Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel

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

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Exterior
Front of property
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)
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 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
  • Albrook Shopping Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 - 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
  • 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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Best Western El Dorado Panama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 542 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 542 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 542 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 542 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 542 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

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sawana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
ease of access to Albrook Mall and TGI was right next door
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela, Panama

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again love that they have hot water
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhea

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ladies at front desk, breakfast and cleaning crew were amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente todo!.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction sounds at 5am for 1/2 hour.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

ROBERTO

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Russell, Miami

I flew to Panama for one purpose for an interview at the US Embassy which went horrible so I planned 10 day stay was destroyed and the hotel refused to refund my money even though I only stayed one night I will never return to that hotel no recommended to anybody else
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Quita

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna, Winter Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I come back here year after year because of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Bernarda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive, Armagh

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Porfirio

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

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Usually a great stay. Now some problems. Breakfast was substandard. Ran out of terrible items and forks, weak coffee. Water supply limited, and hot water not very hot. TV WI-fi poor. Saw a cockroach. going downhill.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
on this trip some problems. usually excellent; however they had no ice, water supply problems, hot water not very hot, wi-fi tv problems. Breakfasts was substandard, cold items and not much. weak coffee. no forks?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vilma

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