The Westin Playa Bonita Panama

A 611-room beach resort with three infinity pools near Panama City

About The Westin Playa Bonita Panama

The Westin Playa Bonita Panama is a 611-room oceanfront resort at Km 6 on the Camino a Veracruz, Panama City. It has three infinity pools, the Sensory Spa and a complimentary Westin Family Kids Club, plus several restaurants and bars. The hotel runs no airport shuttle, so arrivals from Tocumen (PTY) continue by road transfer.

The Westin Playa Bonita sits on the oceanfront at Km 6 on the Camino a Veracruz, on the Pacific side of Panama City. Its 611 rooms look either over the water or toward the rainforest. Three infinity pools face the sea, and there is also a separate children's pool, a whirlpool and a swim-up bar, Tidal Bar, which serves from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Eating is easy to plan without leaving the property. Tierra y Fuego is the steakhouse, Asiana does curries and sushi, and Pacífica runs a buffet with live cooking stations. Starfish Grill offers buffet or à la carte service. Orégano makes pizza, pasta and salads until 10:00 PM, and La Micaela pours coffee from Chiriquí highland beans. In the evening, Soléo adds karaoke and salsa lessons.

Families get a complimentary Westin Family Kids Club. Adults have the Sensory Spa, which offers massages, yoga, guided meditation and acupuncture, and a fitness studio with ocean views that guests use at no charge. The city is close enough for day trips: the hotel points to the Miraflores Visitors' Center on the Canal, the Biomuseo and Casco Viejo, and the Amador Convention Center is a few minutes away.

At a glance

Size: 611 rooms
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 pm

Perfect for

Families
Beach time
First trip to the country

Hotel Facts

Type

Beachfront resort

Facilities

Pool
Spa
Restaurant
Bar / Lounge
Fitness Room / Gym
Children's Club
Internet access / Wi Fi

Room Types

Deluxe Ocean View Room

Faces the Pacific; comes with either a king bed or two double beds.

Pacific Ocean

Premium Ocean View Room

Ocean view with a balcony.

Ocean

King Suite

A suite with its own living area and a bathroom with a tub.

Dining

Tierra y Fuego: À la carte steakhouse, dinner only, closed Mondays.
Asiana: Curries, sushi and other Asian dishes, dinner only, closed Sundays.
Pacifica: Main buffet with live cooking stations, open daily for three meals.
Starfish Grill: Buffet or à la carte service, with a Panamanian menu.
Orégano Italian Deli: Pizzas, pasta and salads, daily from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
La Micaela Coffee Shop: Panamanian specialty coffee, including Geisha, 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Tidal Bar: Swim-up bar in the main pool area, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Soléo Sports Bar: Evening bar with karaoke, pool table and salsa classes.

Spa and wellness

Sensory Spa: Massages, guided meditation, yoga sessions and acupuncture.
WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio: Complimentary gym with cardio, free weights and machines, and ocean views.

On the property

Infinity pools: Three infinity pools, plus a children's pool and a whirlpool.
Westin Family Kids Club: Children's club, complimentary for guests; babysitting is also listed.
Club Lounge: Ocean-view lounge with daily breakfast and evening drinks for concierge-level guests.
Beach: The resort fronts Playa Bonita and the Pacific Ocean.

Good to know

Tierra y Fuego is closed on Mondays and Asiana on Sundays, so one of the two is open for dinner every night.
The Club Lounge is reserved for guests in a concierge-level room or suite.
Dogs are accepted: small and medium sizes, one per room, up to 20 kg.

Questions travellers ask

When can I get into my room, and when do I leave?

Rooms are ready from 3:00 pm, and departure is by 12:00 pm.

Does the resort run a shuttle from the airport?

No. The hotel has no shuttle from Tocumen or from Albrook, so arrivals need a taxi or a private transfer.

Which restaurants close on certain nights?

Tierra y Fuego does not open on Mondays and Asiana does not open on Sundays. Both serve dinner only, from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

Is there an all-inclusive option?

Yes, the resort offers all-inclusive packages. Ask us what a given package covers before you decide.

Location

The Westin Playa Bonita Panama, Playa Bonita, Panama City, Panama