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Hotel Panama Canal Reserve
Hotel façade among palm trees and gardensPanoramic view of the pool and tropical surroundingsView of Gatun Lake from the hotel gardensGrand hall with the compass-rose floorPool with the hotel building in the backgroundRoom with a king bedPoolside bar with a palm-thatched roofTile-roofed pavilion next to the gardens

Hotel Panamá Canal Resort

An all-inclusive resort surrounded by the majesty of Gatun Lake

In Colón, just 10 minutes from the Agua Clara Locks and 1 hour from Panama City. A destination where history, nature and relaxation come together to create unforgettable experiences.

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Best rate when you book directly hereAll-inclusive plan with food and drinks
  • 10minutes from the Agua Clara Locks
  • 10minutes from San Lorenzo and the Free Zone
  • 1 hourfrom Panama City
  • All-inclusiveMeals, drinks and entertainment

The hotel

A natural paradise on the shores of Gatun Lake

Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and the majesty of Gatun Lake, Hotel Panamá Canal offers a unique experience where nature, relaxation and hospitality come together. Enjoy our all-inclusive concept, spacious pools, fine dining and spaces designed for unforgettable moments with family, as a couple or with friends.

Hotel atrium with the compass-rose floor
Pool surrounded by palm trees
Garden path at the hotel

All-inclusive

Dining, drinks and entertainment in one place

Discover our all-inclusive dining offer, with delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners, snacks in the morning and afternoon, a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and moments of fun and entertainment by our pools.

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Children under 5 stay free. For children aged 6 to 11, ask for the rate on WhatsApp or with the booking button.

  1. Morning

    Breakfast

  2. Mid-morning

    Morning snack

    Something light before lunch.

  3. Midday

    Lunch

  4. Mid-afternoon

    Afternoon snack and pool

    An afternoon snack, with entertainment and activities at the pool.

  5. Evening

    Dinner

    With music and entertainment.

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Entertainment and activities at the pool
  • Music and entertainment
  • Relaxation areas for the whole family

Accommodation

Our rooms

Standard King room with a king-size bed

Standard King

  • King-size bed
  • Up to 2 guests
  • Daily-use amenities
Superior categoryExecutive King room with a sitting area

Executive King

  • King-size bed
  • Spacious layout with a small sitting area
  • Up to 2 guests
Superior categoryJr. Suite King with extra space

Jr. Suite King

  • King-size bed
  • Extra space and a small sitting area
  • Up to 2 guests
Standard Double room with two beds

Standard Double

  • 2 twin beds
  • Up to 4 guests
  • Daily-use amenities
Superior categoryExecutive Double room with two full beds

Executive Double

  • 2 full beds
  • Spacious layout with a small sitting area
  • Up to 2 guests
Breakfast onlyRoom with a breakfast-only rate

Room with breakfast

  • Rate with breakfast included
  • Choose your room category
  • Daily-use amenities

Surroundings

The Canal and the Costa Arriba, just minutes away

Locks, colonial fortresses and nature. Ask at the front desk for more information.

0110 min from the hotel

Agua Clara Locks

Neopanamax ships transit the Canal's expanded locks.

02Next to the hotel

Gatun Lake

The Canal's great artificial lake, surrounded by tropical rainforest.

0310 min from the hotel

San Lorenzo Fort

Colonial fortress at the mouth of the Chagres River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

04Nature

Birdwatching

Birds and wildlife in the forests around the lake.

05Colón's Costa Arriba

Portobelo and Isla Grande

Caribbean fortifications, Congo culture and beaches of the Costa Arriba.

Would you like to plan your outings?

Our front desk can help with tours and itineraries for the length of your stay.

Message us on WhatsApp

Dining

From breakfast to dinner, by the lake

Restaurant dining room
  • All-inclusiveBreakfast, lunch and dinner, with snacks mid-morning and mid-afternoon.
  • DrinksAlcoholic and non-alcoholic.
  • RestaurantLunches, meetings and events.

Wellness

Pool and gardens to unwind

Hotel pool with hot tub and palm trees
  • Outdoor poolWith entertainment and activities.
  • Music and entertainmentBy the pools.
  • Relaxation areasSpaces for the whole family.
  • TrailsGardens and paths by the lake.
  • Gym and tennis courtTo keep active.

Hotel services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • Safe
  • Room service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tour assistance
  • Accessible parking
  • Entertainment staff

Offers

Promotions and packages

What each one includes. Ask for the rate on WhatsApp or with the booking button.

Per night · 2 guests

All-inclusive

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Morning and afternoon snacks
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Entertainment, music and activities at the pool
  • Children aged 6 to 11: ask for the rate
  • Children under 5 stay free

Subject to availability.

November 1–8 · Limited availability

Independence Days

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Entertainment and activities
  • Children aged 0 to 5 stay free

Valid November 1–8. Subject to availability.

for 2 guests · 3 days and 2 nights
Book package
No overnight stay · Per person

Pool day pass

  • A day at the pool on Gatun Lake
  • 100% redeemable on food and drinks
  • October promotion, valid all month

Reservations: +507 6990-0199

History

A building with history

The hotel occupies buildings in the former Canal area of Espinar, formerly Fort Gulick, restored and converted into a hotel on Gatun Lake.

  1. 1914

    The Panama Canal opens and Gatun Lake is formed, then the largest artificial lake in the world.

  2. 1974

    It operates as the School of the Americas, at the former Fort Gulick.

  3. 2020

    The hotel, operated by a well-known hotel chain, closes its doors.

  4. 2026

    It reopens as Hotel Panamá Canal, all-inclusive.

Event hall with round tables set up
Hall with terracotta floors and wooden beams
Banquet hall with warm lighting
Meeting room with a wooden table

Events & weddings

Events on the lake

Convention Center for conferences, corporate meetings, concerts and weddings, with Gatun Lake as the backdrop.

Request a proposal

We will contact you to follow up.

Check-in is from 3:00 p.m. and check-out is until 12:00 p.m. Ask about late check-out, subject to availability.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus entertainment, music and activities at the pool.

Children under 5 stay free. For children aged 6 to 11, ask for the rate on WhatsApp or with the booking button.

Yes. The Standard Double has two twin beds and sleeps up to 4 guests. The other rooms are for 2 guests.

Yes, with the pool day pass. It is 100% redeemable on food and drinks. Reservations at +507 6990-0199.

We are about 1 hour from Panama City via the Panama–Colón highway, and 10 minutes from the Agua Clara Locks, San Lorenzo and the Free Zone. For transfer inquiries, call +507 6990-0199.

Choose your dates in the search bar on this page and complete your booking online. You can also book by WhatsApp or by phone at +507 6990-0199.

Yes. The Convention Center hosts conferences, corporate meetings, concerts and weddings. Fill in the form in the Events section and we will contact you.

Getting here

Espinar, Colón

Former School of the Americas, Main Street, Building No. 1, José Domingo Espinar, Colón, Panama

  • Panama City1 hour by car
  • Agua Clara Locks, San Lorenzo and the Free Zone10 min
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