General Information of Bay View Resort

Upon reaching Bay View, we’re greeted by an arch at the entrance and a round fountain that invites us in. Once inside, from the parking lot, going left, you can see the building of the hotel rooms. In front you can see the gardens, which give privacy to the pool. Going up stairs to the hill, you reach the large hut where the restaurant and the bar are located, and from which you can go to the beautiful terrace.

Bay View Resort is a hotel and a bar-restaurant that offers its visitors an ideal paradise for resting and having family fun. You will find a resort inspired by the beauty of nature. When you reach Bay View, it seems as if you were in an oasis in the middle of the beach, because of its many water fountains and the green of its exuberant vegetation, mainly composed of tropical plants, palm trees and flowers.

Bay View Resort is a modest, but beautiful, place for resting, ideal for families with children, retirees, surfers, friends and anyone who would like to have a good time at the beach, or have a delicious cuisine in a clean restaurant and with a nice environment, where you can also enjoy a marvelous view. The owners of the place will attend you personally, and they will try to make your stay a pleasant experience.
If you’re planning to spend a nice weekend, then choose Bay View Resort and discover this hidden paradise awaiting your visit.

ROOMS:
28 rooms with Queen size bed -  King Size bed and two double beds
Includes: Air Conditioner, private bathroom, hot water, cable TV and two comfortable double beds.

Email:

bayview28@hotmail.com

Facilities and Amenities

- Has a pool surrounded by little huts and beach chairs, and a beautiful terrace right next to the beach, with a spectacular view of the bay.

- In a large hut, located on a hill from where it’s possible to watch the sea and the green gardens, you’ll find the restaurant and the bar, which offer visitors a diverse menu of mouth-watering meals including several meats, poultry, fish and fresh seafood, as well as a large variety of beverages and natural juices, cocktails, drinks, national and imported beers and wine.

- Leaving the restaurant you can find the terrace with view to the sea, with tables fitted with large parasols, from which our guests can enjoy a sensational view of dusk. From this gorgeous view comes the name of the resort. At night, the terrace is the ideal place to relax with the soft sea breeze, the coming and going of the waves, and the candles in the tables, which give it a romantic touch.

- We also have a conference room with capacity for 125 people.

- Pool: in the center of the resort there’s a pool in the shape of a fish. The “body” of the fish is the deepest part, for adults. It is approximately 7-8 feet deep. The “tail” of the fish is the most shallow, and the smallest, ideal for small children.

- Around the pool there are various small huts, a small bar and seats available for getting a sun tan. In front of the pool there’s a water fountain with many levels. A beautiful garden surrounds the pool, which gives it privacy, since it can’t be seen from outside the place. A small rustic wooden bridge takes you to the terrace with view to the sea. The use of the pool is free for the guests of the resort, and for visitors it has a cost of $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children and $7.00 for retirees.

If you’re travelling by bus, go to the Albrook Terminal and take a bus to San Carlos. The fare is $2.50 coming and going (so a round trip will cost USD$5.00). Once you reach San Carlos, take a taxi to the El Palmar Beach of $1.00 or $1.50. (Walking there is not recommended, especially if you have a surf board, since the beach is more or less 1km and a half from San Carlos.
Ask the taxi driver to take you to the end of the Main Street, to the Bay View Resort.

Restaurant

Located on top of a hill, it offers a splendid view of all the resort areas and the ocean. It?s refreshed by the ocean breeze, and food is excellent it has free wireless internet access.We specialize in seafood and fish, all fresh, but also offer chicken and meats. Some of the favorite of our customers are: seafood soup, ceviches, paellas, lobster, and the large San Carlos stuffed pargo. Also, for those who prefer chicken or meat, we have the barbecue or grilled chicken, the Pepper Filet, etc…………..Special kids menus are available offering fried chicken, nuggets, French fries, etc.For breakfasts you can order either Continental or typical breakfast, with frituras, etc. Desserts, Icecream pops, natural fruit juices and sodas.

Bar

It’s next to the terrace, facing the beach on one side, and a river on the other side. It serves different types of national and imported beers, wines, cocktails, and drinks including whiskey, rum, vodka, and the national liquor called “Seco”. We recommend.

Packages and Tours

- You can swim in the pool, and so can children, who have their own area.

- You can also rest or sunbath while lying on the beach chairs around the pool.

- If you go down the stairs that lead to the beach, you can also go around the beach or swim in it, just in front of the resort.

- If you like beach volleyball, we have a net and a ball available. We also have soccer balls available for those who like this sport.

- If you like fishing or trips on boats around the bay, Bay View can also organize a fishing day or a trip around the area.

- We also rent soft surfing boards (special for learning to surf) and bodyboards for those who like these sports. El Palmar is a famous beach in Panama for being good for surfing when there are waves. When there aren’t, it’s one of the best and closest to the city to learn. Sometimes, surfing competitions take place in El Palmar.

- We organize events such as “Mariachi Night”, “Bolero Night”, Thanksgiving Dinner, etc. in which we prepare a special menu depending on the occasion, and we have a band playing live in the restaurant area. If you’re interested in any of these events, contact us for more information on dates, prices, etc…

- Depending on the event, we provide decoration services, use of our installations, rooms, lifeguards, and if you wish, a photographer to cover your event. Contact us and let us know what kind of celebration you wish to make, what would you like in the menu, etc. This way we can prepare more options you can choose the most appropriate.

- The Bay View Resort’s always personalized attention guarantee that your event will be perfect, beautiful and that your friends, family and/or guests will enjoy it and remember it.

- We invite you to celebrate your special event in Bay View Resort: birthdays, weddings, beach trips for groups of students, retirees and get-togethers with employees and/or their families.

Cancellation Policy

Each reservation must be guaranteed by a credit card.

Cancellations have to be made through email up to eight (8) days prior to confirmed arrival. Cancellations received less than eight (8) days prior to arrival or in case of a No Show on the confirmed arrival day the hotel will charge your credit card with up to 100% of the total reservation amount.

How to get there

From Panama City, you can go by car or by bus to El Palmar beach, in San Carlos. This beach is located approximately 93 km from Panama City.

If you’re travelling by car, it will take around 1 hour and a half from Panama. Take the Pan-American Highway. When you reach Coronado, watch out for El Palmar, which is 11 km from it on the left side. First you’ll see the town of San Carlos, which has an overpass and a police station on the left sidewalk. Drive 100m after passing the entrance and you’ll see the entrance to Playa El Palmar.
Enter and go straight to the end of the main street (“Calle Central”) until you can watch the sea in front. There you will see the Bay View sign. Turn Left. At the end, you will see the entrance to Bay View, which has an arch and a little hut on the door.