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Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Albrook Shopping Mall

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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Blvd El Dorado Calle 23 1/2B N, Panama City, Panama, 8001
  • El Dorado Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Albrook Shopping Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Via Espana
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Panama City

Bethania stay.With a stay at this Bethania hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of El Dorado Mall and 2 miles (3 km) of Metropolitan Nature Park. Albrook Shopping Mall and Templo Hindu are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • El Dorado Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Avenida Balboa - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Via Espana - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles

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

3-star Colonial hotel near Albrook Shopping Mall
A winery is on site. Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 a 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
  • Meeting 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • 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 feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Panama City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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.

Property 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 each accommodation. 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.
  • Up to 2 children 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel to the airport?

Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel is 4.5 mi (9-min drive) away from the Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel on Aug 16, 2025 start from $79.2, 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.

Does Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of PAB 35.00 per person, one-way.

How close is Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 8 mi (11-min drive) from Veracruz Beach.

Does Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel offer free breakfast?

Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Fiesta Casino (4-min drive) and Crown Casino (4-min drive) are nearby.

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 costs PAB 33.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel have a pool?

Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel have a restaurant?

Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel is home to TGI Fridays Restaurant, which features American cuisine and a poolside location.

Does Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel to downtown Panama City?

Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel is 1.9 mi away from Panama City.

Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 582 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

Cinthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Necesito councilmen con el hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the exceptional Front Desk team—especially Alejandro, Jorge, and the administrative assistant whose name unfortunately escapes me at the moment. Throughout our stay, they demonstrated remarkable professionalism by being helpful in recommending various tourist sites and attractions, and consistently interactive, attentive, and highly efficient in addressing our needs. When we initially checked in and discovered that our assigned room next to the elevator was causing some disturbance due to noise issues, they handled the situation with remarkable professionalism and promptly relocated us to a more suitable room the very next morning, ensuring our comfort for the remainder of our stay. The breakfast options were excellent. I would definitely return when visiting Panama due to its easy access to all tourist sites. The taxi service was exceptional. Our driver demonstrated great professionalism, maintaining a friendly demeanor. His careful driving and thorough knowledge of the local roads made us feel completely at ease during our transfers.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Johel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Parking is excellent with security guard
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nidia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent, Siparia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

roberto

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I am in Panama City I always stay at the Best Western El Dorado! The staff, the rooms, and the area is great. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raqueba, Queens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When in Panama City I always stay here at the Best Western El Dorado. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNIL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernarda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is convenient to dining and shopping. Transportation is also close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hermelinda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nidia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The parking lot is ti small
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hermelinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and very helpful. Washer was broken and they were very helpful in taking care of my needs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Great customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

martinique

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is very beautiful kept, it’s in a good location with lots of shops and restaurants
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larraine

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was close to shopping mall..
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Sol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stuff, all good and clean, breakfast very well organized. Rooms a little old, but all good and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermelinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility is nice, clean , staff is friendly and breakfast has a variety of items and is very good . Parking around the hotel is small and fills up very fast from the restaurant customers
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025