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Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel

3.0 star property
Colonial Panama City hotel in Bethania with a winery

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AED 275
AED 302 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2018
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Blvd El Dorado Calle 23 1/2B N, Panama City, Panama, 8001

What's nearby

  • El Dorado Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Avenida Balboa - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Via Espana - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Santo Tomas Station - 10 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 13 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Niko's Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sunly - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wah Kee Dim Sum Palace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fonda La Especial - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel

Hotel rejuvenated in 2018 and located near Albrook Shopping Mall
At Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, an attached winery, and a poolside bar. The on-site American cuisine diner, TGI Fridays Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, and a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a free daily manager's reception and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and meeting rooms
  • A nature reserve, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 83 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • TGI Fridays Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Winery attached

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille signage
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Renovated entire property - July 2018
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: PAB 33.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: PAB 35.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: PAB 10.00 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: PAB 33.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Country Inn Panama City
Country Panama City
Panama City Country Inn
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Panama City Country Inn
Country Inn & Suites Panama Hotel Panama City
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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of PAB 33.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PAB 35.00 per person applies.

Where is Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel located?

Located in Bethania, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from El Dorado Mall and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Albrook Shopping Mall. Metropolitan Nature Park and Templo Hindu are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 483 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well maintained. Great staff. Morning buffet comparable to US chains -- super. Neat presentation and staff was on top of things. I highly recommend this hotel. Convenient locality to center of city. Easy access to/from international airport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente todo!.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction sounds at 5am for 1/2 hour.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

ROBERTO

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Russell, Miami

I flew to Panama for one purpose for an interview at the US Embassy which went horrible so I planned 10 day stay was destroyed and the hotel refused to refund my money even though I only stayed one night I will never return to that hotel no recommended to anybody else
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Quita

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna, Winter Park

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I come back here year after year because of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every time I am in Panama City I stay at the Best Western in El Dorado I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernarda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive, Armagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Porfirio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Usually a great stay. Now some problems. Breakfast was substandard. Ran out of terrible items and forks, weak coffee. Water supply limited, and hot water not very hot. TV WI-fi poor. Saw a cockroach. going downhill.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
on this trip some problems. usually excellent; however they had no ice, water supply problems, hot water not very hot, wi-fi tv problems. Breakfasts was substandard, cold items and not much. weak coffee. no forks?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My parents and sister were very happy great breakfast, clean it is the most spacious suite that they have been they love the space and the attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

edward, Barrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice pool & sitting area. Clean facility and surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive, Armagh

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teea

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay. Amazing warm breakfast options. Helpful and professional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean, but the furniture is showing its age. Breakfasts were amazing and had various alternating options. Wonderful stay and would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The wifi was extremely slow. The breakfast was not very good. There was no water when I checked in and then the day the checked out there was no water again and I had to go to a different room to shower
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024