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Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Colon hotel

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Marina View | Rollaway beds, WiFi
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Marina View | Rollaway beds, WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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30 Butner Street, Colon, Colon
  • Place, Limon Bay
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Colon Free Zone
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Colon 2000
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Marina View | Rollaway beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Marina View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room with Balcony Marina View | Rollaway beds, WiFi

Double Room with Balcony Marina View

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Colon

Oceanside stay.At this Colon hotel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Fort San Lorenzo and 9 miles (15 km) of Gatun Locks. Colon 2000 and Colon Free Zone are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Limon Bay - 18 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Chagres River - 21 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Fort San Lorenzo - 23 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Colon Free Zone - 27 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Colon 2000 - 29 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

  • Colon Atlantic Passenger Station - 44 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelarti - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Grand Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nuevo Dos Mares - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Arrecifes - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Crown Casino - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Colon hotel
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay offers its guests a marina, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Colon hotel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (PAB 10 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (PAB 10 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: PAB 4 to 10 for adults and PAB 4 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: PAB 25 per day

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for PAB 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately PAB 4 to 10 for adults, and PAB 4 to 10 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: PAB 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: PAB 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: PAB 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: PAB 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Shelter Bay Marina
Shelter Bay Marina Fort Sherman
Shelter Bay Marina Hotel
Shelter Bay Marina Hotel Fort Sherman
Marina Hotel Shelter Bay Fort Sherman
Marina Hotel Shelter Bay
Marina At Shelter Bay Colon
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay Hotel
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay Colon
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay Hotel Colon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay to the airport?

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay is 64.1 mi (99-min drive) away from the Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay on Jun 10, 2026 start from $144, including 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.

Does Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay have an airport shuttle?

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay offers an airport shuttle on request for a charge.

Does Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between PAB 4 and 10 for adults, PAB 4 and 10 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Fantastic Casino Colon Calle 13 (24-min drive) and Crown Casino (25-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay have a pool?

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay features an outdoor pool.

Does Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay have a restaurant?

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay is home to The Dock Restaurant, which features international cuisine, ocean views, and al fresco dining.

Does Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay to downtown Colon?

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay is 0.3 mi away from Fort Sherman.

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was a little tired but clean, and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place..staff and facilities always amazing..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if your boat breaks down. Nice pool, good food at restaurant. I wished we could get coffee before 8am.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Neat property, but overpriced

Neat location and the service was quite good. But for the price the room was very small
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything was very clean, room was very nice. WIFI service was on the slow side, yet good enough to browse webpages.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful area. Great restaurant. Very nice people. Note this is part of the marina facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Credit Card was skimmed at the Marina Hotel/restaurant. Only used this particular card in one place during my days in Panama...at check-in, and to pay for a pizza at the restaurant. Had unauthorized charges less than 3 hours later.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i really loved the room
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s a marina, and a cute and friendly one. Room isn’t very clean and feels slightly torn up (holes in wall, sliding glass door without a handle) but also feels safe and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

JULIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Needs to work on property maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

michael athoney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was charged at the hotel for my stay. I had to wait. three months to get seven. Hundred dollars refunded.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
my mattress was very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little stop over!

We only stayed one night here, but it was a great experience. The room was simple and although small was nicely put together, comfortable, and clean. It also has has either a view of the marina or the jungle behind the hotel depending on which side of the inn you are on. Since it is a re-purposed building and not built as a hotel it is really more like an inn. There is no lobby as it works side by side with the actual marina, so check in is actually in the restaurant. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Any questions we had were answered quickly, and if we needed something they did their best to help out. It is close to Fort San Lorenzo, Colon, and the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal. Oh and the food....fabulous! Shelter Bay Marina is here primarily to serve the boating community, but if you are looking for something unique, comfortable, close to some interesting sights, but not in the middle of the city, it is worth a stop!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buen servicio y hermoso entorno. La comida bien.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Aristides

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just need paint maintenance in the room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

JUAN

Liked: Staff & service
Las instalaciones en muy mal estado. El aire el baño. Y no limpian bien. Encontramos una calzoneta anterior nos compensaron con bebidas pero deben mejorar eso
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very handy if your yacht is being slipped. TV , AC . Basic room but adequate.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

decevant

Hotel tres décevant, vieillot mauvais rapport qualite prix salle de bain exigüe seul point positif: personnel tres agreable et tres bon service de restauration
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sir Lancaster

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Muy mal. No había gerente ni persona responsable

No había persona responsable en el hotel. La persona que limpia las habitaciones tuvo que prestarnos su llave. La TV por cable no funcionó. Las almohadas están todas manchadas de lo viejas que están. Que lástima porque tiene mucho potencial.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sir Lancaster

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No había gerente! Total desastre.

No había gerente. No pudimos hacer check-in formalmente. La chica que limpia las habitaciones tuvo que prestarnos su llave. Almohadas con todo tipo de manchas viejas, televisión por cable/satelite fuera de servicio. Increíble! Obviamente, ningún tipo de servicio, excepto el restaurante que está abajo. La mesera le derramó la bebida a mi hija en las piernas. Muy poco personal. Restaurante muy caro. Al final me enfermé del estómago. No entiendo las excelentes calificaciones.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

billie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024