San Carlos

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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

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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
$70 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
$77 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a business center. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada ...
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 Aug 31, 2026

Bay View Hotel
San Carlos Beach Inn

San Carlos Beach Inn

3 out of 5
calle mendoza San Carlos Provincia de Panamá
$27 nightly
The price is $31 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$31 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada ...
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
$91 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$100 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach B&B in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach are ...
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 Sep 10, 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.
Ocean views, Solaria, Punta Caleo, San Carlos, Panama - one minute walk to beach

Ocean views, Solaria, Punta Caleo, San Carlos, Panama - one minute walk to beach

San Carlos Panamá Oeste Province
Book a stay at this beach condo in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and 2 outdoor pickleball courts. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"great place; however, we selected it because they advertised a tennis court. It is a padel court, NOT a tennis court, so we could not play tennis there. Otherwise it was great!"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Ocean views, Solaria, Punta Caleo, San Carlos, Panama - one minute walk to beach
Beach House with Ocean View - Rooftop Jacuzzi & Pool - Concierge Service

Beach House with Ocean View - Rooftop Jacuzzi & Pool - Concierge Service

San Carlos Panamá Oeste
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions La Ensenada Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Exceeded expectations"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Beach House with Ocean View - Rooftop Jacuzzi & Pool - Concierge Service
Rio Mar Premier Beachfront Community - Beach-Pools-Spas-Surf-Mountains

Rio Mar Premier Beachfront Community - Beach-Pools-Spas-Surf-Mountains

Riomar San Carlos District
Book a stay at this beach condo in San Carlos. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"We had a wonderful 5 week stay at this oceanfront condo in Río Mar. The unit was spotless, bright, and spacious, and had an incredible view—watching the sunrise from the balcony was a great start to each day! The resort grounds are beautifully maintained, and the pools were fantastic for relaxing ..."

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Rio Mar Premier Beachfront Community - Beach-Pools-Spas-Surf-Mountains
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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