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Panama City is hot through the winter, with average highs of 31.1°C in November and 32.2°C in January, and February to April are the best three months to swim. Each of the 8 hotels we list has a rooftop pool. Gran Evenia is the only one that sells day passes, and the other seven publish no access rules.
Our first pick is Gran Evenia, where non-guests can swim Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, for $50 per adult or $25 per child aged 6 to 11. If you want a published floor, W Panama puts its WET Deck and pool bar on the 15th floor. Check access with W before you build a plan around it.
Top-floor pool with a published $50 weekday day pass
5-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (425 reviews)
Sample photo, not Gran Evenia. Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
Sold, price varies
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Book here if you aren't staying and still want rooftop pool time. Non-guests can swim Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, for $50 per adult or $25 per child aged 6 to 11.
Gran Evenia's pool sits on the hotel's top level, with 360° views of the Panama City skyline. The Bella Vista Sky Bar shares the rooftop. No floor number or heating detail is published.
Best forVisitors who want a weekday rooftop swim without booking a room.
Skip it ifYour only free days are weekend days, when the day pass isn't available.
Sample photo, not W Panama. Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
15thfloor pool
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Pick W Panama for a pool-and-bar scene on a published level, the 15th floor. Access rules and day passes aren't published, so confirm access before you plan a visit around it.
The WET Deck is on the 15th floor of a hotel in the business district, and the WET Deck Bar sits next to its rooftop pool. Access is the catch, and the hotel doesn't spell it out.
Best forGuests who want a lively pool bar on a known floor.
Skip it ifYou want a quiet deck or a day pass bought in advance.
Infinity-edge pool on the roof, cocktail bar next to it
4-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (1,996 reviews)
Sample photo, not Best Western Plus Panama Zen. Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. This is the choice for an infinity-edge rooftop pool at a 4-star hotel on Vía Argentina. A bar by the pool serves cocktails. Hours, floor and non-guest access aren't published.
This is an outdoor infinity pool on the roof, with panoramic views of Panama City. A rooftop bar next to it serves cocktails. Floor, hours and non-guest access aren't published.
Best forGuests who want an infinity-edge rooftop pool and a bar close by.
Skip it ifYou need published hours or a pass you can buy before committing.
Rooftop pool backed by a guest hot tub and jacuzzi
5-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (3,262 reviews)
Sample photo, not AC Hotel Panama City. Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Available all year round
Why it's here. Choose AC Hotel if a hot tub and jacuzzi matter alongside the rooftop pool. The hotel publishes no floor, hours or visitor rules, so stay here for the pool rather than planning a drop-in.
Its rooftop pool is why AC Hotel, a 5-star property on Ricardo Arias St in the Area Bancaria, is on our list. Guests can also use a hot tub and jacuzzi. The pool's floor, hours and heating aren't published.
Best forStay-over guests who also want a hot tub and jacuzzi by the pool.
Skip it ifYou want a clear day pass price and published pool hours.
Sample photo, not TRYP Panama Centro. Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose from Montreal, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Year-round
Why it's here. TRYP suits guests who want to follow a rooftop swim with a hot tub or steam bath. The hotel's website lists all three on the azotea. It publishes no floor, hours or visitor access.
On Vía Veneto, TRYP by Wyndham Panama Centro lists a rooftop (azotea) pool with a hot tub, gym and steam bath on its website. Floor, pool hours and who can swim aren't published.
Best forGuests who want a pool, hot tub and steam bath in one hotel.
Skip it ifYou want a day pass or published pool hours.
Sample photo, not Le Méridien Panama. PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Outdoor pool 'Pool 1' available all season
Why it's here. Le Méridien is the pick for couples who like a rooftop pool and bar, then a spa session. Children of all ages are welcome at the hotel. The hotel publishes no floor, hours or day pass.
Le Méridien is a 4-star hotel on Calle Uruguay (Torre Vista Marina), and a rooftop pool and bar are why it is on our list. Spa packages include a steam room, hot tub or jacuzzi and sauna. The hotel doesn't publish the pool's floor or hours.
Best forCouples after a rooftop pool, a bar and a spa.
Skip it ifYou need a day pass, or a floor and hours in writing.
Sample photo, not Selina Casco Viejo. Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Book here for a Casco Viejo bed with a grill and bar next to the pool. Floor, hours and access rules are all unpublished, so confirm with the hotel before planning a swim.
Selina's address is C. 12 Este, in Casco Viejo, the colonial district with the cathedral and sea wall within walking distance. The hotel has an outdoor pool, and the poolside Azul Pool Bar and Grill pours cocktails and cooks grilled dishes. Floor, hours and non-guest access aren't published.
Best forTravelers who want a Casco Viejo base with a pool bar on site.
Skip it ifYou need a confirmed floor, set pool hours or a guaranteed day pass.
A rooftop social area with a pool at a 4-star hotel
4-star hotel, rated 4.2 on Google (2,058 reviews)
Sample photo, not Victoria Hotel and Suites. Jordiferrer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Victoria makes sense when a room is already part of your plan and you want a pool in the rooftop social area, as the hotel's website describes it. The floor, heating and non-guest access aren't published, so it's a guest's pool until the hotel says otherwise.
Victoria Hotel and Suites is a 4-star hotel on C. Hercilia Lamela. Its website describes a swimming pool in the rooftop social area, with views. The floor, heating and access rules aren't published.
Best forGuests who book a room first and want a rooftop pool as an extra.
Skip it ifYou need a day pass, or must know the pool's floor before booking.
February to April are the best three months for a rooftop swim in Panama City. Highs are already 31.1°C in November, 31.7°C in December and 32.2°C in January, so the pools are warm enough for the whole dry stretch. Only AC Hotel is marked as heated among the hotels we list, and it also has a guest hot tub and jacuzzi. No hotel here publishes a winter closure.
Events can tighten rooms. The listings give BBQ Fest Panama at Amador Causeway on Saturday, January 23, and Rock The Boat Panama on Saturday, March 6. Panama Crossroads Festival is set for late January 2027, but its source gives two different date ranges (29-31 and 28-30), so check before booking.
Average daily highs: November 31°C (88°F), December 32°C (89°F), January 32°C (90°F). The warmest stretch for swimming is Feb–Apr.
Where to stay: Panama City's rooftop pools by area
Casco Viejo
Casco Viejo is the colonial historic district on the peninsula's tip, with cobblestone streets and plazas, and most things are walkable. The cathedral, the sea wall and a dense cluster of restaurants are close. Selina Casco Viejo is the listed hotel here.
Hotels you might expect here, and why they're not
Several hotels people expect to find here left our list because none of the sources puts a pool on the roof: American Trade Hotel & Hall, The Bristol Hotel, Las Clementinas, Tántalo Hotel & Roofbar and Shores of Panama.
American Trade Hotel & Hall. No source mentions a swimming pool. The hotel's own event page describes a rooftop outdoor venue without any pool, so it is classed not-rooftop.
The Bristol Hotel. The only pool mentioned is in the spa, which the hotel's structured data places on the 25th floor. No source says the pool is on the roof or top floor. The garden terrace is described without a pool.
Las Clementinas. No source mentions a swimming pool. The hotel's own site describes an "exclusive rooftop" with views, but no pool, so it does not qualify as a rooftop pool.
Tántalo Hotel & Roofbar. The sources describe a rooftop bar at Tántalo, but none mention a swimming pool on the roof or anywhere else. Under the rules, a rooftop bar without a pool is not-rooftop.
Shores of Panama. The sources describe The Beach House (Naos Island, Amador Causeway), not "Shores of Panama", so the name match is unconfirmed. They mention only an outdoor pool, with no roof or top-floor location, so it is not a rooftop pool.
Panama City rooftop pools: questions people ask
Which Panama City hotels let non-guests use the rooftop pool?
One: Gran Evenia sells day passes, Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, at $50 per adult and $25 per child aged 6 to 11. The other seven hotels on our list don't publish visitor access, so ask before you go.
Are any Panama City rooftop pools heated?
Yes, one. AC Hotel Panama City is the only hotel we list as heated, and it also has a guest hot tub and jacuzzi. Panama City highs stay above 31°C from November to January, so heat matters less here than in cooler cities.
Which hotel has the highest rooftop pool in Panama City?
W Panama, on the 15th floor. No other hotel here publishes its pool floor, and its WET Deck has a bar beside the pool.
What is the best time of year for a rooftop pool in Panama City?
February to April are the best three months. Average highs are already 31.1°C in November, 31.7°C in December and 32.2°C in January.
Are Panama City rooftop pools family-friendly?
Yes, in places. Gran Evenia sets a child day-pass price of $25 for ages 6 to 11, and Le Méridien Panama welcomes children of all ages, though it leans toward couples. Most other hotels publish no child rules.
How can I swim at a Panama City rooftop pool for the least money?
The only published price is Gran Evenia's $50 weekday day pass per adult. Other hotels don't publish a day-pass price, so staying is the sure way into their pools.
