The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in April 2026. Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Panama. I hope you will like it!
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1 Inn The Coffeepot - Boutique Hotel Boquete, Panama
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Set in Boquete, Inn The Coffeepot - Boutique Hotel offers 5-star accommodation with private balconies. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a garden. Private parking is free of charge.
All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. At Inn The Coffeepot - Boutique Hotel all rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
The accommodation offers a continental or à la carte breakfast.
Inn The Coffeepot - Boutique Hotel offers a terrace.
David is 41 km from the hotel, while Cerro Punta is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Enrique Malek International Airport, 45 km from Inn The Coffeepot - Boutique Hotel.
Guest review score 9.6
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2 Villa Palma Boutique Hotel Panama City, Panama
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Featuring a restaurant and bar, Hotel Boutique Villa Palma is located in Panama City. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s terrace. Free WiFi access is available.
Each room at the hotel offers a flat-screen cable TV, desk and seating area. Private bathrooms include a bath or shower. A coffee machine is also provided.
Villa Palma Boutique Hotel offers banquet facilities. Other amenities include laundry services and luggage storage.
The hotel is 2.1 km from Metropolitan National Park, 2.8 km from Canal Museum of Panama and 2.9 km from Presidential Palace.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $154.
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3 Los Mandarinos Boutique Hotel & Spa Valle de Anton, Panama
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Offering free continental breakfast, and an outdoor swimming pool, Los Mandarinos boutique hotel & spa is located in El Quije, 5 minutes’ drive from the zoo and the Handicraft Market.
The suites offer flat-screen TV, living area and air conditioning. Featuring a hot tub, private bathrooms also come with a shower. Extras include a desk and dining area.
The on-site restaurant offers Irish-style dishes from 7:00 to 23:00.
At Los Mandarinos boutique hotel & spa you will find a terrace and an extensive garden. Other facilities offered include a games room and a children's playground.
The property offers free parking and it is 10 minutes’ drive from Del Valle Museum and from hot springs. Tocumen International Airport is a 2-hour drive away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $164.
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4 Alaya Panama Cañas, Panama
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Located in Cañas, 16 km from El Cacao, Alaya Panama provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.
At the hotel every room comes with bed linen and towels.
Guests at Alaya Panama can enjoy a à la carte breakfast.
You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking.
Río Oría is 700 metres from the accommodation, while La Mina is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Pedasí Airport, 43 km from Alaya Panama.
Guest review score 10.0,
rooms from around $148.
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5 Hotel La Compania, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Panama City, Panama
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Set in Panama City and with Bridge of the Americas reachable within 3.9 km, Hotel La Compania, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, nightclub and room service.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Hotel La Compania, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt every room includes bed linen and towels.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a à la carte breakfast.
Popular points of interest near Hotel La Compania, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt include Canal Museum of Panama, Presidential Palace and El Chorrillo. The nearest airport is Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport, 6 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $325.
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6 Gran Evenia Panamá Hotel Panama City, Panama
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Located in Panama City, 8.2 km from Bridge of the Americas, Gran Evenia Panamá Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a terrace. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.
All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Every room is fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms will provide you with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. All rooms include a wardrobe.
Gran Evenia Panamá Hotel offers a buffet or American breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested.
Ancon Hill is 8.5 km from Gran Evenia Panamá Hotel, while Estadio Rommel Fernandez is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport, 9 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $117.
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7 La Coralina Island House Bocas Town, Panama
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Set in Bocas del Toro, a few steps from Bluff, La Coralina Island House offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy international dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.
At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe. La Coralina Island House provides some units with sea views, and every room is fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels.
A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at La Coralina Island House.
The hotel offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and spa centre. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Speaking English, Spanish and French at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock.
Bluff Beach is 700 metres from La Coralina Island House, while Paunch is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International, 9 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around $500.
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8 JW Marriott Panama Panama City, Panama
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Located on Panama Bay, this 5-star hotel features a variety of on-site restaurants. Spacious modern rooms boast private balconies and ocean views.
JW Marriott Panama offers you a getaway in the heart of the business area in Panama, where you will enjoy infinity pools with majestic views of the Panamanian Bay and large balconies where you can relax while enjoying your stay. Each room provides a 42-inch flat-screen HDTV with a CD/DVD player at the JW Marriott Panama. Marble floors, granite countertops and a deep soaking tub are also provided.
Our luxurious hotel is also noted for being family-friendly. Do not forget to delight your palate while touring our diverse gastronomy and mixology in our 3 restaurants and bars with the exquisite dishes developed by our Executive Chef.
JW Marriott Panama offers its guests the possibility to relax in the large pool and deck area which also offers waterfront dining. A full floor of designer shops is offered for guests.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $219.
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9 W Panama Panama City, Panama
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Inspired by local art, fashion, culture and cuisine, W Panama offers 5-star accommodation in the business district in Panama City. This property boasts two restaurants, four bars and an outdoor pool.
All rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Rooms have a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while some rooms also boast a balcony and others offer city views.
Breakfast is available every morning, and includes continental, buffet and American options.
The hotel offers a sun terrace and has a 24-hour front desk. An array of bars and restaurants in the vibrant Uruguay Street are found nearby.
Bridge of the Americas is 6 km from W Panama, while Metropolitan National Park is 2.6 km from the property. Tocumen International Airport is 19 km away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $179.
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10 Azul Paradise Bocas Town Bocas Town, Panama
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Situated 200 metres from La Gruta, Azul Paradise Bocas Town offers 5-star accommodation in Bocas del Toro and has a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service. The hotel features family rooms.
The rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the hotel the rooms have bed linen and towels.
Punta Caracol is 2.1 km from Azul Paradise Bocas Town, while Isla Colón is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 7.4,
rooms from around $155.
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11 Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City Panama City, Panama
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Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and terrace in Panama City. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Seafood cuisine. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.
At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe. Rooms have air conditioning, and some rooms at Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City have a balcony.
The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or American options.
The accommodation also provides a business centre and guests can use the fax machine and photocopier at Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Presidential Palace, Canal Museum of Panama and El Chorrillo. The nearest airport is Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport, 6 km from Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City.
Guest review score 9.7,
rooms from around $332.
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12 El Regalo Resort Boca Chica, Panama
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El Regalo Resort offers beautiful accommodations, a private beach near by, stunning views of the Gulf of Chiriqui, an infinity pool and a full service restaurant and bar. Total relaxation or many activities for exhilaration.
Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some units at El Regalo Resort also have a balcony. All rooms are fitted with a accomodations are spacious and provide an area to relax.
The accommodation offers a complimentary full breakfast and terrace.
Enrique Malek International Airport is 67 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around $194.
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13 Bocas del Mar Boca Chica, Panama
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Located right on the water's edge in Boca Chica, this boutique hotel offers 2 outdoor pools, full-service restaurant with free daily breakfast and stylish bungalows, set in tropical gardens. The city of David is just a 45-minute drive away.
Bocas del Mar’s bright air-conditioned bungalows have private terraces, directly overlooking the sea. Each one has a seating area, minibar and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include a bathtub with fantastic views.
Bocas del Mar has an à la carte restaurant and a bar that serves international and local cuisine. Reception includes a tour desk where you can book activities, including snorkelling, canoeing trips and beach excursions.
Boca Brava Island is a few minutes away by boat, while the Chiriquí Gulf Marine National Park is a 20-minute boat ride away. David Airport is a 50-minute drive away. Free parking is available on site.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $226.
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14 The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City Panama City, Panama
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Located in Panama City, 3.5 km from Estadio Rommel Fernandez, The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With a garden, the property also features a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Each room includes a coffee machine, while selected rooms have a balcony and others also offer city views. All guest rooms include a desk.
A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available daily at the property. At The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City you will find a restaurant serving Seafood, Steakhouse and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.
You can play mini-golf at the accommodation.
Rod Carew National Stadium is 14 km from The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City, while Bridge of the Americas is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Tocumen International Airport, 9 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 9.2,
rooms from around $206.
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15 The Riverside Inn Boquete, Panama
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Located on the banks of the Palo Alto River, this hotel offers stylish accommodation with free Wi-Fi in a rural setting. The town of Boquete is just 3 minutes’ drive away.
All rooms at The Riverside Inn feature an elegant décor with original works of art. Each offers views of the garden, river or valley. The private bathroom includes a bathrobe, toiletries and a hairdryer.
The Rock Restaurant offers a selection of artisan beers and international wines to accompany their dishes.
Staff are happy to provide information on activities in the surrounding area, including hiking, cycling, climbing, river rafting, or a tour of the Kotowa Coffee Estate.
The Volcán Naru National Park is about 10 minutes’ drive away. The city of David’s Enrique Malik International Airport is 50 km away.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $150.
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16 Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel Panama City, Panama
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Amid the financial district of Panamá, Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel
has a spa centre and a sauna for guests to enjoy a massage, or they may use the fitness centre after a day’s work. Free WiFi is available.
The soundproofed and air-conditioned rooms provide free toiletries, and feature state of the art electronics, like an iPod docking and flat-screen cable TV. Guests can ask for airport shuttle with an extra cost.
The on-site restaurant serves gourmet Panamanian cuisine, while the lounge bar is specialized in the popular tapas.
The hotel is equipped with laundry services, gardens and terraces, and room service. Member of Wyndham Hotels, Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel offers concierge services 24 hours a day, along with coffee and newspaper services delivered in your door.
Guests at Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel will be able to find restaurants, bars and night entertainment in Uruguay Street, just 50 metres from the place. The Panama Channel and its museum are about 8 km of the hotel.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around $158.
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17 Riu Plaza Panamá Panama City, Panama
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Located in the business district, Riu Plaza Panama offers stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features an outdoor pool with hot tub. The Santuario Nacional Corazón de María Church is just 300 metres away.
Decorated with colourful flower motifs, each spacious room has flat-screen cable TV and a seating area. Free coffee is available on arrival. Some rooms have city views.
The hotel also has the Sushi Lounge, Arts Restaurant, Studio 50, Capital Take Away and the Ibiza Lounge where you can enjoy drinks poolside.
A gym and a conference room is available at Riu Plaza.
Metropolitan National Park is 3 km away.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around $104.
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18 The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection Río Hato, Panama
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Panama has always been the key to unlocking new lands. We are the bridge between north and south. We are the channel between east and west. We are the current between new and old. When our past and future guests happen upon us, they discover Panama. And, in turn, they unearth the world.
At the very heart of Panama, in both its geography and its history, Coclé is the point where you connect to the best of the culture.
A place where people worked gold and rare materials with great skill in pre-Hispanic times, the region’s shimmer still endures as a testament to centuries of accomplishment.
On the shores of Buenaventura, Panama, nestled among lush, tropical gardens and a lagoon with views of the Pacific Ocean, you will find a family-friendly luxury resort created to exceed your expectations. The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort is located on a pristine stretch of beach, framed by graceful Spanish Colonial architecture, beautifully landscaped pools, an 18-hole Nicklaus Design golf course by Jack Nicklaus and the exquisite Corotu Spa.
Taking full advantage of our oceanfront milieu, our rooms, suites and villas are the essence of coastal elegance and luxury. Whether you’ve come to relax and unplug, reconnect and recreate with friends or rediscover how special family time can be together, an abundance of adventures and activities await your arrival. Sink into a comfy lounge by the pool. Sneak away for a morning of spa pampering or allow our concierge to plan a day of sailing, surfing, hiking, horseback riding and more.
Inspiring yet relaxing, exclusive yet warm and inviting, The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort distinguishes itself from other luxury resorts in Panama with its own singular style.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $224.
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19 American Trade Hotel Panama City, Panama
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Offering an outdoor pool, a gym, a restaurant and a jazz bar, the American Trade Hotel is located in the historic centre of Panama City. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
Each stylish air-conditioned room offers flat-screen satellite TV, an iPod dock and a minibar. Some rooms have a balcony overlooking the street. Bathrooms come with a rain shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers.
At the American Trade Hotel you will find indoor and outdoor banquet facilities, luggage storage and a dry cleaning service. The property offers free parking.
The hotel is situated in the Casco Viejo district, within a 5-minute walk of Plaza Herrera Square, San Francisco Church and the Presidential Palace. Albrook Airport is 4 km away, while Tocumen International Airport is 25 km away.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $304.
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20 Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo Panama City, Panama
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Offering an outdoor pool and spa centre, Central Hotel Panama is set in the historic centre of Panama City, 200 metres from Presidential Palace. The hotel has a sauna and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Private parking is available on site.
Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Central Hotel Panama features free WiFi throughout the property.
There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Canal Museum of Panama is 27 metres from Central Hotel Panama, while Maracana Stadium is 1.9 km away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $260.
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21 Hotel Las Americas Golden Tower Panamá Panama City, Panama
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Stay in the heart of Panama City.
Located on the heart of Panama City’s commercial district and right across Paitilla Hospital, Hotel Las Américas Golden Tower Panamá offers an indoor heated pool and free WiFi access.
The luxurious accommodations feature modern décor and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, coffee maker and a safe. The bathrooms will provide a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Hotel Las Américas Golden Tower Panamá also feature a complete spa with 3 massage cabins, Turkish bath and a sauna along with a salt-water pool for specialized massages and treatments.
A fitness centre and on-site restaurant are also available for guests to enjoy. The hotel also offers meeting facilities and shops on site.
Panamá’s Old Town is 5 km from the hotel; there, guests will find the Canal Museum of Panama 15 minutes’ drive away. Tocumen International Airport can be reached in a 25-minute drive.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $136.
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22 Hotel Presidente Las Tablas Las Tablas, Panama
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Hotel Presidente Las Tablas offers accommodation in Las Tablas, next to Porras Park. Guests can enjoy the on-site La Molienda restaurant, Roof bar and an outdoor pool. Free private parking is available on site.
Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat plasma TV. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Hotel Presidente Las Tablas features free WiFi throughout the property.
There is room service at the property and event facilities for up to a 100 people.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $70.
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23 Intercontinental Miramar Panama, an IHG Hotel Panama City, Panama
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Intercontinental Miramar Panama offers its guests spa facilities with massage services, sauna and a fitness centre with certified instructors. Located 9 minutes’ drive from central Panama City, this hotel is ideal for business or pleasure.
The fresh-decorated rooms and suites are air conditioned and offer ironing appliances, working desks and a coffee maker. Flat-screen cable TV, a mini bar and a hairdryer are also in-room amenities. The bathrooms are private, have bathtubs and provide free toiletries.
The Bay View Restaurant is specialized in buffet services, organizes cultural nights and overlooks the marina. It serves typical Panamanian dishes, sea food, Spanish cuisine and features a wide variety of desserts. The Lobby Bar offers the guests a variety of drinks.
Located between Balboa Avenue and Paseo Cinta Costera, Intercontinental Miramar Panama is 15 minutes’ drive from the Historic Centre and the Panama Channel Museum is 4.1 km away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $167.
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24 Waldorf Astoria Panama Panama City, Panama
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Stay in the heart of Panama City.
Centrally located in the business district in Panama City, The Waldorf Astoria Panama features a swimming pool, spa, gym and massages services.
The accommodations offer modern-style décor, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, coffee maker and work desk. The bathrooms come with free toiletries, hairdryer and some with spa bath.
This hotel features 2 restaurants; the Brio Brasserie serves French and American food; while the Ginger Sushi Bar & Lounge is specialized in sushi. A terrace, a pool bar and The Peacock Alley is also available and serves cocktails.
Waldorf Astoria Panama is 50 metres from Balboa Avenue with its picturesque walking and bike path trailing along the Pacific Ocean. Tocumen International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $213.
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25 Hilton Panama Panama City, Panama
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Stay in the heart of Panama City.
Offering a restaurant, Hilton Panama is located in Panama City.
Rooms at Hilton Panama will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and cable channels. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with free toiletries. Some rooms have a sea view.
At Hilton Panama you will find a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered include luggage storage.
The hotel is 1.7 km from Canal Museum of Panama, 1.8 km from Presidential Palace and 3.0 km from Metropolitan National Park.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around $159.
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26 Villa Condesa Del Mar Contadora, Panama
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Offering spectacular views and an outdoor pool with direct private beach access, Villa Condesa Del Mar is located in Contadora. Free WiFi is included. Activities in the surrounding area include cycling, fishing and hiking.
A full kitchen complete with an oven and microwave is featured at Villa Condesa Del Mar. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available.
Guests can relax on the furnished terrace. BBQ facilities are available for cooking outdoors. Free parking is available on site.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around $104.
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27 Global Hotel Panama Panama City, Panama
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Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre, Global Hotel Panama is located 10 minutes’ drive from Panama Old City Centre. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas.
The rooms and suites offer a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. There is also a coffee machine, and featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. You can enjoy a sea view and a mountain view from all the rooms. Extras include an iPod dock, a seating area and a DVD player.
At Global Hotel Panama you will find a restaurant, luggage storage and free parking. Guests can find theRey Supermarket 500 metres away and other restaurant options within 400 metres.
The hotel is 2 km from Balboa Seafront Boulevard and 4.4 km from the Metropolitan Park. Tocumen International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around $89.
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28 Radisson Hotel Panama Canal Panama City, Panama
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Located right at the mouth of the Panama Canal, Radisson Hotel Panama Canal offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, gym and lush gardens. Free WiFi and free parking are provided.
The stylish air-conditioned rooms at the Radisson Hotel Panama Canal offer views of the canal or gardens. Each room has flat-screen cable TV, a minibar and a safe, while bathrooms include a hairdryer.
A daily breakfast buffet is served in the Bridge View Restaurant. The Cafe 1914 is open 24 hours and offers variety of pastry, salads and sandwiches. In The Lobby Bar you can enjoy drinks, beers and snacks. You can also visit on site TGI Fridays Restaurant for lunch and dinner. You can also find various local and international restaurants within a few minutes’ walk of the Radisson Hotel Panama Canal.
The hotel is situated on the Amador Causeway, within 1 km of the Bridge of the Americas, Figali Convention Centre and the Balboa Arts and Crafts Market. Panama City’s old town is just 3 km away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around $77.
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29 Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive Playa Blanca, Panama
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Located in Playa Blanca, a few steps from Playa Blanca Beach, Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With a terrace, the 5-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy Italian and Asian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.
All units at the resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive offers certain rooms with sea views, and all rooms come with a balcony. At the accommodation every room is equipped with bed linen and towels.
Guests at Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
The resort offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for snorkelling.
Languages spoken at the reception include English and Spanish.
Farallon Beach is 2.3 km from Riu Playa Blanca - All Inclusive, while Cruce del Farallón is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is Panama Pacifico International Airport, 119 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around $172.
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30 Sheraton Grand Panama Panama City, Panama
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Located in Panamá City and in front of the Atlapa Convention Centre, Sheraton Grand Panama is a 10-minute drive away from Tocumen International Airport. It features an outdoor swimming pool and spa.
Each attractive, air-conditioned room at the Sheraton Grand Panama has a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. The bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toiletries.
Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets at Cafe Bahia Restaurant, while the Crostini Grill & Snack Bar offers dining options with imported beef cuts and fresh seafood in an open kitchen, accompanied by refreshing drinks. Las Hadas Bakery is open 24 hours a day and there is also our Lobby Bar situated just down the hall from the hotel's main lobby.
The Sheraton’s spa features a hot tub, steam bath and sauna, and treatments include massage and facials.The gym opens 24 hours and offers aerobics, pilates and dance classes for free.
Sheraton Grand Panama features its own shops, a beauty salon and car rental desk. It is located within a 5-minute walk of bars and restaurants. There is also a business lounge with computers, internet access and printer. Multiplaza Shopping Mall located walking distance or 5 mins by car
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around $157.
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31 Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino, Autograph Collection Panama City, Panama
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Located in central Panama City, Sortis Hotel Autograph Collection features an outdoor pool, a casino, a spa and a fitness centre. The stylish rooms and apartments offer city views.
Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, a seating area, a coffee maker and cable TV. The modern bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Apartments also feature kitchen facilities.
At Sortis Hotel Autograph Collection you will find a restaurant, meeting facilities and a tour desk. Plaza Obarrio Shopping Centre is just 400 metres away, while the seafront is 2.5 km away.
You can reach the Metropolitan Natural Park and the Panama Canal within a 15-minute drive. Tocumen International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around $128.
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32 Dreams Playa Bonita All Inclusive Playa Bonita Village, Panama
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Dreams Playa Bonita Resort & Spa offers its guests 5 outdoor pools, spa facilities with massage services and a fitness centre. Located in a private area in the closest beach to Panama City, only 17 km away.
The fresh-decorated rooms and suites are air conditioned and offer ironing appliances, working desks and a coffee maker. Cable TV, a mini bar and a hairdryer are also in-room amenities. The bathroom is private and may come with a shower or a bath.
The Lobby Bar and Pool Bar offer the guests a variety of drinks.
Located 20 minutes’ drive from Panama’s downtown, Dreams Playa Bonita Resort & Spa is close to many touristic attractions, like Panama’s Old Town.
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Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around $254.
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33 The Westin Panama Panama City, Panama
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Featuring modern-style décor and a roof-top garden with sun terrace and swimming pool, The Westin Panama is 3 km from Old Panama City and 5 minutes’ drive from Plaza Costa del Este Shopping Centre.
The rooms and suites offer air conditioning, safety box, a desk, flat-screen cable TV, coffee maker and city views. The suites also include minibar, sofa, bath and a seating area.
The restaurant at The Westin Panama serves international cuisine, and there is a coffee shop and room service as well.
Guests can also use the on-site gym and spa treatments. A business centre and meeting facilities can be provided as well laundry service.
The property is 25 minutes’ drive from Playa Bonita Beach and 9 km from Panama City Centre. Tocumen International Airport is a 25-minute drive away and Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport is 16 km away.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around $183.
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34 Decapolis Hotel Panama City Panama City, Panama
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Stay in the heart of Panama City.
A heated outdoor pool and gym are offered at this stylish Panama City hotel. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi and city or sea views.
Decapolis Hotel Panama City has a chic modern design, including original Panamanian art. Each stylish, air-conditioned room comes with flat-screen cable TV, a coffee maker and minibar.
The Radisson Decapolis is situated next to Multicentro Shopping Centre and the Majestic Casino, just 400 metres from Panama Bay. Free private parking is offered on site.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around $72.
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35 Le Meridien Panama Panama City, Panama
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Stay in the heart of Panama City.
Set overlooking Panama Bay, Le Meridien Panama features a spa and an outdoor swimming pool. It offers chic rooms with flat-screen TVs and sofas.
Le Meridien Panama offers striking design and has a bright lobby with a glass atrium. Each room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.
Fusion cuisine is served in Latitudes Restaurant. There is also a lounge bar.
The Panama’s spa features a hot tub and treatments on offer include massage. There is also a gym.
Le Meridien is within 5 minutes’ drive of Pánama City’s Exhibition Centre and its port. Marcos A. Gelabert Airport is 9 km away.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around $108.
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36 Natural Island Paradise, Saboga Lodge - Adults Only Panama City, Panama
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Natural Island Paradise, Saboga Lodge - Adults Only features an outdoor swimming pool, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Panama City. The accommodation offers room service and a concierge service for guests.
A à la carte, American or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around $71.
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37 Bijao Beach Resort - All Inclusive Playa Blanca, Panama
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Set on the Riviera Pacifica of Panamá, Bijao Beach Resort by Evenia - All Inclusive features 4 outdoor swimming pools, a private beach, 4 restaurants, 3 bars, a disco, kids and teens lounge, and a complete Spa.
Each of its rooms has views of the Pacific Ocean. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with international channels, a mini-fridge, a coffee maker and free bottled water. There is also free WiFi on the whole property.
Guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in the Los Olivos Restaurant, Japanese Teppanyaki dishes in Sakura or International Buffet in Taboga Restaurant. There are also 3 bars within the resort.
The resort has its own tennis courts and watersports are possible on Santa Clara Beach. Also features a 9 holes golf course.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around $178.
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38 Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals Panama City, Panama
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El Panama by Faranda is strategically located in the heart of the city near the commercial financial and entertainment area. It offers a casino, fitness centre, outdoor pool and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
The rooms at Hotel El Panama features flat-screen cable TV. Each one has a private bathroom and coffee-maker, and some have views of the hotel pool. Ironing facilities are also found in each room.
We are located within a 2 minutes walk from the Panama Metro Station that connects with the most important areas of the city.
The on-site convention centre can accommodate an array of activities for up to 5,000 guests.
The hotel has 3 international food restaurants that serve buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a Japanese and Barbecue restaurant.
Tocumen Airport is a 20-minute drive from the hotel, and an airport shuttle service is available on request. You can walk to the coast in around 15 minutes.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around $89.
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39 The Resort at Isla Palenque Boca Chica, Panama
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Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, The Resort at Isla Palenque by Cayuga Collection is located in the Gulf of Chiriquí, close to Boca Chica in Panamá. Free Wi-Fi access is available in this resort.
The accommodation will provide you with iPad. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms offer views of the sea and the pool area. Extras include a safety deposit box, linen and a fan.
Eden, the on-site restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
An additional package must be purchased directly to the Hotel to include additional services : 3 daily meals at the on-site Eden restaurant, as well as on-site guided tours and one round trip boat transfer per party between Boca Chica and Isla Palenque.
At The Resort at Isla Palenque you will find a private beach area. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and luggage storage. Daily guided tours are offered and the property has a large area with hiking trails.
Guest review score 9.7
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40 Oasis Bluff Beach Bocas Town, Panama
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Set in Bluff Beach, 6 km from Bocas Town, Oasis Bluff Beach features unobstructed views of the beach and ocean. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Certain rooms have views of the sea or garden. Each room comes with a private bathroom.
in addition to the on-site bar, guests can take both lunch and dinner in the restaurant 'The View' offering a la carte menu and daily specials
There is a shared lounge at the property with an ocean view .
Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding, snorkelling and diving.
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around $140.
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41 Bluff Beach Retreat Bocas Town, Panama
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This bed and breakfast on Bluff Beach features a beach front 65-foot-long lap pool. Complimentary items such as WiFi, bicycles & snorkels are provided. (UV Filtered drinking water) Property is located 9. 6 km from the center of Isla Colon.
Bluff Beach Retreat offers natural tropical suites, with luxurious en-suite bathrooms, adjoining seating and hammock areas. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. The property has a yoga & exercise facility. As well as a massage studio.
All units feature a fully equipped kitchen and a private dining area, allowing guests to prepare their own meals.
They can offer a breakfast served to the porch area of your home at an additional charge.
Staff from the Bluff Beach Retreat will meet you at the airport or water taxi and help you shop any supplies needed. During your stay, they will also help to arrange any sort of daytrip or excursion, such as a catamaran trip, snorkeling and surfing lessons. The property offers its own horses and guided horseback riding tours daily.
Guest review score 9.5
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42 La Romantica Contadora, Panama
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La Romantica is set in Contadora in the Panama Region.
Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Enjoy a cup of coffee from your terrace or balcony. La Romantica features free WiFi .
There is free shuttle service at the property.
Car hire is available at this bed and breakfast and the area is popular for snorkelling. The nearest airport is Tocumen International Airport, 62 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $123.
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43 Casa del Sol Bed and Breakfast Contadora, Panama
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Casa del Sol Bed and Breakfast is located in the Island of Contadora. It offers its guests free local Island transfer on arrival to Casa del Sol, complimentary continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and SAT-TV.
The rooms and suites here will provide you with air conditioning, private patio, and a fridge. Casa del Sol Bed and Breakfast extras include an en suite with a shower. The garden includes spacious terraces.
Snorkelling equipment rental, tour desk, and laundry services are offered. Golf Cart rental is possible on site as well as free parking. Some activities that guests can practice while at Casa del Sol are fishing, whale watching, snorkelling, island hopping and visiting the tranquil beaches that are app 500 metres from the property. Towels are provided for free.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around $115.
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