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Novotel Panama City

Property class: 4
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Via Espana

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A modern hotel entrance with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, large glass windows, and geometric light patterns on the facade.
A buffet setup with various food items, including bread, pastries, and a variety of dishes in bowls.
A spacious lobby with large windows, a curved ceiling, and a seating area with a patterned rug.
A hotel room with a bed and a view of a cityscape through sheer curtains.
A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a counter, and seating with tables and chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Calle Jose I. Fabrega y Thais de Pons, El Cangre, Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama, 581
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Multiplaza Pacific Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(96 reviews)
  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • City view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 349 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Panama City

Bella Vista stay.With a stay at this Bella Vista hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Via Espana and 2 miles (3 km) of Multiplaza Pacific Mall. Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Calle 50 - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Avenida Balboa - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Vía Argentina Station - 4 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 17 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Trapiche - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brasas & Gourmet - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante y Cafetería DEL Prado - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mentiritas Blancas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taberna La Malagueña - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Panama City

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Via Espana
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 969 square feet (90 square meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour health club, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Novotel Panama City. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Panama City hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • 969 sq ft of conference space
  • 90 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Panama City offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Panama City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Free children's club
  • Playground
  • 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.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Null
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Minors may not be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian. Guests may be required to provide proof of the parental or legal guardian relationship and authorization upon arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Novotel Panama City

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - RUC: 13839591624747DV53
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is RUC: 13839591624747DV53. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Novotel Panama City to the airport?

Novotel Panama City is 4.9 mi (13-min drive) away from the Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Panama City?

As of Nov 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Panama City on Nov 5, 2026 start from $105, 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 Novotel Panama City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Panama City.

How close is Novotel Panama City to the beach?

This hotel is 3.7 mi (7-min drive) from Playa El Tuco and 6.6 mi (16-min drive) from Playita de Amador. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Novotel Panama City offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Novotel Panama City, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 for adults and USD 7 for children.

Is there a casino at Novotel Panama City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crown Casino (8-min walk) and Bingo 90 (9-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Novotel Panama City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Novotel Panama City?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Novotel Panama City have a pool?

Novotel Panama City does not have a pool.

Does Novotel Panama City have a restaurant?

Novotel Panama City is home to 365, which features international cuisine.

Does Novotel Panama City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Novotel Panama City to downtown Panama City?

Novotel Panama City is 1.5 mi away from Panama City.

Novotel Panama City Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 936 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1305 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just an outstanding place to stay in every respect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice , clean , well located
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms, large beds, quiet AC, decent breakfast, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent breakfast and free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place to overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in a good central location and it is equipped with the things you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Property great staff very helpful and will book again with them
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, excellent bathroom with shower, staff very helpful, breakfast very good and parking very convenient
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good ac, good breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and had a great view! Definitely would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast included was amazing, our was clean every day
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An espectacular Breakfast, let me recomend you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was spacious, spotless and had a great view. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our second time staying at the Novotel in Panama, and once again, it was an excellent experience. The hotel is very clean, comfortable, and well-priced. The breakfast was great, and the staff are always friendly, professional, and welcoming. I highly recommend this hotel and will definitely stay here again on my next visit to Panama.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice staff , clean room
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a great spot when we are in town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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