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Poolside bar

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
3.5 star property
29.8 km from Gatun
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (692 reviews)
"Attentive staff and awesome dining facility. Beautiful quiet place."
United States
Ana
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Front of property

Gatun Lake Lodge Hotel

Gatun Lake Lodge Hotel
3.0 star property
27.5 km from Gatun
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"We stayed as a family of 4. This place was perfect. Friendly, attentive staff, plenty of delicious food and drinks, and a comfortable air conditioned cabana. We spent most of our day at the pool with a view over the lake and also tried kayaking. The overwater restaurant was a good place to see fish and turtles. We also enjoyed relaxing on our deck with a book. Highly recommend this place to anyone! "
Canada
Nicole
Gatun Lake Lodge Hotel
Beach/ocean view

Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino

Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
4.0 star property
Barrio Sur, 9.9 km from Gatun
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (859 reviews)
"Nice clean room and the staff was so friendly. Mr Javier was such a great guy. "
United States
Bernard
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino
Lobby

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL

SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Gatun
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (219 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
DIANA
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Dining

Hotel Sotelo

Hotel Sotelo
3.0 star property
Barrio Sur, 9.6 km from Gatun
7.8 out of 10, Good, (38 reviews)
"I really like the hotel. I think is the best option in the downtown area. Logically is an old hotel but they renovated it"
United States
Roberto
Hotel Sotelo
Front of property

La Cubana Hotel & Residencial

La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
2.5 star property
Cristobal, 9.5 km from Gatun
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (115 reviews)
"Easy access to colon libre zone"
United States
Everal
The price is €28
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Outdoor pool

New Washington Hotel

New Washington Hotel
3.5 star property
Barrio Norte, 10.5 km from Gatun
6.0 out of 10, (88 reviews)
"All it's good "
Mexico
Susan Analy López
New Washington Hotel
Aerial view

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay
3.0 star property
11.5 km from Gatun
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (33 reviews)
"Love this place..staff and facilities always amazing.."
United States
Donald
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay
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Where to stay in Gatun

Find the best Gatun areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Beautiful aerial view of the Beautiful aerial view of the Panama Channel on the Sunset

Barrio Sur

If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.

#Panama #Canal Gatun locks Por volta das 6 da manhã já tínhamos passado o quebra-mar que antecede as Gatun locks. Depois da passagem de alguns navios foi a nossa vez de sermos elevados 26 metros em 3 etapas até ao Gatun Lake. Atravessamos o lago, o Culebra Cut (Canal aberto nas rochas e em forma de cobra com 12,6 Km de comprimento), a Centenial Bridge e chegamos a Pedro Miguel Locks, que tem apenas uma câmera. Aqui descemos 9 metros para o Miraflores Lake. Lago pequeno e logo chegamos às Miraflores Locks. São compostas de 2 câmeras que nos descem até ao nível do Pacífico. Estes locks têm as gates mais altas devido às diferenças entre as marés do Pacífico. Atravessados estes locks chegamos ao Pacífico. Passamos ainda por baixo da ponte das Américas, que é parte da rodovia Pan-americana, que liga o sul da América do sul com o Alasca na América do norte. A travessia toda durou em torno de 9 horas. Durante a travessia os navios são auxiliados por pares de locomotivas. Dependendo do tamanho do navio, podem ser usadas até 8 locomotivas. A água que enche as câmeras, vem do Gatun Lake e são usados 197 milhões de litros de água para cada travessia. Por isso é de suma importância a conservação da floresta tropical em torno do lago. As dimensões máximas permitidas para os navios é 32,31 m de largura, 294,13 m de comprimento e 12,04 m de calado. Gatun locks By 6am we had already passed the breakwater that precedes the Gatun locks. After the passage of some ships it was our turn to be lifted 26 meters in 3 steps to Gatun Lake. We cross the lake, the Culebra Cut (Channel open on the rocks and snake-shaped 12.6 km long), the Centenial Bridge and we arrive at Pedro Miguel Locks, which has only one camera. Here we descend 9 meters to the Miraflores Lake. Small lake and soon we arrived at Miraflores Locks. They are composed of 2 cameras that descend us to the level of the Pacific. These locks have the highest gates because of the differences between Pacific tides. Through these locks we reach the Pacific. We still cross under the bridge of the Americas, which is part of the Pan American Highway, which connects southern South America with Alaska in North America. The whole crossing lasted around 9 hours. During the crossing the ships are aided by pairs of locomotives. Depending on the size of the ship, up to 8 locomotives can be used. The water that fills the cameras comes from Gatun Lake and 197 million liters of water are used for each crossing. That is why conservation of the tropical forest around the lake is of paramount importance. The maximum allowable dimensions for ships is 32.31 m wide, 294.13 m long and 12.04 m draft.
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Open Photo by Sérgio Veludo

Cristobal

Travellers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.

Coco Solo

If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Barcelona Christopher Columbus monument

Barrio Norte

If you're spending some time in Barrio Norte, Limon Bay and Monument to Christopher Columbus are top sights worth seeing.

Top Gatun Hotel Reviews

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay

8/10 Good
"The room was a little tired but clean, and the staff were excellent."
Ian 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Gatun?
Gatun is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its sporting events, monuments and museums.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gatun, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Gatun.
What is there to do around this Colon neighbourhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Gatun include Gatun Locks, Canal Expansion Observation Center and Gatún Dam. Make a stop at Limon Bay and Colon Free Zone while you're sightseeing around the area.