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Panama Hotel

2.0 star property
San Rafael hotel in Picnic Valley with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Restaurant
Bungalow (Mimi's Bungalow) | Living area
Front of property
Cabin (Captain's Cabin) | Living area
Room (Roy Roger's Room)

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

Explore the area

Map
4 BAYVIEW STREET, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Marin History Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Rafael, CA (SRF)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Grant's Tome)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Garden Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Jennifer's Room)

Room (Jennifer's Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Room (Honeymoon Room)

Honeymoon Room (Honeymoon Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Lady Bracknell's)

Room (Lady Bracknell's)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Ken's Safari Room)

Room (Ken's Safari Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Maria's Pueblo)

Room (Maria's Pueblo)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bungalow (Mimi's Bungalow)

Bungalow (Mimi's Bungalow)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Cabin (Captain's Cabin)

Cabin (Captain's Cabin)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Bordello Room)

Room (Bordello Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Rosie's Room)

Room (Rosie's Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Room (Roy Roger's Room)

Room (Roy Roger's Room)

Room (Roy Roger's Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (Venetian Room)

Room (Venetian Room)

Room (Venetian Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Rafael

Panama Hotel places you steps from San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Gerstle Park. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Picnic Valley hotel include San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco.

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

  • Richmond Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 46 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

San Rafael hotel in Picnic Valley with a 24-hour front desk
Panama Hotel offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
Panama Hotel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead. This San Rafael hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.

  • 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 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, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Panama Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Panama Hotel?

As of 26 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Panama Hotel on 27 Jan 2025 start from NZ$166.16, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Panama Hotel?

The closest beach to Panama Hotel is Stinson Beach (12.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Panama Hotel?

No, Panama Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Panama Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Panama Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Panama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 64 reviews" "

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

4/10 Poor

Jan

Junk stored everywhere. Property is in ownership transition
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very cute. We had a great stay. There’s a great bakery around the corner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anicia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst place i have ever stayed and terrible management.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great... such History and thr rooms are soooo cool... always our place to stay ... A++++++
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Greg

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked the guy who helped me thru the reservation process
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was unique and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria, Redwood City

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jared

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and clean. Very serviceable for a restful night. I’m excited to stay again when the restaurant is open.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Phu

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dominique St

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wonderful place to stay, so charming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Good spot. Disappointed restaurant wasn’t open. Look forward to going back when it is.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jocelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s criminal to charge what they charge for the room and property. The sofa bed was worn out, leather frayed, surface lumpy. Definitely not quality futon as we thought it would be. The carpet is disgusting. The faucets of the sink and bathtub both leaked continuously. There is no shower head!!! Seriously this was subpar hotel experience and I will never stay again nor will I recommend it to anyone. We should have stayed at the neighboring AC hotel which is new and much nicer. Very disappointed and mad at wasting so much money on this stay. Also, there was no mention of the property grounds being under construction. It was a mess and very unsafe and unpleasant. The only good thing to report was the nice employee named Enos.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Just the bathroom we had to share the water never would get hot so had to share the other main bathroom & the tv was busted so I couldn’t really watch tv at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was cute. We plan to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Loren

Stayed 1 night in May 2024