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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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Front of property
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
  • Place, Avenida Balboa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Multiplaza Pacific Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Twin Room

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(137 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King with Views

Deluxe King with Views

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(523 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
  • 258 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Hotwire ROH

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Presidential Suite (Stay with me) | Living area

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
  • 120 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard With Street View

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite With View

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for 2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe With View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe With View

  • 258 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite Junior With Street View

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior With View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior With Street View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Panama City

A luxury stay in the heart of Panama City awaits you at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include 3 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, Arts, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and brunch. Studio 50 Lobby Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .With a stay at this 5-property class Bella Vista hotel, you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Avenida Central and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Museum of Natural Science.

What's nearby

  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Via Espana - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cinta Costera - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Iglesia del Carmen Station - 11 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 18 min drive
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ibiza Pool Snack Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crown Level Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪STUDIO 50 Lobby Bar & Sushi Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maru Korean Dessert Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Hotel Riu Plaza Panama. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Panama City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 634 guestrooms or units
  • 34 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers 634 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: PAB 12 per night
  • Valet parking fee: PAB 12 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$199.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yep, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama has a secured covered self car park for PAB 12 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

The closest beach to Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is Veracruz Beach (7.5 km).

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Hotel Riu Plaza Panama has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Hotel Riu Plaza Panama a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama.

Is Hotel Riu Plaza Panama family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers highly rate the free buffet breakfast here! Offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

No, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2923 out of 4337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 899 out of 4337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 270 out of 4337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 4337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 4337 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel and the people are amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savitri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness and the location of the hotel made it the ideal place to stay. The breakfast buffet included in our stay was definitely a plus, I liked the fact that there was so much choices and they were all delicious.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roneika Wenique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had a good variety of items to choose from
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish there was an adult only option for the pool!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful time at this hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irshad

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mishka Marie, Junction

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCELO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Biky

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location, beautiful and nice peoples. I loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kashawn

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and customer service. Tastes Restaurant was outstanding. Excellent Food
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Gerald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible Room

Rooms are not acceptable. There is construction going on so I cannot hear the TV or make phone calls. Also, I have not internet nor whatsapp telephone call availability because i suspect the contruction has cut those service. I have spoken to front desk but they say I need to go to lobby lounge to conduct business and calls.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Helpful staff. Incredible breakfast buffer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wennicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how friendly everybody was and i like that there was always someone to translate for you. The hotel was clean and breakfast area was the best like that they had different food everyday overall experience was great i don't regret anything and this was my first time traveling.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Farlina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, Billings

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service nice rooms safe area great breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milagros

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel i have been to
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gerardo C

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was located on a busy street of traffic, but didn't affect my stay there. My room was on a very quiet hall for the duration of my stay. I was only 10-15 minutes away major shopping.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025