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Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 23 Oct 2026 to 19 Nov 2026
Travel Dates: 01 Jan 2027 to 31 Mar 2027
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Save 15%.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 23 Oct 2026 to 19 Nov 2026
Travel Dates: 01 Apr 2027 to 30 Jun 2027
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Free Breakfast
Guests will receive American Breakfast Buffet daily.

Important Information: Gratuities are not included.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 20 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2027
Travel Dates: 20 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2027
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

Resort Details

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.
Room Type
  • Deluxe King

    Bedding: 1 king, or 2 double beds or, 1 king and 1 sofa bed.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

    Occupancy limits - 2 adults. Total 3
    • Air conditioning
    • Alarm clock
    • Bathtub/shower combination
    • Cable television
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Internet access
    • Iron
    • Ironing board
    • Safe
    • Telephone
    • TV
  • Senior Suite
    Bedding - 1 King bed.

    Occupancy limits - 2 adults. Total 3.
    • Air conditioning
    • Alarm clock
    • Bathrobe
    • Bathtub/shower combination
    • Cable television
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Internet access
    • Iron
    • Ironing board
    • Safe
    • Slippers
    • Telephone
    • TV
  • Deluxe Group
    Bedding: 1 king, or 2 double beds or, 1 king and 1 sofa bed.

    Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.

    Occupancy limits - 2 adults, 1 child, 2 total combined.
    • Air conditioning
    • Alarm clock
    • AM/FM radio
    • Bathtub/shower combination
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Internet access
    • Iron
    • Ironing board
    • Safe
    • Telephone
    • TV
  • Deluxe Twin
    Bedding: Twin beds.

    Occupancy limits - 2 adults. Total 4
    • Air conditioning individually controlled in room
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Iron and Ironing Board
    • Widescreen TV
    • Wireless internet connection
  • Deluxe Family King
    Bedding - 1 King bed.

    Occupancy limits - 3 adults, 2 Child, 4 Total
    • Air conditioning individually controlled in room
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Iron and Ironing Board
    • Widescreen TV
    • Wireless internet connection
  • Deluxe Family Twin
    Bedding: Twin beds.

    Occupancy limits - 3 adults, 2 Child, 4 Total
    • Air conditioning individually controlled in room
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Iron and Ironing Board
    • Widescreen TV
    • Wireless internet connection
  • Suite Senior
    Bedding - 1 king bed.

    Occupancy limits - 2 adults. Total 2.
    • Air conditioning
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Iron and Ironing Board
    • Widescreen TV
    • Wireless internet connection
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

This captivating hotel is located near large shopping centers, entertainment hotspots and the vibrant nightlife of the city. Also nearby are many of the country’s cultural and geographical attractions. The Panama Canal, considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world, put Panama on the map and gave this country strategic and logistical stature in the world. The country also enjoys a privileged position for air travel communications between North and South America. Its airport, Tocumen (PTY), has become the most important air travel hub in the region. 

Stay in one of the newest and most luxurious hotels in Panama City, a project as cosmopolitan as the city itself. Riu Plaza Panama Hotel offers a great selection of exceptional services, designed both for business travelers as well as leisure travelers, all with the uniform excellence that characterizes RIU hotels

Property Information

Year Built: 2010
Floors: 35
Total rooms: 644
Calle 50 with 53 East, Urban Marbella, Panama City, Panama

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 5174 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    5 Star Hotel and Amenities with Superior service!

    The breakfast buffet is so huge and full of fresh fruits, local treats, different kinds of egg dishes, breads, meats, fresh juices (yes with an "s") it will take you 5 days to taste everything you find on that buffet. There is an amazing pool area, restaurants and a smaller cafe. The staff is so nice and accommodating. The rooms are very modern and comfortable. The best part is that it's centrally located in the city so most tours will pick you up in the lobby! I do plan on going back to Panama and will only stay here from now on. Fabulous stay. Also, I forgot to mention, there is a Starbucks next door but the cafe inside the hotel can replicate most of the drinks. Wait until you see the deserts in the cafe! I might just stay here for a few days without tours next time.

    Nov 11, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    RIU October

    As usual everything was exceptional. Will be back at the end of November, the RIU is our go to hotel while we are in Panama City!!

    Nov 03, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great hotel in a great location and at a great value.

    The only issue is that the beds could be a little softer, however everything else was great. Buffet is incredible.

    Nov 03, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    2026 Panama

    Great location and kind staff. Rooms need updating and carpets need cleaning, but I enjoyed my stay.

    Nov 01, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    40th birthday trip

    I checked into the hotel and it was overall beautiful. Had a total of 10 friends that joined me in booking this property. The location was amazing, the hotel was beautiful and the buffet was great. At check in, Ricardo made this one of best experiences to celebrate my 40th birthday in Panama. I did t get to tell him thank you before leaving but I hope this review is shared with him. I Definitely will be back.

    Oct 28, 2026
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 01May25 - 23Dec26

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Prices per person based on double occupancy including round-trip airfare via U.S. certified air carriers and round-trip airport/hotel transfers when arriving at airport closest to destination (for exceptions see Frequently Asked Questions), hotel taxes and baggage handling, fuel surcharges, and all pre-collected U.S. and foreign taxes. In some instances, pricing may specifically apply to one of multiple flights on select departure days. All packages are based on the lowest hotel/air classes available at time of publication, capacity controlled, subject to availability and change without notice. Promotional pricing may only be available for a limited time. Fees may apply for carry-on and checked baggage-view Baggage Policies. Some resort fees, environmental levies and departure taxes are not included and may be payable in resort. View Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Apple Vacations is not responsible for errors or omissions. Cancellation policies apply. Bookings are subject to the Fair Trade Contract. All public charter flights are operated by ALG Vacations Corp: Allegiant Air: PC 18-231, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats /PC 18-234, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats; Miami Air operated by TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. : PC 19-085 & PC 19-117, B737-800, 180 seats/PC 19-091, B737-800-183 seats; Swift Air: PC 19-092, B737-400-150 seats; Viva Aerobus: PC 18-228, A320-180 seats/ PC 19-079, A320-180-185 seats/PC 19-094, A320-185 seats. CST2139014-20 120319