Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Marina View
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Gift shop

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
30 Butner Street, Colon, Colon
  • Fort San Lorenzo
    18 min drive
  • November 5 Park
    25 min drive
  • Limon Bay
    26 min drive
  • Colon (ONX-Enrique Adolfo Jimenez)
    51 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room, Marina View

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Marina View

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Colon

With a stay at Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay in Colon, you'll be 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Fort San Lorenzo and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Gatun Locks. .This hotel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Colon 2000 and 13 mi (21 km) from Colon Free Zone.

What's nearby

  • Fort San Lorenzo - 18 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Gatun Locks - 18 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Colon 2000 - 25 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Limon Bay - 26 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Colon Free Zone - 26 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Colon Atlantic Passenger Station - 44 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kokio - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nuevo Dos Mares - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Cinnabon - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Radisson Acqua Hotel & Spa Concon - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Café Portobelo - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay

Hotel with a marina, in the vicinity of Fort San Lorenzo
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at The Dock Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, or dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
The Dock Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (PAB 10 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (PAB 10 per day)

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–11 AM: PAB 4-10 for adults and PAB 4-10 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Dock Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Corner/local shop
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Dock
  • Marina on site
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of PAB 25 per day
Service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PAB 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately PAB 4 to 10 for adults, and PAB 4 to 10 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: PAB 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: PAB 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: PAB 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: PAB 15 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Shelter Bay Marina
Shelter Bay Marina Fort Sherman
Shelter Bay Marina Hotel
Shelter Bay Marina Hotel Fort Sherman
Marina Hotel Shelter Bay Fort Sherman
Marina Hotel Shelter Bay
Marina At Shelter Bay Colon
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay Hotel
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay Colon
Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay Hotel Colon

Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful area. Great restaurant. Very nice people. Note this is part of the marina facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE, Berkeley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s a marina, and a cute and friendly one. Room isn’t very clean and feels slightly torn up (holes in wall, sliding glass door without a handle) but also feels safe and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

NING WAN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
my mattress was very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

michael athoney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was charged at the hotel for my stay. I had to wait. three months to get seven. Hundred dollars refunded.

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i really loved the room

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

JULIO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Needs to work on property maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Aristides

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just need paint maintenance in the room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very handy if your yacht is being slipped. TV , AC . Basic room but adequate.

10/10 Excellent

Krista, Ferndale, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little stop over!
We only stayed one night here, but it was a great experience. The room was simple and although small was nicely put together, comfortable, and clean. It also has has either a view of the marina or the jungle behind the hotel depending on which side of the inn you are on. Since it is a re-purposed building and not built as a hotel it is really more like an inn. There is no lobby as it works side by side with the actual marina, so check in is actually in the restaurant. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Any questions we had were answered quickly, and if we needed something they did their best to help out. It is close to Fort San Lorenzo, Colon, and the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal. Oh and the food....fabulous! Shelter Bay Marina is here primarily to serve the boating community, but if you are looking for something unique, comfortable, close to some interesting sights, but not in the middle of the city, it is worth a stop!

8/10 Good

Suleman

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buen servicio y hermoso entorno. La comida bien.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edvard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zulia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

JUAN

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Las instalaciones en muy mal estado. El aire el baño. Y no limpian bien. Encontramos una calzoneta anterior nos compensaron con bebidas pero deben mejorar eso
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Catherine, erquy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
decevant
Hotel tres décevant, vieillot mauvais rapport qualite prix salle de bain exigüe seul point positif: personnel tres agreable et tres bon service de restauration

4/10 Poor

Sir Lancaster, Panamá

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Muy mal. No había gerente ni persona responsable
No había persona responsable en el hotel. La persona que limpia las habitaciones tuvo que prestarnos su llave. La TV por cable no funcionó. Las almohadas están todas manchadas de lo viejas que están. Que lástima porque tiene mucho potencial.

2/10 Terrible

Sir Lancaster, Panamá

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No había gerente! Total desastre.
No había gerente. No pudimos hacer check-in formalmente. La chica que limpia las habitaciones tuvo que prestarnos su llave. Almohadas con todo tipo de manchas viejas, televisión por cable/satelite fuera de servicio. Increíble! Obviamente, ningún tipo de servicio, excepto el restaurante que está abajo. La mesera le derramó la bebida a mi hija en las piernas. Muy poco personal. Restaurante muy caro. Al final me enfermé del estómago. No entiendo las excelentes calificaciones.