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InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa

4.5 of 5
Road to Veracruz km 7 | Arraijan District, Panama City, Panama
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InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa
Ranked #20 of 94 hotels in Panama City
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
ontario
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We have just returned from an amazing 8 day vacation at the Playa Bonita, Panama City. We had pre-arranged our airport transfer and the driver was there to meet us. We arrived at the resort where our check in was very swift and we were upgraded to a suite, which was a big bonus. The suite was spacious and extremely... More

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IPB Guest R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Dear lesleyOntario, We really appreciate your review about your recent stay in our hotel. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your 8 days in Panama, with a good hotel, tours, and good service. we apologize for not filled up your expectations about the buffet, but we are happy that you enjoyed the LIghthouse, our gourmet restaurante. Also we... More

New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

The resort was great . The rooms were extremely clean. The view was great. The food was great. The staff such as Sanchez and Victor were very attentive. We are definitely going back with our family. The beach was long enough to walk on and the grounds were beautiful.

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IPB Guest R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear NewYorkersInLondon, We are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay in our hotel, with a great room, view and food. And the most important thing with a good service, we appreciate your comments, and will be our pleasure to assist you in a future. We hope to see you back with your family. Greetings from Panama, L.M. More

Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013 via mobile

Its the best hotel the best part is that u can have fun with iran edson alberto and more they made me the best week ever and the food is good 2 The rooms are too comfortable and the sea and pools are great and have nice views .

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IPB Guest R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa, responded to this review
18 April 2013

Dear MaiiLam, We are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay in our hotel, have a good time and fun in all the activities that our recreation department offered (Iran, Edson, Alberto, more). We hope to see you back in a future, thanks for you comments. Greetings from Panama, L.M. More

Conyers, GA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We had a great time at this resort. Very nice rooms..although we got upgraded to the suites! We met some of the nicest staff around...Concierge Francisco Aldeano - he is the key to navigating around the property. Also, Joseph - the bellman - was really nice. I lost a belt when we switched rooms with the upgrade and I swear... More

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IPB Guest R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Dear rickjr2000, Thank you for choosing us, we appreciate you shared your review about your wonderful and relaxing stay in our hotel, with a nice suite and excellent service from our team, specially Francisco, Joseph and Sugey. We are happy to know that your stay was memorable. We hope to see you back... Greetings from Panama, L.M. More

Kelowna, BC
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

For a relaxing stay close to Panama City, this is the right place to be. The staff are exceptionally courteous and helpful. The layout is beautiful with its swimming pools, colorful gardens and views of the ocean. The rooms are every bit clean and comfortable. We intend to stay there again.

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IPB Guest R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Dear vkelowna, Thanks for chose our hotel and your review. We are glad to know that you had a great stay with us, enjoyed of a nice view, good service, colorful gardens and more. We hope to see you back and have the opportunity to serve you once again. Greetings from Panama and best regards, L.M. More

Idaho
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

I did a lot of research before finally choosing the InterContinental Play Bonita for our familys 9 day stay. It was beautifully maintained, the gardens and pools were incredible. It had a nice, relaxed pace. We all enjoyed watching the ships enter the canal from the beach, especially at night with the ships all lit up! This was our first... More

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IPB Guest R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Dear ErinIdaho, Thank you for chose our hotel and we appreciate your comments. It's really nice to know that you and your family enjoyed you stay with us, with an amazing view of the ships, the activities, the food, and more. We hope your son feels better, was our pleasure to assist you. We hope to see you back in... More

Regensburg
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013 via mobile

We have chosen the hotel, because we didn't wanted to stay overnight in downtown or close to the business district. The hotel is a perfect hideaway after shopping or sightseeing tours. The hotel is right after crossing the bridge of the America's, so it's officially on the southern part of the American continent. It's nice and relaxing to watch the... More

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IPB Guest R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa, responded to this review
29 March 2013

Dear beitgugb, Thank you for chose our hotel and your recently stay with us. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay , nice view, good service, food and the outdoor cinema. Was our pleasure to serve you , we hope to see you back in the future. Greetings from Panama! LM More

New York City, New York
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

I have been to this hotel several times. Here are the pros: General manager is helpful (but not visible), deserts at buffets are awesome, rooms are comfortable. There are kids movies at night. Here are the cons: Sand fleas on beach are very bad, drinks lack alcohol, managers do NOT help with any issues (you need to ask for general... More

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IPB Guest R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa, responded to this review
29 March 2013

Dear hopewellgal, Thank you for your comments and feedbacks. Regards, LM More

Houston, Texas
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Our first time in Panama and one of the most AMAZING and RELAXING places we have ever stayed at! The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. We had and amazing dinner at the Lighthouse Bistro, Luis and Yanina help us have a truly exceptional dining experience. The General Manager is present and visible interacting with the... More

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IPB Guest R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa, responded to this review
25 March 2013

Dear CARODRIGU, Thank you for chose our hotel and share your comments about your recently stay with us. We are glad to know that you had one of the most amazing and relaxing vacations, with good service from our team, food, drinks (specially the dirty martinies) and music. Was our pleasure to serve you and we hope to have the... More

USA
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Very nice resort hotel right on the Pacific Ocean, overlooking the entrance to the Panama Canal. They upgraded us to a very nice suite on a very quiet part of the grounds which was very nice, because the other end of the hotel has weddings and parties. Very nice service, especially at the front desk. Be careful of sand fleas... More

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IPB Guest R, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa, responded to this review
25 March 2013

Dear Cachirulatravels, Thank you for chose our hotel and share your comments. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay in our hotel, with a very nice service from all our staff, good view from your room and beautiful gardens. Was our pleasure to serve you and we hope to have the opportunity to do it again. Once... More

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Also Known As:
Intercontinental Playa Bonita Hotel Panama City
Intercontinental Panama City
Intercontinental Playa Bonita Resort
Intercontinental Panama
Playa Bonita Panama
InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort And Spa Panama/Panama City
Address: Road to Veracruz km 7 | Arraijan District, Panama City, Panama
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Region: Panama > Panama Province > Panama City
Amenities:
Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Panama City
#10 Luxury Hotels in Panama City
Price range (per night): S$170 - 289
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort & Spa offers tropical resort seclusion just minutes from Panama City and the wonders of the Panama Canal, where the Miraflores Visitors Center is a must. The colonial and shopping districts, Amador Causeway, Punta Bruja Nature Reserve and the Gamboa Rainforest Resort aerial tram are all less than an hour away. ... more   less 
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