Nestled within Panama's lush Boquete Valley, the Panamonte Inn & Spa has been welcoming international travelers for nearly a century. With new and recently renovated rooms bearing the Small Luxury Hotels of the World seal, the Panamonte Inn has reaffirmed its position as a top-tier boutique hotel.
Panamonte maintains its historical charm with a wooden slat facade and a long, flower-adorned porch. The charming lobby opens onto beautifully landscaped gardens adorned with white wrought-iron benches. A small, dignified seating area with a view of the gardens beckons guests to linger.
All rooms elegantly blend a sense of the past with contemporary touches. They feature orthopedic mattresses adorned with high thread count linens, 42" flat-screen TVs with Sky cable, wireless Internet, phones, safes, minibars, plush robes, slippers, ceiling fans, and air conditioning—though the latter is rarely necessary at this 1,000-meter (3,200-foot) altitude above sea level.
After a day of exploration, you can unwind on one of the garden benches or indulge in a relaxing massage. The petite upstairs spa may not be lavish, but it offers high-quality treatments overseen by the renowned Haven Spa. Options range from hot stone massages to facials and manicures. Guests also have access to an intimate dry sauna and a steam bath.
In addition to a fully stocked bar offering expertly crafted cocktails, there's an appetizer menu featuring traditional Panamanian dishes such as carimañola, yucca fritters stuffed with ground meat, and almojábanos, corn and Roquefort cheese sticks. Dinner is also served in the lounge area and on the adjoining outdoor patio.
