Resort Details

Dining
OnSite Dining
  • Various Lounges/Bars
    -Lobby Bar
    -Ibiza Lounge Snack Bar at the pool area
  • Various Restaurants
    -Arts Restaurant
    -Prima Restaurant
    -Tastes Restaurant (a la carte)
    -Lobby Bar Studio 50
    -Sushi Lounge 
    -Capital Take Away
    -Ibiza Lounge Snack Bar at the pool area

    Some restaurants may only operate on select schedules and may require approriate dress. Consult the hotel upon arrival for hours of operation and dress codes.
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour room service†
  • Beauty shop/salon†
  • Business services†
  • Children welcome
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym
  • Golf,Offsite†
  • Internet services
  • Lounges/bars†
  • 24-hour room service†
  • Beauty shop/salon†
  • Business services†
  • Children welcome
  • Concierge desk
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym
  • Golf, Offsite†
  • Internet services
  • Lounges/bars†
  • Parking†
  • Pool
  • Restaurant†
  • Safe deposit box
  • Shopping mall†
  • Spa†
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Valet parking†
  • Water sports†
  • Wi-Fi†
Off-Site Amenities
  • Business Services†
  • Internet Access
On-Site Wedding Services
  • Please contact the hotel for additional information.

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Fitness center on-site
  • Pool
    There is 1 pool on site.
  • Spa †
  • Steam bath †
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    -There is a golf course located within 5 miles of the property.
    -This hotel has negotiated a special golf agreement with Buenaventura Golf Club to provide preferential conditions and additional value to our guests.

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 4311 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful, clean hotel and Excellent Staff!

    We loved our recent stay at the RIU Plaza in Panama City, Panama! The staff was friendly and helpful and the hotel and pool (area) were spotless! The morning buffet was OUTSTANDING!! We will stay her every time we come to Panama City.

    Feb 10, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Panama City

    Riu Plaza Stay was overall excellent. The highlight of the stay had to be the breakfast buffet. Room was nice and location was great.

    Feb 10, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Super Stopover

    We were so pleased with the ability to check in early and have the hotel hold our luggage for our extended stay stopover. Breakfast was incredible and the concierge was delightful in helping us find the best Panama Canal tour( I highly recommend taking the sightseeing tour bus to get mnost bang for your buck on a short trip). I will most certainly book RIU again for other vacations. RIU exceeded our expectations!

    Feb 09, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful hotel - great location

    The deluxe room was spacious enough for two persons; our room attendants paid attention to every detail as far as cleaning, fresh towels, etc. The breakfast buffet was exceptional with plenty of choices. The added bonus was the pool which allowed for relaxation after a hot day of sightseeing. All the hotel staff, from receptionists to the restaurants, pool and bar were so friendly and attentive.

    Feb 09, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Would go back

    We enjoyed our quick anniversary get away. Everyone was really nice. Shout out to Melissa that we seen and sat in her section each day. I would not recommend room service , well at least not at 2am. We got the food but it was not good. Location was right in the middle of the city. We were able to walk everywhere. Close to multiple restaurants. Across the street from a karaoke bar that we went to each night.

    Feb 08, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • Advisory*Important Information* Panama imposes various restrictions each year for Easter. They usually begin the Thursday prior to Good Friday and run a few days past Easter Sunday. The following regulations may be enforced: -Alcohol is restricted Thursday, midnight at 12:00 am to Saturday midnight at 12:00 am. -Music is banned in Discos and public places. ,(AI resorts get a permit enabling them to serve alcohol and play music within the resort)
  • AdvisoryStudent Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy:
    Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

    Convention Policy:
    Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

    Hotel Spring Break Policies: Student Groups / Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year.

    General Information:

    Room taxes are included in vacation price.
    Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
    Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

  • Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
  • Early Departure Policy
    • Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
    • Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26

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