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A wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and sand.

A bedroom with a bed, a table, and a chair, a window with a view of greenery, and a small heater.

A room with brick walls, wicker furniture, antler wall decor, and a bar area.

A brick building with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery.

1. Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

Panama

Philippe

£69

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern house with a covered porch, two wicker chairs, and a large window.

A park with trees, a dirt path, and a blue hose.

A small, single-story building with a red roof and a covered porch. There are two wicker chairs on the porch, and a small table in the center. The building is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a few trees.

A high ceiling with wooden beams and recessed lighting.

2. Wild Waves Kumana Safari & Surf Resort

Panama

£40

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, a thatched roof, and hanging light fixtures.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a vase and a lamp, and a wooden bench at the foot of the bed.

A group of people sitting on a wooden table and a couch in a room with a thatched roof and green walls.

A rustic building with a thatched roof, wooden walls, and a bicycle parked in front.

3. Fins Arugambay

Arugam Bay

"This property had its pros and its cons. Pros ✨Friendly, welcoming staff and always happy to see you ✨Location to the surf, shops, bars and restaurants, undeniably spot on, 5 starts for that alone. ✨Spacious rooms with air con ✨Reasonable price Cons 🫠Restaurant, bar and coffee not operating as I think it is now low season and everyone is getting ready to shut down for the end of the season so we didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy the advertised amenities 🫠It’s a hostel pulling in young...

Lauren

£29

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A gated entrance with a tiled floor, a white wall, and a sign above the gate.

A hotel room with two beds, white linens, a black headboard, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and two pendant lights.

4. The White Pillow

Arugam Bay

£60

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A beachside resort with wooden cabins, sun loungers, and umbrellas.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a view of the beach through a window, and a door leading to an outdoor area with a thatched umbrella.

A nighttime swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A row of colorful cabins with a paved walkway and palm trees.

5. Arugambay PodBay

Arugam Bay

Warren

£45

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A pool area with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs under umbrellas, with a view of the ocean.

A beachside dining setup with a table and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a sunset view.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A beach setting with a table and chairs set up for dining, surrounded by sand and palm trees.

6. Jetwing Kottukal Beach House

Pottuvil

Andrew

£100

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a trash bin.

A residential building with a covered porch, a staircase, and a small garden area.

A covered outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the surrounding greenery.

7. Salt & sand resort

Arugam Bay

£19

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel lobby with a staircase, wooden doors, and potted plants.

A traditional building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

A bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

A garden pathway with various plants and a palm tree.

8. Harmony Beach Hotel

Arugam Bay

Sterling

£20

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A room with a thatched roof, a large window, and a view of the beach.

A room with a view of the beach through large windows, featuring a wicker chair and a small table with a vase.

A thatched-roof outdoor seating area with lounge chairs, surrounded by tropical plants and a clear view of the ocean.

A beach resort with thatched-roof huts, a sandy beach, and a view of the ocean.

9. Blue Waters Arugambay

Pottuvil

"Bungalow super sympa et atypique. La cuisine est très bonne et fraîche : tout est fait maison sur place. Seul petit manque, il n'y a pas de cocktails. La plage est juste devant les bungalows et pratiquement déserte, hormis quelques cours de surf. De jolies vagues pour s'amuser, avec des planches mises à disposition par l'hôtel. Le bémol : c'est un peu à distance des commerces, il faut prendre un tuk-tuk pour s'y rendre. Un conseil, utilisez l'application PickMe, sinon c'est plus cher — le...

NATHALIE

£62

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A room with a view of a beach and palm trees.

A beach area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A covered outdoor area with a sandy floor, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

10. Kudah Bay Surf Hotel

Arugam Bay

Monique

£98

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern building with a covered outdoor area, steps leading up to a seating area, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern entrance with a wooden door, a seating area with chairs, and a well-maintained garden with stepping stones.

A modern building with a paved entrance area, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a parked motorcycle.

A couple seated on a wooden bench in a room with a white wall and a window with curtains.

11. ASAI surf inn Arugambay

Arugam Bay

£35

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A room with a view of the beach, a table, two chairs, and a curtain.

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a covered patio, and string lights.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, toilet, and a small shelf.

A beach structure with a thatched roof, neon lights, and a pathway leading to it.

12. Tsunami hotel arugambay

Arugam Bay

£12

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach, a table with a bowl, and potted plants.

A modern interior with a skylight, wooden staircase, and a plant.

A balcony with a potted plant, wooden furniture, and a view of the beach.

A bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink.

13. Hotel Beach castle

Arugam Bay

£45

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A swimming pool with metal railings, surrounded by a paved area and palm trees.

A pathway lined with palm trees and shrubs, leading to a building with a balcony.

A multi-story building with a courtyard, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A balcony with wooden furniture, a table, and a view of greenery.

14. Paddyway Resort

Arugam Bay

Stephen

£66

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A room with a black leather chair, a covered red sofa, a wooden door, and a window with curtains.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A room with a wooden chair, a small table, and a metal rack against a plain wall.

A room with a wooden chair, a small table with a kettle, and a metal frame against the wall.

15. The Royal Ember

Arugam Bay

£23

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A poolside seating area with a view of the beach and ocean.

A beach with a yellow umbrella, lounge chairs, and a person carrying a surfboard.

A reception area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central chandelier, a reception desk, and red bar stools.

An outdoor dining area with thatched roof, wicker furniture, and a view of the beach and ocean.

16. Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

Pottuvil

cameron

£107

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a wooden structure, potted plants, and a staircase.

A wooden interior with chairs and a guitar, featuring a thatched roof and hanging lights.

An outdoor area with a thatched roof, string lights, and a pool.

A spacious hall with wooden ceiling beams, hanging lights, and a guitar leaning against a pillar.

17. Shell Resort Arugambay

Arugam Bay

"C'est la première fois que nous faisons ça mais nous sommes partis après avoir vu la chambre et l'hotel. Nous avons demandé un remboursement, la personne nous a dit qu'il suffisait d'annuler en ligne et que ça ne posait aucun problème pour lui, mais la plateforme Expedia a essayé de contacter plusieurs fois l'hôtel pour un remboursement et l'hôtel n'a jamais répondu aux appels et mails. Le check-in de cet hotel est normalement à 13h, nous sommes arrivés à 14h après 5h de route et la chambre n'a...

Julien

£13

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A dining table with plates of food, a small plant, and a beverage.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of a tropical garden, and a balcony with a chair.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass facade, indoor plants, and a seating area.

18. Mora Mila

Arugam Bay

£125

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A pool area with a clear view of the pool, surrounding palm trees, and a building with multiple floors and balconies.

A modern room with a wooden floor, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a hanging light fixture, a framed picture, a small plant, a wooden stool, and a bathroom with a toilet, shower, and towel rack.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.

19. White Pearl Resort

Arugambay

Renee Louise

£20

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a building with multiple balconies.

A multi-story building with concrete exterior walls, wooden doors, and balconies with railings.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with a swimming pool and lounge chairs.

20. The Dopple Gangs - Arugambay

Arugambay

£97

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Top Panama Hotel Reviews

White Pearl Resort

8/10 Good

"Solid spot!! Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Would stay here again. Very VERY hard bed though. Other than that the place was incredible. Hot water! Pool was clean and great. Quiet spot. Close to everything. Enjoyed this place."

Arugambay Roccos

10/10 Excellent

"I got to Rocco’s early August 2026 and it was so hot during the day. The rooms had really good air conditioning and there is a nice pool near by. The staff are very hospitable and super friendly."

Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. 2 excellent safaris where we saw a lot of wildlife including leopards and there was also a pilgrimage so we saw that too. Room was fine. Excellent food and drink reasonably priced. Loved it."

Arugambay PodBay

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything with great staff, breakfast and the rooms were very comfortable. Would stay again"

Harmony Beach Hotel

8/10 Good

"Would recommend. Room was clean and large. Location excellent- on the main strip but property itself is quiet which was good. Friendly staff"

Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful resort in great location "

More cheap stays in Panama

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

Tsunami Hotel Rd Arugam Bay EP

£13

26 Oct - 27 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

Hotel Alaskabay Arugambay

94, Main Street Arugam Bay EP

£23

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews)

Fins Arugambay

18 Main Point Rd Arugam Bay EP

£29

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)

SURF AND SAND Hotel - Arugam Bay

Main Street Arugam Bay Eastern Province

£31

29 Sept - 30 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (4 reviews)

Secret Gems Resort

Main Street Arugambay Eastern

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salty surf camp

main street Arugam Bay EP

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2/10 (1 review)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Panama?

Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Two other choices for your trip to the area are Arugambay PodBay and Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Panama.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Panama has to offer?

Zen House Arugambay: This holiday home rental outside Panama has air conditioning and WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. See all vacation rentals in Panama.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Panama, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Panama.

How is it to stay in Panama?

Those travelling to Panama will definitely enjoy the sights to see and things to do. In Panama, there are 3 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Panama.

What should I see while I'm in Panama?

A favourite place to visit is Panama Village. You'll also find Arugam Bay Beach and Pottuvil Point in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Panama guide.

What's the weather like in Panama?

The hottest months are usually April and June, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Panama are November, December, October and April, with each month seeing an average of 195 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Panama hotels

1. Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

2. Wild Waves Kumana Safari & Surf Resort

3. Fins Arugambay

4. The White Pillow

5. Arugambay PodBay

6. Jetwing Kottukal Beach House

7. Salt & sand resort

8. Harmony Beach Hotel

9. Blue Waters Arugambay

10. Kudah Bay Surf Hotel

11. ASAI surf inn Arugambay

12. Tsunami hotel arugambay

13. Hotel Beach castle

14. Paddyway Resort

15. The Royal Ember

16. Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

17. Shell Resort Arugambay

18. Mora Mila

19. White Pearl Resort

20. The Dopple Gangs - Arugambay

Stay near popular Panama attractions

Panama Village

Top Panama Hotel Reviews

White Pearl Resort

Arugambay Roccos

Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

Arugambay PodBay

Harmony Beach Hotel

Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

More cheap stays in Panama

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

Hotel Alaskabay Arugambay

Fins Arugambay

SURF AND SAND Hotel - Arugam Bay

Secret Gems Resort

salty surf camp

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