Panama
Where to stay with your family in Panama
Panama is an extremely family-friendly destination and has some wonderful family accommodation for all ages. In Panama City there are many gorgeous colonial properties to choose from in Casco Viejo. However, we know the ones that are less formal and generally come at a slightly friendlier price point while still delivering a high-quality experience – AND offer quad rooms.
At the beach there are endless options on both Pacific and Caribbean coasts. These range from luxury private island beachfront casitas with a relaxed atmosphere so toddlers are welcome, to jungle bungalows and beach cabanas where you can combine a ‘feet in the sand’ experience with easy accessibility to the buzz of town.
We know which hotels in Boquete need a taxi ride to the main centre. We also know which hotels to avoid on Bocas del Toro if you value a good night’s sleep. If you want to wake up to a hummingbird and a hammock, we can steer you in the right direction. And if you want to experience the best of the San Blas islands, take to the water on a multi-day cruise.
Family-friendly hotels in Panama
Here we show just a few of the popular places our families love to stay in Panama.
American Trade Hotel
Step into Art Deco elegance, off one of the city’s main squares. Sip Panama Geisha coffee in the relaxed restaurant and cafe before exploring cobbled streets and antique churches, then cool off in the rooftop pool. As night falls, head downstairs to Danilo’s Jazz Club for cocktails and live music. Pure Stubborn Mule city style!
Ordovician Beach Resort
On Isla Grande within a UNESCO-listed national park, this Caribbean hideaway pairs modern elegance with island relaxation. Kids will love to snorkel coral reefs and shipwrecks, hike to island viewpoints and play seaside ping pong whilst you unwind with a relaxing massage. Friendly, attentive staff make every family feel instantly at home.
Hotel Panamonte
A century-old highland retreat where Swedish hospitality meets Panamanian warmth. Kids can explore the gardens, while you sip family-grown coffee on your terrace. Families love the proximity to the town centre whilst volcano and canopy adventures await nearby. This is old-world charm in the cool Chiriquí mountains.
Casa Acuario
Perched right over the Caribbean Sea, you can jump straight into the water from your veranda of this small, family-run artisan hotel. Spot tropical fish beneath your room, paddle calm channels by SUP, then relax in a hammock as boats drift by. Just a short water taxi from Bocas Town – it’s castaway charm with all the comforts.
Isla Palenque
A magical private 400-acre island, just off the Pacific coast. Thatched-roof casitas nestled in the forest, each with their own path to the beach. Snorkel, kayak through mangroves, hike jungle trails or simply swing in a hammock. Barefoot luxury, seven secluded beaches and total disconnection – sanctuary indeed.
Why book with Stubborn Mule?
At Stubborn Mule, we appreciate that every family is different. Younger families will want calm beaches, hotels away from any town centre noise with restaurants on site to avoid late night taxi journeys. Older families might like over water bungalows and easy accessibility to bars and shops. We will suggest the most suitable accommodation tailored to suit your family.
Panama in pictures
