San Carlos

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Where to stay in San Carlos

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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.

Costa Esmeralda
San Carlos Beach Inn

San Carlos Beach Inn

3 out of 5
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (30 reviews)
Staff and ease of getting a room . Service was prompt and Place was clean

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

San Carlos Beach Inn
Bay View Hotel

Bay View Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle 1ra San Carlos
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a business centre. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada are ...
6.4/10 (98 reviews)
Great location right on the beach. Spectacular panorama at a very reasonable price. Nice swimming pool and deck area. Easy access to the beach. Room was modest but clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and it seemed “family-run.” The on site restaurant had a good free breakfast and other meals ...

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Bay View Hotel
Manglar Lodge

Manglar Lodge

3 out of 5
Calle 1 norte El palmar San Carlos Panama
The price is HK$674 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
HK$674
HK$741 total
26 Dec - 27 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (204 reviews)
Very reasonably priced. Breakfast was great. A bit of a hostel/lodge wrapped up in one!

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Manglar Lodge
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.
Beach House with Ocean View - Rooftop Jacuzzi & Pool - Concierge Service

Beach House with Ocean View - Rooftop Jacuzzi & Pool - Concierge Service

San Carlos Panamá Oeste
Stay at this holiday home in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa La Ensenada and Playa El Palmar ...
10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
This place was amazing! Definitely would stay here again! We stayed 6 nights with 9 adults and 1 infant in our party. There was plenty of space! Sergio even ensured there was a crib for the baby in one of the rooms. We spent most of our time in the roof top pool and hot tub. Great view of the ocean. ...

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Beach House with Ocean View - Rooftop Jacuzzi & Pool - Concierge Service
Backpackers Room at San Carlos Beach Inn

Backpackers Room at San Carlos Beach Inn

San Carlos Panamá
Stay at this holiday home in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and patios. Popular attractions Playa La Ensenada and Playa El Palmar are located ...
Backpackers Room at San Carlos Beach Inn
Hotel en San Carlos.san carlos beach inn ,5 minutes from the beach.(apartamento)

Hotel en San Carlos.san carlos beach inn ,5 minutes from the beach.(apartamento)

San Carlos Panamá
Stay at this holiday home in San Carlos. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and Playa La Ensenada are located ...
Hotel en San Carlos.san carlos beach inn ,5 minutes from the beach.(apartamento)
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.

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