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Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center

3.5 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar
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Food and drink
Travelers find both family fun and relaxation at Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center - All Inclusive. Guests can sip cocktails by the pool, sample diverse flavors at four different restaurants, or dance the night away at the on-site nightclub.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
Room

On the beach

This hotel has a private beach. Listen to the sound of the waves while taking a stroll on the sandy beach.

View from room
Balcony
What guests liked about the beach

The beach was consistently described as beautiful, calm, and perfect for swimming and playing.

Room options

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 49 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Carretera Interamericana km 108, Rio Hato

What's nearby

  • Santa Clara Beach - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa - 17 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Farallón Beach - 18 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Playa Blanca - 20 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Buenaventura Marina - 25 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Decameron Golf, Beach Resort & Villas - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Atlantis - Royal Decameron - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Kontiki - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Café Med - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Playa Blanca Lobby Bar - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center

All-inclusive family-friendly hotel
At Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center, you can look forward to a nightclub, a poolside bar, and shopping on site. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and local and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A computer station, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, a ballroom, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 306 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Memory foam beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and hair dryers
  • 43-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking

Land activities

Kids club

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Maui Sport & Snack Bar
  • Olivos
  • Palm Beach
  • Sakura
  • Taboga

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bijao Beach Resort All Inclusive
Bijao Resort by Evenia All Inclusive
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center Hotel
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center Rio Hato
Gran Evenia Bijao Convention Center All Inclusive
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center Hotel Rio Hato

Frequently asked questions

Does Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included, and activities include kayaking.

Where is Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rio Hato hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Santa Clara Beach, Farallón Beach, and La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa. Playa Blanca and Playa El Palmar are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 961 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 961 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 961 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 961 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 961 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, clean room and helpful and honest staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good service, food and ambience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alixa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing beach and good meals
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dalys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view!!! The pool was awesome...the bar near, great. The room very spacious. Did not like the darkness at dinner time and the birds at the eating area. Overall it was nice to spent two days there. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUILLERMO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very well everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariela M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the fact that the swimming pool and beach closes at 6pm. The adult's show was poor. The hotel was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in and out, Amazing staff great location and delicious food. The beds were comfortable. My kids really enjoyed the water slides and beach it was definitely worth the drive from the airport. My family and I really enjoyed the wildlife. We will definitely be back for a longer stay.
From our balcony 7th floor
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yodalys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, activities, specially for kids, water slides and other activities. Needs improvement at the snack bar by the main swimming poolside but it was tolerable. Noisy the first night but improved by the second night and after I approach the front desk and informed them. The rest of our stay was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aurelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jemar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need more activities to do around the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and nice, facilities needs a little bit of extra care, check-in process was awful, there was about 60 guest making it at the same time so was a long wait. I think they should get prepared for that. Food was nice, breakfast excellent, dinner at the main restaurant was not so good. Entertainment show for kids and adult was very good. Its a nice hotel, we enjoy our stay, just few thinks to improve.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anagesky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was awesome. Loved that the beach was next to it and the food tasted very good. The rooms were clean and spacious. They gave me an extra cot for my child since we are a family of 5. I was very pleased with the service that was offered along with the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

edegar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was quite good. It was not crowded and it was compact. I definitely will visit again. Only wish the swimming pools had more shadow areas since the sun in Panama is very strong. Food was tasty and the menu rotated everyday. The nightly shows were kind of cheesy (except by the young singer from Ecuador who had a pretty voice).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival get a check in number from the front desk. Staff won’t tell you about the queue number.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our vacation; your focus on family-friendly amenities was exceptional. My child's delight in exploring the beach and other water features was truly remarkable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. The food was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the facilities were good the food gave me food poisoning and destroying the whole experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Zuleyka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clarissa E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room is renovated and very nice but the balcony door didnt close completely so you could listen to music and conversations from the pool and downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana K

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very unsafe, the property was really old. My kids could not eat anything’s barely any food to eat. Less than 2 stars in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a smaller resort so every part of the resort is accessible by foot. Very family oriented. They had activities for kids and adults at different times throughout the day. The buffet had enough variety to provide something for everyone and not too much that food was just sitting there.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

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