Panama Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in San Rafael

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Colorful outdoor seating area with vibrant tablecloths and lush greenery. | Panama Hotel
Cozy living space with a kitchenette, a comfortable sofa, and a TV. Ideal for relaxation and entertainment. | Panama Hotel
Elegant kitchen with a modern stainless steel sink, wooden countertop, and a stylish coffee maker. | Panama Hotel
Cozy bedroom with wooden paneling, a large bed with blue and white bedding, a wooden desk with a chair, and a ceiling fan. | Panama Hotel
Exterior view of a charming, multi-story building with a vibrant orange door, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky. | Panama Hotel

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable TV service
  • Soundproofed rooms
The price is $100
includes taxes & fees
$89 per night
Jan 22 - Jan 23

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cabin (Captain's Cabin)

Highlights

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

Room (Bordello Room)

Highlights

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

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

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

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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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

  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 42 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 46 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 51 min drive
  • Richmond Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 21 min drive
  • Emeryville Station - 23 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

When you stay at Panama Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Francisco Bay.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Panama Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Panama Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Panama Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Panama Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Panama Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Panama Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge.
Is there an onsite casino at Panama Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Panama Hotel and nearby?
Panama Hotel has a garden.
What's the area around Panama Hotel like?
Panama Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Mission San Rafael Arcangel and 3 minutes' walk from San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Reviews

6.8

Good

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

2/10 Poor

AVOID AVOID AVOID worst stay I’ve ever had
I got off work at the hospital and was told my key would be in a lock box(because there is no 24 hour front desk as advertised) and couldn’t find the lock box in the dark in the winter rain storm. When I rang the bell out of desperation and cold, the man who came to the front was rude and absolutely astounded that I couldn’t find the 4 lockboxes and accused me of being drunk and suggested I find a place elsewhere. When I said that was fine with me he changed his tune. I should have taken the opportunity to stay elsewhere because it was a nightmare. I got into a sparsely appointed room with no bathroom where the window was wide open and the room was freezing. I had to be up at 5 for my shift the next day so I laid down but the light from the hallway around the door was too bright. I left the next morning and got a different room and the hotel refuses to refund me for the other night. Horrible place, best to avoid. All the pictures on the site are from a previous owner: the rooms are not cute, the restaurant is not open, and there is no 24 hour front desk. To top it all off the staff is rude. Get a room elsewhere, you’ll thank me for it later
Window wide open when I got in the room
The one “comfort” in the room
Andrea, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Ryan, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Awful… don’t stay here.
Had a very disappointing stay. Had booked 2 rooms including one for my 80 y/o mother. Building is old and decrepit and the room originally intended for her was up a very steep stairwell and included shared bathroom not immediately apparent upon booking. My S/O and I eventually took this room as it was not manageable for her. We found dirty linens with mascara staining on pillow cases. To top it all off, the room was right above their restaurant, which thankfully was closed for renovations. This did not stop hotel staff from partying in the restaurant space until 4am, despite us asking them to be quiet. To cap everything off, the manager refused to offer any sort of refund / compensation for this terrible stay - telling me in person that I needed to go through Hotels.com and then refusing to respond to Hotels.com despite repeated attempts by them to resolve the matter.
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

CHERYL WEINTRAUB, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A night full of rest..😴thank you guys!
Leslie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Funky Boutique hotel, I have stayed at before and will again. Not a modern hotel by any stretch, but clean and not too far from downtown food, drink & shopping. Room was clean - the Fridge turned out to be a freezer, but other than that no problems. Restaurant was closed, staff was nice but it is not a 24 hour staffed reception. I liked it and will be back for sure
Scott, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is very cute. We had a great stay. There’s a great bakery around the corner
Wesley, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anicia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst place i have ever stayed and terrible management.
Matthew, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place is great... such History and thr rooms are soooo cool... always our place to stay ... A++++++
Matthew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hamid, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

I liked the guy who helped me thru the reservation process
Greg, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was unique and comfortable.
Kristy, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Maria, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jordan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Jared, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and clean. Very serviceable for a restful night. I’m excited to stay again when the restaurant is open.
Holly, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Phu, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Dominique St, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful place to stay, so charming
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good spot. Disappointed restaurant wasn’t open. Look forward to going back when it is.
Sue, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Doug, 1-night business trip
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