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Panama Hotel

Property class: 2

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A two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by potted plants and trees.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a television on a wooden stand.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A balcony with wicker furniture and a glass table.
A living room with a sofa, a television, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $103
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

Explore the area

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4 BAYVIEW STREET, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gerstle Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room (Bordello)

A bedroom with a red wall, a floral bedspread, and a mirror above the bed.

Room (Bordello)

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

View all photos for Cabin (Captain's Cabin)

A bedroom with a skylight, a bed with colorful pillows, a desk with a lamp, and a blue door.

Cabin (Captain's Cabin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Garden Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Grant's Tome)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Room

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Honeymoon Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Jennifer's)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

Room (Jennifer's)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (Ken's Safari)

A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a television on a wooden stand.

Room (Ken's Safari)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Lady Bracknell's)

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a ceiling fan, and a decorative wall panel.

Room (Lady Bracknell's)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bungalow (Mimi's)

A bedroom with a large mirror, a bed with striped bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Bungalow (Mimi's)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Room (Maria's Pueblo)

A cozy bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a desk with a chair, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

Room (Maria's Pueblo)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Roy Roger's)

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Room (Roy Roger's)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (Rosie's)

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a floral bedspread, a ceiling fan, a dresser, and a television.

Room (Rosie's)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Room (Venetian)

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a nightstand with a lamp, and a decorative headboard.

Room (Venetian)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Dale Evans)

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a wall decoration.

Room (Dale Evans)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

BUNGALOW QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 9

BUNGALOW STANDARD

  • Sleeps 9

Cabin WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 10

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About this property

Panama Hotel

Hotel in Gerstle Park
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Change of towels is available on request.
Panama Hotel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads. 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 daily.

The hotel offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This San Rafael hotel also offers a garden and coffee/tea in a common area.
Panama - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Panama

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-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

More

  • Built in 1910

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
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Panama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 206 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was staying over for one night, gorgeous room, great quiet space!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Panama and always have. True love lasts forever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small but patio areas tables set up around to use a nice place priced right
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Value, Nice Room (Garden), Helpful Staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel needs updating. Some of the furniture tattered. Great bakery next door. No restaurant close by but within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This is like luxury hostel lodging - shared bathrooms and kitchen … the price is fantastic … my tv got 1 channel and thankfully it was HGTV! Very narrow and steep stairs - coffee every morning (probably after 8am) and a lovely balcony!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a pleasant place to stay. The only reason I didn’t give it a higher mark is that I think the bed could be more comfortable. And with all our electronic devices, we need more convenient outlets to charge them. Still, I love the laid back atmosphere, the charming neighborhood, the excellent bakery right next door, and the closeness to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet locale - lots of personal service for check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cute room. Staff was super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go-to hotel when I'm in San Rafael. They are renovating the rooms and the common areas and bringing back the bar, which will be so cool. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, bathrooms are clean, wifi is strong, staff is great. There's a lovely bakery next door that I recommend as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clearly this hotel has seen better days. Shabby chic is generous. Clearly run down, hair dryer power by reset electricity on the cord, bathroom sink dripped all night, ceiling fan in bedroom didn't work. However, coffee and maker very good and a mat in the tub. Clean and the young man on staff was exteeremly helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is quirky but lovely, with so much charm and history. Beautiful gardens. My room was extremely clean, and a really comfortable, peaceful place to be. Surrounded by trees & gardens. The restaurant is closed, but will be reopening at some point. Really easy and convenient to walk right into San Rafael.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
our rooms are spotless and we love the quirky decor. Our check-in was smooth. This is a really fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great funky hotel - ideal if you're not crazy about staying in the sterile chain hotels. If you want your own private bathroom make sure you're selecting a room that has that - I was in a room with 2 shared bathroom/showers that were at the ends of the hallway, but the bathrooms/showers were usually available (these shared bathrooms are one-person at a time, private bathrooms). Super comfortable, extremely quiet. Great place to stay if you don't mind a place that's probably a little more lived in and isn't super sterile (if you don't mind some occasional disrepair). Overall very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay cozy cabins.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good except for there towels it has big holes. I ask for another and I was given 2 new ones
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely comeback to Panama hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is definitely old and in need of an update. Looks like they were changing ownership and working on stuff. Can't wait to be there when the restaurant opens up. Room was nice. Staff was helpful. Parking easy. Location was in walking distance of nice restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
No making bed, cleaning room or changing linens or towels during entire stay. Bathtub was in bedroom. No heat.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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