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Panama Hotel

2.0 star property
San Rafael hotel in Picnic Valley with a 24-hour front desk

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Restaurant
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Living area
Front of property
Living area

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The price is P4,954
P5,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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Room (Grant's Tome)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Garden Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room (Jennifer's Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Honeymoon Room (Honeymoon Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room (Lady Bracknell's)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room (Ken's Safari Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room (Maria's Pueblo)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Bungalow (Mimi's Bungalow)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Cabin (Captain's Cabin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room (Bordello Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room (Rosie's Room)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room (Roy Roger's Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room (Venetian Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pet friendly
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8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1114)
The price is P6,917
P7,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31
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About the neighborhood

Map
4 BAYVIEW STREET, San Rafael, CA, 94901

What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 10 min walk
  • Dominican University of California - 3 min drive
  • Marin County Civic Center - 6 min drive
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muffin Mania Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪California Gold - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Java Detour - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tam Commons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Depot Garden Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Panama Hotel

Hotel near San Francisco Bay
Panama Hotel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A 24-hour front desk
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
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-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

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

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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

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?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Panama Hotel?

As of Jan 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Panama Hotel on Jan 19, 2025 start from P 4,954.04, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

What time is check-out at Panama Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Panama Hotel located?

Located in Picnic Valley, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park and Gerstle Park. Marin History Museum and Mission San Rafael Arcangel are also within 15 minutes.

Panama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 63 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ayliah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is super pretty! It's a bit older in its appearance and amenities but it kinda gives modern Victorian and I was for it! The heaters are not as strong as I would have loved for the weather and the locks aren't necessarily the most strong feeling on the room doors but I loved it regardless and will be going back! BE ADVISED THAT NOT ALL ROOMS HAVE ATTACHED BATHROOMS. BE SURE TO LOOK AT THE PICTURES AND CALL THE PROPERTY IF NEEDED!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Tiburon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Got in late for check in and they had key in lock box for me.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Charming old house, converted to a hotel. Safe location. Easy walk to numerous restaurants and other businesses. Clean. Proprietor is pleasant and polite. Nice bedroom. Shared bathrooms. (Difficult to get a comfortable setting on the shower.) Good overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

4/10 Poor

Jan

Junk stored everywhere. Property is in ownership transition
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Traveled with family
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

Anicia

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a chance I’m glad we took! It’s so charming and unique. Clean and quiet. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst place i have ever stayed and terrible management.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in a residential area - needs a lot of work
This hotel is nothing like the photos on the internet. It appears to be under construction / being remodeled, but I wasn't told that when I booked. There were paint cans and construction supplies piled in the courtyard. It seemed abandoned. The owner left the room key in a lock box. There was no air conditioning, and the fan in the room was too noisy to tolerate. The bathrooms are down the hall. I rated the service as excellent because I left the hotel within an hour after arriving, and the owner did not charge me for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Greg

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked the guy who helped me thru the reservation process
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was unique and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria, Redwood City

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby and restaurant were under construction. We stayed in the Venetian Room. It was smaller, darker and dated than it looked on their website photos. Needs some maintenance work or updating - chip paint, holes on the walls, some splashes of "something" on the walls, picture frames falling apart, our towels had holes, etc. Otherwise, good price, great location and walkable to downtown San Rafael.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jared

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and clean. Very serviceable for a restful night. I’m excited to stay again when the restaurant is open.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Phu

Traveled with family
Cute place, but very basic.
Panama is a cute hotel and Anos, who checked us in was friendly. Our room was cute. The neighborhood is very quaint and it is walking distance to downtown. (.5 miles) However, during our visit, it was VERY basic. The hotel is under construction-- (big time!) and I was not informed of this on their website when I booked our stay. There was no coffee in the morning, no lobby, no place it sit downstairs. I would stay again in the future after the remodeling and construction.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dominique St

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Under construction. No one was there when I showed up, but I was two hours early for my reservation. There was no clear signage about where to enter, just a big sign that they changed owners. I honestly thought the place was closed but the nice lady next store told me they must be at lunch. My room (captains room) was near where workers were most of the night. I asked for an extra hour passed check out and they said no.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

It was not clear from the posting that not every room had a private bathroom. Ours made use of shared facilities. Quaint, cute and a work in progress.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Sue

Good spot. Disappointed restaurant wasn’t open. Look forward to going back when it is.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
It’s a place to stay
I will say that the bed was comfortable and the price was right. Once they finish with the restaurant construction the place will have a nice travelers lodge feel. The bathrooms are shared, so know that going in. Easy walk to downtown San Rafael and it was quiet at the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jocelyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s criminal to charge what they charge for the room and property. The sofa bed was worn out, leather frayed, surface lumpy. Definitely not quality futon as we thought it would be. The carpet is disgusting. The faucets of the sink and bathtub both leaked continuously. There is no shower head!!! Seriously this was subpar hotel experience and I will never stay again nor will I recommend it to anyone. We should have stayed at the neighboring AC hotel which is new and much nicer. Very disappointed and mad at wasting so much money on this stay. Also, there was no mention of the property grounds being under construction. It was a mess and very unsafe and unpleasant. The only good thing to report was the nice employee named Enos.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024