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Bay View Hotel

3.0 star property
San Carlos beachfront hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Exterior
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, rollaway beds, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby
Bay View Hotel is a great choice for a stay in San Carlos. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, rollaway beds, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, rollaway beds, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 1ra, El Palmar, San Carlos

What's nearby

  • Playa El Palmar - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Teta Beach - 19 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Coronado Beach - 20 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Farallón Beach - 34 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Playa Blanca - 36 min drive - 37.5 km

Getting around

  • Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 95 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Malibu - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar GastroPub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Don Lee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pío Pío - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Bay View Hotel

Bay View Hotel is a great choice for a stay in San Carlos. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 1 PM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Low-height counter/sink

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Does Bay View Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bay View Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Bay View Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Bay View Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bay View Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Bay View Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 100.00 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bay View Hotel?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.

What is there to do at Bay View Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as body boarding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Bay View Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Bay View Hotel like?

Bay View Hotel is located a short 4-minute walk from Playa El Palmar.

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Bay View Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Beach
Breakfast
Restaurant
Room
Location

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice and quiet place..!
Jorge, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very quiet place. They had good service. Family owned, nice open aired bar/ restaurant.
Sue, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Owner very helpful assisting us with bus scheduling and driving us to bus stop ! Recommend! Beautiful location!
Trevor, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joanne, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The conditions
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

it was on my route
David, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Expensive food and bad service
Carlos, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Marc, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Catherine, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Edward, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Eduardo, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Dana, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
dean, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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 👌👌👌👌👌
Jean carlos, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Omaira, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Francisco, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Todo fue excelente el lugar, las personas, las habitaciones la comida muy buena ❤️😍
dalays, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
Alex, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cerca del mar

Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Julio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cuenta con piscina, acceso directo a la playa y a un río. Vista al mar desde el restaurante es muy hermosa. Todo muy bien.
Sara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

daniel, 14-night trip

8/10 Very good

Moira, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Jessika, 1-night trip