Gatun Locks Tours

With its massive cranes and unusual equipment and machinery, Gatun Locks is buzzing with activity. Get a peek into how a busy port operates and how much cargo moves in and out each day.

You'll find this waterfront industrial area in Colon. Once you've done everything you want to at Gatun Locks, take a look at nearby Colon 2000, Canal Expansion Observation Center, and Gatún Dam.

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Villa Marina Lodge & Condos

Villa Marina Lodge & Condos

3.5 out of 5
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Price was $1,361, price is now $834 per person
$834
per person
Jan 17 - Jan 24
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Panama City (PTY)
9/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews)
Love that this property is at the other end of the beach from the late night partying. Walkable beach. Great restaurants nearby. The property was adding coffee makers and mini fridges the day we were leaving. Great staff, restaurant and drinks. We’ve been twice with our pooches. Will be back

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4 out of 5
Casco Viejo
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Price was $1,931, price is now $1,102 per person
$1,102
per person
Feb 15 - Feb 20
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Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Panama City (PTY)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great location. Lovely lobby. Wonderful and abundant breakfast. Only drawback for us was our room -- it was a family room on the top floor and window was low, hard to see outside. Also a little loud from room next door.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5 out of 5
Bella Vista
Price was $1,337, price is now $897 per person
$897
per person
Feb 1 - Feb 8
found 2 days ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Panama City (PTY)
9/10 Wonderful! (4,515 reviews)
Awesome great place to stay

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

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Fort San Lorenzo

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4/5(5 reviews)

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3/5(1 review)

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Canal Expansion Observation Center

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Colon Free Zone

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Best Lodging Options Near Gatun Locks

Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino

Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino

4 out of 5
Paseo Gorgas, Calle 13 Colon Colon
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

3 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked Colon Colon
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial

La Cubana Hotel & Residencial

2.5 out of 5
Calle 11 y Avenida Bolivar Colon Panama
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Hotel Andros

Hotel Andros

3 out of 5
Ave. Herrera, entre Calles 9 y 10 Colon Colon
Hotel Andros
Sand Diamond Hotel

Sand Diamond Hotel

2 out of 5
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked, Ciudad Colon Colón
Sand Diamond Hotel
Hotel Sotelo

Hotel Sotelo

3 out of 5
Calle 11, Ave. Amador Colon Panama
Hotel Sotelo
Hotel Internacional de Colón

Hotel Internacional de Colón

2.5 out of 5
Calle 11 con Avenida Bolivar Colon Colón Province
Hotel Internacional de Colón
New Washington Hotel

New Washington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Calle 1a Avenida Bolivar Colon Colon
New Washington Hotel
Hotel Meryland

Hotel Meryland

3 out of 5
Calle 7 Ave Sta. Isabel Colon
Hotel Meryland
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