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Finca 43.668 Playa Blanca · Provincia de Coclé, Playa Blanca, Panama

#3 of 8 hotels in Playa Blanca

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 468 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    After all I had a good time I went out to the city everyday so I can get the real feel of Panama or else you will sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room Tropical View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food needs HELP Restaurants only 1 is good ( steak house ) Asian restaurant horrible ever thing they gave you was no good I would also say they need to take time when cleaning rooms and utensils used in food area plates still had food on them spoon and forks Was not clean people put there hands in ice area at the buffet I had to clean my room my self ( I’m ok with that ) if they take there time it would be better they need more safe that will interact with you to make the place more lively that way they give you more of a fill make you feel like they happy to have you they over price for some things but other than that it was good

    Round playa Blanca is a very nice place to come and stay and kick back and relax not much to do there but if you looking for a chill setting this will be the place

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    9.0
    It was a relaxing stay
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food jajaja

    It was okay, have a great time

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    8.0
    It was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s no room service

    The amenities were so close

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    8.0
    Really good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room Tropical View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Few items seems a little bit old, need to upgrade furnitures

    The food and staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    8.0
    Overall we had a good, relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathtub in our room was too high to climb. Not very safe for elder people, like my mom. They did not have rooms available with showers instead for the type if room we rented.

    Clean and modern right in front of the beach. Nice pools. Excellent food and entertainment. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    9.0
    A great 3 night all inclusive experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kids pool could be cleaner.

    Beautiful, pool for kids, variety of food, nice beach front, quiet enough at night despite nightlife.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stay for families with kids. Good food & drinks, lots of entertainment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Restaurants are huge & all are very noisy. Extremely loud & busy at main pool due to constant entertainment & thumping music. Young people did not mind it, only abuela did not like the noise.

    Abundant and delicious food at all meals, with great variety.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room Ocean Front
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking getting around was a long walk not many exits.

    Food had a large selection fish and fruit excellent.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2025

    9.0
    Lovely in family to have some rest with lots of options
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn’t manage to inform us that after check out we had until 2 pm to be at the hotel otherwise we should wait at the lobby. So they went to look for us. If we received the info we would follow those instructions. Anyway hotel is really good!!!!

    They managed to help us out with proper food for our babies which I highly appreciate, New Year’s Eve dinner and party was really excellent. We had such a good time in family, we traveled 12 adults + kids

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2024

    7.0
    I recommend this place for those looking to have a great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 14 nights

    I didn't like the horses on the beach: the smell and the feces were carried away by the ocean. The horses stood all day in the sun and on the hot sand without water. It was a very sad sight. The hotel is huge, but there are only a few showers on the beach. There are no restaurant reservations, so you have to wait an indefinite amount of time. You can't adjust the air conditioning in the room yourself.

    The food was varied, and the hotel's surroundings were beautiful. Many activities were offered, the staff was friendly, and the room was clean.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our vacation with the kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms did not seem clean

    The property was good. Nice pool area for adults and kids and the beach is right next to the pool

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2024

    7.0
    It was quite good .. a place to relax
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room Ocean Front
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On check in: The reception machine didn’t work with our cards while it worked normally when we went to Spot 99 to withdraw money! Couldn’t find an ATM machine when we needed cash Couldn’t find a pharmacy when I felt sick It will be better if this property is for adults only no families no kids The bad environment of the Italian restaurant, very very noisy specially from the kitchen area Type of music at the pool is very old, It has to be mix, not only 80’s .. it’s very annoying.. at least it has to be some mixing of house music, pool spirit, tried to ask how to change it, they told us it’s the animation teem who are controlling it far away from the main pool ! I was surprised about the color of the beach, it’s not matching with the name of Playa Blanca

    The amount of foreigners, gives a nice impression of the place The variety of food & drinks

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    9.0
    Staff made all the difference
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room Tropical View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No issues

    Everything Clean, abundant food, and the staff was kind and always ready to help

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room Ocean Front
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    animation too noisy. the main restaurant too big

    the view.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    9.0
    Pretty good for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room Ocean Front
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As mentioned, the restaurant options schedules were all over the place, they didn't open at the scheduled time or were pretty full, no reservations allowed it was first in first out, and that was a pain with all the people around.

    The amenities and facilities were great, the buffet options as well, only downside was the restaurant options that were pretty limited and didn't comply with the shared schedule on them.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A la carte restaurants have a very basic menu, the Italian one is even worse than the buffet. The hotel is way past its renovation date.

    Easy access to the beach, which is not crowded. Most guests seem to prefer the pools. Staff is friendly and they obviously strive to provide the best service despite being understaffed and overworked. The hotel is clean.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    8.0
    Great place to have fun and relax
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room Tropical View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Low air conditioning in restaurants, almost felt hot, and many flies inside… the beds I thought I read were queen size but really were like twin beds

    Nice property, spacious, clean, comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    8.0
    Good option at the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room Tropical View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was extremely humid! Our clothes were wet all the time. Biggest pool is adult only, they are not the cleanest I’ve seen.

    Food was good, drinks also! At the bar there was not much queue so you were served pretty quick. There are lots of areas to hang out and the beach was great too - horsemen were not a problem so don’t worry. Sportsbar was super cool!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable nice food really relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi Fi did not work in my room

    Bog rooms nice food

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    7.0
    Family vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel needs some maintenance. The water tap in the bathroom was rusty. I had multiple issues with the bedroom door. The towels don't have a fresh smell.

    The restaurants had a good variation of food. The bars and the mini bar are amazing

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    9.0
    Overall our stay there was very pleasant and we would recommend it and will definitely be visiting.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What I didn't like is that some staff do not speak English, the DJs was playing mostly Spanish music even in the night club 98% Spanish music a lot of ppl was walking out.

    The hotel exceeded my expectations !! it's very beautiful. The staff was always courteous with a smile and food was tasty.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    7.0
    Food option for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food in the restaurants for dinner wasn’t good.

    Good food for breakfast and lunch.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Only thing that is not in Riu fault is that beach has horse renting which makes the beach dirty and not really amazing.

    Excellent personal, the animation team is amazing. Specialty restaurant are excellent and buffet is very good. Drinks are right enough. Room is housekeeping personal are great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room Tropical View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Show wasn't the greatest this time.

    The Pool Party on Saturday was a lot of fun.

    Stayed in April 2024

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