Panama Beachfront Hotels
Beachfront hotels give you instant access to Panama’s coastline. As a guest of one of these hotels, you’ll wake up to the sound of waves and enjoy cool ocean breezes. You can surf, swim, or sunbathe whenever you want — some hotels will even rent surfboards and kayaks to guests. Beachfront hotels can be located right along the shore or set slightly back from the beach. In either case, getting to the sand is a simple matter of taking a few steps forward.
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The Westin Playa Bonita
Three outdoor swimming pools and a private beach stretch along the oceanfront at The Westin Playa Bonita, a 611-room hotel in Panama. Solar energy powers the property, which accommodates both standard bookings and all-inclusive stays.
Red Frog Beach Resort
The Red Frog Beach Resort is located on Bastimentos Island in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago. This resort combines a stunning location with beautiful and comfortable accommodations.
Azul Paradise
Azul Paradise is an ecologically friendly resort on one of Isla Bastimento’s lovely beaches. While you’re here you can rent bungalows and cabins right on the water.
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort is located in Farallón. This resort is large and stunning—it has lush, tropical grounds and a huge assortment of amenities.
Bocas del Mar
Bocas del Mar is a lovely boutique hotel in Boca Chica, Panama. The hotel features modern bungalows and is positioned directly above the water’s edge.
Hotel Santa Catalina
Hotel Santa Catalina is a laid-back, beachfront hotel in Santa Catalina. The hotel has nice rooms and an open-air restaurant/lounge. They also offer free rentals of surfboards, kayaks, and bikes.
Resort Isla Palenque
The Resort at Isla Palenque offers luxury accommodations on a 400-acre (162- ha) of rainforest-covered island. Isla Palenque is just off the southern Pacific coast. There are 8 luxury beachfront casitas with direct beach access so you’ll feel like you have a little bit of the island to yourself.
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Villa Marina
Villa Marina is a boutique hotel set along the shores of Playa Venao on the Azuero Peninsula. The hotel is small and comfortable and provides fantastic access to one of Panama’s best surfing spots.
Hotel Bocas del Toro
Hotel Bocas de Toro sits directly on the water, on the coast of Isla Colón in the Bocas del Toro province. It has 11 cozy rooms and a homey atmosphere.
Playa Tortuga Hotel and Beach Resort
The Playa Tortuga Hotel & Beach Resort is located on Colón Island in Bocas del Toro. The hotel, which is set along a lovely golden-sand beach, has gorgeous rooms and ample facilities.
Hotel Playa Cambutal
Hotel Playa Cambutal is located along the shores of Playa Cambutal in the southern Azuero Peninsula. The hotel has great accommodations and a stellar location.
Akwadup Lodge
The Akwadup Lodge is located on a small island near Achutupu in Guna Yala. The hotel, which consists of seven cabins and a restaurant, is one of the most comfortable places to stay in Guna Yala.
Playa Venao Hotel Resort
The Playa Venao Hotel Resort is set along the shores of Playa Venao in the Azuero Peninsula. The hotel has well-equipped rooms, an infinity swimming pool, and unrivaled access to the coastline.
Tierra Verde Hotel
Hotel Tierra Verde is located on Carenero Island in Bocas del Toro. This small hotel faces the water and is a good choice for adventurous, outdoorsy types.
Punta Caracol Acqua-Lodge
Experience the magic of Punta Caracol Acqua-Lodge, where you’ll stay in one of nine exclusive cabins built over the crystal-clear waters of the Bocas del Toro archipelago. From your private terrace, enjoy stunning sunsets—often accompanied by the playful dance of dolphins across the horizon.
Pink Palace
Pink Palace is for travelers who want to experience an authentic slice of life in a Panamanian beach town. This caters to visitors who want to fill their days with long beach walks and stretches of sunbathing. You can book individual rooms or the entire house — with eight bedrooms and 11 beds, this guest spot has enough space to host 16 guests.
Al Natural Resort
The Al Natural Resort is located on Bastimentos Island in Bocas del Toro. This hotel consists of several comfortable thatched-roof bungalows set on the edge of the beach. It’s a great place for travelers looking to immerse themselves in nature.
Seagull Cove Resort
The Seagull Cove Resort is a charming boutique hotel in Boca Chica. The hotel’s small size and attention to detail makes it a stand out in the Gulf of Chiriquí
Playa Blanca Beach Resort
The Playa Blanca Beach Resort is a large and luxurious resort along Playa Blanca in central Panama. This all-inclusive resort offers guests an enormous assortment of facilities and activities.
Island Plantation
Island Plantation is a full-service hotel on Playa Bluff. This beach stretches 2.5 miles (4 km) and has a reputation as one of Bocas del Toro’s nicest shorelines.
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