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An aerial view of a property with a large building, a patio area with tables and chairs, and surrounding greenery.
A two-story building with a covered outdoor seating area, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.
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1. Manglar Lodge

Manglar Lodge
San Carlos
$54
$59 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Manglar Lodge
A sunlit outdoor area with a table and chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of trees and hills in the background.
A staircase with white walls and a wooden handrail leading to a balcony with a view of the sky and mountains.
A two-story building with a thatched-roof structure, a balcony, and a parked car.
A room with two beds, a wooden table, and a mural on the wall.

2. San Carlos Beach Inn

San Carlos Beach Inn
San Carlos
$32
$35 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
San Carlos Beach Inn
A beach scene with palm trees and thatched huts, a sunset in the background, and a concrete structure to the right.
A beach scene with a fire pit, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
An outdoor restaurant with a bar area, white plastic chairs, and tables.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

3. San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Costa Esmeralda
$86
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge
Pool
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Front of property

4. Bay View Hotel

Bay View Hotel
San Carlos
$70
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bay View Hotel
A view of a pool area with a hammock, trees, and a grassy lawn.
A room with a wooden table, a black sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, gas stove, and a dining table with chairs.
A room with bunk beds, a sofa, and a window.

5. Hotel Cabanas Casita La Ermita

Hotel Cabanas Casita La Ermita
San Carlos
$59
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Cabanas Casita La Ermita
A bedroom with a bed, wooden wall, ceiling fan, and a view of greenery outside.
A house with a small backyard, a pool, and various tropical plants.
A beach with a clear sky, sunlight reflecting on the water, and mountains in the background.
A clear swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and shaded by umbrellas.

6. Casa Swell Coronado

Casa Swell Coronado
Las Lajas
$88
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Casa Swell Coronado
A poolside area with a table and chairs, a view of a lush landscape, and a clear sky.
A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, multiple ceiling fans, and a bar counter with a TV.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a view, and a decorative wall piece.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a cash register.

7. Hotel Eclipse

Hotel Eclipse
San Jose
$71
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Eclipse
A hotel room with a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen with a sink and countertop, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.
A spacious room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a glass coffee table.
A multi-story building with a stone facade, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

8. Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel

Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel
Las Uvas
$70
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Casa Caracol Boutique Hotel
A beach view with a playground, palm trees, and beach chairs.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.
A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table. There is a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach and palm trees.

9. Sanctuary by Playa Caracol Resorts

Sanctuary by Playa Caracol Resorts
Punta Chame
$69
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Sanctuary by Playa Caracol Resorts
A balcony with two white chairs and a small table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
A resort with a large pool, multiple balconies, and a view of the ocean.
A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach view.
A row of blue lounge chairs on a sandy beach with palm trees and a thatched-roof structure in the background.

10. Ventanas del Mar by Playa Caracol Resort

Ventanas del Mar by Playa Caracol Resort
Punta Chame
$73
$124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ventanas del Mar by Playa Caracol Resort
An aerial view of a residential area with two swimming pools, surrounded by houses with sloped roofs.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a pool area with outdoor furniture.
A balcony with a wicker sofa and a small table, overlooking a pool and palm trees.
A residential complex with multiple two-story houses, a central swimming pool, and a parking area.

11. Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort

Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort
Punta Chame
$88
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Villas The Tides by Playa Caracol Resort
A modern two-story building with a swimming pool.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.
A rooftop parking area with a concrete surface, a metal fence on one side, and a building with large windows and an air conditioning unit on the other.
A modern kitchen with a sink, a potted plant, and a wooden cutting board.

12. Gorgona Beach Hotel

Gorgona Beach Hotel
Nueva Gorgona
$32
$36 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Gorgona Beach Hotel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered patio area, and a white building with multiple doors.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a table, and two wall art pieces.
A sunlit room with wicker furniture and blue cushions, featuring a tiled floor and white walls.
A spacious indoor dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor swimming pool and surrounding buildings.

13. Hotel Coronado Inn

Hotel Coronado Inn
Las Lajas
$89
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Hotel Coronado Inn
A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A beachfront hotel with multiple high-rise buildings, a sandy beach, and clear blue waters.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and red pan. There is a dining area with a table set for two, a blue sofa, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A beach with rows of sun loungers and wooden cabanas with white curtains.

14. Radisson Riviera Panama

Radisson Riviera Panama
Punta Chame
$139
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Radisson Riviera Panama
A lush green lawn with palm trees and a view of a blue pool and ocean in the distance.
An outdoor gym area with exercise equipment, surrounded by palm trees and a body of water.
A beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of a hotel building in the background.
A modern hotel with multiple floors, palm trees, and a 'Town Center' sign.

15. Town Center Paradise in Playa Blanca

Town Center Paradise in Playa Blanca
Rio Hato
$93
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Town Center Paradise in Playa Blanca
A kitchen with a large island, hanging wicker pendant lights, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A garden with various plants and a pathway.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A covered outdoor area with exercise mats, a 'HOME' mat, and a decorative wooden structure.

16. El litoral

El litoral
Las Lajas
$117
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
El litoral
A pool surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.
A two-story house with a covered patio, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.
A lobby with a high ceiling, brick walls, and a central bench.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of greenery through large sliding doors.

17. The Golden Frog Inn

The Golden Frog Inn
El Valle de Anton
$92
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Golden Frog Inn
Pool
A bar area with multiple screens, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.
An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
An outdoor dining area with a view of the ocean, thatched roof, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

18. Gran Evenia Bijao - All Inclusive

Gran Evenia Bijao - All Inclusive
Rio Hato
$192
$211 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Gran Evenia Bijao - All Inclusive
A pool area with lounge chairs, a palm tree, and a view of the beach.
A beach with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and sun loungers.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a wicker pendant light, and a view of the ocean through a glass door.
A balcony with a view of a beach, lounge chairs, and a table.

19. Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts

Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts
Punta Chame
$84
$136 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Villas Residences by Playa Caracol Resorts
An aerial view of a house with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and a tiled roof.
A beach with a palm tree and a clear view of the ocean.
A covered outdoor area with a pool, hammocks, and wooden furniture.
A courtyard with a tiled roof, a pathway, and a well-maintained lawn.

20. Villa Botero By Casa Mojito B&B

Villa Botero By Casa Mojito B&B
Rio Hato
$120
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Villa Botero By Casa Mojito B&B
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Top neighborhoods in San Carlos

Costa Esmeralda

San Carlos's Costa Esmeralda neighborhood offers attractions including La Ensenada Beach.

Top landmarks in San Carlos

Playa El Palmar

8.2/10 (23 reviews)
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Playa El Palmar is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from central San Carlos. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to La Ensenada Beach located nearby.
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La Ensenada Beach

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to La Ensenada Beach, located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central San Carlos. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Playa El Palmar located nearby.
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Learn more about San Carlos

San Carlos is well-known for its attractions such as Playa El Palmar and La Ensenada Beach. Visitors speak highly of this beachside city's restaurants and secluded setting.

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A resort with a swimming pool, beach, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

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Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive

8/10 Good
"The day-pass policy is very rigid. Even being one minute late past 6 PM results in an additional $50 charge, while a shorter visit from 12 PM to 6 PM still costs the full $80. After 6 PM, security or guest services follows guests until they leave, which feels uncomfortable and unwelcoming. Additionally, the elevators are located on only one side of the hotel, making access to rooms inconvenient and requiring long walks, especially for oceanfront rooms like ours. These areas could be improved to provide guests with a more comfortable and welcoming experience."
Dayana 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive
Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive

Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive

8/10 Good
"Room was clean, staff very accommodating, Air condition was good, pool was good."
Henderson 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Playa Blanca Beach Resort - All Inclusive
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"What a wonderful place to find out what life on the Pacific coast of Panama is like and what it can be for you. Brooke and her staff are everything you would want in them. Friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating and supportive. Breakfast is included and is the only meal served daily. Definitely try El Parque restaurant in San Carlos. Delicious and inexpensive. Being a small lodge on the ocean makes it special. FYI: No TV, no fridge, no microwave in my room but an awesome ocean view, a comfortable bed and a large walk-in shower. Totally recommend this resort unless you are seeking the amenities of a corporate resort."
James 6-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers recommend in San Carlos?
Guests like Bay View Hotel, San Carlos Beach Inn and San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge.
Where can I find free parking with my stay in San Carlos?
Park your car for free at these properties: San Carlos Beach Inn and Manglar Lodge.
Can I book a refundable hotel in San Carlos?
If you need the flexibility to change your plans to San Carlos, most hotels provide refundable* bookable rates. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in San Carlos if I want a vacation rental instead of a traditional hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 16 vacation homes. In addition, there are 21 apartments and 9 condos.
What will the weather in San Carlos be like during my visit?
With an average temperature of 78°F, San Carlos is a great place if you want to enjoy the sunshine year all year long.
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