The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection
Rio Hato8.33986900,
-80.17250000,
340 Calle 3ra,buenaventura, Playa Blanca(Show on Map)
9.0
Excellent
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Summary of reviewsThe Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection is a luxurious paradise in Panama that guests rave about. The remote location is beautiful, yet still close to the beach and the resort boasts excellent facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and multiple pools for families or adults only. The rooms are spacious and well-kept and the staff provides exceptional customer service. The breakfast is abundant and delicious, while the dinner options have room for improvement. The pool area is cozy and welcoming with swim-up bars providing a unique experience. The resort also caters to families with children, offering a variety of activities for kids. Golfers will love this resort with access to an 18-hole international standard golf course. Overall, The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort is a luxurious retreat that guarantees pure luxury, exclusivity and no expectation goes unmet. Show more
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Luxury Resort
This Autograph Collection resort is located in Buenaventura, offering golf and beach access for a luxurious leisure experience.
Resort near Golf Courses
This resort features a world-class, 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, known as the Buenaventura Golf Club. It hosts national and international golf tournaments, including the PGA Latin America. The club offers a practice area with a driving range, chipping, and putting green, along with a golf academy. A second golf course by Robert Trent Jones II is expected to open in late 2025, further enhancing its golf offerings.
Resort for Honeymoon
Nestled along the shoreline, this resort offers a luxurious and exciting escape for couples. With palm tree-lined pool, sandy shores for romantic strolls, snorkeling, sailing, surfing, hiking, and horseback riding, The Buenaventura Beach & Golf Resort is a dream come true.
Resort with Spa
This resort features the Corotu Spa, an 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, multiple pools, beachfront dining, and a swim-up bar. The Corotu Spa offers hydrotherapy, facials, manicures/pedicures, and body scrubs, providing a luxurious and rejuvenating experience.
Family Friendly Resort
This resort offers a family-friendly luxury experience with lush tropical gardens, lagoon views, and a pristine beach. It features multiple pools, a Nicklaus Design golf course, and the Corotu Spa, providing diverse activities suitable for all family members.
Dog Friendly Resort
As a resort, it likely offers extensive grounds suitable for dog walking and play. The 'Autograph Collection' suggests a higher standard of service and amenities, potentially including pet-sitting or dedicated dog-walking areas. It is a property type that typically offers more services for guests.
Romantic Resort
Located in Río Hato, this resort offers a blend of luxury and leisure with its golf course and beach access. The combination of recreational activities and upscale amenities provides a romantic and relaxing experience.
Resort with Swimming Pool
This resort features multiple pools for all ages, providing varied swimming experiences. It also offers beach access and related amenities like sun loungers and umbrellas, enhancing the overall pool and beach experience.
Children's Pool Outdoor Pool
Resort with Free Wi-Fi
As a resort, it is expected to offer robust Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the property. Also, as part of the Autograph Collection, it likely maintains high standards for guest services, including reliable internet access.
Business Resort
This resort is known for its excellent facilities, offering a blend of business and leisure amenities. It features a golf course, beach access, multiple dining options, and extensive meeting and event spaces suitable for business travelers.
Resort with Parking
This resort offers free valet parking on site, providing a high level of convenience for guests arriving by car. Parking is readily available on the property.
Accessible Resort
This resort offers a wide range of accessible facilities including toilet seat at wheelchair height in some rooms, non-slip grab bars in some bathrooms, roll-in showers, braille/raised signage, and an elevator with a 37-inch wide door. Low-height features and visual fire alarms are also available.
Resort with Gym
This resort boasts a 24-hour fitness center, multiple pools, access to water sports, tennis courts, and a golf course designed by Nicklaus, offering comprehensive fitness and recreational amenities. It also includes fitness and yoga classes.
Resort with Tennis Courts
This resort includes well-maintained outdoor tennis courts as part of its sports and recreational facilities.
Resort for Yoga
As a luxury resort, it might offer yoga classes or wellness programs as part of its amenities. The beachside location provides a serene environment for yoga and relaxation.
5-Star Resort
A premier luxury resort located outside Panama City, offering extensive facilities including a golf course, numerous pools, and a private beach area. It provides a high-end escape with a wide range of recreational activities.
Resort with Outdoor Pool
This resort offers multiple pools, providing variety for guests. It is a luxury hotel with beach access, offering a blend of pool and ocean experiences. Many pools are available for the kids to enjoy, especially the ones close to the beach.
Resort with Children's Pool
Offers a wide array of family-friendly amenities and activities. Features multiple pools, including dedicated kids' areas, a kids' club, and access to a beautiful beach, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable stay for families.
Room Types
Resort View 1 KingThe spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.
Resort View 2 DoubleThe spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Garden View 1 KingThe spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.
Pool View 1 KingThe spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.
Pool View 2 DoubleThe spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.
Premier 1 KingThe spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Premier 2 DoubleThe spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.
One Bedroom Suite The spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as lake views. The unit has 1 bed.
The Buenaventura SuiteThe spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as lake views. The unit has 1 bed.
Four Bedroom VillaThe pool with a view is a top feature of this villa. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The villa also includes a barbecue. The spacious villa features air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 5 beds.
Garden View 2 DoubleThe spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.
Guest Reviews
9.0
Excellent
Location
The guests of The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection have all been raving about the luxurious hotel located in a beautiful and remote location. The resort is situated within minutes of the beach and in a zone of golf, providing guests with plenty of places to go during their stay. The access to the beach and the hotel's location close to it is one of the highlights of the resort, making it an ideal spot for a beach getaway. The breathtaking views from the balcony overlooking the pool and the entire resort are some of the most amazing anywhere in Panama. The location is bien ubicado and although un poco lejos and a two to three-hour drive from Ciudad de Panama, it is definitely worth it. It is, in fact, considered un petit paradis and un havre de paix by its guests. The hotel is also conveniently located near El Vallé de Anton, making it the best location in the sector of Playa Blanca for rest and relaxation. The organization of the resort is top-notch and the various services offered, including tennis, restaurants and golf, are all laid out perfectly, even to the beach. In summary, The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection is a place where guests can immerse themselves in nature and enjoy a beautiful and comfortable stay in one of the most special locations in Panama.
Breakfast
The breakfast at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection has received rave reviews from guests! There were many options to choose from including pastries, fruits and freshly made omelettes. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was abundant and delicious. Some guests even praised the excellent baked goods. There were plenty of options for every taste and dietary restriction and the buffet was clean and well-maintained. Overall, the breakfast at this resort is definitely worth waking up early for!
Dinner
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection offers a decent variety of dining venues on the property, including nice restaurants. However, some guests found that the food options in the restaurants weren't good, mediocre, or had a limited menu. Some also expressed disappointment with the high prices of the meals, small portion sizes and slow service. Despite these negative comments, many visitors still enjoyed the food and described it as spectacular with one guest even saying that the dinner that night was delicious. Guests recommend dining at Tai Kai and El Faro, where the food was reportedly great. Additionally, the hotel needs to improve the fresh fish and vegetable options on their dinner menu. Some guests found the reservation system for dinner to be annoying and inconvenient. The affordable food options were lacking and the quality didn't match the high prices. However, some guests appreciated the culinary experience at the resort, describing it as impecable. Overall, Buenaventura offers decent dining options with room for improvement.
Rooms
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection is a luxurious hotel with renovated bathrooms and elegant furniture. Despite some minor cleaning issues, the rooms are exceptionally clean, well-kept and comfortable. The spacious rooms come with luxurious amenities, comfortable beds and some even have balconies with pool and lake views. However, some guests complained of deterioration in the rooms and a lack of soundproofing. While some rooms had a strong odor of humidity, others were comfortable and clean with beach and pool views. The staff's selectivity, exclusivity and security make the ambiance of the hotel safe and cozy, but some guests experienced miscommunication in their bookings. The property boasts beautiful scenery and beach access and the rooms and grounds are spacious and gorgeous. Overall, while some rooms need more maintenance, the hotel offers a comfortable and secure stay.
Beds
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection boasts of clean and comfortable rooms with fresh ambiance. Guests raved about the super comfortable beds and large double beds that guarantee a sound sleep. However, some feedback relayed that the mattresses need to be replaced as they make noise and some sheets were of average quality. On the other hand, the pillows were a point of concern for some visitors, finding them too flat and soft. Nevertheless, overall guest experience highlights the comfort of the room and bed to be really commendable.
Cleanliness
Guests had a lot to say about the cleanliness of The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection with many praising the cleanliness of the rooms, pool and grounds. Words like "impeccable," "exceptionally clean," and "very clean" were frequently used to describe the hotel. However, some guests did mention that certain areas, such as the bathrooms near the pool, were not as clean as they would have liked. Overall, though, guests seemed satisfied with the hotel's level of cleanliness with many praising the spacious and clean rooms and the resort's beautiful and well-maintained pool area.
Staff
The staff at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection are exceptional, receiving high praise from guests in their reviews. The reception staff are described as warm and inviting, exhibiting a high level of professionalism and going above and beyond to accommodate guests' needs. The restaurant staff are also noted for their great customer service and attentiveness with high-quality food and exclusive amenities. Guests appreciated the overall friendly hotel atmosphere and were grateful for the exceptional service, which made their stay a wonderful experience. The beach and restaurant service are also highlighted and despite some minor issues with slow service, the hotel staff's kindness and availability more than made up for it. All in all, the guest reviews reflect a high level of attention and care from the friendly staff at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort.
Pool
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection boasts of a great pool area that caters to the different needs of guests. There are multiple pools with some designated for adults only while others cater to families and partygoers. The pool bars are also great with swim-up seats providing a unique experience. The private beach is also perfect and the ambiance around the pool area is cozy and welcoming. Although some reviewers noted dirty pools and broken pieces, these experiences were few and far between. The only downside noted was the early closing time of the pool bar by 4 pm. Overall, the pool area was an amazing highlight with many guests lauding the diverse pool options and the beautiful atmosphere, especially at night.
Family
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection is an ideal vacation spot that caters to families with kids. The resort offers various activities for children, such as a zoo and stables - perfect for animal lovers. It is a pet-friendly resort, making it even more inviting for families with furry friends. Guests praise the resort as the perfect place to unwind and spend quality time with their loved ones. There is a specific area dedicated to children, ensuring a fun and safe experience for younger guests. Although it is a family-oriented resort, some reviewers mention there may be too many children for those seeking a quieter, more adult-focused vacation. Overall, Buenaventura offers an extensive range of activities for families, making it an ideal location for family vacations or a getaway with friends.
Golf
The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection is the perfect destination for travelers who love golf. Located in a golfing zone, this resort features an 18-hole international standard golf course that guests rave about. The golf course is not the only attraction at this resort; guests also mention the beautiful hotel rooms, multiple pools and excellent food. The property boasts miles of untouched beaches, adding to the paradise-like feel of the resort. Golfers enjoy the convenience of carts on the course, making it easy to play round after round. Guests call it a fantastic golf course that offers great value for the money. With a variety of restaurants to choose from, the food is also a highlight of the resort. Overall, the Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort is an excellent choice for vacationers seeking a little slice of paradise on earth.
5 Star
If you're seeking a luxury retreat in Panama, consider The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection. Guest reviews use phrases like "Exceptional," "Superb," and "Luxury" to describe the experience. The hotel has excellent facilities and services that do not disappoint, leaving no expectation unfulfilled. The resort is perfect for spending a weekend away or a quick recharge with access to a stunning beach that some describe as their own "beach house." Reviewers rave about the immaculate and excellent service provided by the hotel staff, contributing to the total relaxation guests experience during their stay. In short, The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort is a paradise on earth and the best resort in Panama.
Luxury
Nestled in a quiet and serene location, The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection is the perfect destination for a luxurious vacation. The resort boasts of elegant architecture and well-designed condos that offer utmost comfort to guests. Luxury comes at a price, but here it's entirely worth it. You can even purchase a luxurious villa to own a piece of heaven on earth. The resort guarantees pure luxury and no expectation goes unmet. The house is beautifully designed with an exquisite color and design concept. The exclusivity of the resort is an additional perk to enhance your experience. The entire property is incredible and beautifully maintained making it a purely luxurious hotel. Pamper yourself with comfort and indulgence for a memorable vacation of a lifetime.
Yes, The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Children's Pool, Outdoor Pool.
Yes, a spa is available at The Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort, Autograph Collection.