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7.5 / 10 Guest Rating

Panama Hotel and Suites

4 Bayview Street, San Rafael, us

Panama Hotel and Suites - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Boutique Inn in San Rafael

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Panama Hotel and Suites, nestled between San Francisco and California's Wine Country, offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comforts. The rooms are elegantly furnished with a flat-screen TV, private balcony, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy the convenience of room service and relax in air-conditioned rooms with premium amenities.

Culinary Delights and Vibrant Atmosphere
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's restaurant, serving a fusion of Latin American, Mediterranean, and Californian cuisine. The vibrant dining room and tropical patio offer a delightful setting to savor exquisite meals accompanied by live local music. With a bar, terrace, and continental breakfast, every dining experience is a memorable one.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Conveniently situated near downtown San Rafael, Panama Hotel and Suites provides easy access to a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Explore the vibrant neighborhood, visit nearby attractions like WildCare and Albert Field, and experience the best of San Rafael during your stay.

Book your stay at Panama Hotel and Suites for a luxurious retreat in San Rafael!

Facilities & Amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Free wired internet
Internet access
Japanese garden

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Maria's Pueblo

Maria’s Pueblo is named for Maria, the original hotel owner. It is a ground floor room with French doors opening to a private sitting patio. It includes a queen bed, tile floors and a bathroom with a stall shower.

9 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Telephone

Maria's Pueblo

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$178.38

$142.7

Includes taxes & fees
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Bordello Room - Photo 2
Bordello Room - Photo 3
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Bordello Room

Bordello Room is upstairs with a standard queen bed, French doors that open onto a private balcony, air conditioning and a bathroom with a claw-foot tub and shower.

9 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Telephone

Bordello Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$178.38

$142.7

Includes taxes & fees
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Honeymoon Room

Honeymoon Room is an upstairs room that includes a claw-foot tub/shower on a raised platform in the bedroom, along with a queen bed; air conditioning, sun deck and dressing room with a half-bath. The Honeymoon Room is a private room with a celebratory flair.

9 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Telephone

Honeymoon Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$178.38

$142.7

Includes taxes & fees
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Ken's Safari Room - Photo 2
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Ken's Safari Room

Ken’s Safari Room is an upstairs room with a queen bed, air conditioning and a bathroom with a claw-foot tub/shower. It is named in honor of a favorite long-term guest, Ken.

9 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Telephone

Ken's Safari Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$178.38

$142.7

Includes taxes & fees
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Double Room

This double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

0
Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerAir conditioning

Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$155.69

$124.55

Includes taxes & fees
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Room (Dale Evans)

1 Double BedIndividually decorated roomInternet - Free WiFi 50+ Mbps Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee/tea makerSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower/tub combination with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Desk and window screensComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerAir conditioningHair dryerDeskMicrowaveHeating

Dale Evans Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$144.93

$115.94

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

7.5
Very Good290 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the convenient location.

Categories

Cleanliness5.7
Service9.7
Location9.2
Room Quality6.7
Amenities5.7
Value for Money8.2
Food and Beverage6.2
Overall Experience8.7

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M
MauriceusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 24, 2025

"Great local hotel for friends and family!"

10.0

Great local hotel, we live close by and use it as a kind of annex when we have family and friends in town that we can’t accommodate. Never disappoints!

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IMiichelleOREGON COAST, OREGON
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 2, 2025

"DO NOT STAY HERE AND DO NOT USE THEIR FLEX PAY IT IS A SCAM!!!!!!"

2.0

THIS HOTEL IS HIDING A SCAM - BEWARE BEFORE YOU BOTHER TO CONSIDER STAYING HERE!!! WE absolutely do not recommend this hotel on any level. We made a reservation the night before and due to an ADA issue, as well as food poisoning, e could not travel for 4-hours to get here.. We were not able to attend the following morning to our reservation. We called for two hours trying to cancel our room and repeatedly, they refused to help us. Whenever we asked for the room to be cancelled, they hung up on us and we would have to start over again. There is a similar review on their facebook page from someone who said they were charged multiple nights for a cancellation and the policy is one night. We could not find anyone rational to talk to or even remotely nice, we were just shoved into a vortex of hell with these people. I WAS CRYING in the end because we could not get anywhere, just more and more and more rude people. We will be consulting with a lawyer as they literally refused any accommodation or any help due to an ADA issue and even hung up on us saying it did not matter to them if it was ADA related or not. I WAS TREATED ABUSIVELY BY THE STAFF TAKING CALLS HERE, THEY IGNORED US ON EVERY SINGLE CALL, WE WERE HUNG UP ON ON EVERY CALL AND EVEN AS WE BEGGED FOR HELP, NO ONE WOULD HELP AND STILL REFUSE!!!!!! Since this matter, I have still been unable to resolve this with this hotel. Not only that, but I recently got a BILL from THEIR FLEX PAY that is somehow attached to their hotel. They have some agreement with FLEX PAY which is UPGRADE - A PREDATORY COMPANY THAT STEALS EXORBITANT AMOUNTS OF MONEY FROM YOU UP FRONT AS IN PREDATORY INTEREST CHARGES!!!!!! SO GET THIS, I EMAILED THE OWNER, AS SHE HAS ASKED ME TO, SHE HAS NOT REPLIED ONCE. FLEX PAY OFFERED US A PAYMENT PLAN ON THIS AND DID NOT DISCLOSE HOW MUCH THE INTEREST WOULD BE OR ANYTHING OF THE SORTS. NOW, HERE IT IS 4 WEEKS LATER AND TURNS OUT, PANAMA HOTEL'S AGREEMENT WITH FLEX PAY, IS UPGRADE AND UPGRADE HAS CHARGED US DOUBLE THE COST OF THE HOTEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE LITERALLY GOTTEN SCAMMED BEYOND BELIEF AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE TO TURN OTHER THAN ATTORNEY GENERAL IN CA THE OWNER HAS NOT REPLIED AND APPARENTLY THIS IS NEVER GOING TO GET FIXED SO HOPEFULLY I CAN SAVE THE REST OF YOU FROM SPENDING A DIME HERE

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A
AndrewusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 31, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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VirginiefrFR
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 20, 2025

"Très bons moments passés sur la terrasse au soleil dans les fauteuils"

9.0

La chaleur des pièces

Rien

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IMiichelleusUS
Verified booking
Business
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 14, 2025

"HORRIFYINGLY STRESSFUL EXPERIENCE"

2.0

I absolutely do not recommend this hotel on any level. We made a reservation the night before and due to an ADA issue, we were not able to attend the following morning to our reservation. We called for two hours trying to cancel our room and repeatedly, they refused to help us. Whenever we asked for the room to be cancelled, they hung up on us and we would have to start over again. There is a similar review on their facebook page from someone who said they were charged multiple nights for a cancellation and the policy is one night. We could not find anyone rational to talk to or even remotely nice, we were just shoved into a vortex of hell with these people. I WAS CRYING in the end because we could not get anywhere, just more and more and more rude people. We will be consulting with a lawyer as they literally refused any accommodation or any help due to an ADA issue and even hung up on us saying it did not matter to them if it was ADA related or not.

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D
Daniel
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 11, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

I will definitely comeback to Panama hotel

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J
Jean
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 7, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

This is a magical place with a really good price. I enjoyed walking into downtown. It is quite, safe and comfortable. Be sure you know that many of the rooms offer shared bathroom and shared kitchen. Also, the stairs are steep and shallow, so it may not be the best choice if you have mobility issues.

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B
BobillotusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 4, 2025

"Very Good"

7.0
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L
Leonard
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 21, 2025

"Eclectic Style in San Rafael "

10.0

Just needed an affordable room while visiting family. I loved all the eclectic charm and antiques at the hotel, such a quirky cool vibe!

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Fatemeh
Verified booking
pet
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 19, 2025

"Good"

2.0

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.

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