Meliá Panamá Canal in Penonome

Set on the wooded shores of Gatun Lake, this upscale hotel is 8 km from the Colón Free Trade Zone and 12 km from the Panama Canal locks.The unfussy rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Upgraded rooms offer lake views, and some have sitting areas. Room service is offered.A shuttle service to the Free Trade Zone is complimentary. Other amenities include a buffet restaurant and 3 bars, one beside a 3-level, outdoor pool. There's also a kids' play area, plus sport courts and bike rentals. Parking is available.