The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Panamá

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Panamá

If it's your first trip to Panamá for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Panamá. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Panamá. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Panamá for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Panamá beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Panamá for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Casa Conde Beach Front Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $450 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Panamá
  • Beach

Located at Golfo de Papagayo 1, Casa Conde Beach Front Hotel has great rooms from $450 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking at this relaxing hotel. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Saltwater pool


El Mangroove Papagayo Autograph Collection

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $358 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is El Mangroove Papagayo Autograph Collection which has nice rooms starting at $358. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Papagayo Bay. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Secrets Papagayo All Inclusive Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $427 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Panamá
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Secrets Papagayo All Inclusive Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $427. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Playa Arenilla. You'll also find a bar, outdoor tennis, hiking, child care, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.9 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop


Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only-All Inclusive

4-star Resort with prices starting at $215 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $215, Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only-All Inclusive, at Playa Buena, P.O.Box 48-5000, Golfo del Papagayo provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers child care, a spa and wellness center, a spa, free parking, and table tennis. It's located just 2 km from the city center, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Playground


Golden Palms Papagayo

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Golden Palms Papagayo has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $133 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Golfo de Papagayo. Furthermore, it also offers breakfast, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Vista Bahia Beach Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Panamá
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Vista Bahia Beach Resort is 8.05 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, parking, pet-friendly rooms, and a child pool. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $111, and it's located at Golfo de Papagayo Playa. We also love the air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, balconies, and picnic areas which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Tamarindo, Sámara, Nosara, Playa Hermosa, and Playa Grande.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Panamá, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Panamá, Best Luxury Hotels in Panamá, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Panamá, Best Hotels for One Week in Panamá, or Best Hotels for One Night in Panamá.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Panamá?

Panamá Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$282

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Panamá, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $282. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Panamá.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $358
  • 4-star hotels: $267


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