Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Our Rating
6.8
9.7
Star Rating
4.0
5.0
Room Count
1,170
307
Restaurants
9
7
Pools
6
4
Year Opened
2001
2016
Year Renovated
2020
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Features
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Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Grand Velas Los Cabos
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
No
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
Yes
Yes
Dining Comparison
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Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Total Venues
25
11
Included
23
11
Extra Charge
2
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Room Categories
4
11
Suite Categories
0
11
Activities Comparison
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Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Total Activities
24
27
Included
17
18
Extra Charge
7
9
Pros & Cons
Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Pros
The only all-inclusive in Panama with an on-site 18-hole golf course — if you play golf, this is the only resort in the country where you can walk from your room to the course.
Cuzco (Peruvian) and El Pilón (Panamanian beachfront) are the most distinctive specialty restaurants at any all-inclusive in Central America — both worth specifically booking.
The open-air cinema provides an experience that doesn't exist at most Caribbean or Mexican all-inclusives.
Rio Hato airport is 10 minutes away for guests on charter flights — the shortest airport transfer of any major Panama resort.
Cons
Guests flying via Panama City (Tocumen Airport) face a 90-minute, 90 km transfer — plan accordingly for your arrival and departure days.
At 852 rooms, the reservation system for à la carte restaurants fills quickly — guests who don't book within their first hours may not get into their preferred venues.
Panama City — a genuinely interesting destination with the Canal and Old Town — is 90 minutes away, which makes it a committed day trip rather than a casual excursion.
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Pros
The only all-inclusive in the world simultaneously holding Forbes Five Stars, AAA Five Diamonds, and a MICHELIN-starred restaurant — a genuine distinction, not a marketing claim
Cocina de Autor's 8-10 course tasting menu with wine pairing is fully included in the all-inclusive rate — at a standalone restaurant this would cost hundreds per person
Every suite starts at 1,081 sq ft with ocean views, private terrace jacuzzi, and 24-hour butler concierge — the entry suite here exceeds most competitors' top categories
Three-tier infinity pools naturally segregate family, activity, and adult-only zones without restricting access — practical design rather than strict policy
Cons
Beach is not swimmable — Los Cabos Pacific currents make ocean swimming dangerous; the infinity pools are where guests actually swim
Summary
Grand Velas Los Cabos has a higher guest rating, while Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort has more restaurants, while Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort is the larger property, while Grand Decameron Panama, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Los Cabos offers more activities.
Cocina de Autor is restricted to adults and guests 18+ — families with younger children can't access the MICHELIN-starred restaurant during their stay
Rates start around $1,600/night in low season and $1,800+ in peak winter — a significant commitment that requires being genuinely invested in the Five Diamond experience to justify
