The Best Beach Hotels in Panama City

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Panama City

Panama City, Panama Panama City, Panama

Panama City, Panama is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Panama City, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Panama City, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Panama City based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Panama City, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Panama City offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

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

Intercontinental Miramar Panama

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Miramar Plaza, Balboa Avenue, Intercontinental Miramar Panama has great rooms from $115 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.2 km from the city center, visitors will especially love parking, outdoor tennis, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this beach hotel. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Sheraton Grand Panama

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Panama City
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Sheraton Grand Panama which has nice rooms starting at $131. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Vía Israel y Calle 77 San Francisco. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.3 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned


Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Panama Punta Pacifica

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Panama City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

We found Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Panama Punta Pacifica to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $112. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.05 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Via Israel y Calle 71 San Francisco. You'll also find breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, city views, and a spa and wellness center which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 3.7 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


JW Marriott Panama

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $193, JW Marriott Panama, at Calle Punta Colon provides an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 3 km from the city center, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Hilton Panama

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Panama City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Hilton Panama has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. The great rooms here start at $143 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Avenida Balboa corner with Aquilino de la Guardia Street. Furthermore, it also offers a fitness center, a bar, parking, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.5 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Le Meridien Panama

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Panama City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Le Meridien Panama is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $114, and it's located at Calle Uruguay & Balboa Avenue. We also love the child care, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which are great for travelers. And since it's just 1.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave


The Westin Panama

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $155 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Panama City
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is The Westin Panama because it has great rooms that start at $155. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Avenida la Rotonda Costa del Este. Only 8 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love parking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a spa and wellness center at this fun hotel.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned


Aloft Panama

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Panama City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Aloft Panama offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $105 (before taxes). It's located at Calle 76 y Via Israel, San Francisco and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.2 km from the city center.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned


Plaza Paitilla Inn

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Via Italia, Plaza Paitilla Inn has great rooms from $79 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, city views, a child pool, free parking, and a pool table which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 2 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


American Trade Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $235 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Panama City
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is American Trade Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $235. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Plaza Herrera, Casco Viejo. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers parking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and kids meals. It's located just 1.7 km from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


For more terrific hotel ideas in Panama City, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Panama City, Best Cheap Hotels in Panama City, Best Luxury Hotels in Panama City, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Panama City, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Panama City, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Panama City, Best Hotels for One Week in Panama City, Best Hotels for One Night in Panama City, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Panama City, or Best Business Hotels in Panama City.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Panama City?

Panama City Average Beach Hotel Price
$101

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Panama City, Panama. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Panama City, Panama based on data from 18 hotels is an affordable $101. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Panama City.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $168
  • 4-star hotels: $131
  • 3-star hotels: $65
  • 2-star hotels: $20


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