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

A Jack Nicklaus golf course and spa beside Costa del Este

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

The Santa Maria is a golf and spa resort in the Costa del Este area of Panama City, with 182 rooms and suites. Its highlights are an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus course and a full spa. Tocumen airport is about 14 km away. The hotel runs no shuttle, but it arranges private transfers when you reserve ahead.

The Santa Maria stands on Santa Maria Boulevard, in the Costa del Este area of Panama City, and everything is arranged around an 18-hole, par-72 golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and managed by Troon. Rooms come in golf-view and city-view categories. The Master Suite and the Grand Suite add private terraces over the fairways. Panamanian craft shows up in the Executive Suites: Guna Yala mola bed runners, Emberá baskets and wood from Gatún Lake.

Tee times are booked by phone, and the club has a driving range, a putting green, rental clubs and lessons. Away from the course there is an outdoor pool with poolside cabanas, a separate children's pool and a fitness center. The Spa works with massages, body rituals, facials and couples treatments. It also offers a Post-Travel Recovery Massage made for stiff legs after a long flight, which fits an arrival night well.

Dining stays on site. The Grill House FSH & STK serves steak and seafood, Mestizo cooks Panamanian and Latin American dishes from breakfast to late evening, and AQVA Pool Bar looks over the golf course. Coffee Shop & Deli pours Geisha coffee. The concierge arranges visits to Panama Viejo, Casco Antiguo and the Panama Canal.

At a glance

Size: 182 rooms and suites
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 pm
Airport (PTY): about 14 km from Tocumen airport

Perfect for

Arrival or departure night
Families
Wellness

Hotel Facts

Type

Golf and spa resort

Facilities

Pool
Spa
Restaurant
Bar / Lounge
Fitness Room / Gym

Room Types

Executive Suite

Separate living area, king bed, Italian marble bathroom and Panamanian craft details.

Master Suite

Seventh floor, private terrace, dining room and a full minibar.

about 125 (hotel prints 1,344 sq ft) m² · Golf course

Grand Suite

Same size as the Master Suite, with a private terrace over the course.

about 125 (hotel prints 1,344 sq ft) m² · Golf course

Dining

The Grill House FSH & STK: Steakhouse with USDA Prime meats and seafood; lunch daily, dinner Monday to Saturday.
Mestizo Restaurant: Panamanian and Latin American cooking, served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM.
AQVA Pool Bar: Poolside terrace with golf course views, open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Coffee Shop & Deli: Geisha coffee and light bites, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Mestizo Bar: Cocktails with local ingredients among works by Panamanian artists.

Spa and wellness

The Spa: Massages, body rituals, facials and couples treatments; the signature massage draws on Panama's national orchid.
Post-Travel Recovery Massage: A 60-minute massage for stiffness after long journeys.
Fitness Center: Cardio machines, open to guests at no extra charge.

On the property

Santa Maria Golf & Country Club: 18 holes, par 72, with driving range, putting green, lessons and rental clubs.
Outdoor pool: Main pool with a deck of poolside cabanas reserved for guests.
Children's pool: A separate, smaller pool next to the main one.
Fitness Center: Cardio machines, included for guests.

Good to know

The hotel runs no airport shuttle; private transfers are available at any hour when reserved in advance.
Tee times are not bookable online, so golfers call the hotel, and the course has no clubhouse.
The minimum age to check in is 18, and pets are not allowed.

Questions travellers ask

How do I get from Tocumen airport to The Santa Maria?

The hotel is about 14 km from the airport. There is no shuttle, but the hotel arranges a private transfer, at any hour, if you reserve it ahead.

How do I book a round of golf?

Call the hotel on +507 304-5555, since online booking is not offered. The club has a driving range, a putting green, rental clubs and lessons, and spikes are not permitted.

Is there a spa treatment for the day I land?

Yes. The Spa lists a Post-Travel Recovery Massage and a Renewal Moment for legs and feet, both made for travelers after long flights.

Is there a place for young children to swim?

Yes, there is a children's pool next to the main outdoor pool.