All-Inclusive Resorts in Playa Blanca & Santa Clara
4 research-based resort profiles in Playa Blanca & Santa Clara, Panama — sorted by our rating with booking trade-offs disclosed.
Prices and inclusions change with dates, room category and availability — confirm the current rate and package details before booking.
Playa Blanca & Santa Clara all-inclusives at a glance
4 resorts we have reviewed in Playa Blanca & Santa Clara, Panama — published starting rates from $155 to $225 a night for two. Every figure comes from the full review behind each link.
The top two compared
Every reviewed resort is ranked below.
| Resort | Hotel Riu Playa Blanca | Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Families | Families |
| Standout | beachfront, multiple pools | beachfront, all inclusive |
| From | $155/night | $225/night |
| Our rating | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Resort | Style | Standout | From | Our rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Riu Playa Blanca ★★★★ · Mid-Range | Family-friendly | beachfront, multiple pools, swim up bar | $155 | 7.8/10 |
| Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort ★★★★ · Budget | Family-friendly | beachfront, all inclusive, water slide | $225 | 7.4/10 |
| Gran Evenia Bijao (formerly Sheraton Bijao Beach Resort) ★★★★ · Mid-Range | Family-friendly | beachfront, water park, water slides | $195 | 7.2/10 |
| Las Perlas Playa Blanca (formerly Wyndham Grand Playa Blanca) ★★★★ · Mid-Range | Family-friendly | beachfront, all inclusive, kids club | $190 | 7/10 |
Our picks in Playa Blanca & Santa Clara
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca is the most reliable mid-range all-inclusive on Panama's Pacific Riviera — 573 rooms, four pools, four restaurants and a true 24-hour bar for $155-$300 a night, with cleanliness that guests consistently rate above everything else. It is not a luxury resort and the Tripadvisor average has drifted down to 3 out of 5 on noise, bedding and thin evening entertainment. Book it as a well-run, high-capacity beach week at a fair Central American price, not as a special-occasion splurge.
- + Genuine 24-hour all-inclusive — the Maui-style sports bar keeps serving food and drinks around the clock, not just 10am to 11pm
- − Tripadvisor's running average has slipped to 3 out of 5 across 5,800+ reviews — well below the 8.4 Booking.com score, and the gap is real
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca is the most reliable mid-range all-inclusive on Panama's Pacific Riviera — 573 rooms, four pools, four restaurants and a true 24-hour bar for $155-$300 a night, with…
Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Grand Decameron Panama is the country's biggest and cheapest true all-inclusive, and for large families and groups it is very hard to beat: nine restaurants, six pools, a three-lane…
Gran Evenia Bijao (formerly Sheraton Bijao Beach Resort)
Gran Evenia Bijao is the resort most people still search for as the Sheraton Bijao — and the name change matters, because the Marriott flag and Bonvoy earning are both gone.
Las Perlas Playa Blanca (formerly Wyndham Grand Playa Blanca)
This is the resort most Americans still search for as Wyndham Grand Playa Blanca — and it is not a Wyndham anymore.
Prices shown are indicative nightly rates that change with season, room type, and availability — always confirm the current rate and exactly what's included before you book.
Playa Blanca & Santa Clara all-inclusive FAQ
How much does an all-inclusive resort in Playa Blanca & Santa Clara cost?
Across the 4 Playa Blanca & Santa Clara resorts we have reviewed, published starting rates run from about $155 to $225 per night for two people in low-to-shoulder season; the best value on our scale is Hotel Riu Playa Blanca (7.8/10 from $155/night). Rates change with season and availability — confirm the current price and what's included before you book.
What is the best all-inclusive resort in Playa Blanca & Santa Clara?
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca is our highest-rated all-inclusive in Playa Blanca & Santa Clara at 7.8/10. Hotel Riu Playa Blanca is the most reliable mid-range all-inclusive on Panama's Pacific Riviera — 573 rooms, four pools, four restaurants and a true 24-hour bar for $155-$300 a night, with cleanliness that guests consistently rate above everything else. It is not a luxury resort and the Tripadvisor average has drifted down to 3 out of 5 on noise, bedding and thin evening entertainment. Book it as a well-run, high-capacity beach week at a fair Central American price, not as a special-occasion splurge.
Are there adults-only all-inclusive resorts in Playa Blanca & Santa Clara?
None of the 4 Playa Blanca & Santa Clara resorts we review is adults-only; see our adults-only all-inclusive guide for alternatives nearby.
Which Playa Blanca & Santa Clara all-inclusive is best for families?
Hotel Riu Playa Blanca (7.8/10) is our top family pick in Playa Blanca & Santa Clara. Hotel Riu Playa Blanca is the most reliable mid-range all-inclusive on Panama's Pacific Riviera — 573 rooms, four pools, four restaurants and a true 24-hour bar for $155-$300 a night, with cleanliness that guests consistently rate above everything else. It is not a luxury resort and the Tripadvisor average has drifted down to 3 out of 5 on noise, bedding and thin evening entertainment. Book it as a well-run, high-capacity beach week at a fair Central American price, not as a special-occasion splurge.