La Cresta Inn, located near Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana, offers a vibrant stay with an outdoor pool featuring sun loungers. Enjoy the free breakfast buffet at La Cresta restaurant or relax in the spa tub and take advantage of dry cleaning services.
Located in Bella Vista, a neighbourhood in Panama City, La Cresta Inn is near a metro station. Avenida Balboa and Via Espana are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cinta Costera. Museum of Natural Science and Centro de Arte y Cultura are also worth visiting. Visit our Panama City travel guide
Via España, la Cresta, Panama City, Panama
What's nearby
Calle 50
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Avenida Balboa
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Cinta Costera
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Iglesia del Carmen
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Via Espana
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Iglesia del Carmen Station
6 min walk
Panama City Passenger Station
10 min drive
Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
17 min drive
Restaurants
El Trapiche
5 min walk
Stain Coffee & Art
1 min walk
Furia
7 min walk
Los Tacos de Villa
5 min walk
La Strega
6 min walk
About this property
La Cresta Inn
Hotel near Avenida Balboa
Located close to Via Espana and Cinta Costera, La Cresta Inn provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, La Cresta, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and coffee/tea in reception
A lift, a computer station and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 71 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
La Cresta
Things to do
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Cot (surcharge)
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Pool loungers
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 registration desk
More
7 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Cot (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 11.0 per night
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 21.00 per person (one-way)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 11.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does La Cresta Inn have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much is parking at La Cresta Inn?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at La Cresta Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at La Cresta Inn?
Checkout is at noon.
Does La Cresta Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 21.00 per person applies.
Where is La Cresta Inn located?
Located in Bella Vista, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Calle 50, Avenida Balboa and Via Espana. Albrook Shopping Mall is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away. Iglesia del Carmen Station is 6 minutes by foot and Santo Tomas Station is 10 minutes.
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Reviews
La Cresta Inn Reviews
6.8
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Excellent location! Very close to Iglesia del Carmen Church. Very close to El Rey supermarket and Riba Smith supermarket. Very helpful employees. They readily make change of 10 or 20 dollar bills. Taxis are readily available outside along Via España street. Very good and reasonably priced on-site restaurant
Errol Mitchell
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
4/10 Poor
jaime
22 Jan 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property condition is dated. Parking was difficult as spaces were small and very limited. Access to parking was rough. Reception staff was inconsistent -- one was "surely" while other 2 were helpful and worked with me to solve issues. Took them 3 days to fix clogged drain. Breakfast was adequate but choices limited -- got job done.
Overall hotel served purpose. Centrally located in Panama City. Would stay again.
Place awful roaches in the dinning room. A big one in the gym, beds mattress very poor quality, very uncomfortable, holes on the wall. Front desk people give wrong information…. No good
The desk service was poor. I asked for an extra pillow and the women looked as if I was putting her out. Never got that pillow after she said she would send it. I asked for hangers and an extra key card for myself and had to call back twice. The bed was old and hard and I couldn't sleep. Furniture was sparse. Finally checked out early. We were told because we reserved through Hotels.com there would be no refund. Avoid this place like the plague.
CLENEST
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Jeffrey
6 Mar 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nothing fancy but go the job done for a somewhat reasonable cost. Close to lots of food choices and public transit.
Son muy amables los muchachos, pero la propiedad mantiene un olor a alcantarilla nada agradable y hay jates . Deberían mejorar en esas áreas. Estan bien ubicados
Pior lugar que já estive na vida. Cheio de baratas e ar condicionado pré histórico fazia barulho de um caminhão de lixo dentro de casa. Pedi ao hotéis.com para me tirar deste lugar horroroso. Porém a demora do atendimento me fez ficar por lá. Acredito que foi um dos pior dias as da minha vida. Obrigada hotéis.com por tratar um client GOLD desta forma