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- Type of wine/spirit bottle provided is at hotel discretion
- Spa discounts apply to spa treatments and services only; not applicable towards the purchase of spa products
- Any Spa Service or discounts that state valid pp/ps are limited to a max of two (2) adults per room
- Discounted amenities and services cannot be combined with other discounts or special offers on property
- All amenities are subject to availability
- Additional restrictions may apply on eligible Spa Services
- All services should be arranged with the concierge after check-in
Receive $200 in resort coupons to enhance your stay.
Guests will receive $200 in Resort Coupons per room, per stay.
Resort Coupons do not hold any cash or commercial value, are not refundable and non-transferable.
Resort Coupons are valid during the original stay and cannot be combined with any other promotion or special offer.
Redemption information will be provided by the hotel at check-in.
Resort Details
- Various Bars / LoungesBarracuda• Sip on a cocktail by the Oceana and Seaside Grill restaurants
Desires• Music lounge
Manatees• Pool and swim-up bar
Rendezvous• Enjoy drinks at our delightful lobby bar
Preferred Club Pool Bar• Preferred Club - Various RestaurantsBarefoot Grill• Oceanfront grill with a deck serving grilled snacks and quick bites• Approximate seating capacity: 30
Bordeaux• Savor the taste of French cuisine at Bordeaux, serving delectable à la carte fare in a romantic, elegant setting• Adults-only• Approximate seating capacity: 37• Dress Code: Formal
Coco Café• Café serving premium coffee and snacks in a casual and relaxed atmosphere
Market Café• A buffet-style restaurant serving international cuisine - including a slow cooking experience• Approximate seating capacity: 103• Dress Code: Casual
Oceana• Gourmet à la carte fresh seafood for dinner• Approximate seating capacity: 103• Dress Code: Casual Elegance
Portofino• Enjoy spectacular views, while savoring our exquisite à la carte Tuscan-Italian gourmet dining• Approximate seating capacity: 112• Dress Code: Casual Elegance
Preferred Club Lounge• Enjoy spectacular views, snack bar (Hot & Cold).• Bar serving Premium Liquors Brands• Exclusive area for Pref Club Guest• Approximate seating capacity: 20
Seaside Grill | Lunch | Dinner• Lunch & Dinner buffet offering local and international options• Approximate seating capacity: 165• Dress Code: Casual
Gluten-Free Dining OptionsDreams Playa Bonita offers a gluten-free menu at each of its restaurants. If you are allergic to gluten, please notify the resort in advance as well as your waiter so the resort can personalize your meals according to your tastes.
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities†
- Airport shuttle service†
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Business center†
- Car Rental Services†
- Children programs†
- COVID test onsite
- Exercise gym
- 24-hour front desk
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- Airport shuttle service†
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Business center†
- Car Rental Services†
- Children programs†
- COVID test onsite
- Exercise gym
- Fitness Facilities
- Golf†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Medical Facilities Service†
- Meeting rooms†
- Parking†
- Restaurant†
- Room service
- Smoke-free property
- Spa†
- Welcome gift
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
† Fees may apply
- Children's program †
Explorer's Club for Kids
Ages: 3 – 12
At this fully supervised children's program, kids can enjoy the following activities:
- Arts and crafts
- Girls spa
- Playground
- Children’s pool
- Treasure hunts
- Sandcastle contests
- Board games and video games
- Big screen movies on the beach
- Beepers for parental control
- Dinner for children*Hours and ages are subject to change without prior notice and cannot be guaranteed.
- Fitness center on-site †Our fitness center is open 24/7 and features:
- Treadmills
- Stationary bikes
- Elliptical
- Universal machine
- Free weights and weight machines
- Yoga mats and exercise balls - Leisure Facilities †- Ping-Pong
- Golf*
- Jogging path
- Theme parties
- Beach volleyball
- Yoga
- Putting green
- Driving range
- Baseball batting cage
- Archery
- Jungle tour
*Additional costs apply - Non-Motorized Water Sports †- Kayaks
- Water aerobics
- Pool volleyball
- Pool basketball - Pool †Three pools: Large infinity pool for guests of all ages, a shallow water pool for children, and an adults-only pool
- Spa †DREAMS SPA
For guests that desire pampering, the world-class Dreams Spa stretching over 10,000 sq. ft. offers a sublime atmosphereof pure indulgence that combines hydrotherapy and indigenous treatments creating a refreshing, invigorating andpeaceful experience. Sauna, steam room, private showers and a relaxing area are here for you to enjoy. Massages, bodytreatments, facials manicures, pedicures and more will promise the ultimate experience of relaxation. All areas aremixed.
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from Apple Vacations Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
3598 reviews
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Jul 11, 2025Unpleasant Stay and Poor Service
My experience at this property was deeply disappointing. From the start, the room had a strong musty odor, and there was visible mildew on the walls—both of which raised serious concerns about cleanliness and maintenance. The conditions made the space feel uncomfortable and uninviting, and it was clear that proper care had been neglected. In addition to the poor room quality, several requests I made in advance for a welcome banner were completely ignored. I followed up multiple times, but the issue was never acknowledged or addressed. This lack of follow-through showed a clear disregard for guest experience and left a negative impression overall. Between the unacceptable condition of the room and the failure to meet even simple guest requests, I cannot recommend this property. I would strongly advise others to consider alternative accommodations.
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Jul 10, 2025
A disappointing stay.
The setting of Dreams Playa Bonita is truly beautiful and offers a stunning environment. However, we find that this potential is not fully realized by the current infrastructure. Since the acquisition by the Hyatt brand, the property unfortunately does not meet the luxury standards expected of a 5 star hotel. Our stay was in July 2025. Overall cleanliness is good, thanks to the housekeeping staff who work hard to maintain clean rooms. However, maintenance is often lacking, which forces a compromise between cleanliness and unresolved repairs, negatively impacting guest comfort. Additionally, the rooms require significant renovations, especially regarding the shower joints and furniture. When it comes to dining, the variety of dishes is limited. The buffet, in particular, does not meet expected standards. While the lunch service staff may be somewhat slow at times, they generally demonstrate more experience and professionalism than the dinner service team. The à la carte restaurants are decent, but the wait times are too long, and the managers sometimes lack maturity and professionalism, which affects the overall atmosphere. On the other hand, we would like to commend the bar staff, who consistently display great professionalism and a strong command of their roles. Their attitude should serve as an example for other teams. We are a group of about fifteen guests sharing this disappointment, and we are considering sending a letter to Hyatt to express our dissatisfaction regarding the services mentioned. It is essential to invest in renovations, train staff properly, or hire qualified personnel to meet the expectations of a hotel in this category. We do not question the commitment of the employees, but the inconsistency between departments is noticeable. We sincerely hope that these comments will be taken into account in order to improve the guest experience and enhance the value of this exceptional location.
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Jul 10, 2025Beautiful Setting, But Disappointing in Key Areas
We stayed at Dreams Playa Bonita Panama from July 4 to July 8, and while the resort has a gorgeous beachfront location and lovely scenery, several aspects of the experience left much to be desired. We booked the Preferred Club, but it was honestly not worth the extra cost. The added amenities were minimal and didn’t justify the upgrade. If you're considering it, I’d recommend saving your money and sticking with the standard booking. The adult pool area was very quiet—almost too quiet. There was no background music or vibe, which made it feel a bit dull. A little energy or soft music would have helped set the tone for a relaxing yet enjoyable experience. The lunch buffet was another letdown. The food quality was underwhelming, and the selection lacked variety. Definitely an area that needs improvement. There was minimal recreation or organized activities during the day, which made things feel slow. However, the resort did SOME nightly live shows, which were a nice touch and helped fill the evenings with some entertainment, but is not every night, some nights we ended up going to bed because the bar was dead and there was nothing to do. Overall, the views and potential are there, but the resort needs to step up its food, entertainment, and Preferred Club value to really compete with other all-inclusives.
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Jul 10, 2025
Motel 6 all inclusive
The rooms weren't clean. The preferred club rooms are basic hotel rooms. No robes, slippers. Towels upon request. The food is a 4/10. The preferred club bar tenders were great! Shoutout to Nick!!!! The people are very friendly. The grounds are very well kept. There is a sloth family of premises, William took us to visit, loved it! Thank you William! The pools close at 7p, including the adult only preferred club pools. There reasoning was it's dark at that time. We were eaten alive the second to last night, by unknown bugs. I'm not sure if it was the native mosquitos or bed mites. We kept looking in our bed, but never saw anything. My daughter didn't get eaten by them so truly baffling. My hunni had to go to the Dr upon arrival back into the states it was so bad. The housekeeper left our room open after cleaning, for an entire day. Anyone could've walked in and taken anything. When we complained, we just got an OKAY. We had discussions with the UVC staff in reference to the conditions of the room, not being able to access our room until after 5p, arrived at 12:30p, they said they would take care of our concerns, but didn't. I would much rather stay at a hotel than return to Dreams. First visit to a Dreams property, likely my last.
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Jul 08, 2025
Do not go during the rain season
The place was nice looking but the rooms were not that clean you have to keep the room freezing so that the floor doesn’t get wet a lot of mosquitoes not a lot to do at this hotel .raccoons running around entertainment was ok but they need more staff more activities and it rained a lot
- AdvisoryStudent Groups (Spring Breakers) are not permitted at Hotel. A student group consist of those that travel without parent supervision or a responsible adult in each room. This could refer to but not limited to high school students or college students booking multiple rooms. The hotel reserves the right to deny lodging to any reservations of this type.
- AdvisoryThe shuttle service is removed from the resort to Albrook Mall and Casco Antiguo.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
This property is completely smoke-free in all rooms and all public areas.
- Pet Policy : Pets Allowed:
• Resort allows small dogs under 22 lbs. Please contact the resort prior to booking to confirm all requirements are met and they can provide you the current cost per night. This fee will be payable to the hotel. Proper paperwork must be provided to the hotel prior to check-in.
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