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Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel

3.0 star property
Bask by the pool with sun loungers nearby or sip on wine from the on-site winery. Let helpful staff take care of you while exploring Panama’s hidden gems.

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Exterior
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is P4,079
P4,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

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
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 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
Select Comfort bed
Down duvet
  • 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
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 4 min drive
  • Avenida Balboa - 5 min drive
  • Via Espana - 5 min drive
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 6 min drive

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 luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
  • 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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Colonial architecture
  • Renovated entire property - July 2018
  • 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 at the property
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

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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.

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

As of Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel on Mar 15, 2025 start from P 4,079.33, excluding 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.

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).

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Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 513 reviews

9.2/10

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

Thomas M

Great breakfast and some of the best pillows i have ever had at a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

martinique

Love love love this hotel every thing is in a convenient location lots of shops and restaurants
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wai Bing

Clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernarda

Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhea

The ladies at front desk, breakfast and cleaning crew were amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

María

It was a decent place, good value for what you pay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is centric but not too busy.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sawana

ease of access to Albrook Mall and TGI was right next door
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Javinique

Customer service was great. The employees were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Nice hotel tile floors no dirty carpet gets a Plus for clean floors nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

steven

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Excelente todo!.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

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

Friendly staff, nice pool & sitting area. Clean facility and surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jaime

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

Eduardo

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Great stay. Amazing warm breakfast options. Helpful and professional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Na
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry-Ann

This hotel exudes great energy, with welcoming and comforting staff and atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

It was a very good affordable stay. Easy walk to eateries, and the Mall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRACE

Front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast, different menu of hot breakfast every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDUARDO

Had a nice four nights stay; GREAT BREAKFASTS THOUGH
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024