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The Balboa Inn

Cruces 2311A | Balboa, Ancon, Panama City, Panama
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Ranked #10 of 63 Panama City B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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New Orleans, LA
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4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I did a lot of careful research to decide where to stay for my visit to Panama City. I chose the Balboa Inn because I wanted to be in close proximity to everything the city had to offer but in a quiet neighborhood where I could see some wildlife. The Balboa Inn was perfect. Advantages: • Thorwald was a wonderful... More

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Eersel, The Netherlands
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41 hotel reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We stayed in this B&B at the beginning and at the end of our self-drive tour through wonderful Panama. We stayed three nights in total. Second time arrival felt like we were coming home. Managers Bill and Mieke have been great hosts: they know the country very well and gave very useful advices, such as a great fish restaurant at... More

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Calgary, Canada
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We stayed at the Balboa Inn for the beginning of our journey to Panama and again at the end. From the minute we arrived it felt like home. Bill and Mieke were amazing hosts, very helpful, very accommodating, and extremely enjoyable to visit with on the terrace. The breakfasts were great, it's in a nice residential area that is close... More

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Hartland, Vermont
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We enjoyed our stay with Mieke and Bill - two very helpful hosts who are well suited for the job! Breakfasts were delicious and the open-air breakfast area tropically pleasant. The neighborhood is residential and quiet but for the occasional small plane taking off or landing at the nearby local airport. Several eateries within walking distance but English is definitely... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I recommend Balboa Inn Bed & Breakfast highly. It is centrally located which makes it a great base point or a perfect way to begin your trip. Mieke & Bill Hamilton have a great family approach to making our stay flawless. They exceeded our expectations by providing excellent service and always sharing helpful information. They are the ultimate concierge, which... More

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Mannheim, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

We felt like home from the first minute we arrived. Mieke and Bill are perfect hosts always helpful and giving useful advice for an enjoyable stay in Panama and Panama City - they are perfect managers and very nice people too. The rooms are very clean and provide you with everything you need and the sitting on their garden veranda... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We stayed here while participating in the Panama Ironman 70.3. It was a great location for being able to bike a little before the race, and very convenient for biking to transition, and home after the race was over. This side of the city is quiet and safe. The Balboa Inn is located in a nice residential area. Mieke and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

This little B&B is in a very quiet location but not far from the old town and very convenient for escape from Panama City being not far from the bus station, internal airport and the road westward. On the gentle slope of Ancon Hill the garden is lovely and full of birds. The owners are warm, friendly and helpful. Our... More

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Trego, Wisconsin, United States
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

We spent a full week at the hotel. Bill and Mieke were fantastic! We had a rental car problem and they were on the phone right away getting us a new way of transportation. The animals around the yard always kept us reaching for the camera and finally the last day we were able to see the Toucans. The view... More

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Calgary
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

We stayed three nights at the Balboa Inn, left our bags there while we took a two day trip to Isla Contadora and returned for our last night in Panama City prior to returning to Canada. Our room was clean and bright and of a good size with a king sized bed. AC and TV worked fine and there was... More

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Also Known As:
The Balboa Hotel
The Balboa Hotel Panama City
The Balboa Inn Panama/Panama City
Address: Cruces 2311A | Balboa, Ancon, Panama City, Panama
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Region: Panama > Panama Province > Panama City
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
Ranked #10 of 63 B&Bs / Inns in Panama City
Price range (per night): RM242
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Balboa Inn is a small Bed & Breakfast at the foot of Panama's main landmark, Ancon Hill (Cerro Ancón) in Balboa. Conveniently located between the downtown area, Amador Causeway and just minutes away from the domestic Albrook Airport, Casco Viejo, and the Panama Canal you are away from the city noise yet have access to all its services. The Balboa Inn: a great location, personal service, a real breakfast. Simply good value. Why settle for less? ... more   less 

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