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Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca
Riu Playa Blanca

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Playa Blanca, Panama

Transfer

6 minutes

From (RIH) airport

573 rooms in the hotel

573

Rooms*

4 swimming pools at the hotel

4

Pools*

4 restaurants at the hotel

4

Restaurants*

5 bars at the hotel

5

Bars*


Description

Located on a large beach, the Riu Playa Blanca offers incredible tropical getaways in beautiful Panama. Admire breathtaking panoramic views from the hotel's palm-fringed pools, or relax on a lounge chair on Playa Blanca beach. Rio Hato Airport is conveniently located near the hotel.


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Evaluations

Overall ratings

Ratings explanation

Excellent
81% to 100%
Very good
61% to 80%
Average
41% to 60%
Poor
21% to 40%
Horrible
0% to 20%

354
178
31
6
4

Breakdown of ratings according to each of the criteria

Entertainment
73%

Entertainment

10 / 10
99
9 / 10
68
8 / 10
141
7 / 10
88
6 / 10
48
5 / 10
52
4 / 10
18
3 / 10
18
2 / 10
7
1 / 10
4
0 / 10
12
Overall look
84%

Overall look

10 / 10
158
9 / 10
157
8 / 10
155
7 / 10
51
6 / 10
16
5 / 10
18
4 / 10
6
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
2
Bar(s)
85%

Bar(s)

10 / 10
194
9 / 10
155
8 / 10
127
7 / 10
41
6 / 10
15
5 / 10
24
4 / 10
4
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
2
Buffet(s)
84%

Buffet(s)

10 / 10
193
9 / 10
139
8 / 10
120
7 / 10
58
6 / 10
19
5 / 10
19
4 / 10
8
3 / 10
4
2 / 10
6
1 / 10
1
0 / 10
4
Room
81%

Room

10 / 10
149
9 / 10
132
8 / 10
119
7 / 10
83
6 / 10
27
5 / 10
25
4 / 10
12
3 / 10
11
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
4
Staff
88%

Staff

10 / 10
265
9 / 10
141
8 / 10
85
7 / 10
37
6 / 10
18
5 / 10
16
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
2
1 / 10
0
0 / 10
4
Pool(s)
83%

Pool(s)

10 / 10
174
9 / 10
128
8 / 10
132
7 / 10
60
6 / 10
21
5 / 10
23
4 / 10
13
3 / 10
5
2 / 10
4
1 / 10
3
0 / 10
2
Beach
65%

Beach

10 / 10
59
9 / 10
77
8 / 10
94
7 / 10
89
6 / 10
72
5 / 10
70
4 / 10
28
3 / 10
26
2 / 10
28
1 / 10
18
0 / 10
9
Cleanliness
89%

Cleanliness

10 / 10
275
9 / 10
140
8 / 10
87
7 / 10
28
6 / 10
11
5 / 10
16
4 / 10
3
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
1
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
6
Restaurant(s)
80%

Restaurant(s)

10 / 10
145
9 / 10
120
8 / 10
129
7 / 10
74
6 / 10
36
5 / 10
26
4 / 10
14
3 / 10
2
2 / 10
6
1 / 10
2
0 / 10
10

Résumé des avis

The overall cleanliness of the property and the rooms is highly praised, as is the friendliness and excellent service of the staff. The food, particularly at the buffet, is considered excellent and varied. Furthermore, the beautiful, clean swimming pools offer activities, all under a warm and sunny climate, with convenient proximity to the airport. However, the beach is sometimes criticized for its condition, with comments regarding the sand, the water, and the occasional presence of marine life, making it less suitable for swimming.

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Reviews

Bianca M.

Family travel, October 14, 2026
80%
GOOD
Bien

Beautiful place, I recommend it

Belle endroit, je recommande

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Entertainment
8/10
Overall look
8/10
Bar(s)
8/10
Buffet(s)
8/10
Room
8/10
Staff
8/10
Pool(s)
8/10
Beach
4/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Restaurant(s)
8/10

Jocelyne L.

Friends travel, October 13, 2026
95%
Fantastic trip, great atmosphere, excellent service, I have nothing but praise.
Super beau voyage bonne ambiance service super je n'ai que des bons mots

Super

Super

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Entertainment
9/10
Overall look
10/10
Bar(s)
10/10
Buffet(s)
7/10
Room
9/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
10/10
Beach
9/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
10/10

Caroline B.

Spouse travel, October 7, 2026
50%
A 3-star Cuban-quality product, nothing more.
Un 3 étoiles qualité Cuba, sans plus

It was a rather unpleasant week. The hotel is outdated, uncomfortable, and cheap. The surrounding area, accessible by car, is also rather unadventurous.

Ce fut une semaine plutôt désagréable. L’hotel est démodé, peu confortable et « cheapette ».
Les alentours, accessibles en voiture, sont aussi assez peu aventureux.

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Entertainment
N/A
Overall look
3/10
Bar(s)
7/10
Buffet(s)
5/10
Room
3/10
Staff
7/10
Pool(s)
5/10
Beach
2/10
Cleanliness
5/10
Restaurant(s)
N/A

Joana D.

Friends travel, October 7, 2026
80%
Pleasant stay
Agréable séjour

Clean hotel, lovely atmosphere in the evening, and I appreciated that I didn't need to book for the à la carte restaurants.

Hôtel propre, belle ambiance en soirée et j'aime le fait que j'ai n'ai pas eu besoin de réserver pour les restauration à la carte

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Entertainment
8/10
Overall look
9/10
Bar(s)
7/10
Buffet(s)
7/10
Room
8/10
Staff
8/10
Pool(s)
7/10
Beach
7/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Restaurant(s)
8/10

Michel joseph claude B.

Spouse travel, October 6, 2026
85%
Voyage
Voyage

We were very disappointed with the temperature of the food at the buffet; all the meals were lukewarm, almost cold! Their warmers should be hotter! The resort is very noisy! The staff is friendly, and our favorite was Jose, who was very professional and kind! The Panama Hotel is very beautiful. I preferred the Riu Latino in Cancun, which is a true 5-star hotel with everything perfect! People shout in the hallways at 2 a.m.! Security should be stricter! Children go into the sports bar and the bar pool (parents don't help because they see the rules but don't follow them!). In short, first and last time for us!! For the Riu in Panama!!

Nous avons été très déçu de la température de la nourriture au buffet tout les repas étais tiède presque froid ! Leur réchaud devrait être plus chaud ! Le site est très bruyant ! Le personnel est souriant notre coup de coeur Jose très professionnel et sympathique ! Le panama est très beau. J'ai préférer le Riu latino a cancun qui est un vrai 5 étoiles avec tout de parfait ! Les gens crie dans les corridors a 2 am ! La sécurité devrait être plus sévère ! Les enfants entrent dans le bar sportif ou a la piscine du bar ( les parents aident pas la cause car il voit les règlements mais ne les respecte pas ! ) brefs première et dernière fois pour nous !! Pour le riu du panama !!

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Entertainment
10/10
Overall look
7/10
Bar(s)
10/10
Buffet(s)
3/10
Room
7/10
Staff
10/10
Pool(s)
7/10
Beach
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Restaurant(s)
7/10

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