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 WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NT$4,661
NT$5,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31

Room options

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Deluxe Premium Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(168 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
  • City view
  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Premium King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(614 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Family King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • City view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • City view
  • 2777 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe King with Views

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • City view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, 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 game 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
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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
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY)
    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 sun loungers
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a ballroom
  • Secured bicycle storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and overall value
Room features
All 634 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in the Ecostars and Travelife, programs 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 transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (PAB 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Raised toilet seat (16 inches high)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

Hotel Riu Panama Plaza
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama
Riu Hotel Panama Plaza
Riu Panama Plaza
Riu Plaza Panama
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Panama City
RIU Plaza Panama Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama City
RIU Plaza Panama
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Panama City
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 2026/3/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Plaza Panama on 2026/3/30 start from NT$4,661, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3429 out of 5092 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1050 out of 5092 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 321 out of 5092 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 123 out of 5092 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 169 out of 5092 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Great pool and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wajdi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly staff, centrally located, amazing breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Kinming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Ameer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great SPECIALLY breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wil I Am

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless..Staff was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subrsna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless staff was courteous breakfast buffet was spectacular for a first time at RIU plaza I was very impressed will definitely be booking again and will be recommending to friends and family
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sherry ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great
Pool view 😍
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shanica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, location. Good food and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Food at the in house restaurants were also very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riu hotel in Panama City is wonderful ! The buffet breakfast is plentiful. The rooms are spacious and the location is very convenient. They have a beautiful pool and a lovely restaurant adjacent to it. I certainly don’t have any complaints !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Helpful staff overall everything
Lovely salad!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Geisha O Garcia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent costumer services, comfortable and clean rooms, the buffet is outstanding. The hotel has other places with disposition for coffee, snacks, deserts and fast food 24hrs with a great variety of food and excellent service. There is nothing negative about this hotel, I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at RIU Plaza Panamá was nothing short of excellent. From the moment I arrived, the service was top-tier—professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The staff went above and beyond to ensure every detail was handled with care, and their friendliness truly made the experience feel warm and personal. The hotel amenities are impressive and well-maintained, offering everything you need for both comfort and convenience. The rooms were spotless, modern, and incredibly comfortable—cleanliness was clearly a priority throughout the entire property. The restaurants deserve special praise. Each dining space was beautiful, immaculate, and thoughtfully designed, with a great variety of delicious options. The presentation, atmosphere, and cleanliness were outstanding, making every meal feel like a treat. Overall, RIU Plaza Panamá delivers an exceptional hotel experience with excellent service, friendly staff, beautiful amenities, and pristine surroundings. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Panama City.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel and rooms were clean but ventilation was poor. Smelled musty all over the hotel, especially in the rooms. Pleasantly surprised by the variety of food at the breakfast buffet but a lot of the times the food was room temp or colder. The waiters at the poolside restaurant were very helpful and pleasant. They helped us prepare for our event with the decorations. The food served at the restaurant by the pool was always cold no matter what was ordered except the whole, fried fish, that was very good. The waiters were always smiling, even when we had to send the food back a few times because it was not prepared well or was cold. The drinks also needed to be sent back a few times. Thank you Katsia (hope I spelled her name right) and friends. Lastly, we left a day earlier than expected because of impending bad weather back home, but the hotel refused to reimburse us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is centrally located n Panama City from where one can easily access to other part of the city by a short taxi ride, Our hotel room is always kept very clean, and it is very spacious and takes plenty of sunshine. Bathroom is a decent size with a .modern shover and double sinks it is always kept very clean and spotless with clean towels which are daily changed. No reason to say 24 hours receptions, the receptionists are multi lingual and fluent in English also very friendly, helpful and professional. Hotel provides excellent and very delicious breakfast with a great diversity of food including vegetarian and vegan choices, In addition, there are two restaurants: 1. Spanish Restaurant; 2, Ibiza Restaurant near the swimming pool. Both restaurants provides excellent and delicious meals with a reasonable price. We really like The Spanish Restaurant very much because the quality of the meals and food in this restaurant are very authentic and as good as Spanish food in Spain even better in some instances. Swimming pool is great and I believe in an olympic size swimming pool. Weekends it becomes relatively crowded and also locals participate with larger number than that of other days. I believe that Hotel Riu Plaza in Panama City is an excellent place to spent your vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping was excellent. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel smelled great upon entry. The rooms are super comfortable, and the staff is extremely helpful and very friendly. Great breakfast, great pool, all around great experience. This is actually a really solid hotel for a vacation in Panama City.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Johneisha Meagan

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

10/10 Excellent

Rose

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

8/10 Good

Roselie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was kept very clean everyday, the glass between the bedroom & bathroom needed to clean as it was covered with fingerprints. Overall beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026