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An aerial view of a property with a large building, a patio area with tables and chairs, and surrounding greenery.
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A two-story building with a covered outdoor seating area, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.

1. Manglar Lodge

Manglar Lodge
San Carlos
$60
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Manglar Lodge
A sunlit outdoor area with a table and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of trees and hills in the background.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains.
A two-story building with a thatched-roof structure, a balcony, and a parked car.
A staircase with white walls and a wooden handrail leading to a balcony with a view of the sky and mountains.

2. San Carlos Beach Inn

San Carlos Beach Inn
San Carlos
$32
$35 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
San Carlos Beach Inn
A beach scene with palm trees and thatched huts, a sunset in the background, and a concrete structure to the right.
A beach scene with a fire pit, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.
An outdoor restaurant with a bar area, white plastic chairs, and tables.

3. San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Costa Esmeralda
$102
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
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Pool
Front of property
Bar (on property)

4. Bay View Hotel

Bay View Hotel
San Carlos
$70
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Bay View Hotel
A living room with a black leather sofa, a television mounted on the wall, a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets, and a dining table.
A hammock on a balcony with a view of greenery and a clear sky.
A red single-story house with a tiled roof, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.

5. Hotel Cabanas Casita La Ermita

Hotel Cabanas Casita La Ermita
San Carlos
$59
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hotel Cabanas Casita La Ermita
A bedroom with a bed, wooden wall, ceiling fan, and a view of greenery outside.
A clear swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and shaded by umbrellas.
A house with a small backyard, a pool, and various tropical plants.
A well-lit outdoor area with a pathway leading to a building, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

6. Casa Swell Coronado

Casa Swell Coronado
Las Lajas
$109
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Casa Swell Coronado
A beach with thatched umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a clear view of the ocean.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen with a sink and countertop, and a view of the ocean.
A multi-story building with a stone facade, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

7. Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel

Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel
Las Uvas
$70
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered patio area, and a white building with multiple doors.
A spacious indoor dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor swimming pool and surrounding buildings.
A sunlit room with wicker furniture and blue cushions, featuring a tiled floor and white walls.
A spacious, modern interior with a high ceiling, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

8. Hotel Coronado Inn

Hotel Coronado Inn
Las Lajas
$68
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Hotel Coronado Inn
A poolside area with a table and chairs, a view of a lush landscape, and a clear sky.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a cash register.
A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, multiple ceiling fans, and a bar counter with a TV.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a view, and a decorative wall piece.

9. Hotel Eclipse

Hotel Eclipse
San Jose
$71
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hotel Eclipse
A beach with a curved shoreline and waves.
A kitchen with a large island, hanging wicker pendant lights, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a patterned rug, a Buddha statue, and a window with a view of greenery.
A room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

10. El litoral

El litoral
Las Lajas
$117
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
El litoral
A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A beach with rows of sun loungers and wooden cabanas with white curtains.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and red pan. There is a dining area with a table set for two, a blue sofa, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit at the center, overlooking the ocean.

11. Radisson Riviera Panama

Radisson Riviera Panama
Punta Chame
$118
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Radisson Riviera Panama
Pool
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a ceiling fan, a painting, and a view of the ocean.
A bar area with multiple screens, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.
An outdoor dining area with a view of the ocean, thatched roof, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

12. Gran Evenia Bijao - All Inclusive

Gran Evenia Bijao - All Inclusive
Rio Hato
$177
$194 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Gran Evenia Bijao - All Inclusive
A beach view with a playground, palm trees, and beach chairs.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A modern living room with a large TV, seating area, and a view of the ocean.

13. Sanctuary by Playa Caracol Resorts

Sanctuary by Playa Caracol Resorts
Punta Chame
$60
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Sanctuary by Playa Caracol Resorts
A pool surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.
A two-story house with a covered patio, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.
A balcony with wicker furniture and a small table, offering a view of a mountainous landscape.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of greenery through large sliding doors.

14. The Golden Frog Inn

The Golden Frog Inn
El Valle de Anton
$93
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
The Golden Frog Inn
A modern two-story building with a swimming pool.
A modern kitchen with a sink, a potted plant, and a wooden cutting board.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.
A rooftop parking area with a concrete surface, a metal fence on one side, and a building with large windows and an air conditioning unit on the other.

15. Gorgona Beach Hotel

Gorgona Beach Hotel
Nueva Gorgona
$32
$36 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Gorgona Beach Hotel
A stone-walled, arched tunnel with a reflective water surface and a central column.
A spa area with a central pool, stone walls, and arched ceilings.
A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A breakfast buffet with various food items and a view of a garden through a glass enclosure.

16. Hotel La Compania Del Valle

Hotel La Compania Del Valle
El Valle de Anton
$200
$220 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel La Compania Del Valle
An aerial view of a residential area with two swimming pools, surrounded by houses with sloped roofs.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a pool area with outdoor furniture.
A balcony with a wicker sofa and a small table, overlooking a pool and palm trees.
A modern living room with a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort

Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort
Punta Chame
$71
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a double sink, and a window with a view of greenery.
A dining area with a large table and wicker chairs, large windows with a mountain view, and stone pillars.
A modern black building with a glass balcony, surrounded by a garden with plants and a paved area with chairs.

18. Nomada Republic Hotel El Valle

Nomada Republic Hotel El Valle
El Valle de Anton
$83
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Nomada Republic Hotel El Valle
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.
An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.
A beachside resort with a thatched-roof building, palm trees, and a beach with lounge chairs.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach area with sun loungers, and lush greenery.

19. Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark Resort

Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark Resort
Rio Hato
$162
$178 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark Resort
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Exterior
Room
Living area

20. Twin room in Coronado Luxury Club & Suites

Twin room in Coronado Luxury Club & Suites
Las Lajas
$94
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Twin room in Coronado Luxury Club & Suites
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Top neighborhoods in San Carlos

Costa Esmeralda

San Carlos's Costa Esmeralda neighborhood offers attractions including La Ensenada Beach.

Top landmarks in San Carlos

Playa El Palmar

8.2/10 (23 reviews)
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Playa El Palmar is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from central San Carlos. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to La Ensenada Beach located nearby.
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La Ensenada Beach

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to La Ensenada Beach, located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central San Carlos. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Playa El Palmar located nearby.
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Learn more about San Carlos

San Carlos is well-known for its attractions such as Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach. Visitors speak highly of this beachside city's restaurants and secluded setting.

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A resort with a swimming pool, beach, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

8/10 Good
"The food was great, always keeping the floors dry, AC worked very well, and customer service was good. Many employees did not speak English, mold in my shower, stairs and ramp in shower and pool slippery, and men could not be sleeveless, but women could."
Meredith 5-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful place"
Genesis 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel

Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good
"We were terribly disappointed with communications with the property. The internet site says that a door code is sent 24 hours before checkin but on the morning of our arrival we still had not received a code. We tried for 3 hours whatsapp and calling direct but no repsonse. As we were looking at a 2.5 hour bus trip from Panama city to the hotel we were anxious to make contact and get a code. As we had booked thru Expedia we turned to them and they also were unable to contact the hotel from 8:00 till 11:00. So by 11:00 we were completly frustrated and as we were writing a letter to cancel and them book elsewhere the hotel finally responded. Very frustating for 70 year old travellers to be unable to commuicate with a hotel during normal business hours."
Benay 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel
Gorgona Beach Hotel

Gorgona Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay close to the beach. very nice big pool. Management is super friendly."
TITO 14-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Gorgona Beach Hotel
Hotel Coclé

Hotel Coclé

10/10 Excellent
"NO FRIDGE! DIFICULT IN PANAMA S WEATHER."
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Hotel Coclé
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"What a wonderful place to find out what life on the Pacific coast of Panama is like and what it can be for you. Brooke and her staff are everything you would want in them. Friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating and supportive. Breakfast is included and is the only meal served daily. Definitely try El Parque restaurant in San Carlos. Delicious and inexpensive. Being a small lodge on the ocean makes it special. FYI: No TV, no fridge, no microwave in my room but an awesome ocean view, a comfortable bed and a large walk-in shower. Totally recommend this resort unless you are seeking the amenities of a corporate resort."
James 6-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers recommend in San Carlos?
Guests like Bay View Hotel, San Carlos Beach Inn and San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge.
Where can I find free parking with my stay in San Carlos?
Park your car for free at these properties: San Carlos Beach Inn and Manglar Lodge.
Can I book a refundable hotel in San Carlos?
If you need the flexibility to change your plans to San Carlos, most hotels provide refundable* bookable rates. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in San Carlos if I want a vacation rental instead of a traditional hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 16 vacation homes. In addition, there are 21 apartments and 9 condos.
What will the weather in San Carlos be like during my visit?
With an average temperature of 78°F, San Carlos is a great place if you want to enjoy the sunshine year all year long.
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