The Westin Playa Bonita Panama - All Inclusive

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5309 reviews

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  Great trip!

  Oue server,Marilyn, in the executive lounge is the best. Her attention to detail was perfect and she always had a smile. She greeted us with our favorite beverages and took care of our every need! The evening appies are always a treat. Such a wonderful experience at the Westin Playa Bonita!!

  Feb 21, 2025
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  2nd visit just as good!

  We stayed last year at the Westin and chose to stay here again this year as we were stopping over for almost a week prior to heading to Chile. We arrived very, very early from our incoming flight and were crossing our fingers for a very, very early check-in. I walked in and we had our high floor, ocean view room within minutes!! This was a great start as even though we were tired we literally had a first full day of vacation. We were all settled into our room etc., and were at our pool chairs at 09:00 a.m. This first part of the trip was simply about relaxing - we have seen and did everything we wanted to do last year so we did not even venture off the property. Last year we came at the same time and the resort was way more busier than compared to this year..........which was great! There were tons of pool chairs available wherever/whenever you wanted them. It was nice and relaxing with very few kids too. As Marriott Plat members we had access to the club lounge which we used everyday for breakfast and evening snacks and drinks! The lounge also did not seem as busy as last year. We had exemplary service in the evenings from Marilyn. She went over and above for us to make us feel like valued guests! She definitely kept our wine glasses filled. As an old SPG member and now Marriott member, I know that Marriott has diluted the services in a lot properties but it is nice to see this club lounge still part of the Westin Playa Bonita. It honestly is the only reason we stayed here so they are making money off of us because of the lounge. I do find the point values for any redemptions are also having negative value. Thanks for the great room and service! If things do not change here the Westin will continue to receive our business. btw. Weather was fantastic every single day!

  Feb 21, 2025
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  Excellent stay

  We spent 10 days in Feb 2025 at the Westin. When we checked in as Titanium member we got upgraded to a suite ocean view and balcony with access to the lounge. We enjoyed our stay and intent to come back next year for a longer period. The food at the lounge was more than good and service excellent specially with Marilyn and Jean Paul.

  Feb 16, 2025
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  Great place! But maybe make dinner reservations off the resort.

  The facilities and the staff are great! I’d give both of those factors 5 stars. The only reason I dropped the overall review is the food. We did not care for any of the food, at any of the restaurants on premises. If the food was improved, it would be a 5 star experience.

  Feb 16, 2025
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  Very Enjoyable!

  We stayed 6 nights here at the end of January to the beginning of February 2025. We really enjoyed our stay. We were promised an ocean view, which we didn't get because apparently they were over booked. I was mildly annoyed about that until I saw the rainforest view from the 11th floor balcony. It was incredible! The pool area wasn't crowded during the week but filled up on the weekend. Service around the resort was great. We enjoyed the music in the lobby bar on a couple of evenings. The food was awesome! We had a la carte meals every night except one. The Asian (sushi!) and steak house were both very, very good! We had lunch a la carte as well and breakfast most days at the Starfish Grill. It was usually quiet there and quite fast. The room was large and clean and the beds were so, so comfortable! The beach was interesting to me. You could swim in the ocean but not until late afternoon because the tide was out in the morning. I've never seen so many shells on a beach, either. When the tide was out you could walk a long way down from the resort and so we did a couple of times. All day long you can see ships lined up, waiting to cross the canal. That in itself makes the view from this resort unique. You can't see that everywhere! I would recommend this resort for anyone who wants a clean, relaxing and enjoyable place to stay.

  Feb 16, 2025