Bijao Beach Resort: Ok place

My thoughts on this place was there for 7 days my fridge was never refilled never received new clean towels only thing I continued to get was face clothes.Also was 1 place very tiny outdoors to buy survivors no shops.Grounds were very well kept and meals were great but would not go back.And one thing that I did not like is in the Japanese restaurant was not even recognized as the cook could not speak English but asked everyone questions.

Bijao Beach Resort: Ok place

My thoughts on this place was there for 7 days my fridge was never refilled never received new clean towels only thing I continued to get was face clothes.Also was 1 place very tiny outdoors to buy survivors no shops.Grounds were very well kept and meals were great but would not go back.And one thing that I did not like is in the Japanese restaurant was not even recognized as the cook could not speak English but asked everyone questions.

Grand Decameron Panama: Great stay

The resort facilities were clean and the rooms comfortable. There are many pools to enjoy. Some pools had activities and others were quiet ones which were great for lounging. The beach is large and sandy. Some parts of the sand are a bit rough, from new shells and the water gets deep (waist level) with only a few steps in. The selection at buffet varied and tasted good. A la carte restaurants were good,but reservations were not possible every night. The coffee bar was delicious and a wide select [... read more]ion of both alocholic and non-alcoholic drinks were available at all bars, including frappaccino. The resort is very close to the airport (less than 10 minutes drive) but doesn't have anything else around. This resort has quite a lot of stairs (to buffet, lobbies, pool and rooms) so not ideal for persons with mobility challenges.

Grand Decameron Panama: Great stay

The resort facilities were clean and the rooms comfortable. There are many pools to enjoy. Some pools had activities and others were quiet ones which were great for lounging. The beach is large and sandy. Some parts of the sand are a bit rough, from new shells and the water gets deep (waist level) with only a few steps in. The selection at buffet varied and tasted good. A la carte restaurants were good,but reservations were not possible every night. The coffee bar was delicious and a wide select [... read more]ion of both alocholic and non-alcoholic drinks were available at all bars, including frappaccino. The resort is very close to the airport (less than 10 minutes drive) but doesn't have anything else around. This resort has quite a lot of stairs (to buffet, lobbies, pool and rooms) so not ideal for persons with mobility challenges.

Riu Playa Blanca: Clean resort, good food but the nightly entertainment not impressive

The rooms, service and food was amazing however the nightly entertainment was lacking. Every night they had the same dancers with different costumes lip sincing and dancing. They could do with some local musicians playing live music to allow the guests to see some culture and msic of the Panama people where we could dance and sing to the music. The tours were 2 hours away in Panama City. A long bus ride which was only offered on certain days. According to the people who went to the Panama C [... read more]anal tour, there was no room to sit or stand to see the boats or the canal and they only had access to the movie theater. This hotel due to its location to all of tours ONLY available 2 hours away needs to find local activies, tours to local towns where there are bars and restarauntswe could visit. Maybe a local catermaran boat ride to snorkling, maybe para sailing from the beach. In summary a wonderful hotel close to the airport but nothing to do locally unless you are willing to give up 4 hours of your day to be on a long bus ride.

Riu Playa Blanca: Amazing all inclusive resort

This is our second time at this location. The hotel itself was very clean and beautifully decorated for Christmas. The staff was very pleasant and accommodating. The food selection was great. We definitely enjoyed our week stay. The only issue we had was that the floors were very slippery, it had a high gloss. In this case a porcelain tile with a Matt finish would have been more practical. We will definitely be back again.

Riu Playa Blanca: First visit to a Riu property.

Grounds were beautiful, manicured every day and beach was raked daily. Abundant staff. We had a ground level room, which we requested for easier mobility, and easy access to all amenities. The room could use a refresh, however, it was very spacious, full bar, and a/c worked well. We did however encounter a cockroach twice in the 2 weeks we were there. Big plus is proximity to airport..15 min.

Riu Playa Blanca: Good Experience

Myself as well as some family and friends (10 people in total/total of 5 rooms) booked a week stay at this resort. Really my only complaint is that we were told our rooms would be located together - however rooms were located on different and different sides of the resort which was a bit inconvenient. Otherwise the food was good, staff were nice, grounds were lovely.

Riu Playa Blanca: Beautiful resort

We stayed at this resort for the second time this year and we loved it both times. The rooms are spacious and clean, the resort is beautiful and always clean. We had wonderful service and we can't wait to return again next year;)

Grand Decameron Panama: Nice hotel with a few exceptions

The hotel is good. Has a lot of positive such as the pool and the beach are fantastic. The rooms are somewhat dated and lack items such as irons and coffee machines. The food is very good and the Asian, Italian and the Cowboy à la carte restaurant are excellent. The buffets are good and have plenty of selection. It’s was interesting that the staff were very friendly and attentive in the à la carte restaurants however not so much in the buffets. Staff did not seem informed about the resort. We [... read more] were incorrectly directed several times during our stay. It’s is important to know that the resort is quite large and requires a lot of walking. There are a lot of stairs and steep hills to get to a good part of the resort’s accommodations. This wasn’t a problem for us however important to note if guest have ambulatory issues. There are shuttle available to be arranged if needed. Overall I would rate the resort as a three star but pleasant.

Riu Playa Blanca: Garden view = construction site

I was very disappointed in my recent trip to the Riu Playa Blanca. I felt overlooked as a tourist compared to the locals. There was segregation within the pool and bar area which I don’t agree with. One pool had locals and one had tourists. The music was also different at each pool. The third floor is under construction and the rooms are dated. The garden view is of a construction site where workers work 6 days a week from 7:00am until sunset. The cleaning is subpar which leads to tourists getti [... read more]ng very sick. There is no new glassware provided even when a former vacationers toothpaste remnants are left in the glass. The staff just rinses the glassware in the bathroom water. The sheets had stains on them and the pillows were terrible. If you got sick, like most of the tourists did, you get 2 bottles of water every 2 days. If you are truly sick and have to go down to the hotel lobby at 2:00am, they will request you get more water at 10:30am which will be 6:00pm after calling 4 times. I was overlooked at the bar since I was a sober tourist. The food was amazing but because the cleaning was subpar I believe there was some sort of cross contamination which results in getting very sick or at least traveller’s diarrhea (even when taking Dukoral). I found it odd there was no option to get a cappuccino until after 10:00am. There’s no option to get any water before 10 or 11am if you are at the beach/pool. I will not be telling friends and family to come here. If you want top tier beaches, customer service and cleanliness I do suggest going to the Grand Aston or Iberostar in Cayo Coco, Cuba.

Grand Decameron Panama: Lots of stairs

The hotel is ok. Too many rules to mention. You can't smoke or vape any where only the beach area. Can't listen to music by the pool. Only beach area. Can't drink by the pool with a cup the provide only closed containers. Food was good.

Westin Playa Bonita: Westin playa Bonita panama

I stayed here Nov 8-15 2025 and wanted to share my experience. First off the hotel has a grand entrance and looks fabulous. Front desk staff were good at getting me checked in with little time wasted. Room was good until I saw the mold in my shower and either mold or dirty around the AC vent. Not typical of Westin hotels. I paid for an all inclusive but not everything was included. Seemed like they had different levels of all Inclusive. Only 2 restaurants to use my Al la carte coupons for. T [... read more]he other ones I had to pay out of pocket. Also the desserts at the coffee shop were not included so if you wanted that you had to pay out of pocket aswell. Buffet had little choices and not very flavourful. This is not your typical all inclusive resort. Swim up bar was open twice my whole week and staff around the pool to order drinks from were never around. Nice looking hotel but definitely not a regular all Inclusive resort.

Riu Playa Blanca: Sister Retreat

The resort is nice and super close to the airport, which makes getting there easy. It is a bit far from everything else though, so if you plan to explore more of Panama, I’d suggest staying closer to Panama City or the Caribbean side. The black sand beach is beautiful with lots of lounge chairs available. It’s a public beach, so there are a few local vendors, but they’re respectful and leave you alone once you decline. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The in-room bar was a gr [... read more]eat touch, and the cleaning staff did an amazing job every day. The food was a highlight — the buffet was hands down the best! Each day had a different theme with plenty of variety. The pool area was well maintained, and there was always a lifeguard on duty. The bartenders were friendly, hardworking, and kept the drinks flowing all day. The DJ at the disco was awesome! It was a fun, mature crowd, and the music mix was perfect. Overall, a great spot for a relaxing and fun sister getaway!

Riu Playa Blanca: It was okay

I have enjoyed RIUs but this one didn't live up to its name Room for my husband and I was great, nice king bed and decent size bathroom. Room for my 3 teens was not. Third bed was a little leather sofa bed that folded out to the floor. My kids aged 16, 19 and 21 fought over who didn't need to sleep there. When you are given an Oceanview room you should be able to see the Ocean, don't wait the extra money, Courtyard is just as nice and better location to elevators/lobby and restaurants  [... read more]Beach was absolutely beautiful, shells everywhere, a highlight Rooms and food and pool all close together, wifi was spotty at the pool but good in the rooms and restaurants Food was okay. Lots of salads, burger and fries, ice cream, turkey dinner and taco nights were the highlights. Deserts terrible and would have been nice to have bagels or muffins or waffles or non runny eggs for breakfast. Pools were good, nice benches along edges to sit on. Didn't open til 8am and we were already feeling the heat at 7am so it would have been nice to use earlier All in all it's an okay family resort but again doesn't live up to RIU in other countries.

Grand Decameron Panama: Not amazing

Our first visit to Panama was disappointing. The hotel advertisement lied. Pool our over crowded with kids no separate pool for adults. And definitely no swim up bar unless your VIP. Garden view rooms have no view of a garden just dirt. Food has no variety. Same thing everyday. All excursions were booked up before we got there so didn’t get to go off resort to view. And the biggest thing is the stairs for people that can’t walk a lot there is 74 step to climb for anything. We’re no [... read more]t very picky just wanted a nice place and this wasn’t it very disappointing from the minute we got off the bus. Needs to improve a lot.

Central Hotel Panama: Amazing resort!

The Bonaventure Golf and Beach Resort has everything you need for a short, relaxing getaway. It’s a comfortable, moderately sized hotel set in lush, garden-like surroundings, featuring spacious, cozy rooms and a host of thoughtful amenities. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, the food is excellent, and the location is great—just 15 minutes from the local airport and only 3 minutes from the beach. The beach itself is beautiful, safe, and perfect for long walks. However, the ocean c [... read more]an be quite powerful at times. Swimming didn’t always feel safe due to strong currents and crashing waves, but each day we found calmer moments to enjoy the water. Several nice swimming pools and hot tubs offered a safe and relaxing alternative when the ocean was rough. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the resort and would gladly return

Riu Playa Blanca: Great resort!

This resort is one of the best maintained and cleanest. Dining rooms, grounds and many pool areas are immaculate. Staff, service and food are excellent. Entertainment could be improved and a minor disappointment was the beach. It is not really maintained or set up with chairs, umbrellas etc for sunbathing. There are loungers under the trees further inland. The ocean is very rough, the sand is course.

Riu Playa Blanca: Really nice

Great deal at this price point. Large room with nice bathroom. Nothing fancy but nothing wrong with it either.Aircon was great. Buffet was excellent for a buffet and a la cartes were ok to good. Drinks were good all around but better in the sports bar and best in the lobby bar where they blended the drinks. Four pools including a great kids pool with slides. Beach was great for walks but not pretty white sand and the water was a little cold in April ( ok I am a wuss) compared to the pools whi [... read more]ch were quickly warmed up in the hot sun. Entertainment shows were ok . One set of four elevators but they were very quick and hardly any waiting. We were close to the elevators ( no noise) and that was great. I could see it being a bit of a pain if you had a long walk from your room to the single set of elevators. The staff was always very helpful.

Riu Playa Blanca: Great Resort

Grounds are very well kept. Always cleaning going on by staff. Food was good but Steak House needs work. Not bad but not good. Italian place was good. Buffet was also good you cannot go hungry. Pools were good and beaches were nice. They indicate any issues on the beaches with flags either watch out for jelly fish or stingrays. All in all nice staff and a good resort.