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Panama Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in San Rafael with a restaurant

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Living area
Living area
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

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room (Bordello)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cabin (Captain's Cabin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Garden Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Grant's Tome)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Room (Honeymoon)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Honeymoon Room (Honeymoon)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Jennifer's)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room (Jennifer's)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (Ken's Safari)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room (Ken's Safari)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Lady Bracknell's)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room (Lady Bracknell's)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bungalow (Mimi's Bungalow)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Bungalow (Mimi's Bungalow)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Room (Maria's Pueblo)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room (Maria's Pueblo)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Roy Roger's)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room (Roy Roger's)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (Rosie's)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room (Rosie's)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Room (Venetian)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room (Venetian)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Dale Evans)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room (Dale Evans)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Gerstle Park, a neighborhood in San Rafael, is home to Panama Hotel. Muir Woods National Monument and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Book Passage and Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field are also worth visiting.
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4 BAYVIEW STREET, San Rafael, CA, 94901

What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dominican University of California - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muffin Mania Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Depot Garden Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster Brick Oven - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Java Detour - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Flatiron - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Panama Hotel

Hotel near San Francisco Bay
Panama Hotel provides amenities like a garden and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Panama

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1910

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

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

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

Property is also known as

Panama Hotel Hotel
Panama Hotel SAN RAFAEL
Panama Hotel Hotel SAN RAFAEL

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 is parking at Panama Hotel?

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, Marin History Museum, and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Falkirk Cultural Center and Dominican University of California are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Panama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 109 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value and close to restaurants. Enos, staff, was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay cozy cabins.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Miguel is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Amenities
Top
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fatemeh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel!!! This was an old, broken, and terrifying Jail. The staircase was so dangerous that you could kill yourself climbing it. No air conditioning. Only fan!! Mosquitoes in the room. The blanket was torn off. The room was so tiny!! Shared bathroom, fridge and macrowave ... just terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved my stay here. It’s giving hostel, very true to what would would find in Panama and we were so here for it!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole property is under renovation and only shared bathroom rooms are available. It is old, tight steep stairs, small rooms. Its more like a child vacation home than a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Ken’s Safari room was much more remodeled than shown in the picture! It was a very pleasant surprise. No complaints, perfect for two days with my husband and dog. Very easy self check in at 1am.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Giancarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right few blocks from downtown. Great old cute place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sweet Suite

Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wonderful place to stay, so charming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

orhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint! Felt right at home! Will always come “home” for a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Joyce

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Panama Hotel should not be operating. Much construction work to be done, bathrooms need to be operable and also let guest know they are shared! One set of stairs did not have a railing. I immediately left, had to book somewhere else and Panama has refused to refund. Hotels.com didn't back me either.
no railings, stains
shower didn't work. Shared bath, other option was clawfoot tub other end of the hall.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very cute. We had a great stay. There’s a great bakery around the corner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Serine

Amazing!!!
Blue moon over Queen size bed
Treats bought for a pick-nick at Stenson Beach
Bubble bath in the old fashion tub
Exterior
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Annie

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

A nice neighborhood place in San Rafael

I like this family-style hotel, but the mattress was not great ... the bed kind of felt like my bed BEFORE I replaced the 20-year-old mattress. I still slept okay, though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique place. I stayed for 6 days after having a minor medical procedure so i wanted a homey feel and an economical price. This gave me both. It is clean but it is unique. My room had a little patio with a fence and was private which was great given i was in my room a lot. Tv is small but adequate, 2 blocks from grocery and convenience store, in a clean quiet residential neighborhood. Highly recommend if you are OK with a bit out of the ordinary- to me very pleasant. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

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