JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort

The resort is absolutely beautiful, with lush greenery, abundant birdlife, and stunning architecture. The beach is gorgeous, and the water is perfectly warm. We’ve visited 35 countries and stayed at 18 all-inclusive resorts, and this is definitely one of our favorites. The property is large and well-maintained, giving it a very spacious and relaxing feel. The food is of excellent quality—far better than what you typically find at all-inclusive resorts. The staff are incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive, which made our stay even more enjoyable. We will definitely be coming back!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such a wonderful time at the Marriott Buenaventura — honestly, what made this trip so special was the people. Every interaction felt genuine, warm, and welcoming, and it really made us feel at home. We want to give a heartfelt thank you to the Criollo restaurant team — Fernando, Eric, Tatiana, Genesis, and everyone there — for always taking such great care of us and making every meal feel special. La Vecindad quickly became one of our favorite spots! Huge thanks to Orlinda, Dana, Omar, and Clarisnel — and the Karaoke night there was such a fun and memorable experience. Also, a big thank you to Eliecer and Davis at Tai Kai for their amazing service and attention to detail. And we can’t forget Angela, who took care of our room — everything was always spotless and perfectly prepared. We truly appreciated her hard work. We also loved the restaurant deals and the events organized by the hotel — they added so much fun to our stay. Overall, we had a blast and created amazing memories. We would absolutely come back — thank you to everyone who made our stay so special!

I have spent a lot of time in Panama beginning in 1978 when I got assigned to Howard Air Force Base. We (I married a Panamanian in 1979) have been back many many times since to include numerous resorts. We have enjoyed several all inclusive trips along with several others in the area. The Buenaventura Beach Resort is fabulous! The layout is amazing with all the pools along with a Pacific Beach. Several great restaurants onsite and some others in the close proximity and the staff will set up reservations and free transportation. Speaking of the staff, it is my opinion that they set this place apart from others; EVERYONE is so helpful and friendly. I must recognize Ana Raquel who has assisted us in so many ways!!! To include procuring offsite transportation and the instructions to go purchase an iPhone charging cord that I damaged. A small kind gesture that eliminated my stress and she does everything with such grace. She should probably be their customer service trainer. We brought friends & family with us who said this is the nicest resort they’ve ever visited. We can’t wait to return.

We stayed here as part of a small group tour. The resort is overwhelmingly in a good way with all the pools. When you get to a pool, keep walking towards the beach and you will get to more pools. Its absolutely beautiful. I would have liked more time here as they seem to have lots to do and see. I think that is the general consensus according to our guide. The rooms are spacious. Breakfast is delicious. We ate dinner in a small room and that was great. Overall we had a very pleasant stay here!!

Third stay. Third review. Great, as always. Special thanks to Luis Rivas, Guest Experience Manager. He helped me to secure an outside dinner reservation at Tai Kai, under the magestic Corotú tree, and provided his direct line. Also to Mariann and Hernan at the front desk, who assisted me with finding the perfect room. Also to Eliecer, who provided top-notch service at Tai Kai.