Located in the business district, Riu Plaza Panama offers stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features an outdoor pool with hot tub. The Santuario Nacional Corazón de María Church is just 984 feet away.
Decorated with colorful flower motifs, each spacious room has flat-screen cable TV and a seating area. Free coffee is available on arrival. Some rooms have city views.
The hotel also has the Sushi Lounge, Arts Restaurant, Studio 50, Capital Take Away and the Ibiza Lounge where you can enjoy drinks poolside.
A gym and a conference room is available at Riu Plaza.
Metropolitan National Park is 1.9 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Located in the best-rated area in Panama City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Top pick by families with children
Breakfast Info
Buffet
Rooms with:
City view
Private parking at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Availability
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved
Dewayne
United States
“The property was very nice and right in the place where we didn’t have to go far to meet our needs. They also have an awesome breakfast with everything you could want.”
Lakita
Trinidad and Tobago
“I loved that the staff was friendly, the environment was well maintained, and the breakfast was never disappointing. Yaribeth remembered us from the last time we visited ☺️. Riu is our travel home and we will always come back!”
Shera
Israel
“Very comfortable, beautiful hotel . Amazing breakfast!!”
Candice
Jamaica
“Everything was good except that I wasn't notified about the pool being out of service at the time of my stay but everything else was amazing as always. It's my 3rd time at the property.”
D3lta
Trinidad and Tobago
“The location within Panama city was great and very close to most activities. The rooms were clean and breakfast was exceptional.”
D
Denise
United States
“I love the senior suite showing the city of Panama. The hotel and breakfast is amazing.”
Shanice
Jamaica
“The location, had a lot of shops and restaurants around. The staff were helpful and friendly.”
Laurin
Trinidad and Tobago
“My second time here and it did not disappoint! Breakfast was exceptional, staff was very friendly- especially Eliezer, he was so accommodating, friendly and attentive.
Rooms were beautiful, very clean and had such a breathtaking view.”
Angela
Aruba
“The staff was amazing! Laura was the one who handled our booking and she made sure everything went smoothly after we came a day later because of the cancellation of our flight.
The beds were comfortable and the showers were a delight. The...”
Sharzz
Jamaica
“The breakfast buffet was good with amazing fresh fruits . All the staff were great. Our housekeeping service was top tier (I forgot her name, i think it started with an I- La Senora for room 1025 was great).”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
6 Restaurants On Site
Arts
Cuisine
International
Open for
Breakfast
Tastes
Cuisine
International
Lobby Bar / Sushi Lounge Studio 50
Cuisine
Japanese
Open for
Dinner
Capital Take Away
Cuisine
International
Arts Lunch
Cuisine
International
Open for
Brunch
Dietary options
Vegetarian
Bar Salón /Snack bar Ibiza
Cuisine
Mediterranean • International
Open for
Dinner • Cocktail hour
Dietary options
Vegetarian
House rules
Riu Plaza Panamá takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Dear client please consider that if we have not pre-charge your stay, you will be charge for the total amount upon check in.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), rooms adapted for the disabled are subject to availability and need to be confirmed by the property
When booking 10 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Riu Plaza Panamá of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Restaurant: Closed from Sat, Aug 30, 2025 until Mon, Sep 29, 2025
Outdoor swimming pool: Closed from Sat, Aug 30, 2025 until Wed, Sep 10, 2025
FAQs about Riu Plaza Panamá
Guests staying at Riu Plaza Panamá can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
Buffet
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Room options at Riu Plaza Panamá include:
Double
Suite
Twin
Apartment
Family
Check-in at Riu Plaza Panamá is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
The prices at Riu Plaza Panamá may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Riu Plaza Panamá has 6 restaurants:
Arts
Bar Salón /Snack bar Ibiza
Tastes
Lobby Bar / Sushi Lounge Studio 50
Arts Lunch
Capital Take Away
Riu Plaza Panamá offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
Fitness center
Solarium
Evening entertainment
Fitness
Happy hour
Swimming pool
Riu Plaza Panamá is 1,300 ft from the center of Panama City.
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Travelife for Accommodation
United States“The property was very nice and right in the place where we didn’t have to go far to meet our needs. They also have an awesome breakfast with everything you could want.”
Trinidad and Tobago“I loved that the staff was friendly, the environment was well maintained, and the breakfast was never disappointing. Yaribeth remembered us from the last time we visited ☺️. Riu is our travel home and we will always come back!”
Israel“Very comfortable, beautiful hotel . Amazing breakfast!!”
Jamaica“Everything was good except that I wasn't notified about the pool being out of service at the time of my stay but everything else was amazing as always. It's my 3rd time at the property.”
D3lta
Aruba“The staff was amazing! Laura was the one who handled our booking and she made sure everything went smoothly after we came a day later because of the cancellation of our flight. The beds were comfortable and the showers were a delight. The...”
Sharzz
