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

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

An outdoor dining area with brick walls, wooden tables and chairs, and a large window overlooking greenery.

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

1. Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

Panama

Philippe

CA $113

CA $136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

A room with a bed, a seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

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

2. Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

Pottuvil

cameron

CA $144

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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

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

A nighttime swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

Two wooden cabins with balconies, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

3. Arugambay PodBay

Arugam Bay

Warren

CA $52

CA $70 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern resort with a clear pool, multiple-story buildings, and palm trees.

A wooden pathway leading to a beach with palm trees and blue umbrellas.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large stove, and a sink.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple white buildings, a central swimming pool, and surrounding palm trees.

4. Arugambay Roccos

Arugam Bay

Luke

CA $76

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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

A resort with thatched-roof huts, a clear night sky, and a walkway leading to the buildings.

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

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

5. 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

CA $69

CA $82 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

6. Paddyway Resort

Arugam Bay

Stephen

CA $83

CA $99 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach 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.

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

A sandy area with a pool, a building with a porch, and palm trees.

7. Kudah Bay Surf Hotel

Arugam Bay

Monique

CA $119

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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 room with a loft bed, a wooden ladder, a mirror, and a yellow curtain.

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

8. Wild Waves Kumana Safari & Surf Resort

Panama

CA $59

CA $77 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A narrow pathway flanked by lush green plants leading to a white building with a red floor.

A wooden sign for Surf & Sand Restaurant & Rooms with contact information.

A kitchen area with a person preparing food, various dishes on the counter, and kitchen appliances.

A salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and shrimp.

9. SURF AND SAND Hotel - Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay

Finn

CA $56

CA $73 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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 seated at a wooden table with woven placemats, under thatched roof and woven light fixtures.

10. 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

CA $47

CA $57 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A swimming pool with a thatched-roof structure, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a bed, a canopy, a brick wall, and a wooden floor.

A pathway leading to a stone staircase surrounded by rocks and greenery.

A building with a thatched roof balcony, large rock formations, and trees.

11. Oruwa Boutique Villas

Arugambay

Boudewijn

CA $160

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

12. Jetwing Kottukal Beach House

Pottuvil

Andrew

CA $133

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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.

13. The White Pillow

Arugam Bay

CA $95

CA $114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a beach.

A small white house with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and yellow flowers.

A rustic restaurant interior with wooden floors, exposed beams, and a stone wall.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a mosquito net, a chair, a table, and a window.

14. Paper Moon Kudils

Pottuvil

Pauline

CA $37

CA $50 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

15. 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

CA $21

CA $25 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A seafood display with various fish and a person holding a large fish, surrounded by tables and chairs in a restaurant setting.

A kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and various kitchen utensils. There are blue plastic crates and a chair.

A bedroom with a bed, patterned pillows, a mosquito net, and a wall with a large painting.

16. Star Hotel Arugambay

Arugam Bay

CA $95

CA $114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A hotel room with a bed, a large window with curtains, a balcony with a chair, and artwork on the wall.

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

A bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink.

17. Hotel Beach castle

Arugam Bay

CA $87

CA $102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

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

CA $127

CA $234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A garden pathway with various plants and a palm tree.

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

A church interior with wooden pews, white columns, and a ceiling fan.

19. Harmony Beach Hotel

Arugam Bay

Sterling

CA $73

CA $88 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

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.

20. Salt & sand resort

Arugam Bay

CA $29

CA $34 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Hotels recommended for families in Panama

Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

Pottuvil

CA $144

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Arugambay PodBay

Arugam Bay

CA $52

CA $70 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Arugambay Roccos

Arugam Bay

CA $76

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Blue Waters Arugambay

Pottuvil

CA $69

CA $82 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Paddyway Resort

Arugam Bay

CA $83

CA $99 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Kudah Bay Surf Hotel

Arugam Bay

CA $119

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

SURF AND SAND Hotel - Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay

CA $56

CA $73 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Paper Moon Kudils

Pottuvil

CA $37

CA $50 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

8/10 Good

"Positives Well maintained cabana styled facility in front of the Indian Ocean. Absolutely amazing staff. Beautifully laid out pool with fantastic views looking at evening sunset. Great food! Negatives Locals will definitely let you know you're a surrounded by Islamists. You will definitely not welcome to wear a bikini or any form of costume that is not acceptable to them in the beach. In the evening, penguin looking women stand in front of the pool for no apparent reason. No bacon in the menu. A Danish woman was sexually assaulted recently in the beach according to Locals. Potivil is a part of Sri Lanka! Our heroes liberated this area from Tamil Terrorists not to be taken over by Islamists! Sad."

Hotel Alaskabay Arugambay

8/10 Good

"Good hotel overall: good location, comfortable rooms, and friendly staff. Areas for improvement: the sink and toilet could be cleaner, and the towels could smell fresher."

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"

More cheap stays in Panama

Arne's Place The Friendliest Hotel

Tsunami Hotel Rd Arugam Bay EP

CA $23

CA $27 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

Hotel Alaskabay Arugambay

94, Main Street Arugam Bay EP

CA $38

CA $46 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews)

Fins Arugambay

18 Main Point Rd Arugam Bay EP

CA $47

CA $57 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)

SURF AND SAND Hotel - Arugam Bay

Main Street Arugam Bay Eastern Province

CA $56

CA $73 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (4 reviews)

Secret Gems Resort

Main Street Arugambay Eastern

CA $86

CA $104 total

Nov 14 - Nov 15

includes taxes & fees

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 traveler data. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices for your stay in the area are Arugambay PodBay and Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Panama.

What's the top vacation rental that Panama has to offer?

Zen House Arugambay: You might like this vacation home rental near Panama. It 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, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Panama.

What's it like staying in Panama?

Those traveling to Panama are sure to enjoy the sights to see and things to do. In Panama, there are 3 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Panama.

What is there to see in Panama?

A favorite place to visit is Panama Village. You'll also find Arugam Bay Beach and Pottuvil Point in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Panama guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Panama?

The hottest months are usually April and June with an average temp of 83°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Panama are November, December, October, and April, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Panama hotels

1. Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

2. Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

3. Arugambay PodBay

4. Arugambay Roccos

5. Blue Waters Arugambay

6. Paddyway Resort

7. Kudah Bay Surf Hotel

8. Wild Waves Kumana Safari & Surf Resort

9. SURF AND SAND Hotel - Arugam Bay

10. Fins Arugambay

11. Oruwa Boutique Villas

12. Jetwing Kottukal Beach House

13. The White Pillow

14. Paper Moon Kudils

15. Shell Resort Arugambay

16. Star Hotel Arugambay

17. Hotel Beach castle

18. Mora Mila

19. Harmony Beach Hotel

20. Salt & sand resort

Hotels recommended for families in Panama

Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

Arugambay PodBay

Arugambay Roccos

Blue Waters Arugambay

Paddyway Resort

Kudah Bay Surf Hotel

SURF AND SAND Hotel - Arugam Bay

Paper Moon Kudils

Stay near popular Panama attractions

Panama Village

Top Panama Hotel Reviews

Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

Hotel Alaskabay Arugambay

White Pearl Resort

Arugambay Roccos

Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

Arugambay PodBay

Harmony Beach Hotel

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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