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Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with winery, near Via Espana

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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)
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Winery
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is CA $107
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - 1 Jan 2025

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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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

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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)

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 area

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

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 9 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 33 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 13 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

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

Located just 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from the airport, Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at TGI Fridays Restaurant, which serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a winery, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 83 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Beach shuttle*
  • Shopping center shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu
  • Cabinet locks

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1997
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Winery on site
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

TGI Fridays Restaurant - This poolside diner specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PAB 35.00 per person (one-way)
  • Beach shuttle and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of PAB 33.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 12 costs PAB 10.00 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

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

Is there a pool at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PAB 35.00 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of PAB 33.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Fiesta Casino (4-min drive) and Crown Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel and nearby?
Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel has a winery and an outdoor pool, as well as a 24-hour fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?
Yes, TGI Fridays Restaurant offers American cuisine and poolside dining.
What's the area around Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel like?
Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel is in Bethania, a short 9-minute drive from Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) and 7 minutes' walk from El Dorado Mall.

Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Amy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shari, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

WEI QING, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Wing, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alison, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

wing leung, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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
Julie, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rafael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alfredo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luis David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It's ok, for the price you can't ask for more.
Pericles V., 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

CARMEN, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

all around good value. casino, supermarket, mall, restaurants within easy walking distance
Mark, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked the service through the time I was there. The personnel were very nice and friendly. The rooms were always cleaned and organized.
Rodolfo, 5-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice well located property. A little old but constant work being done to improve rooms. Staff very nice, efficient, helpful, courteous, professional.
Mark, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

KARLA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast, different menu of hot breakfast every day.
GRACE, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This hotel exudes great energy, with welcoming and comforting staff and atmosphere.
Kerry-Ann, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kevin Man, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is where I normally stay when I am in Panama City. Very nice Hotel and Staff Thank you!
Brad, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kevin, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great find.
LESBIA, 3-night trip
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