I was there low season during the week so the restaurant was closed which left few eating options. Romm was basic but sleepable. Probably overal 3+ stats.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was on my route
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The conditions
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expensive food and bad service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owners and staff here are amazing. They were helpful and friendly and genuine. The pool is nice and there in nice seating around the pool and along the oceanside as well as in the bar/restaurant The rooms could use some TLC and attention, but they have clean beds and AC, and all of the beauty of the bay just outside, so it could be overlooked. Especially with such nice people running the place. It is, IMO, a step above a hostel, A great bargain, not a luxury hotel. We rated it high, because we weren't looking for luxury, we were looking for a real Panamanian stay, and it was an enjoyable couple of nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place to stay over the weekend and going to the beach. No hot water, even when they confirmed it, so expect cold and luke/cold water. Breakfast is expensive and simple, but you can get by it. Restaurant is good for lunch and diner. Room safety is sketchy, with doors closing poorly, and no internal door block. Only a simple bedroom door knob. There are improvements to the place, but still needs a lot of work.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dana

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay for...

Our first stay in the interior outside of Panama City. Honestly, the price is what attracted us. Proximity to beach and the "younger staff" were good. On the negative side.. no hot water, TV did not work, breakfast was ok but had to show reservation which stated "included", pictures not showing true representation, a bit neglected and run down, "older staff" not as friendly. Spend the extra $10-$20 dollars next time, it's worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures shows are not like the property is, it needs maintenance, the property do not have back up energy, no administration at night, just the security guy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not very clean, especially the bathroom. The air conditioning unit has probably never been cleaned, and we both ended up with a cough after spending a night with it on. The menu was very limited. It appeared that the hotel was built in the 1950s and has not been updated since. The beach was very nice though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

dean

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water in the room and the tv didn’t work. Wasn’t like the photos online at all. Would definitely not recommend. Sorry
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the beach. Spectacular panorama at a very reasonable price. Nice swimming pool and deck area. Easy access to the beach. Room was modest but clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and it seemed “family-run.” The on site restaurant had a good free breakfast and other meals available, with a great view of the ocean. The hotel is hard to access because the road going to the hotel requires a very difficult dangerous and illegal turn across a busy highway, or you have to travel a few kilometers beyond the turnoff to find a place you can do a safe U-turn. The road in is bumpy, so just drive slow. Parking is plentiful but you have to drag your suitcase over the unpaved ground to get to the stairs going up to the reception area. No elevator. I’d definitely go back now that I know how to navigate the turn into the access road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is on the beach with high surf. Not suited for families unless you use the pool. The room was clean but of sub standard for the price charged. Breakfast was included but was served cold. If the rate was 35.00 a night I would not complain, but given the other choices in the same price range it was not a good choice on my part. If more effort was spend on landscaping, general cleaning and finishing a number of their add on facilities and some good paint the property would certainly be worth the rate charged. People are friendly and want to help but i can see that their financial situation presents limitations to bring the property to its elevated potential. It is not easy to say this as I feel their pain, but sometimes the naked truth can help to speed up the process to make the change or find solutions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Buena ubicación
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bueno la piscina excelente el servicio la avitacion limpia el personal muy amable buen axceso a la playa al rio que esta al lado del hotel 👌👌👌👌👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dalays

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo fue excelente el lugar, las personas, las habitaciones la comida muy buena ❤️😍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Alex

Plus jamais ça !

Sale, accueil mauvais, aucun service car basse saison (autant fermé alors !), wifi qui fonctionne sur un rayon de 2m. On sent l’hôtel laissé à l’abandon alors que ça pourrait être une pépite. J’allais oublier la piscine glissante et dangereuse (les abords). Franchement à fuir
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cuenta con piscina, acceso directo a la playa y a un río. Vista al mar desde el restaurante es muy hermosa. Todo muy bien.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sería recomendable tener barandas en un acceso hacia piscina desde el bar y también bajando las escaleras hacia la playa. Arreglar esos escalones para que estén parejos y no irregulares.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
En franco abandono, aire acondicionado dañado, plomería del cuarto rota, lleno de agua, cama y almohadas pésimas, sin toallas para piscina y sin wifi. Lo único recatable es la comida
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023