Hotel Bella Vista

2.5 star property
Panama City hotel in San Francisco with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
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Exterior
Restaurant
Lobby
Reception
Standard Triple Room

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Vía españa, perejil Nº 31, a un costado del Colegio Javier, Panama City, Panama, 0000
  • Panama Canal Murals
    2 min drive
  • Restaurante Pirámide
    6 min walk
  • Vía Argentina
    7 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    17 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Panama City

Hotel Bella Vista places you in the heart of Panama City, within a 10-minute walk of Omar Torrijos Recreational Park and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Panama Canal Murals. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this San Francisco hotel include Albrook Shopping Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall.

What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 3 min drive
  • Calle 50 - 4 min drive
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 5 min drive
  • Avenida Balboa - 5 min drive
  • Panama Viejo - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Vía Argentina - 7 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 21 min drive
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Sorrento - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pío Pío - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Pizzeria | Al Vecchio Forno - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bella Vista

Panama City hotel in San Francisco with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Bella Vista offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:30 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Early check-in is allowed; guest registration begins at 6:30 AM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 2.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 1.00 (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Bella Vista Panama City
Hotel Bella Vista Panama City
Hotel Bella Vista Hotel
Hotel Bella Vista Panama City
Hotel Bella Vista Hotel Panama City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Bella Vista?

Hotel Bella Vista offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Bella Vista?

The closest beach to Hotel Bella Vista is Veracruz Beach (10.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Bella Vista?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Bella Vista?

Check-out time is 1:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Bella Vista?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Bella Vista Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 32 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Good location. Good value for thenprice. The room was very small, but very clean and had decent airconditioning. The staffe was very friendly and helpful. There was good, free wifi, free parking, and a little cafě/ bar where beverages and snacks were available.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap but lacking in necessities
The room appeared to be cozy and decently decorated with its orange theme interior, but was very lacking in that there was no running water at night and that the air conditioning fan was no match for the hot and humid Panamanian weather. There was nothing to be done about the water, but the hotel staff were helpful despite language barriers that caused misunderstanding about their shuttle bus services. It is also to be noted that in an effort to save electricity, the staff turns off the electricity when you leave (which is nice to the environment). So upon return, it is the responsibility of the guest to inform the hotel staff to turn on the electricity again (which we were unaware of until we returned to a sweltering, non-electrically functioning room).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Nelly

Was ok
Was ok for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Natasha, nicaragua

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Advantage of staying at Bella vista
The hotel is ok for the price. Staff are not particularly friendly and helpful. It is good that they have a pickup service although with delay.they also do not confirm the you will be picked up by email. But they have a regular pick up service at the airport which works quite well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
I would stay again
Typical older downtown hotel I choose it because it has a mini bus service from & to the airport. Normally the cab ride is $25 usd. The ride is free to the hotel and without traffic, it is about 30 minutes. $10 usd for ride back to airport 2 am 4.30 am 7.30 am are the morning opcions for the bus schedule The desk was great jennifer was fabulous. She was off at 11 pm and had ordered the bus ride and filled out the wakeup call sheet before she left. Set your alarm as they missed my wakeup call at 4 am, so I held up the van for about 10 minutes. There is a good tipical food place 2 minute walk from the hotel toward the canal zone Excellent meats & good prices with A GREAT wait staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Air conditioner loud, TV didn't work, only two electrical outlets in room; one in bathroom, one behind a cabinet you had to move to get to.

8/10 Good

Ed, Yucca Valley, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Budget Hotel
Centrally Located. It's not a 4 or 5 Star Hotel but it's perfect for the traveler on the go.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great position close to everything
Good costumer service. Nice place. Great position close to everything

2/10 Terrible

Mark, Brandon, MB

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dont do it
Would not stay again. Run down hotel in less than desirable AREA. BIG HASSLE TO GET THE ADVERTISED PRICE FOR THE SHUTTLE (4.00)

6/10 Okay

Aby, Fl.

Average hotel near to heavy traffic
No room service, needs to pay to get ice and glasses. Restaurant service with "Emergencies sandwiches" Not enough parkings

8/10 Good

lennon, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing
It was comfortable and restful

8/10 Good

Carlos, Tampa

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

6/10 Okay

Gary, Columbia, Missouri

Good, safe, inexpensive hotel
Have stayed here many times. It is an old no frills hotel that is also clean and safe. It is on the edge of the business district where there is a lot of shopping and nightlife. For me the main selling point of this hotel is the free airport shuttle, which now is not free but cost $4 for the two of us, which is a steal. There is a small bar attached to the hotel and it serves a limited amount of food, mostly sandwiches. Not for those needing a lot of comfort but those of us who are passing through it is perfect.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oldie but good
The hotel is pretty old, i was just in panama for a layover so it worked for me

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
El transporte no es demorado y está lejos
Me brindaron traslado gratuito y de regreso desde el aeropuerto y el transporte tarde más de dos horas en recogerme.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mala experiencia.
El área malísima, ni shampoo tuve que salir a la hora de mi llegada casi 10 de la noche a comprar y terrible ambiente sucio y de temer, jamás regresaría allí, aire acondicionado muy ruidoso viejo, en fin, mala expetiencia.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mateo julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Agradable fue una estancia corta pero el personal me atendio bien y me asistieron con transporte al aereopuerto
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

airton leitao do nascimen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

MARIELYS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recomendado
En esta oportunidad no pide viajar. Pero en otras ocasiones he visitado este hotel y me parece muy bueno.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly and nice, but rooms needs renovation and better cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El lugar donde esta ubicado no es muy confiable.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort