The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City

The Santa Maria Hotel & Gold Resort - Panama City

Explore the Attractions of Panama City

Experiences

Panama City, a captivating destination, blends cosmopolitan elegance, Spanish Colonial charm, and natural beauty. Downtown’s vibrant skyline pulses with international commerce, while Casco Antiguo and Panama Viejo take you through centuries of history. Wander Casco Antiguo’s cobblestone streets and admire its colonial architecture or explore Panama Viejo’s ancient ruins. Discover Costa del Este, a thriving enclave of fine dining, premier shopping, and a bustling financial district. Experience both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, with their stunning coastlines and marine adventures. Whether visiting the iconic Panama Canal or embarking on rainforest escapes, our Luxury Collection Concierge is ready to curate personalized experiences. Book your stay and immerse yourself in the wonders of Panama City.

Santa Maria Golf & Country Club

Meticulously groomed to perfection, this 18-hole, par-72 golf course features rippling fairways, beautiful greens and sculpted bunkers that offer a challenge for scratch handicappers and novice golfers alike.

Sunset Golf Course
On-Site Outlets
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The Spa

We strive to provide an exceptional and personalized experience that transcends the ordinary. Immerse yourself in an oasis of luxury and well-being, and let us transport you to a world of ultimate relaxation at our Panama City, Panama resort spa.

Golf Rates
18 Holes Monday to Friday $150 +taxes / 18 Holes Saturday and Sunday $175 + taxes / 9 Holes Monday to Friday $95 + taxes / 9 Holes Saturday and Sunday $95 +taxes / Equipment rental: $50 + tax.
Sunset Golf Course

Santa Maria Golf & Country Club

Experience unforgettable golf on our Championship course designed by Jack Nicklaus. Our Panama City resort offers top-notch rental equipment, professional lessons, and a driving range for practice, ensuring you’re fully prepared before hitting the course.

Pool Temporary Closure
Our pool will be undergoing maintenance from October 20th (6pm) to 23rd, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
large fitness center with cardio machines

The Fitness Center

Full equiped fitness center

Large outdoor pool

Swimming

Outdoor Pool

Mon-Sun: Open 24 Hours

Outdoor

Children's Pool

Children's Pool

Outdoor

Children's Pool

Signature SPA Treatment

The Espiritu Santo Signature Massage is inspired by the power and vitality of the Flor del Espiritu Santo (Holy Spirit Flower, Panama´s National Flower) an incomparable wild orchid unique to Panama that embodies strength, beauty and serenity. This relaxing massage starts with an aromatic touch, imitating the orchid’s natural fragrance. A soothing and firm effleurage – a form of massage involving a light circular stroking movement made with the palm of the hand – will help you achieve the perfect balance of mind and body. | Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday from 09:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Spa details

Philosophy

A visit to The SPA is crafted to be an exceptionally personalized experience, with spa technicians working with each guest to ensure a holistic balance of treatments and services. Body art touch massages employ manual therapy techniques to assist muscle recovery and relax the entire body. Body treatments are designed to naturally nourish and replenish the skin, and customized facials promote beauty and revival.

Spa Relaxation Room

Area & Activities

Historic Treasures

Discover the cultural wonders that Panama has to offer.

Golf exterior view

Treasures of Panama

Panama's ancient civilizations, cultural traditions and natural treasures come to life in this workshop. You'll see how reproductions of pre-Hispanic artifacts are created using the "lost wax process", the same method the ancient goldsmiths of Panama used thousands of years ago to make their wonderful pieces of gold. You'll see a live demonstration of metal casting and can participate in the process.

Panama Viejo Historical Monument Complex

Just minutes from The Santa Maria Hotel & Golf Resort, the ruins of Panama Viejo showcase the remnants of the first European settlement on the Pacific Coast of the Americas, founded in 1519 by Pedro Arias Dávila. The site also reveals traces of the Isthmus's earliest inhabitants. A visit to Panama Viejo offers a captivating glimpse into Panama City’s rich history.

Casco Antiguo

Founded in 1673 after Panama Viejo was destroyed by pirates, Panama City's historic district is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its cobblestone streets and restored colonial architecture exude charm, while grand plazas, boutique shopping, exquisite dining, and cultural landmarks offer a blend of history and modern sophistication. Explore the rich heritage and vibrant present of this captivating area.

Modern Marvels

Visit some of Panama's exciting modern attractions.

Panama City aerial view

BioMuseo

This stunning multicolor gem, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, celebrates Panama’s rich biodiversity through world-class exhibits. Eight galleries and "devices of wonder" reveal the origin of the Panamanian isthmus and its global impact on biodiversity, conceived by Canadian designer Bruce Mau.

Panama Canal

One of the greatest engineering feats in history, the Panama Canal extends 80km from Panama City on the Pacific side to Colón on the Atlantic side. There are several ways to experience the canal, from the main Miraflores Visitor Center and the Interoceanic Canal Museum to the beautiful Amador Causeway Promenade.

 

Causeway Islands and Promenade

Outdoor Adventures

The four man-made islands of Naos, Perico, Culebra and Flamenco were created with rock excavated during the building of the Panama Canal. Today, the narrow bridge connecting them is a favorite recreation spot for bikers, runners and walkers. Visitors enjoy a beautiful view of the city and the ships waiting to enter the Panama Canal.

golf

Shopping in Panama

There are a number of malls nearby so you can shop until you drop!

TownCenter Mall

Located 2 miles from Santa Maria in the Costa del Este area, it offers shopping ranging from department stores to unique boutiques. An array of restaurants is also available, as well as movie theaters. 

Multiplaza Mall

One of the most impressive malls in Panama, Multiplaza Mall features over 200 stores offering a wide selection of world-renowned brands, fashions, shoes, bags and accessories and electronic goods. Visitors will also find over 30 restaurants ranging from local to international cuisine and more.

Atrio Mall

Conveniently located 1 mile from Santa Maria.

Albrook Mall

No matter what you’re shopping for, you’re sure to find it at Albrook Mall. Boasting over 350 stores, three food courts with more than one hundred restaurants, a movie theater, a bowling alley and casinos, it’s one of the top shopping and entertainment destinations in Panama City.

 

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