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Panama Hotel

2.0 star property
Peaceful gardens and helpful staff create a serene retreat near San Francisco Bay, where travelers find comfort and relaxation throughout their stay

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The Panama Hotel welcomes visitors with its warm atmosphere just minutes from San Francisco Bay. Guests enjoy complimentary in-room WiFi while exploring the hotel's garden. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available whenever needed.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 314
AED 353 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Panama Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Panama Hotel?

As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Panama Hotel on 25 May 2026 start from AED 314, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Panama Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Panama Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Panama Hotel located?

Located in Gerstle Park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park, Mission San Rafael Arcangel, and Falkirk Cultural Center. Dominican University of California and San Anselmo Town Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 166 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Value, Nice Room (Garden), Helpful Staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is quirky but lovely, with so much charm and history. Beautiful gardens. My room was extremely clean, and a really comfortable, peaceful place to be. Surrounded by trees & gardens. The restaurant is closed, but will be reopening at some point. Really easy and convenient to walk right into San Rafael.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet locale - lots of personal service for check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Beautiful property. The man who checked us in was amazing. No breakfast is offered at the moment. Would love to enjoy breakfast on property. Parking is on street. I had no trouble finding a spot to park. Loved the balcony!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
our rooms are spotless and we love the quirky decor. Our check-in was smooth. This is a really fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought my room looked pretty cool. I had the safari room with the moon. Pretty quiet. I had a good nights sleep. The check in was pretty easy. I would totally stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute spot with character! Our room was clean and the location was great with lots of food spots within a short walk. Our bed was a little small and lumpy and a bit of the overall charm is lost with the entrance renovations underway, but otherwise no complaints. Easy to find street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for exploring San Rafael and Larkspur.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming small hotel. Enos was kind and helpful at check-in. Fun rooms display lots of creativity. Although it is older, it was comfortable and up-to-date in what we needed. There is also a fun bakery/coffee shop--Armida's-- next door. Easy walk to downtown restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and friendly people. Would recommend 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kadidia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I like staying hwre. Quiet, nice, clean. Just need to what you’re getting into, I.e. shared bathrooms which is not evident from the listings Cute place. Bakery right next door. Parking is difficult if you get there late.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great... such History and thr rooms are soooo cool... always our place to stay ... A++++++
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great value and understated elegance

This is a lovely hotel with many economic room choices and a fantastic aesthetic. Comfortable and elegant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great retro, comfortable with minimal bothersome amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here quite a number of times, and I am always fascinated by all the beauty and intricate details of this historic hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

A unique boutique in Marin!

If you're looking for a unique boutique hotel in Marin, this is a wonderful place to stay! The rooms are very comfortable and the inn keeper, Enos, is a great and accommodating host! Be aware that some rooms have a shared bathroom, so check to make sure it says "private bathroom" if that's a requirement. Other than that, I highly recommend and will return again! Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was unique, very aesthetically, pleasing, Victorian style hotel, and like an island type resort setting feeling. Different but very comfortable and easy and lowkey.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Panama Hotel has a certain old-time charm and is a really great place to stay. The staff is friendly, helpful, and responsive. The room was comfortable and the Internet connection was good. The shared bathroom was fine except for when someone took a bath and left the tub dirty (it was cleaned up by staff the next morning). I will stay here again if needed and would recommend to friends and family as a charming and, at times, reasonably priced place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and clean. Very serviceable for a restful night. I’m excited to stay again when the restaurant is open.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a chance I’m glad we took! It’s so charming and unique. Clean and quiet. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how quaint the property was. Staff was superb, and very helpful. They really made me feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Amenities
It was unique and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enos the gentleman at the front desk was great and very helpful! My room was very clean and cozy….This is a very charming and quirky hotel that feels more like a bed-and-breakfast… I stayed in the Dale Evans room, which is in the section of the hotel that has shared bathrooms and kitchen… There was no one else on my end that evening during the week so I had the kitchen and bathroom to myself. My room had a balcony right out the door overlooking the street which was very nice. It’s a busy street right near downtown San Rafael, but during the night, it was very quiet… You could walk to all the great restaurants and shops downtown—the price was very reasonable, because of the quirkiness of the place… If you were looking for something fancy, this is not the place for you. This is very homey and unique— every room is different. There is a section of the hotel that has private bathrooms, and they are a bit more expensive but still very reasonably priced for Marin. I highly recommend if you want a unique experience… There is only street parking because this is a residential neighborhood, but I didn’t have a problem finding a spot right next to the hotel… Enos informed me that my bed was new and they’re in the process of updating all the rooms. The bed was very comfortable. I ended up booking the same room for another night because the location is so great I could go explore Marin and Point Reyes and tamales Bay, etc. and then return to this comfortable place…
Dale Evan’s Room
Fenced in patio
View from Dale Evan’s Room
Front of hotel. dal Evan’s room top left with balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Doug

Liked: Staff & service

It’s a place to stay

I will say that the bed was comfortable and the price was right. Once they finish with the restaurant construction the place will have a nice travelers lodge feel. The bathrooms are shared, so know that going in. Easy walk to downtown San Rafael and it was quiet at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Memory lane

We have fond memories of this wonderful place from 30 years ago. It is now being renovated by a charming, dedicated new owner. It is an easy walk to downtown shops, restaurants and the lovely Mission.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024