Name: Santa Maria Panama City
Address: Panama City, PA
Price range: From $597

Santa Maria Panama City, Panama CitySanta Maria Panama City in Panama City, Panama has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 68 hotels we score in Panama City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $597 a night (cached, not a live quote).Santa Maria Panama City is an urban golf resort situated within the exclusive Santa Maria community. It serves travellers seeking high-end amenities and sports facilities, featuring an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. The property includes three on-site restaurants, a full-service spa, a swimming pool, and a gym. Guest rooms offer air conditioning and views of either the city or the golf course. While the service and dining are highly rated, some guests have reported issues regarding room cleanliness. The hotel provides valet parking and business centre facilities for professional guests.What stands out

Jack Nicklaus golf course

On-site spa and sauna

Three different restaurants

Helpful staff

Watch out for

Occasional room cleanliness issues

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