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Melia Panama Canal

4.0 star property
Colonial hotel with 3 outdoor pools and bars/lounges
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Poolside bar
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
Property grounds

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive

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Residencial El Espinar Colon, Colon, Colon, 30102227
  • Colon 2000
    10 min drive
  • Limon Bay
    11 min drive
  • Colon Free Zone
    11 min drive
  • Colon (ONX-Enrique Adolfo Jimenez)
    21 min drive

Room options

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Premium Room (Premium Room 3 Adults)

Premium Room (Premium Room 3 Adults)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room (Melia Room 3 Adults)

Room (Melia Room 3 Adults)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium Room, Bathtub

Premium Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2015
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Melia Room, Room

Melia Room, Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2015
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Colon

A family-friendly stay in Colon awaits you at Melia Panama Canal. You'll be 8.9 km (5.6 mi) from Monument to Christopher Columbus and 15 km (9.3 mi) from Galeta Island Marine Education Center. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .The restaurant, Rest. Miraflores, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own poolside bar. Enjoy the nightclub, free kids' club, gym and outdoor tennis court. 2239 square feet (208 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Colon hotel, you'll be 15.2 km (9.5 mi) from Gatun Locks and 27 km (16.8 mi) from Fort San Lorenzo.

What's nearby

  • Colon 2000 - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Monument to Christopher Columbus - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Colon Free Zone - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Gatun Locks - 17 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Fort San Lorenzo - 39 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Colon Atlantic Passenger Station - 14 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kokio - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cinnabon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Radisson Acqua Hotel & Spa Concon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Café Portobelo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Resturante Beirut - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Melia Panama Canal

Colonial hotel with 3 outdoor pools and bars/lounges
Some rates at Melia Panama Canal are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Melia Panama Canal offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, a health club, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2239 square feet (208 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A nightclub, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Melia Panama Canal. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial Colon hotel is smoke free.

  • 222 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 2239 sq ft of conference space
  • 208 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2000
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Melia Panama Canal offers 222 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. 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

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: PAB 15 for adults and PAB 7.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rest. Miraflores

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (2,239 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Colonial architecture
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: PAB 30.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: PAB 30.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately PAB 15.00 for adults and from PAB 7.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PAB 85.00 per person (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: PAB 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: PAB 30.00 (subject to availability)

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Stay Safe with Meliá (Meliá)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Stay Safe with Meliá (Meliá) guidelines.

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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Melia Canal
Melia Canal Hotel
Melia Canal Hotel Panama
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Melia Panama
Melia Panama Canal
Panama Melia
Melia Hotel Colon
Melia Hotel Panama Canal
Melia Panama Canal Colon
Melia Panama Canal Hotel Colon
Melia Panama Canal Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Melia Panama Canal?

Melia Panama Canal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Melia Panama Canal?

Yep, Melia Panama Canal has a free self car park.

Does Melia Panama Canal have a pool?

Melia Panama Canal has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Melia Panama Canal?

Melia Panama Canal features 3 outdoor pools, a nightclub and a health club.

Is Melia Panama Canal family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a children's pool, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Melia Panama Canal is a hit with families.

Does Melia Panama Canal serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Melia Panama Canal?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Melia Panama Canal?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Melia Panama Canal?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Melia Panama Canal?

No, pets are not allowed.

Melia Panama Canal Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 449 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 449 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 449 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 449 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 449 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

ARMANDO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a very majestic Old hotel makes me think of the great roaring 20s huge and ornate! It lacks maintenance and upgrades! The pools are huge! It’s a grand old hotel ,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a huge place and in its day would have been something to see. I love the old architecture and wood work . It is a little run down outside bit inside has been updated . The pool area is amazing . The food was good the rooms were big and roomy. we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Renaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Marcela, Costa Rica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s spesive and is not a resort. Everything is too old. All inclusive expensive and they try to charge extra, like you can not have a snack double and they count your food and drinks even they charge you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, one of the best looking hotels is Colon. The management can do some improvement such as the all inclusive meals are kinda of repetitive. Overall for the price is a GREAT deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It could be great with the right ownership and management. Room 1347 is an 'Expedia Room', stay clean, everything was broken and dirty, with a terrible view, in an empty hotel. Service and food was poor, staff poorly trained. Unfortently, no other decent choices in Colon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

HUI

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort very clean but smiling staff is not available here
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

iris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meliá Panama Canal
fue placentera que sigan así, nos gusto,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Wifi is spotty. Rooms are nice, but 3 person room has 2 small beds. Pool is pretty. Great for a quiet getaway l.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

DHARMENDRA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business trip
It was a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
water in the bath not hot at all.the soup at the buffet was cold
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing i really want my money back first ac wasnt working second no water at all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

NeverAgain, Panama

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STAY AWAY FROM THIS HOTEL. The rooms are horrible. No hot water. No amenities. The bed came from a prison. There were insects and bed bugs. The walls are thin and I could hear the people in the next room. I once stayed in a Cuban prison which was nicer than this hotel. AND, they double charged me for the room and won't give my money back. I would rather die than stay in this horrible place. MANTENTE LEJOS DE ESTE HOTEL. Las habitaciones son horribles. No hay agua caliente No hay comodidades. La cama provenía de una prisión. Había insectos y chinches. Las paredes son delgadas y pude escuchar a la gente en la habitación de al lado. Una vez estuve en una prisión cubana que era más bonita que este hotel. Y, me cobraron dos veces por la habitación y no me devolverán el dinero. Prefiero morir que quedarme en este horrible lugar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was mold on my first room and the second one there was a mouse besides the mold that this other room has as well. By the time they offered to change rooms it was at midnight. We had a funeral next day and we were just trying to get some sleep. The AC I’m both of the rooms didn’t function properly. Sweated most of the nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Open bar close at 11pm, no snack after hours. After 11pm if you want to drink you have to pay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, however, it must've been off season as many amenities were closed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019