gerrysm

Does anyone have any info. on the rating for Royal Decameron Resort, (all inclusive) in Panama?

cmcfong

I have friends who have visited and say it is very good for the money. it is popular with charter groups from Europe and Canada. Beach is nice.

AndrewGW

Most folks I have met have liked it with a caveat - it can be very busy and crowded depending on the time of year - like right now it's full of Canucks...
Have heard the rush to book the specialty restaurants is a pain but the food has been getting "okay" ratings for an AI...
The Barcelo next door is smaller and a bit more up market and has been getting good reviews from people lately...

Cheers,
Andrew

jtorres

I agreed with AndrewGW, I am panamanian and have stayed in both, and I can tell you that the Barcelo is more upmarket and just 1 mile away from Decameron. The Decameron can get REALLY crowded and noisy. To give you and idea we are talking about 600 rooms in Decameron against 220 Barcelo. If you are thinking on quite and peaceful ambiance Decameron might not be your best choice. I also like the food at Barcelo better. Hope this helps...

ojoy

Be aware that these places are both at least and hour or more away from Panama City and that much further for tours to El Valle, etc.