When you stay at Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center in Rio Hato, you'll be 14 minutes by car from Santa Clara Beach. .This all-inclusive hotel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Playa Blanca and 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Coronado Beach.
What's nearby
Santa Clara Beach - 17 min drive - 6.6 miles
La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa - 26 min drive - 9.9 miles
Farallón Beach - 28 min drive - 10.4 miles
Playa Blanca - 30 min drive - 12.3 miles
Buenaventura Marina - 35 min drive - 15.0 miles
Getting around
Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 126 min drive
Restaurants
Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort - 16 min drive
Restaurante Atlantis - Royal Decameron - 16 min drive
Restaurante Pacifico - Royal Decameron - 17 min drive
Cafe Mediterraneo-Decameron - 16 min drive
Restaurant Panamai Royal Decameron - 16 min drive
About this property
Gran Evenia Bijao - All Inclusive
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center offers 306 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A private beach and a health club are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 306 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and hair dryers.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 3 outdoor pools. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Taboga, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Taboga - Overlooking the pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Sakura - Overlooking the pool, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Olivos - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Palm Beach - This poolside steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves brunch only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Maui Sport & Snack Bar - This bistro overlooks the pool. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
All inclusive details
This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.
Food and beverages
All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
Activities and facilities/equipment
All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.
Water activities
Kayaking
Land activities
Kids club
Entertainment
Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
3 bars/lounges
4 restaurants
A poolside bar
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Maui Sport & Snack Bar
Olivos
Palm Beach
Sakura
Taboga
Things to do
3 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Beach volleyball
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Evening entertainment
Free children's club
Health club
Library
Motor boating
Nightclub
Personal motorized watercraft
Playground
Sailing
Sauna
Scuba diving
Shopping
Steam room
Waterslide
Family friendly
3 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Babysitting
Children's pool
Free children's club
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Waterslide
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
6 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center
Outdoors
Garden
On a private beach
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Terrace
Spa
Spa services
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator (40 inch wide door)
Sign language-capable staff
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in room
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchairs on site
More
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
Room service
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
We should mention
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Bijao Beach Resort All Inclusive
Bijao Resort by Evenia All Inclusive
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center Hotel
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center Rio Hato
Gran Evenia Bijao Convention Center All Inclusive
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center Hotel Rio Hato
Gran Evenia Bijao - All Inclusive Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 477 out of 1004 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1004 reviews
8 - Good
276
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1004 reviews
6 - Okay
133
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1004 reviews
4 - Poor
53
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1004 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Melissa
Mar 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Facilities were very clean, staff very friendly, beds were comfortable, nice hot showers.
Family friendly, clean room and helpful and honest staff.
Edizabeth
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Johanna
Aug 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good service, food and ambience
Johanna
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nilka
Dec 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice area, it was once you Sheraton and we loved it then. We had many people and were able to fit all in three rooms. Food was fantastic, pools are great, but too bad about the bar! And the beach, magnificent as always in Panama. We will be back so we can enjoy the pool bar hopefully get complementary upgrade! Thank you so much
Horrible customer service, tried calling to cancel as our flights to Panama were cancelled and they had no number to call, the number given was a house number. Expedia tried calling and no answer in the end we lost out on our money, we lost out on the hotel.
Beautiful beach & lovely pools. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The buffets were very clean, well maintained with abundant fresh food & lots of healthy choices. Although it was clean, The rooms & buffet restaurant are in need of an extensive update. The hotel is showing its age. There are no outdoor restaurants to enjoy the Beautiful location, The evening entertainment was sadly lacking. They had a short dance show one evening, the rest of the time it consisted of an MC yelling loudly while organizing Adult musical chairs and a show aimed at woman acting “sexy” while he yelled inappropriate comments. The daytime entertainment staff were friendly and tried to organize fun activities. The resort is great for families but if you want a quiet relaxing location, go elsewhere