Panama City's premier golf and luxury resort — an 18-hole par-72 Jack Nicklaus championship golf course at your doorstep, an indigenous culture-inspired spa, three restaurants including the grill and Mestizo with outdoor terrace, and a sprawling pool with open-air bar in the upscale Costa del Este district. Marriott Bonvoy redeemable.
Why We Chose It
The Santa Maria is Panama City's most resort-complete luxury hotel — a Marriott Luxury Collection property in the upscale Costa del Este district centered around an 18-hole, par-72 Jack Nicklaus championship golf course. The sprawling pool has an open-air bar, loungers, and palm trees; the spa draws on indigenous Panamanian culture for its treatments; three on-site restaurants include Mestizo (with terrace and outdoor plaza), The Grill House FSH & STK, and Aqva (relaxed indoor-outdoor with hanging chairs). Rooms come with Le Chemin amenities and a fully stocked minibar. Marriott Bonvoy points redeemable.
What Stands Out
- Panama City's only resort with a Jack Nicklaus championship golf course (18-hole par-72)
- Indigenous culture-inspired spa — the most distinctive wellness experience in the city
- Three restaurants including Mestizo, The Grill House FSH & STK, and Aqva
- Sprawling pool with open-air bar in upscale Costa del Este
- Marriott Bonvoy points redeemable