Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center

3.5 star property

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Aerial view
3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar
View from room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Carretera Interamericana km 108, Rio Hato
  • Santa Clara Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Playa Blanca
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Farallón Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Studio Suite

  • Beach view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Studio Suite

  • Beach view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Junior Studio Suite

  • Beach view
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Studio Suite

  • Beach view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About this property

Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center

3.5-star Rio Hato hotel with 4 restaurants
At Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center, hit the private sand beach, dine onsite at Taboga, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges.
Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center offers 293 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.
Some rates at Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Bring your whole family to Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center for summer fun including 3 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary children's club, and a children's pool.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a health club and a garden. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center has designated areas for smoking.

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

All-inclusive room rates at Gran Evenia Bijao & Convention Center are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (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

Languages

Catalan, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • 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

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

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

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 & Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 837 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 837 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 837 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 837 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 837 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a smaller resort so every part of the resort is accessible by foot. Very family oriented. They had activities for kids and adults at different times throughout the day. The buffet had enough variety to provide something for everyone and not too much that food was just sitting there.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olopilel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family has visited a lot of all inclusive resorts and this is one of our favorites! The food is delicious (we prefer the buffet and didn’t try the restaurants). The pools are lovely and the water slides are so so fun. I have a 12 and 14 year old who were so happy and entertained. The ocean is perfect for swimming and playing in (small) waves. Their beach is very clean with soft sand and the pool games were a blast. Our room was very clean, classy and a fantastic ocean view. I wish there was coffee in the rooms or available earlier, but that rang true for every place we stayed in Panama. The resort has lifeguards on duty at the pools and at the beach who are very attentive and helpful. Highly recommend and we will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

rodolfo

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property was right, but the sanitation serving of the food was not good. the room needed some attention no body lotion no hansoop and no shower cap. Pool you had dogs beading in the pool where people hat to be in, birds at cat was in the dining room were was the buffet Me personally i will not recommend it and if i could get my money back i hope i could get my 174.00 back No clean sanitizen wise and food wise need more cleaning and serving the food WILL NOT GO BACK VERY DESAPOINTED
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
DO NOT STAY HERE — THEY STOLE MY RINGS AND DIDN’T CARE! I had the absolute worst experience at this resort. On the day of checkout, I took a quick shower and rushed out of my room, accidentally leaving my engagement ring and wedding ring behind. As soon as I realized, I immediately tried to contact the resort, hoping they could help me locate my rings. Getting in touch with them was a nightmare. They did not have a working toll-free number, and the number listed on their website did not work. I had to email them, and it took them days to respond. I finally had to ask a friend from Panama to call them from a local number, and that’s the only way I was able to get through to them. Even then, their response was cold and dismissive. They claimed my rings were not found and showed zero interest in looking into it or helping me. It’s clear that someone on their staff stole my rings, and the resort did absolutely nothing to investigate or assist me. No sympathy, no concern, just a flat-out “we don’t have them” attitude. I am devastated. My priceless, sentimental rings are gone forever, and this resort did not care one bit. If you value your belongings or expect basic human decency, DO NOT STAY HERE. They are unprofessional, unhelpful, and apparently have dishonest staff. Worst experience of my life.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LUIS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ESTACIONAMIENTOS
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

jaime

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
to slow in the check in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

denia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Divino!! Todo muy bien. Buena comida. Hermosa playa. Bonitas instalaciones
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First the good - the property is beautiful and well maintained. Except for the stench of sewer, which was consistent and property wide. Unfortunately, the entertainment area is centrally located near the hotel rooms. From early in the morning until 11pm, people will be yelling on a microphone in Spanish. It was a lot of noise and hype, not “entertainment”. There was no where peaceful or quiet to relax and escape the noise of constant microphone hype. The music was not diverse, just Latin. The fruit was nice. I thought the food was decent, although limited in selection, but my husband did not like it at all. We ended up renting a car and eating out several times. The water is not safe to drink. The staff was adequate but not friendly. I speak a little Spanish, which was necessary, as the staff speaks very little English. The rooms lack basics such as wash rags and ironing boards. We ended up leaving 2 days early as we couldn’t handle the noise, smell, and food for the full week we booked.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Yina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My brother and I got really sick from the resort we were vomiting and had severe diarrhea for two days straight. The resort was pretty but they need to do something about maintaining the food properly cold or hot and using potable water for ice.

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were 5 adults - 4 seniors staying for 3 days at this property. 4 of us ended up deathly ill from norovirus or another GI disease. Looking at some of the reviews lately this is a problem that they have completely ignored and could care less about. Unless you want to spend three days with projectile vomiting while sitting on the toilet - DO NOT STAY HERE!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Es un buen hotel, es comodo y tiene amenidades para los niños, solo le falta un poco de mantenimiento
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carlos A.

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lack of profesionalism,from beginnig to end. Food was average at best. Not a good place... The only good thing was the parking. Close enought to the main building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vassilios

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful vacation for families with kids at all a

We had so much fun in this hotel! We loved the water park, the pools and the beautiful beach! The water sport gear that was included in the services of the hotel was a great joy, and the food was fresh and delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Flavio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025