The Westin Playa Bonita Panama

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
View from property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Km 6 Road to Veracruz, Veracruz, Panama
  • Place, Veracruz Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bridge of the Americas
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Albrook Shopping Mall
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Club Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Playa Bonita Village

Beachside getaway.Stay at this Veracruz hotel and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Biomuseo and Amador Causeway. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Interoceanic Canal Museum and Albrook Shopping Mall.

What's nearby

  • Veracruz Beach - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bridge of the Americas - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 19 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 20 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Amador Causeway - 21 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 21 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 26 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • Tierra y Fuego
  • ‪Seaside Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Portofino - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Westin Playa Bonita Panama

5-star beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools
Some rates at The Westin Playa Bonita Panama 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.

Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At The Westin Playa Bonita Panama you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Veracruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 611 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Swim-up bar
The Westin Playa Bonita Panama offers 611 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Sensory Spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (PAB 15.75 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (PAB 15.75 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: PAB 25 to 35 for adults and PAB 15 to 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 4 restaurants
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (39 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: PAB 200 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately PAB 25.00 to 35.00 for adults, and PAB 15.00 to 25.00 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: PAB 15.75 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: PAB 15.75 per day (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: PAB 200 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Panama Playa Bonita
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Westin Playa Bonita Panama to the airport?

The Westin Playa Bonita Panama is 2.6 mi (10-min drive) away from the Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Westin Playa Bonita Panama?

As of May 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Westin Playa Bonita Panama on Jun 26, 2026 start from CA $259, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Westin Playa Bonita Panama have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Westin Playa Bonita Panama.

How close is The Westin Playa Bonita Panama to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Westin Playa Bonita Panama offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Westin Playa Bonita Panama, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between PAB 25.00 and 35.00 for adults, PAB 15.00 and 25.00 for children. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Westin Playa Bonita Panama?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Fiesta Casino (16-min drive) and Crown Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Westin Playa Bonita Panama?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Westin Playa Bonita Panama?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Westin Playa Bonita Panama have a pool?

The Westin Playa Bonita Panama features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does The Westin Playa Bonita Panama have a restaurant?

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like Asian cuisine, a poolside location, and ocean views.

Does The Westin Playa Bonita Panama have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Sensory Spa, where you can enjoy hot stone massages, body treatments, and hydrotherapy.

How close is The Westin Playa Bonita Panama to downtown Veracruz?

The Westin Playa Bonita Panama is 0.1 mi away from Playa Bonita Village.

The Westin Playa Bonita Panama Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brezelle

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose R

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

DANIEL M

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It prolly was a bad ass place once, but that was a while back. Room was ample, breakfast was very decent, place was generally clean. Our keys went outta whack four times, ride the elevator on someone else’s key up and down, go to reception, wasted ten minutes every time. No apologies whatsoever, nobody cared, it was prolly happening to everyone. Pools were not clean, service around pools nonexistent, bar was close. Chairs were very very old and need to be thrown away. Beach gets ugly when low tide happens. Food at the adjacent restaurants was comedic, but the price was dramatic, so that was entertaining! Service barely ok! If you have high standards, stay away. This is the worse Westin we ever stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Looknauth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very excellent service place is beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This is a 3 stat property. The disappointing aspect is that it is advertised as a non smoking property and this is not the case. No one enforced this rule as employees served smoking patrons right beside us on multiple occasions. Front desk staff refused to break ten dollar bills for us to tip the staff that were observant to our needs. Balbino was excellent. I would not recommend this property but it could be made more appealing if management strived.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel, quality food, friendly staff, nice pools.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Doncho Ivanov

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely clean, the facilities were excellent, the breakfast and the restaurants were outstanding, staff was very helpful and polite, this is a wonderful hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
The on the positive side: the "ocean" view room have a great view! We learned from previous reviews that room service food is faster, less expensive and not so bad. That is true, although they did get our order wrong, despite confirming it. But they did promptly bring a replacement. Another positive are the pools. Lots of pools for all ages. On the not positive side: The biggest issue was the bait and switch by this website (they blocked me from using the actual name) and the hotel. We reserved two king suites via this website. I called the hotel the day after reserving to confirm the reservation, request a crib and ask for adjoining rooms. The hotel confirmed the reservation (including the fact that it was two suites). However, upon arrival we received two regular rooms. They claimed that we reserved "premium" rooms, instead of suites. And refused to put us in suites unless we paid more money. Smaller issues is that the line to check-in to the hotel is LONG and slow.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Esther

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Annie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
The room itself was the best part. Super comfy beds and really spacious. The bad - the shower door didn’t seal so the floor was constantly covered in soaking wet towels. As other reviewers have stated - there’s nothing special about the food. The breakfast buffet is worth adding for the extra $11. Def not worth $22 per person though. We ate at the buffet once for dinner and it was pretty awful. We ate at fuego and it was way over priced for the quality of food. Same goes for the starfish place. But one thing they all had in common was terrible service. Though, as we move around to different areas (we’re now in Casco Viejo) and the service here is pretty awful as well. I don’t think anyone here hustles for tips. It’s weird. As for location - you aren’t going to do anything out at the Westin, so staying there kind of seems pointless. Where we are staying now is a cool area that you can walk around and there’s tons of shopping and food and stuff to do. And all the excursions we did while at playa Bonita, we could have just done from here. Highly recommend the monkey and sloth tour. By far the best bag for your buck at $30/person for 5ish hours! Ok back to hotel - as others have said, beach is terrible. Low tide seems to last forever and it goes out sooooo far. And you aren’t left with sand and tide pools, you’re left with mud and grossness. Do not stay here if you’re trying to have a beach experience. Anyway, I would recommend staying elsewhere - casco viejo has been great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Adama

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room services
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Edelmira, white plains

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jeanne Marie Del

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was spotless and all the staff were professional and courteous. The only shortcoming was that wifi rarely worked in the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rada

The room
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room más immaculate
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

dionne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is great but the beach was disappointing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Mark

Nothing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room great as always very nice im a repeat customer
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

DaJanae

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was missing a couple of items and when we called to retrieve the items it took an additional 40mins after calling back multiple times.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Dallas

Travelled with family
For an upscale hotel it should be maintained better. The buffet was not consistently good quality food. The pools need to be cleaned better. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diedra

Clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen, West Des Moines

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was phenomenal - the resort, the staff, the food, the drinks and the view. Thx for the Panamanian hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The balcony view was beautiful the rolms were clean pools were nice the hosts were nice overall an excellent place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026