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Average
3.0/5
Based on 463 guest reviews
- With an outdoor pool!
- Fitness center on property
- 232 sleeping rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 4 floors
- Hotel has 5 suites
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Group booking rating of 9.0/10
- 6 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Gatun Locks, Chagres National Park, Fort San Lorenzo, Panama Canal Railway, Fishing tour, Kayaking, The Galeta Marine Laboratory, Portobelo National Park
Map & Attractions for Melia Panama Canal
Property Description
The old Antigua Escuela de las Americas (Ancient School of the Americas) has been transformed into the 5 star Hotel Meliá Panamá Canal, providing elegant and comfortable facilities. This hotel in Colon is located on the banks of Lake Gatun and only 10 minutes from the Colón Free Trade Zone. The Hotel Meliá Panamá Canal is the perfect starting point for activities such as adventure tours, ecotourism; cycling, canopy tours, eco-walks or trekking to view the exotic and diverse flora and fauna around our hotel in Colon, excursions in catamaran on the calm waters of Lake Gatún, fishing, boat or jet ski tours of the Lake, the first Golf Driving Range on the water in Panama, shopping, Caribbean beaches and much, much more. Paradise exists. Come and see it for yourself at the Hotel Meliá Panamá Canal!Meeting rooms Meliá Panamá CanalConvention Center "Hernando Colón" for up to 800 peopleIsla Grande Salon with a capacity of 100 to 130 people depending on the setupContadora and Barro Colorado meeting rooms with capacities from 10 to 40 people depending on the setup
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 1:00 PM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2013 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 232 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 232 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 4 |
| Suites: | 5 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 6 View Spaces |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 5.0 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 3PM-10PM |
| Pool Info: | Outdoor Pool |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: If cancel within 24 Hour(s) before arrival or guest is no show, 1 Night(s) will be charged as cancellation penalty | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 50% |
| Total Taxes: | 10.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Occupancy Tax: | 10.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 17.00% (7% Food + 10% Beverage) |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 22.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 22.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Boat Launch
- Bus parking
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Hairdryer available
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Ironing facilities
- Mini bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Swimming pool - outdoor
Airport & Shuttle Information
Tocumen International Airport, 85kms, Shuttle 85.00 usd. one way (2 people)
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Buffet with show cooking and magnificent areas serving salads, vegetables, fish and meat dishes, pasta, rice, fruit and delicious desserts, cakes and pastries TYPE OF CUISINE: International and regional specialties OPENING TIMES: Breakfast (6:30am to 10am) / Lunch (12:30pm to 3pm) / Dinner (6:30pm to 10:30pm)
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Melia Panama Canal
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Melia Panama Canal.
Feel free to use the Melia Panama Canal meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Colon event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| HERNANDO COLON - CONVENTION CENTER | 106 x 57 x 18 | 544 | 540/-- | -- | 480 | -- | 130 | -- | --/-- | 600 | -- | -- |
Close This HERNANDO COLON - CONVENTION CENTEReventos sociales para capacidades de hasta 800 personas. Melia Panamá Canal es ideal para celebrar su próximo incentivo, reunión, convención o grupo de ocio. El Departamento de Grupos y Convenciones le ayudará a coordinar cualquier evento que esté planeando, desde eventos deportivos y fiestas temáticas, hasta encantadoras cenas y elegantes banquetes. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 544 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 106 x 57 x 18 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $7000.00 USD Full Day Rental: $7000.00 USD Evening Rental: $7000.00 USD     | ||||||||||||
| ISLA GRANDE - MEETING ROOM | 17 x 15 x 3 | 250 | --/120 | -- | 100 | -- | 36 | 40 | --/-- | 140 | -- | -- |
Close This ISLA GRANDE - MEETING ROOMRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2691.0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 17 x 15 x 3 M. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 4 Windows: 8 Natural Light?: Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Melia Panama Canal
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 1:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Melia Panama Canal have?
There are 232 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Melia Panama Canal?
Yes, they have 6 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Melia Panama Canal?
Buffet with show cooking and magnificent areas serving salads, vegetables, fish and meat dishes, pasta, rice, fruit and delicious desserts, cakes and pastries TYPE OF CUISINE: International and regional specialties OPENING TIMES: Breakfast (6:30am to 10am) / Lunch (12:30pm to 3pm) / Dinner (6:30pm to 10:30pm)
Is there a gym at Melia Panama Canal?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Melia Panama Canal?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor Pool.
Testimonials:
"I was able to find something that suited my needs and I was in contact with the hotel directly. The service was very user friendly, quick and efficient. I will definitely be using this service again." S.B. - Ottawa, Canada
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