San Carlos

Travel Guide

A calm lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A lake surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A mountainous landscape with a lake, a village, and a prominent cliff.
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak and a lake.

Where to stay in San Carlos

Find the best San Carlos areas and neighborhoods 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

Bay View Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle 1ra San Carlos
The price is NT$2,223 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
NT$2,223
NT$2,445 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a business center. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada ...
6.6/10 (106 reviews)
"It’s a fairly cheap place; it’s right on the beach; and it’s just a few minutes off the pan-American highway. If you are traveling through and need a cheap convenient place to rest your head, this is it. The staff is kind and genuinely want to help you. Breakfast (patacones, fried Panamanian tortilla, ..."

Reviewed on 2026/8/31

Bay View Hotel
San Carlos Beach Inn

San Carlos Beach Inn

3 out of 5
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
The price is NT$1,000 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
NT$1,000
NT$1,100 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
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 La Ensenada ...
San Carlos Beach Inn
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

3 out of 5
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos San Carlos panama oeste
The price is NT$2,194 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
NT$2,194
NT$3,112 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are ...
7.6/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"The location was nice and the staff very helpful. The room was large and had air conditioning. There was no TV in the room if that matters to you. Breakfast was included. The only negative thing I have to say about the place is the beds are EXTREMELY hard."

Reviewed on 2026/9/10

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
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.
Surfside Beachfront Suites by Playa Caracol Resorts

Surfside Beachfront Suites by Playa Caracol Resorts

3.5 out of 5
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Panamá Oeste
Stay at this apartment in Punta Chame. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools.
Surfside Beachfront Suites by Playa Caracol Resorts
Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts

Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts

3.5 out of 5
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 ...
Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts
Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort

Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa Caracol Residences Vacation Rental Punta Chame Provincia de Panamá Oeste
Stay at this villa in Punta Chame. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located nearby.
Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort
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