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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.

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

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

1. Wild Edge Panama - Kumana Safari Lodge

Panama

Philippe

CA $108

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A coastal landscape with clear blue water, rocky shore, and sparse vegetation.

A tent-style room with a bed, a fan, and a green cabinet.

A campsite with tents, tables, and chairs arranged on a dirt ground surrounded by trees.

A leopard resting on a rock in a dry, grassy area.

2. Explorer by Eco Team - Kumana National Park

Lahugala

CA $2,935

CA $3,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

3. Wild Waves Kumana Safari & Surf Resort

Panama

CA $56

CA $74 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

A bathroom with a toilet, a shower, and a wall-mounted control panel.

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

CA $93

CA $110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

5. Arugambay PodBay

Arugam Bay

Warren

CA $63

CA $85 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

A lounge chair on a wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a body of water and a sunset sky.

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

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

6. Oruwa Boutique Villas

Arugambay

Boudewijn

CA $99

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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.

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

7. Shell Resort Arugambay

Arugam Bay

CA $22

CA $26 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

8. Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

Pottuvil

cameron

CA $281

CA $372 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

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

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

9. Kudah Bay Surf Hotel

Arugam Bay

Monique

CA $118

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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.

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

10. 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 $92

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a small bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A shower area with a glass door, a white toilet, and hexagonal patterned tiles on the walls.

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

A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark headboard, a single pillow, and a rolled towel on the bed.

11. The Royal Ember

Arugam Bay

CA $50

CA $60 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern building with a balcony, a palm tree, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the beach, and a balcony.

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

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

12. Mora Mila

Arugam Bay

CA $125

CA $229 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a laptop on a table.

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

13. Paddyway Resort

Arugam Bay

Stephen

CA $159

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A two-story building with a covered outdoor seating area, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.

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

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

14. Arugambay Roccos

Arugam Bay

Luke

CA $87

CA $120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

15. White Pearl Resort

Arugambay

Renee Louise

CA $44

CA $53 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A view of a yard with a white car parked, a person walking, and a building in the background.

A building with a covered outdoor area, a lawn, and a small garden.

A room with a wooden door, two wooden chairs, and a small table.

A room with a wooden table and two chairs, a decorative screen, and a door with glass panels.

16. Salt & sand resort

Arugam Bay

CA $31

CA $36 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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.

17. ASAI surf inn Arugambay

Arugam Bay

CA $55

CA $65 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A multi-story house with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees.

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.

18. Jetwing Kottukal Beach House

Pottuvil

Andrew

CA $263

CA $348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A garden pathway with various plants and a palm tree.

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

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

19. Harmony Beach Hotel

Arugam Bay

Sterling

CA $34

CA $40 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

20. Hotel Beach castle

Arugam Bay

CA $83

CA $98 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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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."

Paddyway Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in Arugam Bay but what makes it memorable is Subu and his staff. Every request is quickly dealt with and no matter how busy the are, Subu always has time to have a little chat. The hotel is finishing the renovations so our room was missing a few things but it didn't matter at all because you're just taken by the laid back atmosphere of the place. Subu arranged the surf lessons with Sawmy and that was a great experience too. I would definitely recommend the hotel"

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

CA $37

CA $44 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

Hotel Alaskabay Arugambay

94, Main Street Arugam Bay EP

CA $38

CA $45 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

includes taxes & fees

7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews)

Fins Arugambay

18 Main Point Rd Arugam Bay EP

CA $43

CA $51 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

includes taxes & fees

SURF AND SAND Hotel - Arugam Bay

Main Street Arugam Bay Eastern Province

CA $56

CA $73 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (4 reviews)

Secret Gems Resort

Main Street Arugambay Eastern

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salty surf camp

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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?

Places to visit in the wider area include Arugam Bay Beach, Pottuvil Point, and Kumana National Park. You'll also find Pasarichenai Beach and Kudumbigala Monastery 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. Explorer by Eco Team - Kumana National Park

3. Wild Waves Kumana Safari & Surf Resort

4. The White Pillow

5. Arugambay PodBay

6. Oruwa Boutique Villas

7. Shell Resort Arugambay

8. Jetwing Surf & Safari, A Luxury Reserve

9. Kudah Bay Surf Hotel

10. Blue Waters Arugambay

11. The Royal Ember

12. Mora Mila

13. Paddyway Resort

14. Arugambay Roccos

15. White Pearl Resort

16. Salt & sand resort

17. ASAI surf inn Arugambay

18. Jetwing Kottukal Beach House

19. Harmony Beach Hotel

20. Hotel Beach castle

Top Panama Hotel Reviews

White Pearl Resort

Paddyway 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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