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Balboa Inn Bed & Breakfast - Panama
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  • Inn Details

    The Balboa Inn is conveniently located close to all the attractions and a 5-minute drive from the domestic airport. Quiet & green residential area is very safe and within walking distance of the Amador Causeway. All 9 rooms feature private bathrooms, large windows, air conditioning, Wifi, satellite TV, DVD player, ceiling fans and room safes. We have a huge covered terrace + big garden. The Balboa Inn and your friendly Dutch/American hosts will make your stay in Panama enjoyable and affordable.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Reading, gardening

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Dutch

    • English

    • Spanish


    Features

    Type:

    Property Noted For:

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Peaceful getaway

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Radio

    • Secretarial services

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • room safe

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  • Double

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $80/$80

    Triple

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $85/$85

    Quadruple

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      4 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$90

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 p.m.    Check out: 11 a.m.

    • Deposit amount required: First two nights

    • Cancellations: see our website www.thebalboainn.com/bi-cancellation.htm

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinking description: We sell bottled water; we have a refridgerator for guests' u

    • Drinks available: L

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: Limited : On request

    Discount type

    • Cash
      Percent off: 3%

  • Breakfast

    • Time Served: 7-10

    • Serving location: covered terrace, Breakfast Room, Breakfast/dining area

    Special meal options

    • 5-minute walk away

    • popular restaurant

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  • Location Type

    • City

    • Suburban

    City

    • Directions to property:
      We are in Balboa. Enter the street at the "Instituto Marino Mercante", continue straight, passing 5 speepbumbs. 30 Yards after the 5th, we're on your right hand side.

    Airport

    • Albrook airport is a 5 minute taxi ride away. Tocumen is 25-30 minutes away.

    • Directions to property:
      Albrook airport is a 5 minute taxi ride away. Tocumen is 25-30 minutes away.

    Area Attractions

    • Beach

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Embara Indian village

    • Panama Canal locks

    • Gatun lake fishing

    • Bicycle rental

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Water sports

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    Panama is a 'sleeper'

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    The Balboa Inn met and served all our needs! My wife and I were really pleased with our choice of staying in the Balboa area. The morning walks were a highlight. Alcon hill is in your backyard! The B&B hosts were wonderful and aimed to please. Each day we planned out day excursions or just relaxed and enjoyed the property. We stayed 5 nights; giving us a great opportunity to get a feel for the city and the surrounding area. You will not be disappointed.

    An Oasis of Calm

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Date of review: Feb 24, 2011 This inn is located in a beautiful residential neighborhood that is near many of the best attractions in Panama City (the locks, Casco Viejo, Ancon Hill and others). Formerly part of a U.S. military housing complex, the neighborhood also benefits from a reliable water and sanitation system infrastructure that is lacking in many other areas of Panama City. Mornings begin with delicious fruits and breakfast cooked to order -- all complimentary -- and a host of exotic birds and animals (including the endangered agouti) darting through the lush backyard vegetation. Thor, the host and owner of Balboa Inn, is very thorough and efficient in maintaining high standards of maintenance and operation. His excellent staff (including the wonderful Melany and the personable housekeepers) are exceptionally attentive and go out of their way to help all of the guests with daily plans and arrangements. We will definitely return to Balboa Inn if ever we visit Panama City in the future.

    A charming and quaint B&B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    This is a very quaint and easily accessable inn, so very close to many interesting and unique areas one would want to visit in Panama City. The staff is very knowledgeable about the area and most helpful with the trips and services that are offered locally. It made our stay in Panama City so very enjoyable and we look forward to our return.

    Great value, excellent location

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    This Dutch/American managed inn is a true gem. The friendliness and helpfullness of the staff (Gina & Thorwald), the beautiful and convenient location, the excellent breakfast, the cleanliness truly make the Balboa Inn our home in Panama.

    Mil gracias Balboa Inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We stayed 3 days at Balboa inn at the beginning of our 2 week stay in Panama. We had read great things on Trip Advisor and were not disappointed. Thorwald & Gina are great people and were really, really helpful in answering any questions we had about getting around in Panama City and nearby attractions. The were especially helpful in sorting out hotel stays and flight arrangements to Kuna Yala (San Blas) Our room was small but comfortable and kept spotlessly clean. The breakfast bufffet was extensive and with different daily specials each day. We never enjoyed such a quality breakfast during the rest of our stay in Panama! The neighborhood is very nice and safe with lots of trees and birds. One day we saw a group of five toucans. We felt at home straight away and that feeling stayed the same throughout our stay. Thanks for helping to make our time in Panama so memorable!

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