Dreams Playa Bonita Panama

The short version

Want beach and city on one trip? Dreams Playa Bonita Panama is about 20 minutes from Panama City and 30 from the Panama Canal. All 301 rooms have a partial or full ocean view, and you may see ships heading into the canal. Dining covers four à la carte restaurants, a buffet, a grill and a café. The spa runs to 10,000 square feet, the Explorer's Club takes ages 3 to 12, and turtle hatchings and whales can be seen in season.

Best for Families with young kids Couples Wellness & spa

Good to know

• 301 rooms, every one with a partial or full ocean view, spread over 11 seaside towers. You may see ships heading into the Panama Canal.
• Four à la carte restaurants (Bordeaux, Oceana and Portofino among them), plus a buffet, a grill and a café.
• About 20 minutes from Panama City and 30 minutes from the Panama Canal.
• The spa is 10,000 square feet, the Explorer's Club is for ages 3 to 12, and turtle hatchings and whales can be seen in season.