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La Estancia

#35, Calle Amelia Denis de Icaza | Quarry Heights, Cerro Ancon, Panama City, Panama
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La Estancia
Ranked #5 of 94 hotels in Panama City
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Muenster, Germany
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

As I only had two weeks in Panama, I decided to go to Bocas del Toro, San Blas Panama City in between. Therefore, La Estancia seemed to be a good starting basis as it is one of the closest (or maybe the closest!) hotel to the domestic airport. The location is great - the way up to Cerro Ancon only... More

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Nashville, TN
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278 reviews 278 reviews
67 hotel reviews
Reviews in 103 cities Reviews in 103 cities
200 helpful votes 200 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

First, let me list the pros of La Estancia: Very spacious, clean room (we were in room number 3 on the bottom floor with private patio) Nice Kitchen (if you want to cook) with fridge, microwave, bottled water Air conditioning worked well Breakfast was simple yet tasty Good hot shower Plenty of space to hang clothes Bottled drinks and snacks... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Great location, friendly helpful staff and a good breakfast all for under $100 for the night. Plus there was a honesty bar with very good value drinks. The room was fairly basic (but clean) but for the money you couldn't expect any more. The views from the balconies were great, lots of wildlife to see. Really nothing more to add... More

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Ostersund, Sweden
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

A well kept place with service-minded staff. Very good breakfast and 24-hour access to hot and cold water, some snacks (free of charge) and you can by soft drinks and simple food for your own cooking. No restaurant nearby but you can order pizzas etc and get it delivered in about half an hour. Plenty of common space and a... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

La estancia The Panama City B and B La Estancia gets it. The owners seem to understand the quirky stress that comes to travelers when they're unsure - will the cab arrive? Will I get to the airport on time? How do I get from one airport to the other? In Panama City that is of particular concern to those... More

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Marquette, Michigan
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28 reviews 28 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We booked online and got picked up from the airport by a friendly driver and then the cost was included in our room bill, making it hassle-free for us. The room was very simple, but clean and comfortable with everything we needed, a nice bathroom, good lighting, a separate real twin bed for our son. Quiet. Room opens to a... More

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Los Angeles, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

I stayed here with a friend last year, our first night in Panama City. It was a cozy spot up at the top of the hill. We saw a monkey with in 2 minutes of being there! No frills, but good service, clean rooms, internet access, a decent breakfast, and MONKEYS!!!! It is a bit out of the way -... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Loved this place, such a nice relaxing atmosphere. Quiet, surrounded by nature, clean, delicious breakfast, wifi, helpful staff, fabulous tours, and of course, monkeys and birds outside the door. Bring your own shampoo and hair dryer. Otherwise this hotel offers everything you could want at a reasonable price. Must take a taxi into town, but that is NOT a problem... More

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Greensboro, North Carolina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

The rooms are basic, but all you really need. It is the service that makes this place so special. They went above and beyond the call of duty. They arranged flights, booked drivers for us, even ordered take out food to be delivered because we were so tired from traveling.Thank you so much, Esteban!

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des moines
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81 reviews 81 reviews
40 hotel reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Twice we had to wait for over an hour for a taxi. No place within walking distance to eat. They did have beer and water for sale in a cooler and the breakfast is ok, and some monkeys in the trees outside --but if you can't find monkeys in trees in Panama, well... The worst of it was the woman... More

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Additional Information about La Estancia

Address: #35, Calle Amelia Denis de Icaza | Quarry Heights, Cerro Ancon, Panama City, Panama
Region: Panama > Panama Province > Panama City
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites
Hotel Style:
#3 Family Hotels in Panama City
#4 Best Value Hotels in Panama City
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
La Estancia. Nestled in the quiet hillside of Cerro Ancon with views to the Bridge of the Americas, we are close to the domestic airport, old town Casco Viejo, the Panama Canal, Amador Causeway, and only 10 minutes by taxi from the heart of Panama City. ... more   less 
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