Hotel Bella Vista
Via Espana, Perejil No 31 a un costado del Colegio Javier Perejil Diagonal al Antiguo Teatro Bellavista, Panama City 0000 Panama
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Via Espana, Perejil No 31 a un costado del Colegio Javier Perejil Diagonal al Antiguo Teatro Bellavista, Panama City 0000 Panama
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So like always I have an issue with people that pay little for a room but expect luxury. This is not a luxurious hotel and this is also reflected in the price. That is why I have this place a 5 star rating because of its price and location it is good value. It is in the less luxurious part of Panama City but within walking distance to the fancier part of it. Close by are plenty of shops and eateries and although at first glance it looks a little seedy especially if you arrive at night the area is actually fine. A two dollar taxi ride will take you to the luxurious part of town near the Hilton hotel area but you can also walk there. From the airport somehow I found a local bus station nearby and with help from one of the locals I managed to get on that bus and it actually dropped me off right outside my hotel. The bus ride was only 50 cents. That way I didn't have to wait for their shuttle. Getting on that bus may be a bit of a challenge but since Iberia did not put my luggage on the correct flight I only had the hand luggage bag with me. Check in was very smooth although no one at the hotel spoke English. The WiFi was free and worked well for me in my room. Also the elevator looked new and I had no issues staying at this place. Please consider the price you pay when you take into account whether or not this hotel will accommodate your needs. Hotel is also within a short drive of ALBROOK airport and Casco Viejo or the Old Town.…
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Traveled solo
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Rooms are not nice as in photos. It is very lurky and I did not feel safe nor comfortable during my stay. Sorry but that is my honest opinion. Females traveling alone, NOT recommended. The hotel advertised free wifi but i could not access any internet.
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Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Traveled on business
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It is average, not terrible, nor grand. The side of town may be questionable but if you are travelling to the city of Panama and want to see the heartbeat of Panama, than this might be it for you. (The heartbeat as in the poor, working hard, trying to survive atmosphere, not trying to beautify it.) The Wifi worked well for me on the iPad, and Android phone, so no complaints there. There is no breakfast, but a bar that connects to the motel, so they do serve food, although I did not try. The elevator is in good working order, both small and tight, however if are carrying more than six pieces of luggage, I don't know what to tell you. The shuttle will take you to the airport at various times, so we made it to the airport in plenty of time, even though he arrived 15 minutes late to pick us up, and it is $10 per person. There is a language barrier so knowing some Spanish would be extremely helpful, we was blessed to have a translator nearby visiting. Okay now the negatives, down falls, something not so pleasant, etc. The air conditioning does not have knobs to switch to change the temperatures, but it was a plus for me, because it was set on eskimo degree. No fridge, the furniture is peeling from the laminate, and the bathroom door handle is barely attached. The bed had two very small stains, and lastly if you was in need to charge anything, plug something in you will have to pull out the bed, because that is where the outlet is at. Other than that it is decent, cheap ($42), and something I would stay for a day or two, not a honeymoon type of room, unless you are adventurous like me, then go ahead!…
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Room Tip: Not a beauty sight of a motel, but didn't felt like a death trap, so no really bad complaints.
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Could work better the rooms, aircondition is noizy and old. Do not have breakfest and you need to get food from the bar. It is not for businessman. Do not get upper rooms because internet is freaking slow...does not matter what they do, it will remain slow. If rains,does not work at all...
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Traveled on business
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Room Tip: Rooms in front of the streets looks better and lower floors
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I tend to give places the benefit of the doubt and brush off bad reviews...but I'm very disappointed in this place. 1. The location is NOT great. It's in the bad part of town. 2. There is from transport FROM the airport but not TO. On top of that, when I got an email back from the hotel about it, they told me it was $2/person. When I arrived at the hotel, they told me it was $10/person. AND ON TOP OF THAT, the shuttle only leaves a few times a day, so we ended up at the airport 5 hours before our flight. 3. I have really low standards on rooms, but our room here was super outdated. Pro's: 1. The elevator is working again. 2. Free wifi
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Date of stay: March 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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A couple of days ago we arrived in panama city and we had booked our stay in hotel bella vista, they picked us up from the airport with a minivan, that was nice then when we came in the hotel we had everything we needed it was clean, good shower, a/c, wifi and good location. The service is very good and the breakfast made by Rosa is perfect aswell. Overall a very positive start in Panama City.😎👍😊
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I have been stayed ,twice!!!!!! Great people and service. Mr. Benito and Staff !!! This will be my third, time. great affordable prices. Clean friendly ,staff. Specially,Ms.maria, she been there for man, years.
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Date of stay: November 2014Trip type: Traveled with friends
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A little bit dirty, old, window almost doesn't work - but the bed is comfortable and air condition works great. In the end it's a cheap hotel - I would come back. Some locals scared us that the district is dangerous and after 20 we should stay inside. Other Panamanians told us later it's a lie, however I would risk. Perfect place to stay for one night with a low cost.
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Date of stay: June 2015Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My first impression was that the two women working the front desk were not very nice. Cold and very unhelpful. The checked us in without any conversation and took a long time for the process. They never spoke to us until they handed us the key. The lobby was air conditioned but as soon as we checked in with our visa card and then walked through the door to the elevator the room was horribly hot, as was the elevator. I got a creepy unsafe feeling. Upstairs on the 5th floor, I believe, entering the hallway I continued to get a creepy unsafe feeling. The room was dark and hot and there were creases in the bedspread as if someone had been sitting on it. I pulled back the sheets immediately to check for bugs. No bugs but the sheets were creased as the bedspread. We had to go back down to the lobby to get them to turn the AC on and it was really loud. I felt very unsafe and asked my husband if we could please find something better. Cheap prices are not always the best choice. When we hailed a taxi the driver told us this was a bad section of town. We would not have been able to walk anywhere for meals. We were told by our booking company we couldn't be credited for our first night but our second night would be credited and it wasn't. We are now trying to settle that. We were to be in Panama for two weeks and booked this hotel for 3 different stays and ended up cancelling all of them. I do not recommend this hotel, in fact I say STAY AWAY.…
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Date of stay: January 2015Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: Don't go by the average rating. Read all the reviews. If someone says they ran into bedbugs,...
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The room was at least clean and the hot water worked fine. Internet was also available in our room. The room had a window. There is no real airport transfer as they mention in the web. The latest transfer they could arrange was at 2pm while our flight was at 9pm. The AC was horrible. It was so loud, that you think you sleep next to a cement factory. The window had NO MOSQUITO NET and it was not possible to close it fully. This is really bad considering the risk of diseases spread by mosquitos in town. The staff was not really friendly. For a check out only four hours after check out time, they wanted us to pay 20 USD extra when the room cost 35 per night. It was also not possible to take a shower in the evening after having checked out. No english is spoken.The toilet was blocked after a few hours, which was at least fixed. We wouldn't go there again.…
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Date of stay: September 2014Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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US$24 - US$25 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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PanamaPanama ProvincePanama City
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Bella Vista
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Bella Vista?
Nearby attractions include PTYlocal (0.4 km), Isla Mogo Mogo (0.4 km), and Crown Casino El Panama (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Bella Vista?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and airport transportation.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Bella Vista?
Guests can enjoy a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Bella Vista?
Conveniently located restaurants include Lima Nikkei, Tres Fuegos, and Fonda Concolon Panamanian Cousine.
Does Hotel Bella Vista have airport transportation?
Yes, Hotel Bella Vista offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Hotel Bella Vista located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Panama City.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Bella Vista?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Capilla San Jose (5.8 km) and Panamá Viejo (6.4 km).