The Westin Playa Bonita Panama

5.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • All inclusive
    All inclusive

Explore the area

Map
Km 6 Road to Veracruz, Veracruz, Panama
  • Veracruz Beach
    7 min drive
  • Amador Convention Center
    13 min drive
  • Frank Gehry Biodiversity Museum
    14 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (View)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Club Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Westin Playa Bonita Panama

5-star Veracruz hotel with 4 restaurants
Catch some rays on The Westin Playa Bonita Panama's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request.
The Westin Playa Bonita Panama offers 611 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and minibars. 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, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa tubs are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a private beach, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

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.

Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. 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.

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 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Westin Playa Bonita Panama is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
Asiana - This poolside restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only.
Cafe Pacifica - Overlooking the ocean, this café specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Oceanica - This beach restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
SOLEO - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open daily.
Starfish Grill - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at The Westin Playa Bonita Panama 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

Buffet meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included

Land activities

Spa facilities
Independently operated tours

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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 20 to 26 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 4 restaurants
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Asiana
  • Cafe Pacifica
  • Oceanica
  • SOLEO
  • Starfish Grill

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

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

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Reception hall
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 28 2024 to December 1 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Spa/Beauty services

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of PAB 200 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately PAB 20.00 to 26.00 per person
  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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The Westin Playa Bonita Panama Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Demond Lemont

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Off in the corner quiet clean nice staff and not overly crowded
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a vacation
My family and I stayed 1 week in this wonderful resort. No problems at all. There is a lot to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is really cool, a hotel on the beach. Really nice. The onlyknock on this hotel was that there was low tide in the morning that affected the beach in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Although the property could use an update (beds, flooring, showers the big beach chair for pictures is broken), the staff was pleasant and made me feel welcome! The food I tried was ok. The tour company Panamazing was awesome. Overall, a nice stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ericka

My flight was canceled and hotel wouldn’t refund our money
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jose

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If your use to all inclusive like RIU, Dreams, or Hyatt this is not the place for you. It’s nothing like an all inclusive. Only 1 choice for breakfast sometimes dinner as well, room service not included in the all inclusive package. And most staff is not friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kiara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO TO THE GLOBAL CLOUD STRIKE CYBER ATTACK OUR FLIGHT WAS CANACELED. AFTER MANY ATTEMPS TO REACH THE HOTEL. LEAVING MESSAGES AND SENDING AN EMAIL. NO RESPONSE!!! TRYING TO BE REFUNDED FOR A TRIP WE COULDN'T MAKE DO TO FLIGHTS BEING GROUNDED. THEY REFUSE TO REFUND US. NOT ONLY WILL I NEVER BOOK THIS SORRY HOTEL AGAIN. I WILL PROBABLY NEVER BOOK EXPEDIA AGIAN.... A WEEK LATER THEY STILL WANT ANSWER!!! I WOULD HATE FOR THIS TO HAPPEN TO SOMEONE ELSE.....
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel (Room, pool, beach) was beautiful, staff was nice, the food was good, fruit is fresh. It took a few calls to get room service, but once ordered the food came pretty fast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful! The staff members were friendly and welcoming. The room accommodation was perfect. It was for guests in one room and we did not feel like we were on top of each other. The room was spacious. On the other hand, what I did not like was the lack of nightly entertainment. Guess went back to their rooms. I understand a Monday through Thursday, but the weekend the entertainment should have been vital for a more joyful time at the resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

vadivel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As long as you are staying in the property and enjoying the pools and the beach, you are OK. The beach has a lot of dirt floating around in the water. The hotel doesn’t make any effort to clean it up if you ever go out to the city and try to come back in the evening, crossing the bridges of America takes almost an hour when you normally take 15 minutes to get back to the hotel?
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya, brooklyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort , even loved the low tide beach that happens every 5 hours … can collect shells . The staff was super sweet and going during low season was great !! Very accommodating and attentive to my family . Loved it . One feedback I would give is the rooms lighting needs to be more bright …. The lightning is warm and dim .It is nice but for the night when getting ready and wanting to put makeup while others are in the restroom , it’s hard to see . They should put more brighter lighting in the rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahogani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the staff, dining options and amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too much time to the city
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette, Davie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Westin is beautiful. The staff were so attentive and helpful. The facilities were great as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is lovely; the rooms were very nice & comfortable, & views from the ocean view rooms were nice to see boats in the Panama Canal from your room. The biggest pool was shut down for over a day and a half of our stay while they ever-so-slowly worked on cleaning for the weekend crowd, so we couldn't enjoy it much. Expect your room fridges to NOT be cold. They won't fix it. (We had 2 rms) Spa services are lacking, such as a blanket to drape for massage—it was just a thin towel. It was cold in the room. The massage was great, but the room was sterile, like a hospital, & too bright. The pools are very nice, so if you want a nice hotel stay only, this is for you. The food is fair. We've had exceptional food in other areas, so I say this from much travel experience. It seemed that every "restaurant" that they claim to have is getting food from the same kitchen & bringing it back to these areas. Starfish restaurant onsite was lacking tremendously. We waited a very long time to get our food so it was late when we were finally getting our dinner-not worth that wait. I ordered a pizza from the Oregano Italian restaurant, and it was also a long time to get a small pizza. They do NOT get in a hurry at all to serve here. The buffet is the only place where you don't have to wait a long time to eat. The worst part of this trip was the nasty beach. This beach is not safe or clean at all. Tons of trash & logs everywhere. Broken glass jars, too! No SAND-just broken shells to walk on.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024