Title: Book The Best Hotels in Rio Gatun for 2026 from CA $45 - Fully Refundable Options - Expedia.ca [Vacation Rentals in Rio Gatun](https://expedia.ca/Rio-Gatun-Vacation-Rentals.d3000404866.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Rio Gatun Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Rio-Gatun.d3000404866.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rio Gatun Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Rio-Gatun.d3000404866.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Fascinating encounter with a baby sloth - an image I was anticipating ever since I left home. #bliss #LikeALocal ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829297941343653888/2e0c4eae-3ea2-4344-ae8d-b41670a89807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829297941343653888/2e0c4eae-3ea2-4344-ae8d-b41670a89807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - 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Mar 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-SAND-DIAMOND-HOTEL.h66722954.Hotel-Information) ![Poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438200/438135/c696a538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438200/438135/daf15c9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438200/438135/4b5df5ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438200/438135/c7eb2b99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gamboa Rainforest Reserve [](https://www.expedia.ca/Gamboa-Hotels-Gamboa-Rainforest-Reserve.h438135.Hotel-Information) Colon 8.0/10 Very good (710 reviews) "Unique property with beautiful nature surrounding it. Staff are attentive and friendly and the Hotel has access to a lot of very unique activities. Good food as well." ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Kevin CA $186 CA $207 total includes taxes & fees Mar 12 - Mar 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Gamboa-Hotels-Gamboa-Rainforest-Reserve.h438135.Hotel-Information) ![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2150000/2147400/2147349/665077af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2150000/2147400/2147349/53f67005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2150000/2147400/2147349/402ceb06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2150000/2147400/2147349/e77a4c37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-Radisson-Colon-2.h2147349.Hotel-Information) Barrio Sur 8.2/10 Very good (871 reviews) "Staff was very friendly and accommodating. I really enjoyed the breakfast." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Helene CA $149 CA $164 total includes taxes & fees Mar 6 - Mar 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-Radisson-Colon-2.h2147349.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23810000/23809900/23809852/5cf5cc1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23810000/23809900/23809852/18430854.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23810000/23809900/23809852/e9b037a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23810000/23809900/23809852/14fa725b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Cubana Hotel & Residencial [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-La-Cubana-Hotel-Residencial.h23809852.Hotel-Information) Cristobal 8.2/10 Very good (116 reviews) "Easy access to colon libre zone" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Everal CA $41 CA $45 total includes taxes & fees Mar 31 - Apr 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-La-Cubana-Hotel-Residencial.h23809852.Hotel-Information) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23360000/23358200/23358184/5961aa1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23360000/23358200/23358184/0deaae8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23360000/23358200/23358184/418a57fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23360000/23358200/23358184/0cca0df8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Sotelo [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-Hotel-Sotelo.h23358184.Hotel-Information) Barrio Sur 7.8/10 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](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Roberto [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-Hotel-Sotelo.h23358184.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90300000/90295300/90295300/984fa3bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach shuttle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90300000/90295300/90295300/dfe1f475.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exclusive Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90300000/90295300/90295300/10c4f3b1_edited_d046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90300000/90295300/90295300/632df820.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Posada del Buzo [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portobelo-Hotels-Hotel-Panama-Dive-Adventure.h90295300.Hotel-Information) Portobelo 9.0/10 Wonderful (11 reviews) "A very sweet and wonderful family runs this hotel with an excellent restaurant and terrific dive center attached. Just a few minutes drive from the center of Portobelo." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Michael [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portobelo-Hotels-Hotel-Panama-Dive-Adventure.h90295300.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23031000/23030986/eb29f4dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23031000/23030986/45fce502.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23031000/23030986/f06f2717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23031000/23030986/3854848c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Washington Hotel [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-New-Washington-Hotel.h23030986.Hotel-Information) Barrio Norte 6.0/10 (89 reviews) "All it's good " ![Mexico](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/mx.svg) Susan Analy López CA $110 CA $122 total includes taxes & fees Mar 31 - Apr 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-New-Washington-Hotel.h23030986.Hotel-Information) ![Beach nearby, kayaking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15370000/15362800/15362713/0ae07404.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (Casa Rayo) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15370000/15362800/15362713/8f40c1a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15370000/15362800/15362713/16f820e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Quadruple Room (Casa Congo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15370000/15362800/15362713/0a9be8fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portobelo-Hotels-Casa-Congo-Rayo-Verde-Restaurante.h15362713.Hotel-Information) Portobelo 8.8/10 Excellent (117 reviews) "From check-in to checkout the staff was courteous and kind. I will be visiting again. Thank you all for the extra mile of accommodations. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Lori CA $94 CA $105 total includes taxes & fees Mar 19 - Mar 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portobelo-Hotels-Casa-Congo-Rayo-Verde-Restaurante.h15362713.Hotel-Information) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4730000/4721100/4721009/861fda36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4730000/4721100/4721009/53a0549c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Marina View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4730000/4721100/4721009/a1818bf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4730000/4721100/4721009/eb487c44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-Marina-Hotel-At-Shelter-Bay.h4721009.Hotel-Information) Colon 8.0/10 Very good (35 reviews) "Love this place..staff and facilities always amazing.." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Donald [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-Marina-Hotel-At-Shelter-Bay.h4721009.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112180000/112177900/112177814/7b25d479.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112180000/112177900/112177814/9441ba9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112180000/112177900/112177814/d8c32324.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112180000/112177900/112177814/7701353c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ScubaPortobelo [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portobelo-Hotels-ScubaPortobelo.h112177814.Hotel-Information) Portobelo 4.0/10 (2 reviews) "Upon checkin, greet guests with amenities first, not rules or what they can't do. Just something I noticed. Nice clean grounds, pool, and peer. Room though small, was sufficient for the night. Slept well and loved the hammock. Again, clean grounds." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) David CA $86 CA $95 total includes taxes & fees Mar 3 - Mar 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portobelo-Hotels-ScubaPortobelo.h112177814.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94910000/94906500/94906459/805a9c7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94910000/94906500/94906459/b7a7375e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94910000/94906500/94906459/10f4d52a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![TV, heated floors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94910000/94906500/94906459/ec8a33bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Bella Portobelo [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portobelo-Hotels-Villa-Bella-Portobelo.h94906459.Hotel-Information) Portobelo 5.4/10 (8 reviews) "This is a lovely rustic place to stay. The staff is friendly and helpful. The sunset from the beach was beautiful. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Michael [](https://www.expedia.ca/Portobelo-Hotels-Villa-Bella-Portobelo.h94906459.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15®ionId=3000404866&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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[See all hotels in Rio Gatun](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&adults=2®ionId=3000404866) ![Fascinating encounter with a baby sloth - an image I was anticipating ever since I left home. #bliss #LikeALocal ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829297941343653888/2e0c4eae-3ea2-4344-ae8d-b41670a89807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=265&h=400&p=1&q=high) Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman ## Top Rio Gatun Hotel Reviews ## Recent Reviews in Rio Gatun ![SAND DIAMOND HOTEL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66730000/66723000/66722954/84f0a319_y.jpg) ### SAND DIAMOND HOTEL 10/10 Excellent "Staff " [](https://expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-SAND-DIAMOND-HOTEL.h66722954.Hotel-Information) ![Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15370000/15362800/15362713/8f40c1a0_y.jpg) ### Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante 10/10 Excellent "Great staff. Loved the balcony in our room, Ray Congo, with hammock overlooking the water. Lots to do!" [](https://expedia.ca/Portobelo-Hotels-Casa-Congo-Rayo-Verde-Restaurante.h15362713.Hotel-Information) ![Gamboa Rainforest Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438200/438135/0d6dbc5b_y.jpg) ### Gamboa Rainforest Reserve 10/10 Excellent "Clean room, kind staff, good amenities and beautiful place with a lot of nature." [](https://expedia.ca/Gamboa-Hotels-Gamboa-Rainforest-Reserve.h438135.Hotel-Information) ![Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2150000/2147400/2147349/de56591c_y.jpg) ### Radisson Colon 2,000 Hotel & Casino 10/10 Excellent "Great location to shop the duty free zone and catch a cruise ship. " [](https://expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-Radisson-Colon-2.h2147349.Hotel-Information) ![Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4730000/4721100/4721009/75111856_y.jpg) ### Marina Hotel at Shelter Bay 8/10 Good "The room was a little tired but clean, and the staff were excellent." [](https://expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-Marina-Hotel-At-Shelter-Bay.h4721009.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Andros](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11640000/11631800/11631712/f6ff0755_y.jpg) ### Hotel Andros 10/10 Excellent "All great" [](https://expedia.ca/Colon-Hotels-Hotel-Andros.h11631712.Hotel-Information) ![Jacuzy, pool and lake at the same house.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45030000/45022900/45022806/743536b5_y.jpg) ### Jacuzy, pool and lake at the same house. 2/10 Terrible "Booked and when I arrived they told me place is under construction. I have two kids with me so trying to find something else last minute for a night is not ideal. 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