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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property

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Located close to Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. In addition to shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr

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Deluxe

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(169 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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City view

Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(622 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe

Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive King Room

Executive King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Presidential Suite (Stay with me) | Living area

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

  • City view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

  • City view
  • 258 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe King with Views | City view

Deluxe King with Views

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Located near a boardwalk, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is in Bella Vista, a walkable area in Panama City with good shopping. Museum of Natural Science and Museum of History Panama are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Panama Viejo and Bridge of the Americas. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Maracana Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with ecotours. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location. Visit our Panama City travel guide
Map
Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Old meets new
    Calle 50
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Panama City night skyline
    Avenida Balboa
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The skyline at Panama City, Panama. There are some nice walkways along the waterfront.
    Cinta Costera
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Via Espana
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Crown Casino
    10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • Crown Level Lounge
    1 min walk
  • STUDIO 50 Lobby Bar & Sushi Lounge
    1 min walk
  • Ibiza Pool Snack Bar
    5 min walk
  • La Inmaculada
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

Luxury hotel near Crown Casino
Located close to Fiesta Casino and Museum of Natural Science, Hotel Riu Plaza Panama provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and a ballroom
  • Secured bike storage, coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, breakfast and overall value
Room features
All 634 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Arts
  • Prisma
  • Studio 50 Lobby Bar
  • Tastes

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Raised toilet seat (41 centimetre high)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (112 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 34 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 18 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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Riu Hotel Panama Plaza
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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Panama City
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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Hotel Panama City

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Plaza Panama have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 19 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama on 19 Apr 2026 start from NZ$269, 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 Hotel Riu Plaza Panama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Self-parking is available for PAB 12 per night. Valet parking is available for PAB 12 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Riu Plaza Panama located?

Located in Bella Vista, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Crown Casino and Fiesta Casino. Avenida Central and Museum of Natural Science are also within 2 mi (3 km). Iglesia del Carmen Station is 11 minutes by foot and Vía Argentina is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3441 out of 5102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1048 out of 5102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 321 out of 5102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 5102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 168 out of 5102 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kadiean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent area overall for staying.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, comfy beds, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & amazing staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazingly beautiful I would choose to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yullando Abbigale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for my birthday week and I had an amazing time.. the staff were very lovely and helpful.. would definitely stay here again for my next trip to Panama
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was swift and service including a fabulous breakfast buffet was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite staff, large rooms and nice coffee shop
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean area, helpful staff good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were comfortable and staff were hospitable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and staff was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Great pool and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was the best, room clean
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, cleanliness , friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very well kept.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close by a lot of eating options
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping malls, food places close proximity
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leeroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were shops near by and in the hotel also the room was clean and room service does a great job cleaning
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay for the second time! wonderful staff, good location and great value for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, super friendly staff, located in the financial district, well known hotel for taxi drivers and tour guides to pick and drop. The Hotel has a Vegas kind of vibes. And the best breakfast buffet in town.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cleaned everyday and the staff was amazing, will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a budget friendly hotel and has an excellent breakfast bar. The staff were very friendly and helpful. By far the friendliest in all my international travels. 10 out of 10 recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great breakfast, great pool, great rooms and bed and central to everything and great restaurants and coffee bar on site. Excellent restaurants nearby, and cheap Uber into Casco viejo
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and helpful. The hotel was in a great location with lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026