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Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Front of property
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$120
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6

Explore the area

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Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
  • Avenida Balboa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Via Espana
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Family Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Premium Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(136 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King with Views | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King with Views

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 840 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Family King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Premium King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(508 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (In the heart of the City) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Penthouse (In the heart of the City)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2777 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Hotwire ROH

  • 366 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Presidential Suite (Stay with me) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, iPod dock

Presidential Suite (Stay with me)

  • 1292 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room Standard

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Standard

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard with Street View

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite with View

  • 1291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room Standard

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

2-Bedroom Apartment Deluxe with View

  • 2777 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Suite Junior with Street View

  • 839 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior with View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Superior with Street View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama

5-star hotel in Bella Vista
This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Riu Plaza Panama offers 634 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 5-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Arts - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and brunch.
Prisma - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.
Tastes - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Studio 50 Lobby Bar - This bar specializes in sushi. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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 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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • 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
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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 28 2025 to September 29 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
The property will be renovating from August 5 2025 to September 10 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 20 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.
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

Hotel Riu Plaza Panama Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2862 out of 4237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 873 out of 4237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 265 out of 4237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 4237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 4237 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chulwoo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were amazing!!! The besf part was the breakfast buffet. The service there was beyond reproach. I would wholeheartedly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lallman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phaysuly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a terrible experience with the welcoming at the hotel. We had to book another room because we didn't arrive on time due to a medical emergency, even though we explained the situation. The hotel is trying to charge us for a new reservation without offering any solutions. Due to our physical condition, we paid for another night. Despite making this payment, they left us waiting for three hours after our arrival. I am shocked at how inhuman this place is; they only seem to care about money and tips.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was in good order and the staff was helpful. It wasn’t an issue with only knowing English. They even gave me a happy birthday plate which I gratefully appreciate. I will return on my next trip to Panama.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakesha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The hotel was very clean and the staff was courteous and friendly. I arrived at the hotel 30min prior to check in time and was allowed to do an early check in. The food at the sushi restaurant was amazing and the breakfast buffet too. Great place to stay close to tourist areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly Mildred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean facility but keep in mind, this is not a resort. the hotel tactual hotel
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

FERNANDO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best breakfast ever in a hotel. Keep that way RIU.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana D

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bishop William Floyd Fuller,

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel staff, beautiful modern clean rooms, absolutely great buffet breakfast including in room rate, well managed hotel, easy access to transportation. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night, since we were returning from a countrywide trip and flying out the next day. My wife needed a wheelchair due to a leg injury and the hotel assisted. All staff, from front desk, to bell hop, to breakfast waiters - all great, courtesy, kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmar, Nassau

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5-Star Experience at Riu Plaza Panama – Just One Small Suggestion Our stay at the Riu Hotel Plaza Panama was absolutely fantastic! The staff were friendly and professional, the rooms were modern and spotless, and the amenities throughout the hotel—from the breakfast buffet to the pool area—made our trip feel like a true getaway. The central location was a big plus, making it easy to explore the city and enjoy the surrounding area. One small thing that would have made our experience even better: having access to a microwave. We ended up wasting quite a bit of food because the restaurants and café on site were unable to reheat leftovers for us. It’s a small convenience that would go a long way for guests, especially families or those staying multiple nights. Overall, we truly enjoyed our time at Riu Plaza Panama and would gladly return. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Panama City!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmar, Nassau

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5-Star Experience at Riu Plaza Panama – Just One Small Suggestion Our stay at the Riu Hotel Plaza Panama was absolutely fantastic! The staff were friendly and professional, the rooms were modern and spotless, and the amenities throughout the hotel—from the breakfast buffet to the pool area—made our trip feel like a true getaway. The central location was a big plus, making it easy to explore the city and enjoy the surrounding area. One small thing that would have made our experience even better: having access to a microwave. We ended up wasting quite a bit of food because the restaurants and café on site were unable to reheat leftovers for us. It’s a small convenience that would go a long way for guests, especially families or those staying multiple nights. Overall, we truly enjoyed our time at Riu Plaza Panama and would gladly return. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Panama City!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Perrinique Thayer, Nassau

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the hotel very much. The free breakfast was a 6 out of 10 for me.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosetta praimatee

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was epic. Hotel was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

JAHAZIEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We arrived at property later than expected due to surgery setback. We ask them to charge us a penalty and allow us to stay. They said we had to make a new reservation. Do not stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Unannounced construction above was not tolerable while work was going on. Had to leave the during the day time, even on weekends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good atmosphere, pool is fun, great drinks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER, OCALA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place safe
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Misha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was in a good location. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms and bathroom was a nice size. My only complaints is the smell of the hotel and the rooms. The hotel was very clean, but the hotel had a wetness, dampness kind of smell. Although, I was on the 9th floor that should have been a good view of the city. My window stayed foggy the entire time and I could not see out my window. I'm a person that likes to look out my window in the morning to see the sunrise and to look at the view of the city. I did ask the hotel if I could change rooms, I was given the opportunity, but since I was only staying for two nights I did not change rooms.
Bathroom his and her sinks. The bathroom was a good size
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025