Panama Luxury Hotels

Whether it’s a personal Jacuzzi, a gourmet restaurant, or an onsite spa, the amenities at luxury hotels are top-of-the-line. Guests of these hotels can expect comfort and quality in all things—there is never a shortage of ways to indulge or unwind. The staff at luxury hotels works hard to ensure that guests have a pleasant experience.

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The Westin Playa Bonita
The Westin Playa Bonita
The Westin Playa Bonita

The Westin Playa Bonita

Very Good
8.6/ 10·8,132 reviews

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.

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve
Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

Good
7.8/ 10·6,378 reviews

Boat tours, kayaking, and ziplining all launch directly from the grounds of Gamboa Rainforest Reserve. Set beside a lake in Colon, the 166-room hotel sits in Panama's natural interior while keeping canal landmarks within easy driving distance.

Red Frog Beach Resort
Red Frog Beach Resort
Red Frog Beach Resort

Red Frog Beach Resort

Very Good
8.3/ 10·1,271 reviews

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
Azul Paradise

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
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort

Excellent
9.0/ 10·3,460 reviews

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.

Los Mandarinos
Los Mandarinos
Los Mandarinos

Los Mandarinos

Very Good
8.4/ 10·249 reviews

Los Mandarinos is a boutique spa and resort set in the hills above El Valle. With Tuscany-styled architecture and an intimate atmosphere, Los Mandarinos is an ideal place to unwind in the highlands of central Panama.

Bocas del Mar
Bocas del Mar
Bocas del Mar

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
Hotel Santa Catalina

Hotel Santa Catalina

Excellent
9.1/ 10·1,825 reviews

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.

Le Meridien
Le Meridien
Le Meridien

Le Meridien

Very Good
8.6/ 10·2,199 reviews

Stepping outside Le Meridien brings the waterfront promenade of Cinta Costera into view 0.2 kilometers away. The 111-room hotel sits just off Avenida Balboa in Panama City, Panama, within a short walk of Uruguay Street and Calle 50. The property operates on a card-only basis and does not take cash.

Cubitá Boutique Resort and Spa
Cubitá Boutique Resort and Spa
Cubitá Boutique Resort and Spa

Cubitá Boutique Resort and Spa

The Cubitá Boutique Resort and Spa is a new luxury hotel and residential property set just outside Chitré. The resort marries modern amenities with traditional Azuero design.

Togo B&B
Togo B&B
Togo B&B

Togo B&B

Tógo is a cute B&B near Playa Farallón. The rooms at Tógo are comfortable and colorful, and the staff is accommodating.

The Riverside Inn
The Riverside Inn
The Riverside Inn

The Riverside Inn

The Riverside Inn is set along the shores of the Río Palo Alto in Boquete. With just six luxurious rooms, this hotel is small and intimate.

Central Hotel Panama
Central Hotel Panama
Central Hotel Panama

Central Hotel Panama

Very Good
8.8/ 10·4,985 reviews

Central Hotel Panama features Belle Époque architecture across its 135 rooms along Independence Square in Panama City, Panama. The main entrance leads out directly toward local museum galleries, cathedral plazas, and municipal landmarks.

Boquete Tree Trek Mountain Resort
Boquete Tree Trek Mountain Resort
Boquete Tree Trek Mountain Resort

Boquete Tree Trek Mountain Resort

Excellent
9.0/ 10·915 reviews

Zipline cables stretch directly across the grounds of Boquete Tree Trek Mountain Resort, an ecotour bed & breakfast set inside a national park in Los Naranjos, Panama. The single-level venue holds 13 rooms on terrain without elevators or wheelchair access. Guests step straight from the main building onto hiking paths and canopy lines, or gather around a fireplace in the lobby.

Eclypse del Mar
Eclypse del Mar
Eclypse del Mar

Eclypse del Mar

Eclypse del Mar is located on Bastimentos Island. It’s a friendly, pleasant place that offers thatch-roof bungalows over the water.

Magnolia Inn
Magnolia Inn
Magnolia Inn

Magnolia Inn

The Magnolia Inn is located in the heart of Panama City’s Casco Viejo neighborhood. The hotel is set in a restored French colonial mansion. Its rooms have a historic character and come with a nice range of amenities.

Hotel Valle Verde
Hotel Valle Verde
Hotel Valle Verde

Hotel Valle Verde

Hotel Valle Verde is located in El Valle. This hotel has a lush garden and nice views of the surrounding area.

Resort Isla Palenque
Resort Isla Palenque
Resort Isla Palenque

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.

American Trade Hotel
American Trade Hotel
American Trade Hotel

American Trade Hotel

Stay at this turn-of-the-century masterpiece in Casco Viejo for a quintessentially Panamanian holiday. American Trade Hotel is a luxury hotel not far from some of the best of the city’s most interesting shopping destinations. This old part of town is known for its beautiful European architecture and superb dining options.

Valle Escondido Resort
Valle Escondido Resort
Valle Escondido Resort

Valle Escondido Resort

Very Good
8.9/ 10·1,079 reviews

Nestled in the rolling highlands of western Panama, Valle Escondido Resort occupies a tranquil valley just a short drive from the town of Boquete. The property sits at an elevation of roughly 1,200 metres, where the climate is cool and the air carries the faint scent of coffee blossoms. Its address places it within easy reach of the region’s most frequented attractions while still feeling removed from the bustle of the town centre.

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