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The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 12 outdoor pools

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12 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Balcony
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Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Resort View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Escape to The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection, a luxury family-friendly resort near Santa Clara Beach. Unwind with hydrotherapy at the spa or enjoy beachfront dining and a swim-up bar. With 7 on-site restaurants, free in-room WiFi, shopping on site, 12 outdoor pools and a children's pool with cabanas and sun loungers. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
Couples dining

On the beach

This resort has a private beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels at the sandy beach. Beachfront dining offers a charming setting for a memorable meal at the restaurant. Unwind and sip on a chilled cocktail at the beach bar. An on-site activity you may enjoy during your trip is water skiing. Popular nearby activities worth checking out include parasailing and windsurfing.

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What guests liked about the beach

The beach at this property is beautiful with calm water and spectacular black sand.

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View | Pool | 12 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Resort View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 400 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 97 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony (View) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony (View)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 97 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (View) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View | Pool | 12 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (View)

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (View) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (View)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
340 Calle 3ra Buenaventura, Buenaventura Beach Community, El Chiru, Cocle

What's nearby

  • Buenaventura Marina - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Playa Blanca - 11 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Santa Clara Beach - 20 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa - 22 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Farallón Beach - 24 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Decameron Golf, Beach Resort & Villas - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Atlantis - Royal Decameron - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bar Burbujas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Xian Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Kontiki - ‬16 min drive

About this property

The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection

Luxury family-friendly resort near Buenaventura Marina
Located close to Santa Clara Beach, The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection provides a golf course, 2 poolside bars, and a swim-up bar. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and a beach bar. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a massage, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. The 24-hour gym offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include volleyball, water skiing, and horseback riding. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and shopping on site.
Additional perks include:
  • 12 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and an outdoor tennis court
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 114 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like first-run movies and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels, DVD players, and first-run movies
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and LED light bulbs

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 for adults and USD 15 to 30 for children
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Criollo
  • El Faro
  • Palapa Bar
  • Tagua
  • Tai Kai Sushi/Martini

Things to do

  • 12 outdoor pools
  • 18-hole golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 12 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 15,080 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • First-run movies
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 for adults, and USD 15 to 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 160 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

JW Marriott Panama Beach Resort
JW Marriott Panama Golf Beach Resort El Chiru
JW Marriott Panama Golf Beach El Chiru
Buenaventura Golf Beach Resort Panama Autograph Collection
Buenaventura Golf Beach Panama Autograph Collection El Chiru
Buenaventura Golf Beach Panama Autograph Collection
The Buenaventura Golf Beach Resort Panama Autograph Collection
JW Marriott Panama Golf Beach Resort
Jw Marriott Panama Golf Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection have a pool?

Yes, this property has 12 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection pet-friendly?

Yes, The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 160 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection located?

This El Chiru resort is on the beach, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Buenaventura Marina, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Santa Clara Beach and Coronado Beach. Sleeping Indian Girl is 30.7 mi (49.3 km) away.

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