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Riu Plaza Panama
5 stars

Riu Plaza Panama

Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City, Panama
Panama City, Panama
See location+507 378 9000Official website
From
$55
Cheapest

rate per night

8.6
Very good
based on 4821 reviews
4,821 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Superior room
$55
Deluxe room
$149
Standard Room
$168
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Overview

Boasting a Jacuzzi, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool, RIU Plaza Panama is situated in Panama City and provides elegant accommodation. Guests have access to a beauty centre, a sauna and a sun deck.

There are a range of amenities on offer to guests of the hotel, including 24-hour room service, valet parking and a 24-hour reception. Airport transfers, a dry cleaning service, a wake-up service and a laundry service are available upon enquiry. The hotel also offers a well-equipped gym.

The rooms at RIU Plaza Panama include a refrigerator, a mini bar and a private bathroom. They each offer tea and coffee making facilities, a sofa bed and a bathtub.

RIU Plaza Panama offers a variety of places to dine, including Tastes and Sushi Lounge. In the evening, guests can relax in the comfortable lounge bar.

The area around the hotel has a range of cafés and restaurants. Tocumen International Airport is within a 20-minute drive.

Latest deals for Riu Plaza Panama

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Superior room
No inclusions
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$55
nightly with VAT
Double room
No inclusions
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$209
nightly with VAT
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$219
nightly with VAT
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1 king bed
$270
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 twin bed
$547
nightly with VAT
Executive room
No inclusions
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$252
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 king bed
$262
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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$265
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
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$274
nightly with VAT
Standard Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$168
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$185
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$193
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$197
nightly with VAT
Deluxe room
No inclusions
1 king bed
$149
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 king bed
$163
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 king bed
$171
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 king bed
$173
nightly with VAT
King room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$186
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$186
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$192
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$202
nightly with VAT
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including VAT but not including other taxes and fees.

Amenities at Riu Plaza Panama

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

General

  • Executive lounge access
  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Solarium
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Spa bath
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sauna

Accessibility and suitability

  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area
  • Disabled access
  • Lift

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Valet parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Eco tourism
  • Evening entertainment
  • Beauty salon

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Riu Plaza Panama

8.6
Very good
4821 verified ratings
Wonderful
2820
Very good
868
Good
522
Okay
223
Fair
190
Mediocre
78
Poor
120

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast options. However, many were disappointed with the noise levels, the pool being under repair, and some issues with service and room comfort.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location9.5 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Breakfast9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Pool2.5 out of 10
Noise Level2 out of 10
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Wonderful
Patrick, Jul 2022
Conveniently located property and well priced. Note however that if you need a wash cloth, you should ask for it, as I don't think they are issued as standard. The room was great and the housekeeping ...
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8.2
Very good
Anonymous, Jan 2020
Pros (+) Service and location were excellent.
Cons (-) Bed and pillows
8.2
Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2019
Pros (+) Wonderful, massive breakfast buffet. Full array of services for travelers, plenty of friendly staff.
Cons (-) Food other than breakfast very average and overpriced. The hotel taxis charged way higher prices than other taxis. Rooms are in need of updating with dingy carpeting, tile and dated decor.
4.5
Mediocre
Ben, Mar 2019
Pros (+) Location was good
Cons (-) Hotel is outdated, they couldn’t find our reservation, cable didn’t work.
5.7
Fair
Rino, Nov 2017
Cons (-) When I arrived the hostess told me that my reservation was cancelled by the hotel because I modified my booking and they foud two reservations, one cancelled and one for one night: they deliberately c...
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7.4
Good
Anonymous, Aug 2016
Pros (+) Compared to the last time I stayed there, they really stepped up on the cleanliness. much better Also at the dinner party we attended I had a horrible headache and needed a coffee badly. the server Li...
Cons (-) Some of the staff was very eager to assist and others seemed bothered when asked a question. Which was totally undermined the good customer service provided by their peers. Also I could not pay for ro...
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Location

Calle 50, Urb. Marbella, Panama City

What's nearby

  • Panama City Centre255 m
  • Avenida Balboa1.7 km
  • ATLAPA Conventions Center2.4 km
  • Metropolitan Nature Park2.9 km
  • Palacio de las Garzas3.4 km
  • National Theater3.4 km
  • Panama Old Cathedral3.6 km
  • Independence Square3.6 km
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum3.6 km
  • Ancon Hill4 km
  • Panama Viejo4.6 km
  • Biomuseo6.1 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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  • How long should you stay at Riu Plaza Panama? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Riu Plaza Panama

  • Where is Riu Plaza Panama located?

    Riu Plaza Panama is located at Calle 50, Urb. Marbella in Bella Vista, 0.5 km from the centre of Panama City. Panama City Centre is the closest landmark to Riu Plaza Panama.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Riu Plaza Panama?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Riu Plaza Panama.

  • Does Riu Plaza Panama offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Riu Plaza Panama offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Riu Plaza Panama from the airport?

    Riu Plaza Panama is 3.5 km from Panama City Marcos A. Gelabert Intl. Riu Plaza Panama is 10.6 km from Panama City Panamá Pacifico.

  • Does Riu Plaza Panama have a pool?

    Yes, Riu Plaza Panama has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Riu Plaza Panama hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Riu Plaza Panama in Panama City and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Riu Plaza Panama and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Riu Plaza Panama.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.6
0.5 km
Panama City Marcos A. Gelabert Intl
3.9 km

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