In the unique destination of Panama, guests can experience beaches, rainforest, mountains and city—all from Dreams Playa Bonita Panama. Located on Playa Bonita, the closest beach to Panama City and literally meaning "beautiful beach," Dreams Playa Bonita Panama is only 40 minutes from the international airport, 30 minutes from the Panama Canal and 20 minutes from the city center. The resort is surrounded by Punta Bruja Nature Reserve along 2 km of golden sand beach on the Pacific Coast of Panama. The resort faces the ocean and offers stunning sunrise views. At night, guests can see the sparkling lights of ships along the water waiting to enter the Panama Canal in the distance. 11 seaside towers offer 307 luxurious guest rooms and suites all offering spectacular oceanfront views from a private balcony. Jungle walkways wind between an ocean view infinity pool, an adults-only pool, the Dreams Spa by Pevonia®, the Explorer’s Club for Kids and all the resort’s gracious amenities. Golf lovers can enjoy an on-site driving range and putting green, as well as nearby golf courses.
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General Policies & Fine Print
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 Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
This property is completely smoke-free in all rooms and all public areas.
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3204 reviews
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Nov 21, 2024Good, bad, and other…
The staff at the resort are phenomenal. Truly lovely. I really enjoyed the conversations shared and my interactions with the grounds’ keepers. They know all the good info. One took me to see a family of sloths on the property and helped me obtain an amazing photo. However, the resort itself is lower tier of the all inclusive. It is partially under construction, but in need of major updating. In my room, the outlets didn’t work if the lights were off so I had to leave a light on overnight to charge my phone. The mini bar was soda and water with a few beers, no other alcohol, and the fridge was iced over. The condensation dripped a puddle on the floor from the vents. Restaurants were not always open and some nights only select ones were available. The fish and seafood was outstanding and the breakfast was great, but the rest of the food left A LOT to be desired. However, I mention again that ALL staff were incredible in every way. A big issue that needs to be corrected and guests should be informed of BEFORE arrival is that Google maps has a mistake and directs you to Burunga which is almost an hour away from the resort, inland, and a favela barrio. I arrived at night and the Uber led me there and my very kind driver figured out the error-the same listing and includes resort photos and everything but the route is to a very rough area nowhere near a resort. This was very unsettling as I am a solo female traveler arriving at night and my Uber driver was AMAZING and ensured my safety and my arrival (on his own time because of Uber issues on updating the ride) and tried to refuse my payment. Needless to say the Panamanian people were very warm. The room at the resort was a bit worn but still very comfortable, just freezing cold and a bit worse for wear. Adjustable temperature but understand that it must remain at a certain temperature to avoid other issues-humidity related. It was not full and bustling which was actually nice for me personally. A bit more quiet. However, this is likely for some of the reasons discussed herein. The beach is not for swimming as the water is rough and it’s not one of the picturesque white sandy beaches, but it’s still beautiful and wonderful to walk and find shells. The sunrise is worth the early wake up. Would I stay again? Honestly I don’t think so. The resort needs to work on a few things and I do feel I paid more than what I received in comparison to other all inclusive resorts. I loved the people, workers, staff, so much I would love to say I would return, but honestly it’s unlikely, which does make me sad.
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Nov 20, 2024Minor issues; would go back
Having never been to an all inclusive before, this was an enjoyable experience. We were never able to utilize the resort app to order room service or any of the such. When I attempted to schedule a spa treatment, using the coupons that came with my package, they attempted to get me to sign up for a time share discussion. That was disappointing. There were a variety of dining experiences and for the most part they were enjoyable. The food was good; however the temperature of the food on the buffets was not as hot as would be expected. It was hit or miss with the alcohol, some were very strong and some were very weak. Not a lot of consistency. The staff everywhere were always very pleasant and helpful. The grounds were well kept and even though there some areas that have signs of wear and tear, considering the physical environment of the ocean and tropical weather, the resort as a whole was beautiful.
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Nov 20, 2024
Disappointing
The rooms were very cold and if we tried to lower air conditioning we got condensation of the floor, making it very slippery. Everything has to be scanned--activities, restaurant menus etc. Would much prefer they post it somewhere. Night activities were lame--a movie, kerioke.
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Nov 14, 2024Playa Bonita our home away from home
We have been to several resorts. Dreams Playa Bonita is definitely one of our favorites. Every room has an incredible ocean view. The staff is one of their biggest assets. Make sure to stop by the preferred club pool bar and say hi to Eric. He makes a great mango tango. Gino in the preferred club lounge makes a tasty espresso martini. Take time for a 90 minute massage with Luce. You won’t be disappointed. Our whole experience at the resort is one for the record books. We look forward to our return trip in the future.
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Nov 13, 2024
Not for groups wanting to party
Hotel was nice however appeared to be understaffed. Bars closed early and there wasn’t very much entertainment and only one place for breakfast and one for lunch which caused long lines. Hotel would be more catered to couples instead of groups.