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Hotel Covadonga

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Avenida Balboa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool
Point of interest
Bar (on property)
Banquet hall
Down duvets, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Reviews

4.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Calle 29 Entre Av Cuba y Av Peru, Panama City, Panama, 8190-7318
  • Avenida Central
    4 min walk
  • Avenida Balboa
    4 min walk
  • Cinta Costera
    6 min walk
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    7 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Accessible

Standard Twin Room, Accessible

Standard Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Pool
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Restaurant
Air conditioning
3.4 out of 5, (18)
The price is AU$53
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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About the area

Panama City

Hotel Covadonga puts you in the heart of Panama City, within just a 10-minute stroll of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Covadonga, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .With a stay at this 3-property class Calidonia hotel, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Palacio de las Garzas and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Fiesta Casino.

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cinta Costera - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Amador Causeway - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 4 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 10 min drive
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Boulevard Balboa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Faro del Casco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pío Pío - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Covadonga

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Avenida Balboa
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An area shuttle within 2 km and a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and room service (during limited hours) are also featured at Hotel Covadonga. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Panama City hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hotel Covadonga offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout curtains. Beds feature down duvets. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and first-run films.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 2 km
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: PAB 5 to 20 for adults and PAB 5 to 20 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Covadonga

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • First-run films

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 25 per cent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: PAB 20 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of PAB 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for PAB 10 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for PAB 25 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PAB 5 to 20 for adults and PAB 5 to 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PAB 45 per person
  • Pet deposit: PAB 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: PAB 20 per pet, per day
  • Late check-out fee: 25 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: PAB 25 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: PAB 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Covadonga Panama City
Hotel Covadonga
Hotel Covadonga Panama City
Hotel Covadonga Panama/Panama City
Hotel Covadonga Hotel
Hotel Covadonga Panama City
Hotel Covadonga Hotel Panama City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Covadonga?

Hotel Covadonga offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Covadonga?

Yep, Hotel Covadonga has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Covadonga?

The closest beach to Hotel Covadonga is Veracruz Beach (5.1 km).

Does Hotel Covadonga have a pool?

Hotel Covadonga has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Covadonga family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an outdoor pool, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Covadonga is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Covadonga serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Covadonga?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Covadonga?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Covadonga's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Covadonga?

Check-in begins at 10 AM. Check-out time is 2 PM.

Hotel Covadonga Reviews

Reviews

4.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 49 reviews" "

5.0/10

Cleanliness

4.4/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We already prepaid for this establishment and were given a hard time when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Frank, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
I'm not demanding when it comes to a hotel at this rate, but this one just doesn't even cut it. The room I got was moldy, stinky, and very run down. The restroom smelled foul since the drain was right there. The ceiling in the room had wet stains all over; the phone didn't work (not that I needed it, but still); wires were run on the wall as if a beginner electrician had done the job; the staff was very rude (and yes, I'm fluent in Spanish so I could easily communicate with them); even though my booking included (and I paid for) breakfast, I was denied it the first few days since the restaurant and hotel people (same owner) hadn't worked out how to deal with charge back or something weird. One person told me the hotel and the restaurant staff didn't get along while another person simply told me "sorry, we don't include breakfast anymore." On the 3rd day, I went to the restaurant and was actually given breakfast without a problem. It was someone else at that time. It just seemed like people only bickered with each other and didn't communicate with one another or cared about their customers' needs. I demanded to talk to the owner but every time I was told he'd be there, he never showed up and had an excuse. I stayed in Panama for a week, but fortunately, I didn't book the hotel for the entire week - lucky me!

2/10 Terrible

peter, canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ok
It' ok stay here

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

stay at hotel Covadonga
Hotel staff not very pleasant or helpful. Service in restaurant fair. Breakfast service and quality not very satisfactory. Infrastructure in need of some repair e.g. toilet tanks, door locks, bathroom enclosure. Neighborhood and location very good. Access to places of interest, transport excellent.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
stay away
Maid forgot to make the room twice, the reason unknown, she might have been busy. Ask the front desk to wake me up at 5 a.m and she did at 6.15 a.m almost lost my plane reservation, staff at the front desk not very helpful, the included breakfast was terrible.

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Bad
I am in Panama for 4 days for school. This hotel is very bad the staff is very good. The bath room my toilet seat cover is on the ground. The shower is not clean; I am going to tell you that I won’t back my money. No, what I need is this sends someone to check the hotels before you book them because what happen to me is not go. Never again

2/10 Terrible

Paulo, Montreal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
I was looking for something super-simple. A bed where I could crash onto after a day enjoying the city. The price of Covadonga attracted me. My first impression when I got there was scary: the police car was blocking the street, transvestites were screaming and a couple of ''soldiers'' (dressed like that) were hanging rifles. I thought to myself ''today is not my lucky day''. When I got to the hotel reception I was sure of that! the lady was nice with me, saying that she did not recommend me to go out after 6PM. I was starving... she escorted me two buildings away, in order to let me into the Cassino (through the emergency exit) to go to the restaurants area. I was a nightmare. everyday it was the same. They have pigeons living under each hotel room... and they can be very noisy at early mornings. I slept dressed the way I was. The sheets were disgusting.

2/10 Terrible

tony, canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
dreadful, place not safe to tourist
Dreadful..My husband and I cant believe that this is a hotel..we booked for 7nights and we only stay for s hours to get another hotel ..as tourist it was very diappointing.. but we got a nice and affordable hotel..hotel aramo its very affordable. clean, nice staffs and good breakfast.. we met a very nice taxi driver who made our vacation wonderful and marvelous in Panama..

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely Not Impressed
The hotel did not feel safe. Most of the advertised features do not exist. There is no private beach, no in-room safe etc. The location is rundown and seedy. The shower was a hosepipe sticking out of the wall, with only cold water. The window looked out at the next room from behind bars. Only the breakfast was reasonable.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
For staying in Panama City, this was a cozy place compared to staying in a hostel. You get a nice bathroom with a shower and sink. A TV with many channels and a clean bed to sleep in. The ladies were very nice who work there. My only complaint wod be the neighborhood scene, kind of sketchy with a lot of "women looking for entertainment " but other than that we felt safe. There is a great 24 hour restaurant two blocks away that had great food and great service, I highly recommend it.

2/10 Terrible

Espen, Samoa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beware
The hotel is in two parts, one is "by the hour". The neighborhood after dark is crawling with prostitutes. The staff speak only Spanish, with one exception. As a result three days in a row without a towel. One day they even removed the clean extra towel from the room. Air conditioning kept breaking down, and getting it fixed with limited Spanish was hard. No laundry facilities. Restaurant is fine if simple.

2/10 Terrible

Wayne, Port Douglas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Life's too short
Spend a few extra dollars and stay somewhere else!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
OK for the low paid
Hotels are expensive in Panama City. Receptionist was good and check-in quite quick. Breakfast is nice though not a buffet. The restaurent appears to be popular with lot of locals. The air-conditioner worked well but it was quite noisy one. The room did not have a chair/stool but it was clean and so also the toilet with hot water. TV was fine. It costed me $25 for a taxi arranged by the hotel to the airport. But there are also cheaper public buses to the airport. Locally taxis are cheap in this city. Helpful front desk staff - one spoke fluent English at the night time when I checked in(quite helpful person indeed!) and the other person the next day did not know any English but we managed to communicate and I had a taxi quickly. The hotel is in city centre.

4/10 Poor

Alejandra, Guatemala City

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small rooms, bad neighborhood and unkind
This is, I think, the worst hotel I have ever stayed. Among the things they offer and does not exist: no private beach (impossible they’re in the middle of the city); therefore no ocean o water view; no buffet, although there is a complimentary “a la carte” menu. In addition the people in the front desk were unhelpful and not kind of all, with exception of the owners who arrived only at nights. The rooms are really small and the beds unconformable and small for two persons. The air conditioning in our room worked okay. The room wasn’t cleaned for the second day. The neighborhood looked unsafe, and was unsafe, so we were told, though is centric and fair close to the malls and other attractions. Too much thins to put up with for a low rate!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice rooftop pool
Maybe a little more expensive than hotels on the same street. Others can be found for $36, but do no tinclude breakfast or have pool. women workign htere very friendly and helpful

8/10 Good

Gopi, Nutley, NJ

Inexpensive but value for the money
This a family owned establishment and for the money we spent we got full value for it. The owner was extremely cooperative when we asked for other rooms to be shown. One person who made the difference is Mary Damaris Rodriguez, in the restaurant, who found solutions to all our local problems.. We did have a pleasant stay of 4 days. I would recommend this hotel

8/10 Good

Marie, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
cheap and convenient
This is not a hotel for lounging around and relaxing. The room are very sparse with tile floors, but a decent air conditioner. If your trip is all about exploring Panama City and only needing a place to sleep, this is the hotel for you. The internet was surprising fast and the staff was very, very helpful and courteous.

4/10 Poor

Anton, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel in Panama City
The hotel is very old but the staff was very friendly and helpful. It suited my need for a quick trip to the airport. it rated as two star which is a correct rating.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Jane, Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Covadonga-just basic hotel
I found the hotel room adequate for a quick overnight stay when you are exhauasted from travel. The room was pretty bare bone but not completely uncomfortable. It did have a TV but no shampoo in the bathroom. The cooler was a window unit so it worked fine but had the ususal noise. Hotel and restaurant personel do not speck English and do not go out of their way to provide any service. Room was clean and even on a Friday night the hotel was quiet. It is on a side street but I got a taxis easily.

6/10 Okay

Alan, Southern Pines, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel Covadonga
Room was a little musty smelling when I arrived but the air conditioner soon brought it under control. Not the Ritz Carlton but convenient to Gilbert airport.

8/10 Good

noemi, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
not inpressed
The hotel feels nice and cozy. Breakfast is included. Room was nice and clean. theres a swimming pool on the roof top. Theres also a restaurant on site. The hotel staft are nice and friendly. They have a driver, if you call the hotel they can pick you up at the airport and he can also take you places for an xtra charge.There is a casino on the same block.Internet cafe and a pizza Italian restaurant across the street (the food there is great).The best food we had was at the Albrook mall.The neigborhood does not look apealing but we where there for three days, speak the language and the stay was nice. I did not like the sorounding area. looks poor and unsafe. I would not recomend this hotel to others.