Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel

3.0 star property
Colonial Panama City hotel in Bethania with a winery
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed)
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Blvd El Dorado Calle 23 1/2B N, Panama City, Panama, 8001
  • El Dorado Mall
    7 min walk
  • Metropolitan Nature Park
    2 min drive
  • Iglesia del Carmen
    4 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    9 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2018
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Panama City

Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel places you in the heart of Panama City, within a 10-minute walk of El Dorado Mall and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Albrook Shopping Mall. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a winery, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The diner, TGI Fridays Restaurant, serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Bethania hotel include Avenida Balboa and Via Espana.

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
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 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

Colonial Panama City hotel in Bethania with a winery
A winery is on site. Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel was completed in July 2018.

This 3-star Panama City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1997
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Winery on site
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Panama City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • TGI Fridays Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool 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/raised signage
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?

Yep, Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel on 15 Dec 2024 start from AU$119.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?

The closest beach to Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel is Veracruz Beach (8.7 km).

Does Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel have a pool?

Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What makes Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel a romantic place to stay?

An attached winery and poolside dining, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel.

Is Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, it's no surprise that Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet brekkie is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 462 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 462 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 462 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 462 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 462 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

6/10 Okay

Pericles V.

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's ok, for the price you can't ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CARMEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all around good value. casino, supermarket, mall, restaurants within easy walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
I liked the service through the time I was there. The personnel were very nice and friendly. The rooms were always cleaned and organized.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice well located property. A little old but constant work being done to improve rooms. Staff very nice, efficient, helpful, courteous, professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KARLA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRACE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast, different menu of hot breakfast every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry-Ann

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exudes great energy, with welcoming and comforting staff and atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Man

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is where I normally stay when I am in Panama City. Very nice Hotel and Staff Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and cordial staff. Great free breakfast with ample hours. Convenient walk to restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops. Overall in Panama, you can expect anything imported from the US to be over twice the cost if not more. Local produce and foods are much cheaper though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LESBIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

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

10/10 Excellent

Eugenio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay at this hotel whenever I go to Panama City, Panama because it’s very convenient and close to the largest mall in Central America, the Albrook Mall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalia, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything about the hotel 💪👍👌
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Este hotel es perfecto, comodo, seguro, agradable y muy centrico. Volvería a hospedarme nuevamente aqui sin ninguna duda.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The free daily breakfast with varying hot dishes was a bonus with good hours of availability. The coin (quarters avail at front desk) operated washer ($2) and dryer ($3 for 45 mins) (med heat was hot enough) was convenient though you had to go to a store.(short walking distance) to get detergent. Short walk to many small restaurants of many varieties, and mostly chinese, coffee shops and bakeries was also convenient. The two issues I had was we did not have a mini fridge (not avail with a room with two double beds). The other issue is that the room was a bit damp when you have temps set at normal room temps. Only when set temp around 19C / approx 63F (a bit chilly), did the dampness go away.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria del Pilar

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