Panama is a place where everyone is welcome, and that means families too! In fact, more than just “welcome”, families are encouraged to visit Panama, as it offers so much for people of all ages to do, at a great value for time and money. When coming to visit Panama with your family, you’ll want to make sure everyone gets the experience they want. That’s not easy to do with so many ages and tastes. We feel like no matter what you do, your family won’t be happy unless they’re happy with where they’re staying. In honor of that, here are our top 4 family-friendly hotels we recommend staying in while you’re here.
1. The Hard Rock Hotel Panama Megapolis:
No, we’re not joking. Believe it or not, the hotel with the brand famous for parties and rock and roll is a fantastic place to bring your kids, relatives, and significant other. Panama’s Hard Rock is designed to keep you busy, no matter what the age, and offers half a dozen dining experiences, a massive pool/outdoor lounge area, live music, and stunning views. There’s also a mall attached to the property, which makes shopping easy, and has movie theater access for those rainy days you need to entertain the kids. Even if you do want to let loose and party adult style, the hotel can provide childcare, or you can simply head up to the roof on your own and enjoy the nearly nightly nightclub events.
2. The Gamboa Rainforest Resort:
What could be more fun for the family than a vacation that offers both holiday comforts and a learning experience all in one? That’s what you’ll get at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. This resort caters to families, offering great stay packages that include dining, nature excursions, sports, and transportation. Give your family the experience of staying right in a rainforest, while still letting them unwind in a luxury pool, spa, or air conditioned room. Panama City is about a 30-minute ride away by car, so you can break up your nature exploring with a little urban exploration mixed in.
3. The American Trade Hotel:
Casco Viejo is easily the most visited part of Panama City, and has quickly become a fun tourist hot spot for people of all ages. The American Trade Hotel encapsulates all that is Casco, with a 101-year-old original structure that has been refurbished and upgraded in the past ten years in order to fit the hotel’s needs. This is a luxury property, so rates are on the higher side, however, you get great value in what you pay for, and family of all ages will get a unique experience that’s almost unparalleled in the old city. Rooms are large and comfortable with a gym and pool on the upper part of the building to get some energy out when needed. It’s also just a few blocks from a playground and situated right on a central plaza, as well as being essentially surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and bars.
4. The Royal Decameron Resort:
Beach lovers rejoice! We’ve picked out the perfect spot to bring the gang any time of year, if you’re looking for all-inclusive, white sand, family fun and relaxation. The Decameron offers group rates that are incredibly well-priced for families, and include all of the food and drinks you desire during your stay. There are water games and classes for kids all day long, a daycare center, gym, nightclub, and about 8 pools. The beach is well patrolled by lifeguards, and has almost sugar-white sand for your family to rest on or play in. You can get to the Decameron by car/shuttle/taxi in about two hours from the city, or if you’re coming from Canada, fly a charter to the Rio Hato Airport, about a 5 min from the resort itself.
