Must-see hotels in Panamá Province

Located in Parque Nacional Soberanía, this former US Air Force radar station now serves a very different function, namely ecotourism. It's an ecologically…

At this mellow ecolodge on a sprawling 174-hectare farm, the seven rooms and eight-bed dorm are in a comfortable chalet and riverfront cabins in a…

Near the Panama Canal and Río Chagres junction, 9km past the turnoff for Canopy Tower on the road to Colón, is this US$30 million spot. It's not an…

Overlooking lovely Playa Cacique, this delightful property caters for romantic escapes. If you want to be right on the beach, it's your best option. The…

Atop a hill with commanding views, this pretty hotel charms with tropical tones, Mexican-style mosaic tiles, rod-iron railings and a caged parrot. Choose…

Guests adore the 'Yellow House,' a French-run B&B with manicured gardens and a sparkling pool. The 10 rooms in two buildings vary in size and style; the…

With a good location near the ferry landing and an easy walk to Playa de las Suecas, Gerald's is central, clean and comfortable, with consistently good…

The area's most stylish digs, Manglar Lodge is professionally run by surfer Ivan, who can also share tips. Outdoor showers will help you rinse off the…

In an old canal house dating from 1937, this lovely B&B with five rooms has a clean design of classic features mixed with bold patterns. Heated towel…

Looking more Santa Fé than tropical, this comfortable inn is one of the island's best options. Eight spacious rooms have French doors and prim decor, with…

This overnight houseboat offers the novelty of a jungle retreat with canal ships passing by. Captain Carl hosts guests on a charming wooden three-story…

Isla San José has 57 tan-sand beaches, nine year-round rivers and seven accessible waterfalls – and Hacienda del Mar has them all to itself. Its 17 stand…

The world's first 'action sports resort' when it opened in 2010, Nitro City comes alive on weekends. It's pretty much what you'd expect in a beach haven…

Decked out with memorabilia, this comfortable canal house tends to draw birdwatchers and hikers keen on quick access to Pipeline Rd, which is minutes away…

El Litoral B&B is a cute red-and-yellow house with four smart air-conditioned rooms (best is the corner Delicious room). The kicker is a sumptuous patio…

Just this side of kitsch, the multi-leveled Villa Caprichosa has a wide Greco-Roman facade, fountains, bleached-wood floors, neutral colors and some, well…

This smart Canadian- and Dutch-owned B&B occupies a quiet spot atop a steep road. The three ground-floor rooms are stylish but small; go instead for one…

Located in a residential neighborhood, this cozy inn features eight small rooms amid lovely grounds. There's no real living-room space, though, making it…

In a pleasant, large home with wooden decks, this B&B is relaxing and personalized. Five modern rooms named after birds are ample and lovely, with tile…

This very stylish, Austrian-owned boutique hotel has just four rooms in a quiet residential section of the island. The room with terrace facing the back…