The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
340 Calle 3ra Riviera Pacifica, Buenaventura Panama
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4.6
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4.3
Value
3.9
2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Bicycle rental
Babysitting
Valet parking
Wifi
Paid wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Snack bar
Wine / champagne
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Golf course
Tennis court
Fishing
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Car hire
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Pedicure
Salon
Steam room
Waxing services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
Butler service
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
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Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Additional bathroom
Desk
Dining area
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Whirlpool bathtub
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Minibar
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
On-demand movies
Radio
iPod docking station
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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340 Calle 3ra Riviera Pacifica, Buenaventura Panama
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Of the 4 beach area golf courses within 2 hour of Panama City, Buenaventura is the best maintained, with wide-open fairways, and not crowded weekdays. The worst course is Coronado, with uneven greens and weeds that would make a pasture proud.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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My husband booked the Hotel for 4 days for my birthday & I’m so glad we went there! It had been recommended by friends, and I absolutely loved the amazing service provided by Jamie Navarro from start to finish, he was very courteous, super professional, caring, very friendly & even spoke to us in French! Thank you Jaimie! I even had 3 surprise birthday cakes! Loved our room view, the food at the different restaurants, the staff was super friendly & we had a great service. The pool in front of the beach is absolutely amazing! It was very peaceful, and quiet, waking up & hearing the birds was fantastic. The room, bed & bathroom were good. The only thing I didn’t enjoy was that the hotel accepts small dogs, so I’m glad that our neighbours didn’t have one (for the noise). The art collection is beautiful and love the fact that they also have a little chapel in front of the gigantic corotu tree. Also loved walking on the beach at the end of the day with my husband, it’s absolutely gorgeous!!! Don’t forget to bring shoes to walk on the sand, as it’s really hot! Would definitely go back there! Thanks to all the Buenaventura team for making our stay very special!…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Loved our stay at this beautiful resort. The staff are amazing - attentive and kind. I think one of the best advantages of this resort is the size - the hotel itself is small and feels very calm and relaxing, but you have access to a good number of excellent restaurants because of the larger resort with homes and a golf course (and the little zoo, which we really enjoyed). It felt like the best of both worlds. We loved the beach club, and never had any trouble finding a lovely spot there or at the hotel pool. Overall, would highly recommend!
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Date of stay: April 2023
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One of the best places in Panama visit great beaches tons of activities to do with you for wheeling on the beach they have a great new beach bar. Dunas you will not have a bad time of here also great golf course too many amenities to the list. Jbdegustador get more reviews
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Super safe place
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PROS - Booked with Bonvoy points at a reasonable rate - Chatting with front desk was seamless through the Bonvoy app - Large room, arched ceilings, a balcony, and a wonderful view - Strong WiFi in my room, common areas, and at both pools - Comfortable bed and pillows, with a top sheet and fluffy comforter - Thorough housekeeping staff - Responsive front desk. When I asked if they'd consider turning off the (loud) fountain, they did. (Thanks to Fernando for turning it off). They also printed my boarding pass for me - My room was quiet; it was dark at night; I could control the temperature (quiet AC), and it was clean - Open-air business center - Two pools at which to lounge - Secure, gated community - Good walking in the area - Two dinner restaurants in the hotel, plus one at the beach, plus two about 15 minutes away (walking), at the rental center - Onsite grocery store is convenient - Gorgeous, majestic, 100-year-old tree in front of the hotel and Japanese restaurant - All restaurants offer outdoor-dining - Loved the Japanese restaurant: friendly staff, great food, and nice atmosphere (outside, beneath the giant tree) - Complimentary breakfast was offered as an option for Titanium status. They offered many choices, including an omelet station - Very peaceful (with the fountains off). They ambient music was lulling, inobtrusive - Beautiful grounds (lots of palm trees) CONS - Nothing worth mentioning…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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The resort is beautiful. The many pools are great for relaxation. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean. The breakfast was outstanding with omelette, bacon and tasty Panamanian foods. Everyone was very friendly, very polite and very helpful!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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The resort is beautiful with lots of places to spread out and “discover”. The pools are really fun and the beach is lovely. The food situation did get old after a few days, as there are only two dinner choices for restaurants. The sushi restaurant was fantastic. The spa could use a BIG makeover, the therapists were really great, but the facilities were rundown. The do have bicycles on site,,,but they desperately need to be replaced! They barely work. The rooms are spacious and the housekeeping was consistently good every day. Great for families and couples relaxing.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Oh man, This hotel has changed names so many times, its not even Funny. We are locals. This hotel was made as a 5 star resort more than 15 years ago when there were no major hotels in the area. It still has the greatest infrastructure, in the area. But the maintenance of the rooms is terrible. Our room was completly covered in this humidity smell when a room was recently flooded. When I checked, I could see the watermarks on the walls near the cieling. I asked for a De-humidifyer, which arrived 1 day later, and in the 5 days that we stayed, I emptied the bucket 19 times. Imagine how much water was inside the room. all the furniture had water marks on the legs. I got really sick (Stuffy nose, sore throat, fever) last two days at the hotel, and it took 2 weeks to get over it after leaving the hotel. Of course they didn't have a room to re-accommodate us. The Hotel is not on-top of the beach, so its not really a resort in my book.…
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Victor Concepción Perén, General Manager at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
Responded Mar 7, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts regarding this issue. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We will share your message appropriately.
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The hotel is well done over all and the rooms are excellent. The service in the hotel is good. The problem is the main restaurant is run like a Chuck e cheese with screaming and running children left to do as they please, as you try to enjoy a meal. The service is substandard and no one responds to requests to resolve the chaos. A badly run restaurant can spoil the night and trip. If you like having children yelling and screaming like banshees, then this is your place.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Victor Concepción Perén, General Manager at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
Responded Nov 3, 2022
Dear Sir, On behalf of the entire Buenaventura Panama Golf & Beach Resort family we would like to thank you for your recent visit. I sincerely appreciate your valuable feedback which will in turn assist us in our commitment to continuously improve our products and services. Thanking you for your preference and looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Cordially,
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I've heard it's the most luxurious of Panamá, so it's BEEN on my bucket list! Checking in/out had very friendly staff. Dinner at the Japanese restaurant was off the chain: friendly waiter, great service. The grounds were beautiful, and the view from my room was to my liking. Sunday a.m. I went to breakfast, and the staff was unfriendly, no smiles from anyone; or checking to see i you needed anything! The selections were not up to par. For the cost of the rooms (I went solo, so paid same as a family of 4) with breakfast included, they could have done better. I went to shower around 1a.m., and there was NO hot water! I mentioned when I went to check out, and was asked if I tested if there was any in the a.m. - I said no. And I was upset with myself as I ordered sushi, placed in the fridge in my room, and forgot to take it with me :(…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip: I requested 3rd floor, and I had a view of the lake, and afar off, the bridge that led to the...
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Response from Reservas Buenaventura, Guest Services / Front Office at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
Responded Sep 22, 2022
Good Morning Dear Marcia Thank you for taking the time to complete our Guest Satisfaction Survey and sharing your experience with us. I apologize that your recent stay was not satisfactory and appreciate your feedback. I am writing on behalf of our General Manager Mr. Victor Concepcion, he has already taken measurements with the team to solve the areas of opportunities you experienced in our resort. It is only through the valuable feedback from loyal customers like you that we realize we are failing in satisfying our guest’s expectations. We have shared your comments with the appropriate team. Again I want to thank you for your patience in sharing your big concerns and looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future Sincerely BV Team
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PRICE RANGE
$153 - $198 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
bristol buenaventura hotel farallon, bristol bueneventura santa clara
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort
LOCATION
PanamaColon ProvinceBuenaventura
NUMBER OF ROOMS
118
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
Which popular attractions are close to The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection?
Nearby attractions include Playa Santa Clara (5.0 miles) and Palmer Beach (3.5 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free wifi, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection?
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection?
Conveniently located restaurants include La Fogata, Kilian Restaurant, and Pipa's Beach Bar & Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection have airport transportation?
Yes, The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are pets allowed at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.