San Carlos
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Visit San Carlos
Where to stay in San Carlos

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
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
The staff were lovely. The hot water was
Reviewed on 2026/2/11

Casa Blanca
5 95-5 San Carlos District San Carlos
Book a stay at this spa guesthouse in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada ...
4/10 (1 review)
Not what I expected
The entrance is directly to the street and no safe parking
Reviewed on 2025/3/5

Manglar Lodge
Calle 1 norte El palmar San Carlos Panama
The price is NT$2,135 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
NT$2,135
NT$2,348 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (210 reviews)
Good location for a short stay, close to the Rio Hato airport. The room was clean.
Reviewed on 2026/1/29
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.

Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Provincia de Panamá Oeste
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Punta Chame. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
The unit is not clean, not equipped with basic things, and the worst is the shower which almost had no water and the water temperature changed from very hot to very cold. Front desk are terrible, maintenance is poor. The only reason we gave them 2 stars and not one is the beautiful beach and the ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/9

Gorgona Beach Hotel
Calle Quinta Sur en Playa Gorgona Nueva Gorgona Panamá Oeste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Nueva Gorgona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Coronado Beach and Playa Malibú are located ...
6/10 (7 reviews)
Not my favorite
It took me quite a while to find the hotel. I assumed I was lost and contacted the property asking them to send a location. Turns out I had gone to the right place, but there was no sign, nothing to indicate it was a hotel. There is a large gate, but no instructions anywhere how to get in. I contacted ...
Reviewed on 2025/6/21

Punta Chame Club and Resort
Corregimiento de Bejuco Pajonal Panamá
Stay at this aparthotel in Pajonal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Playa Malibú and Kevin Castle are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
We Spent 15 days there and had a great time. It's in a great location.
Reviewed on 2020/1/2
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.
Playa La Ensenada
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa La Ensenada during your trip to San Carlos?
Reviews of San Carlos
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