Overlooking the Gatun Lake from a grassy hilltop and clearing, the Melia Panama Canal is an elegant accommodation 10 minutes from the city of Colón, Panama. The city is home of the canal's free trade zone and economic development center. The hotel property is set in a unique tropical landscape secluded from the bustle of the city. Tocumen International Airport is 90 minutes from the hotel.
The Melia Panama Canal boasts a majestic multi layered outdoor pool, with cascading water reminiscent of the Panama Canal's river locks. Recreational activities include gambling at the hotel's casino, tennis on lighted courts, and beach swimming, as the hotel offers complimentary transportation to gorgeous beaches. Golf courses are also located nearby. The Melia Panama Canal acknowledges Panama's role as a nautical shipping center with a marble compass rose decorating the grand lobby's floor. Public spaces at the hotel offer wireless Internet access at a surcharge, and complimentary use of the hotel's business center. The Miraflores Restaurant serves gourmet international cuisine in a fine dining setting. The property also has three bars, including a poolside bar and smokers' bar.
Guestrooms at the Melia Panama Canal are decorated with dark wood furniture in a contemporary style. Guestrooms offer magnificent lake views, small refrigerators, minibars and direct dial phones. The Melia Panama Canal is a premier luxury hotel for guests tending to business in Colón, or tourists in the beautiful Panamanian region.