The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Panama City

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If you're planning a weekend getaway to Panama City, Panama, you'll need to find a great hotel to stay at. We've analyzed all of the hotels in the area based on key criteria to help you figure out where to stay for a weekend in Panama City. Whether you're a family or a couple, there are plenty of hotels in the area to suit your needs for the perfect long weekend. From affordable rates to luxurious amenities, there's something for everyone. Many of the hotels offer comfortable, relaxing rooms with easy access to nearby activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip to the area. You'll also find plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area, perfect for a night out and the ultimate weekend of culture and cuisine. And there's no shortage of things to do in Panama City, from sightseeing to exploring. So why wait? Book your hotel for a weekend escape in Panama City at one of these terrific places to start planning your perfect weekend getaway.

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

Gamboa Rainforest Reserve

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Panama City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

Located at Corregimiento de Cristobal, IA 5, Gamboa Rainforest Reserve has great rooms from $114 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 24.5 km from the city center, visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this convenient hotel. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


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Hilton Panama

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $232 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Hilton Panama which has nice rooms starting at $232. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Balboa Ave. And Aquilino De La Guardia. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, a bar, parking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.6 km from the city center. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $258 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

We found The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $258. 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 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Santa Maria Boulevard. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 11.3 km from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $271 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Panama City
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

With terrific rooms from $271, Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo, at Avenida A, Esquina Calle 8 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. It's located just 1.5 km from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator


Sheraton Grand Panama

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Panama City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

Sheraton Grand Panama has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $115 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Via Israel And 77th Street. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views, which is nice for visitors. Just 4.3 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


W Panama

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Panama City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

The great guest rating of W Panama is 8.80 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 $175, and it's located at Calle 50 And Aquilino de la Guardia. We also love the parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 1.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Waldorf Astoria Panama

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $249 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Panama City
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A cool place is Waldorf Astoria Panama because it has great rooms that start at $249. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 47th Street & Uruguay Street. Only 1.4 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love a bar, parking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and city views at this fun hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo - Panama City

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $288 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo - Panama City offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $288 (before taxes). It's located at Calle Primera Oeste and has earned a guest rating of 9.50/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 km from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Panama City
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Located at Plaza de la Independencia, C. 5a Este, Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo has great rooms from $147 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, parking, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.6 km from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $174. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 083500257 Avenida Aquilino de la Guardia (C/ Aquilino de la Guardia) Panama City, Panama. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and city views. It's located just 1.8 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, you might be interested in the nearby weekend trip hotels in Panama City and El Valle de Anton.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Panama City, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly 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 One Week in Panama City, Best Hotels for One Night in Panama City, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Panama City, Best Party Hotels in Panama City, or Best Business Hotels in Panama City.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Panama City?

Panama City Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$122

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Panama City, Panama. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Panama City, Panama based on data from 57 hotels is an affordable $122. 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $193
  • 4-star hotels: $127
  • 3-star hotels: $64


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