Gatun Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Activities
Panama Canal Tour: New Locks Agua Clara, Gatun & Atlantic Bridge
NZ$70
per adult
Shopping in the Biggest duty free zone of Las Americas in a day
NZ$88
per adult
Exploring the Two Oceans Old and New Canal Locks Private Tour
NZ$203
per adult
Panama Canal Eco Tour: Monkey Island (with lunch)
NZ$308
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal and Fort San Lorenzo Tour from Colón
NZ$181
per adult
Colon City tour: Exploring Caribbean roots, food and Afro culture
NZ$185
per adult
Our pick of the best Gatun Hotel Deals
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5 Colon Colon
The price is NZ$276 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$276
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (785 reviews)
"This is a wonderful “back to nature” experience. It is in the rainforest - expect rainforest conditions. The staff here are exceptionally helpful and friendly. The property is in an amazing location but needs a little updating while I appreciate that there is constant moisture in the air, some areas ..."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
SAND DIAMOND HOTEL
Millennium Plaza, Av A. Waked Colon Colon
The price is NZ$229 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$229
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colon Free Zone and Colón Art and Culture ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (275 reviews)
"Everything was in Spanish, mainly the tv and that was most annoying"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Radisson Colon 2000 Hotel & Casino at Cruise Port & Duty Free Mall
Paseo Gorgas, Calle 13 Colon Colon
The price is NZ$224 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$224
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (947 reviews)
"The room smell very messy. The rooms need to open up so fresh air can blow through."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
La Cubana Hotel & Residencial
Calle 11 y Avenida Bolivar Colon Panama
The price is NZ$57 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$57
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Colon Free Zone and Fantastic Casino ...
8.4/10 Very good! (131 reviews)
"Good!!!"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Hotel Andros
Ave. Herrera, entre Calles 9 y 10 Colon Colon
The price is NZ$74 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$74
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Colon Free Zone and November 5 Park are located ...
8/10 Very good! (166 reviews)
"It close to the free zone and taxis r early and easy to get. Lovely"
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
New Washington Hotel
Calle 1a Avenida Bolivar Colon Colon
The price is NZ$147 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$147
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colon Free Zone and Monument to Christopher Columbus are ...
6.2/10 (106 reviews)
"The breakfast was the worst they are not clean and made us burned eggs"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Gatun
Find the best Gatun areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio Norte
If you're spending some time in Barrio Norte, Monument to Christopher Columbus and Juventud Park are top sights worth seeing.
