San Carlos
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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
Calle 1ra San Carlos
The price is P4,394 per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
P4,394
P4,833 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
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 Aug 31, 2026

San Carlos Beach Inn
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
The price is P1,977 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
P1,977
P2,175 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (40 reviews)
"The room was clean and beds were comfortable. It was a 15 minute walk to the beach and next to local corner stores and restaurants. The owner was nice and showed us around when we came in. It was also around a 20 minute walk from the bus stop so there's no need for a car to move around. Theres a ..."
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos San Carlos panama oeste
The price is P4,337 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
P4,337
P6,151 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 Sep 10, 2026
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
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Panamá Oeste
Stay at this apartment in Punta Chame. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools.

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 ...

Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort
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.
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
Things to do

Antón Valley Tours from Riu Playa Blanca, Rio hato
P2,251
per adult

Valle De Anton Rainfall Hot Springs and Nature Private Tour
P5,928
per adult

Antón Valley Volcano Crater tour from Panama City
P8,909
per adult

Jungle ATV Waterfall Adventure from Panama City
P11,878
per adult

The Valley of Antón 4x4 UTV Adventure Tour
P5,345
per adult


