Not Deep Woods Off, not camping store REI's Jungle Juice, not Defender (provided by this hotel) - nothing kept me from getting 34 bites in 3 days by something I never saw! The Concierge said they're called chitras (SHE-truhs) and they're not mosquitoes, they're sand flies, and they prefer women. Internet research suggests 1000mg odorless garlic 2-3 times a day... more

The Playa Bonita is a nice hotel but not an exceptional hotel. The setting is very nice, good beach area, wonderful pools and views. Its at the mouth of the canal and you can watch the boats line up to go in. It is away from the downtown area of Panama City so if you are looking for a beach... more

It's one of the few on the beach hotels but it comes at a premium. Food was overly priced and slow even by local standards. The lunch buffet was $22.50 and dinner buffet was $40. The bar service was particularly bad. Even when the bar was not busy drinks took a while to get to the table and menus also... more

Great resort, excellent value at $149/night which included a full cook to order breakfast. Clean rooms with good air conditioning, all are ocean front with balconies. Modern bathroom, stocked mini bar, fast internet, satelite TV. Resort is out from the city, which allowed for wonderful relaxation. Hotel website said cab to resort was $45-$60 but I rented a car from... more

Staying here was a treat for us. We were 4 people sharing a room which made it a decent value. The hotel is beautiful. Great pools and grounds. Our room was very nice. The staff was only OK. The taxi's to town were very overpriced. You do need to check your bill when you get home. They overcharged us and... more

Let me start by saying that I have stayed at $100 hotels that were similar to this resort. It's not quite as nice as let's say a hilton, but considering the price it's not worth it. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained, the staff is friendly enough and the food was tasty. But nothing is included in your $250... more

I I stayed with my wife for two nights to attend a convention. The hotel is located outside Panama City center and depending on the traffic conditions, it may take you some time to get in and out of town. It is a resort hotel so it has nice pool, spa and garden. The beach is limited and the canal... more

Very well manicured grounds with lots of beautiful flowers. Lots of pools and chairs available. The rooms are nicely furnished, clean. Nothing over the top but what you would expect, great water pressure and air conditioning. The food is okay, nothing great but there was always something on the menu that satisfied. Service was hit or miss, some people were... more

This place has it all. It is in a peaceful location surrounded by forest and it overlooks the Pacific Ocean with an enormous beach. There are 3 huge pools, one with a swim up bar. Their service is fantastic and their food at their restaurants are superb (they accommodated our vegetarian requests). Room service was very good and the drinks... more