San Carlos

Travel Guide

A calm lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A lake surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A mountainous landscape with a lake, a village, and a prominent cliff.
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak and a lake.

Where to stay in San Carlos

Find the best San Carlos areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about San Carlos
Learn more about San Carlos

Costa Esmeralda

While there might not be top attractions in Costa Esmeralda, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa El Palmar and Teta Beach.

Bay View Hotel

Bay View Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle 1ra San Carlos
The price is RM285 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
RM285
RM313 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a business centre. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are ...
6.6/10 (106 reviews)
"It’s a fairly cheap place; it’s right on the beach; and it’s just a few minutes off the pan-American highway. If you are traveling through and need a cheap convenient place to rest your head, this is it. The staff is kind and genuinely want to help you. Breakfast (patacones, fried Panamanian tortilla, ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Bay View Hotel
San Carlos Beach Inn

San Carlos Beach Inn

3 out of 5
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
The price is RM128 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
RM128
RM141 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach ...
8.2/10 Very good! (40 reviews)
"The room was clean and beds were comfortable. It was a 15 minute walk to the beach and next to local corner stores and restaurants. The owner was nice and showed us around when we came in. It was also around a 20 minute walk from the bus stop so there's no need for a car to move around. Theres a ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

San Carlos Beach Inn
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

3 out of 5
Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos San Carlos panama oeste
The price is RM281 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
RM281
RM399 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"The location was nice and the staff very helpful. The room was large and had air conditioning. There was no TV in the room if that matters to you. Breakfast was included. The only negative thing I have to say about the place is the beds are EXTREMELY hard."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Surfside Beachfront Suites by Playa Caracol Resorts

Surfside Beachfront Suites by Playa Caracol Resorts

3.5 out of 5
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Panamá Oeste
Stay at this apartment in Punta Chame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools.
8.2/10 Very good! (50 reviews)
"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Surfside Beachfront Suites by Playa Caracol Resorts
Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts

Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts

3.5 out of 5
Carr Bejuco-Punta Chame Punta Chame Provincia de Panamá Oeste
Stay at this beach holiday home in Punta Chame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located nearby.
Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts
Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort

Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa Caracol Residences Vacation Rental Punta Chame Provincia de Panamá Oeste
Stay at this villa in Punta Chame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Playa Malibú is located nearby.
Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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