10 Top-Rated All-inclusives in Panama

May 5, 2023 Darleen Reid

Discover the best All-inclusives in Panama including Hotel Riu Plaza Panama, Hotel Riu Playa Blanca, Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort, Le Meridien Panama, The Westin Panama, The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection, Dreams Playa Bonita Panama, Royal Decameron Panama, Sheraton Grand Panama, Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City.
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1. Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Calle 50 con 53 este Urb. Marbella, Panama City Panama
Excellent
51%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 3518 reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

TThe Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is located in the heart of the banking and business district of Panama City and very close to most attractive entertainment and shopping centers. Only 250m from the luxurious "Soho Mall" Panama and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is approx. 21 km away. This hotel is ideal for both leisure and business travel. The 644 modern and elegant decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi offer maximum comfort and in our 23 stylish and modern conference rooms you can successfully organize your events and meetings. Relax at the Renova Spa or get in shape in the gym. You can also unwind in our outdoor pool. For gastronomy lovers, we offer a live cooking station at our buffet restaurant, an á la carte restaurant, as well as 2 bars. Crown Level Executive lounge service free for guests staying in Executive rooms and Suites as well as hotel guests holding RIU Class Gold and RIU Class Diamond cards.

Luck of the draw, could be bad or good depending on your luck - are you feeling lucky?

Reviewed By Alex L

I am giving Plaza Riu a very mixed review because of my experience there - I was there for 5 nights for a conference and I had both good and bad experiences. Let's start with the bad experiences: I met some really incompetent and rude staff, in particular there was Endy the night duty manager who was shockingly rude to me. I tried explaining to him the problem I had and he didn't seem to understand my English, so I switched to Spanish given that I spoke Spanish well and he had the audacity to get insulted at the fact that I switched to Spanish with him - he was like, "sir I speak English perfectly well, you don't need to speak Spanish with me." And I had to tell him, well if you claim to speak English well, you don't seem to understand what I have just explained to you in English and that's why I offered to explain it to you in Spanish. The staff at the hotel seem to be really proud of the fact that they speak English well but really, the standard does vary and whilst I don't expect them to be fluent in English, it was shocking that Endy could take offence at me trying to explain the problem to him in his native language. I was placed in a no win situation - he couldn't understand me in English and got upset with me trying to explain my problem to him in Spanish, which was his mother tongue. Talk about frustrating! Good grief, so few people in Panama speak English well and I usually get grief for not being fluent enough in Spanish in Panama but this was the one time someone gave me grief for trying to speak Spanish in Panama. Aura was another member of staff who was lacking in empathy when things went wrong, there was that look on her face like, "yeah things didn't go as planned, I just work here, see if I care." Then there were members of staff who were super nice like Glory and Marino - ironically, both of them were quite happy to speak to me in a mix of Spanish and English, happily allowing me to switch back and forth between the two. I got along well with the both of them and wondered why other members of staff weren't as brilliant as these two. It is worrying though that you can have some members of staff who are absolutely great when it comes to dealing with guests when things go wrong and others who have that, "see if I care, I know you're upset but I can't be bothered" attitude. There is no quality control when it comes to their staff training, with some staff being very good with guests whilst others being downright rude with that classic "I really can't be bothered to help you, I don't care" attitude. So it's really your luck of the draw which member of staff responds to your query whenever you need something - are you going to get a rude person who can't be bothered or a genuinely nice member of staff who knows the meaning of empathy for their guests? Look, I was there for a conference, I was super busy most of the time - I wasn't there for a holiday. I didn't have time to split hairs with the staff, all I wanted was for someone to respond when things went wrong. As for the rooms, yeah my room was nice but for my first night, I had someone check into the room next door very late and then was very noisy all night long, disturbing my rest. Then I got lucky, that person must have left and the rest of my stay was very peaceful at night. So noise can travel between rooms and whether or not you get a restful night's sleep will depend on what kind of people are in the room(s) adjacent to yours. Breakfast was pretty good though the quality of the coffee was disappointing. The pool area looked nice but alas, as I was on a business trip, I didn't get to spend much time there. But hey, the conference facilities at the hotel were pretty good.

2. Hotel Riu Playa Blanca

Finca 43.668 Playa Blanca, Rio Hato 0213 Panama
Excellent
32%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 3838 reviews

Hotel Riu Playa Blanca

The 24-hour All Inclusive Hotel Riu Hotel Playa Blanca opens year round and is located on the beautiful Playa Blanca beach, on the Pacific coast of Panama. The RIU Classic Hotels offer comfortable rooms and excellent facilities with great leisure and relaxation facilities, as well as international gastronomy. Enjoy a relaxing holiday - whether alone, with family, partner or friends! The location is ideal due to its proximity to Tocumen Airport PTY (150 km) and Rio Hato (4 km) and invites you to explore the area. The hotel has 573 comfortably furnished rooms and offers many amenities. Relax in the spa area or get in shape at the gym. 3 outdoor pools, 1 children's pool. Day and evening entertainment, as well as our Pacha discotheque in our neighboring Hotel Riu Montego Bay. For lovers of gastronomy, we offer live cooking stations at our main restaurant, Italian and Asian specialty restaurants, Steakhouse, as well as 5 bars.

Worst Resort Ever

Reviewed By RoderickH66

This was the worst resort I have been to. I came here for my 50rh birthday and it was a mistake. This is the cheapest resort I have seen. The staff does not treat people equally, very bias towards certain people. The staff is not friendly, no one speaks English except at the front desk. The food is horrible. We walked into the buffet restaurant exactly when the opened up and the food looked like it had been there for hours. We had to beg the wait staff for service, when they catered to others. The rooms were very boring and the mini bar was half stocked and you have to call everyday to get restocked. I've been to several RIUs and the price to stay here was great, but you get what you pay for. There was one elevator to the whole resort and we had to walk up and down 7 floors everyday to go to the beach or to eat. Please don't waste your money. The app was very useful. I had to call the front desk when we first got there and the phone rang for ten mins and no one ever answered. I had to use the app to get service. The speciality restaurants was always not available. Half the time our only choice was the nasty buffet. I watched certain individuals get turned away then other individuals being lead in the restaurant that supposedly was fully booked. This resort is not right. Don't waste your money. Everything is sub standard.

3. Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort

Omar Torrijos Avenue, Paraiso, Panama City 0844-2014 Panama
Excellent
54%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1550 reviews

Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort

Summit Rainforest & Golf Resort is surrounded by 160 acres of lush rainforest around the Panama Canal, and is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Panama City. Lodging at our Hotel is a quiet alternative to downtown accommodations, while still providing free shuttle service to top attractions like the Miraflores Locks and the Albrook Shopping Center, both just a short drive from our hotel’s address in the Panama City area. While visiting our Panama hotel, you’ll also have access to exceptional on-site amenities, including our professional 18-hole golf course, free breakfast buffet, free transportation to Miraflores Locks, Summit Botanical Gardens and nearby malls, free wireless Internet access, two outdoor rainforest pools, 3 nature trails with a butterfly and frog exhibit.

LIFE THREATENING! AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Reviewed By thejosephw

LIFE THREATENING! AVOID AT ALL COSTS! On May 5th, 2022 I dined in at the location with my family. Promptly at sitting down, as usual whenever I eat out, I alerted the server I had a severe nut allergy. She said she understood and would arrange for a plain dessert since that section had nuts. However, to my surprise, the POORLY labeled buffet had cooked rice with almonds (a total oddity in Panama), which quickly caused an allergic reaction. I rushed to the front desk, who provided ZERO assistance. Thankfully I was able to resolve the situation at a local clinic. The waiters and front desk provided no compensation and just a shrug of shoulders. There was no promise to provide labels with allergens in the buffet, train the servers to understand the severity of the requests of guests. This story should tell you all you need to know about the location. You’ll find better service at other places that won’t possibly kill you!

4. Le Meridien Panama

Calle Uruguay & Balboa Avenue, Panama City Panama
Excellent
66%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1359 reviews

Le Meridien Panama

Great hotel and staff

Reviewed By ledezmacjl

Great older hotel by water. Staff was excellent. Prob needs upgrades/renovation but were treated like royalty by staff so cant complain (i.e.comp upgrade and other perks). Would stay here again. We loved it was so close to water and was quiet room

5. The Westin Panama

La Rotonda Avenue Costa Del Este, Panama City Panama
Excellent
71%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1122 reviews

The Westin Panama

Quick 3 night stay

Reviewed By Chaya S

Excellent service, location, quality of rooms and pool! We checked in late at night, and were warmly greeted. Both the bellmen and the front desk were more than accommodating. The breakfast buffet is one of the best free breakfasts (goes until 1pm) that I have seen and it was good fresh food. The pool was perfect for us and an amazing view. We enjoyed walking through the Costa Del Este area, especially the path by the water. Great restaurants within walking distance. The rooms were spacious, clean and housekeeping was great.

6. The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection

340 Calle 3ra Riviera Pacifica, Buenaventura Panama
Excellent
59%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1030 reviews

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection

Not a great stay.

Reviewed By MarklarAustin

Stayed in several resorts during the pandemic : Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and more. This one isn’t that great. The people are very friendly and staff is very nice. But there are so many things that just add up to a less than 4 star rating for sure. 1) freezing room 2) no hot water in shower 3) no welcome drink 4) very long lines to have breakfast buffet omelette bar 5) missing furniture from room 6) dinner reservation messed up at the restaurant that is only open one night out of our three 7) waiting for check at bar late at night for 1.5 hours, so we left, then they followed us to our room! At 10:30 pm knocking on our door! 8) and absolutely no paper menus or activity schedules. You have to use phones (internet slow) and sadly our eyes are getting old and if it’s for the environment (vs pandemic) they use paper towel rolls to clean omelette bar so they aren’t saving any paper ! Many of these things have been addressed to the staff.

7. Dreams Playa Bonita Panama

Camino a Veracruz, Km 7, Panama City Panama
Excellent
29%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
12%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 1898 reviews

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama

Visit the unique destination of Panama, where you can experience beaches, rainforest, mountains and city—all from Dreams Playa Bonita Panama. Located on Playa Bonita, the closest beach to Panama City and literally meaning "beautiful beach," Dreams Playa Bonita is perfect for special romantic getaways and memorable family vacations. Our 11 seaside towers offer 307 luxurious guest rooms and suites with jungle walkways and stunning views. Gourmet à la carte restaurants, bars and lounges are all included in our Unlimited-Luxury®—where all your vacation essentials are included. Nearby, guests can visit the Panama Canal, Panama City's colonial district, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site or the largest mall in the Americas. Everyone has their own idea of a Dream vacation, and it can all be found at Dreams Playa Bonita Panama.

Musty & moldy

Reviewed By JJsellsFL

Still here! I would have left if I could get a refund. 1st time with AMR group & last time. I expect way more. The resort is very tired. The room made my sinuses have issues & feel like crap with the mustiness & mold. Not only my room but my other couple traveling with us too. Food mediocre. Only a few stand out employees. Don’t even get me started about how you have to chase down employees just for a towel or coffee for your room. Best thing about our Panama trip was our personal tour guide Alahendria! Reach out if you want her number.

8. Royal Decameron Panama

Avenida Principal Farallón. Km 115 Carretera Interamericana Penonomé, Farallon, Rio Hato Panama
Excellent
21%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
9%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 5180 reviews

Royal Decameron Panama

Royal Decameron Golf, Beach Resort & Villas Panama is an all inclusive hotel located about 2 kilometers of white sandy beach in Farallon, Panama. The hotel is located on the Pacific coast, close to many tourist attractions. Also, the city of Panama and the Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are located 120 miles away. The Royal Decameron in Panama hotel offers 852 guestrooms in low-rise buildings and 370 rooms Villas. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, closet, safe (local charge), direct dial telephone (with deposit cash at the reception) and a private bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Also have a minibar as part of the all inclusive plan and the villas are located on the golf course. Royal Decameron Golf, Beach Resort & Villas Panama offers eight pools for adults three wading pools, three hot tubs, a casino, a golf course with 18 holes and a full spa. This beach hotel also offers a variety of organized activities on land and water for the whole family, and two convention centers for business travelers. The Royal Decameron Golf, Beach Resort has 11 bars, a nightclub and 10 restaurants ranging from traditional to the more exotic. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Nice resort but noise is a constant issue

Reviewed By danielsA4136SM

Resort is nice with great location and pools. Noise is a serious issue between rooms and in general. We got to know our neighbors and we never met. There are adjoining doors between the rooms that offer zero sound protection. You can hear everything and every word that is said like you are in their room with them. The resort sets up a nightclub in one of the restaurants on the beach every night. It is outrageously loud with music at crazy levels until around 2am. I can’t understand how anyone who manages a resort could possibly think this is ok in close proximity to rooms. It’s not just a bit loud. It is ridiculous. I am literally laying in bed writing this review because I can’t sleep over the screaming guests and never ending music. Minimally, rotate the venue in order to give the same guests a break. If you want an ocean view room like I have be ready to pay the price in noise. The constant overly loud music is an issue 18 hours a day. You just can’t escape it at any of the pool areas. I don’t mind music, but I don’t need the same music in my face at overly loud levels at every public area. Maybe I’d just like to relax at one public area without it. Just a thought. The food is decent but we have noticed it to be repetitive. The rooms are nice but nothing overly special. Again, this is a nice resort and the location, resort in general, beach, and pools are great. It could be better.

9. Sheraton Grand Panama

Via Israel y Calle 77 San Francisco, Panama City 0819 Panama
Excellent
41%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 897 reviews

Sheraton Grand Panama

Sheraton Grand Panama is a deluxe five-star hotel perfectly situated in the heart of Panama City’s business and financial district. Enjoy superb amenities and the proximity of Tocumen International Airport and the Atlapa Convention Center, which is located just across the street from the hotel. This luxury hotel in Panama City is surrounded by premier leisure attractions such as the famous Multiplaza Shopping Mall and the shops and restaurants of Old Panama.

Quick business stay

Reviewed By AnnetteO123

The hotel grounds are nice, admittedly I didn't get to see it all. Only had breakfast buffet there (which was really good with great variety). As for the room, clean, service every morning with room cleaned, beds made, etc...replacement of towels a little lacking. Some issues for the room that need some attention, the bathroom doesn't have any exhaust fan. There is no mirror in the bedroom, so if someone is using the bathroom and another wants to get ready in the room, no mirror. Bathroom for standard rooms is pretty small. Had to request more items (shampoo, etc as only had one bottle). The hairdryer is pitiful, super weak and takes forever to dry your hair. Front desk was super confused on how to properly split the bill for us on business sharing a room. Took a long time and they still didn't figure it out properly. That said, the lady working evenings at desk was super nice and helpful. Another thing- carry some small first aid items for your guests like bandaids since there is no store in resort for this kind of thing. Overall, good stay, quiet hotel with good service, just needs a few improvements. Would stay again though.

10. Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City

Avenida Balboa-Multicentro, Panama City Panama
Excellent
47%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2083 reviews

Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City

Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Panama City does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City, a nice option for travelers like you. While staying at Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City, visitors can check out Iglesia del Carmen (0.8 mi) and Habla Ya Spanish for Travelers - Day Classes (1.1 mi), some of Panama City's top attractions. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel. Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama features a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and free breakfast. If you are driving to Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama, free parking is available. When you’re here, be sure to check out popular restaurant, Martini Sushi Bar, Petit Bistro and Fusion. Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama makes it easy to experience many great Panama City attractions like Panama La Vieja, El Arco Chato, and Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, which are some popular ancient ruins. Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Panama City.

Creepy in a good way...

Reviewed By lizakq

They had opened just a few days early before our stay so I think our group was the only one staying at the time. My husband and I were the only guest at our floor, so no dealing with unnecessary noise but it would creep me out heading to the room at night ( but since I'm a horror fan it was an adventure for me). Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was very nice and clean. It is connected to Multicentro mall and a casino. Really no complains; I would say "give it a try"

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