This resort is one of may favorite places on the gold coast and is now being operated by one of the best, JW Marriott.

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has taken over the management of the Bristol Buenaventura resort in Panama, under an agreement with the Bristol Hospitality Group.

The property, which is now called the JW Marriott Panama Golf & Beach Resort, is  located in the Buenaventura beachfront community near the town of Rio Hato and will be the brand’s first resort in Panama.

Marriott International chief development officer in the Caribbean and Latin America Laurent de Kousemaeker said, “The pacific coast of Panama has all of the ingredients to become a world class resort destination and we are excited to be at the forefront of that effort with our flagship brand.”

The 118-room resort, which includes five suites and four villas, is spread over 1,000 acres and has a newly opened 18-hole golf course.

The resort features five restaurants, a fitness centre, spa, kids club and a beach club in addition to 517m² of meeting space.

Bristol Hospitality Group owner Alberto Vallarino Clement said, “The exotic location along with the luxurious accommodations, amenities and services has made the Bristol Buenaventura Panama’s premiere resort destination. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Marriott International and to join the portfolio of world-class luxury JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand.”

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts is the luxury brand of Marriott International, and operates 55 hotels in 23 countries.

Marriott International operates Panama City Marriott Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Panama Real Hotel, Courtyard Panama City MetroMall and Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre, in Panama