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The Westin Residences
Playa Bonita, Pacific Coast
from $320k to $650k
- Unit types
- 3
- Smallest unit
- 80 m²
- Status
- Delivered
- Area
- Playa Bonita
The Westin Residences is Panama's first Marriott-branded condo hotel, a joint venture between Marriott International and Empresas Bern, the same major Panamanian developer behind Pino Alto in Boquete elsewhere on this site. That Marriott Bonvoy affiliation is a real, checkable brand relationship, not a licensing arrangement where the hotel group's actual involvement is unclear, which puts it on firmer ground than some other branded projects we've researched. The building totals 205 units, 80 two-bedroom and 125 three-bedroom residences, about 15–17 km, roughly 15 minutes, from Panama City, closer to the capital than almost any other beach property on this site. The honest caveat: Playa Bonita's own beach draws mixed reviews even from resort guests, decent for a walk, described by more than one reviewer as not really a place to spend the day. If a resort-quality beach itself is the point of buying here, know that going in rather than assuming it from the renderings.
The Westin Residences prices and floor plans
| Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom + Study | — | — | 128 m² | $450k |
| 1-2 Bedroom Residences | — | — | 80 m² | $320k |
| Premium Unit / Penthouse | — | — | 209 m² | $650k |
Where The Westin Residences actually is
The Westin Residences sits in Veracruz, on Playa Bonita, roughly 15–17 km and about 15 minutes from Panama City, making it one of the closer beach options to the capital covered on this site. The neighboring Westin Playa Bonita hotel anchors the area with restaurants and resort infrastructure. The beach itself gets mixed reviews even from resort guests: decent for walking, with clean sand reported on weekends, but more than one reviewer describes it as a beach to walk rather than one to spend the day at, and beach infrastructure, toilets, showers, chairs, is described as minimal.
What’s included at The Westin Residences
- Frente al Mar Privado
- Spa Sensorial de Westin
- Múltiples Piscinas Infinity
- Servicio de Conserje 24/7
Who The Westin Residences suits — and who it doesn’t
Buyers who specifically want the closest beach option to Panama City, with a real international hotel brand (Marriott Bonvoy) attached rather than a smaller licensing deal; investors interested in the condo-hotel rental model; buyers who prioritize proximity and brand over the beach itself being a headline destination.
Playa Bonita's beach gets mixed reviews even from people staying at the neighboring resort: fine for a walk, according to more than one account, but not really a place to spend the day, with minimal beach infrastructure reported. If the beach experience itself is central to why you're buying, weigh that against a closer look rather than marketing photography. HOA runs $250/month, but there's also a separate Pearl Club membership fee of $214/month reported for use of the resort's amenities, meaning the real monthly carrying cost is closer to $464 combined, not just the base HOA figure alone. Our own price table's low end, $320,000 for an 80 m² one- to two-bedroom unit, sits below the $400,000 starting figure reported elsewhere for two-bedroom units specifically, which likely reflects a smaller one-bedroom configuration rather than a real discrepancy, but confirm which exact unit type any quoted price refers to.
Before you buy at The Westin Residences
Developer is Empresas Bern, the same major Panamanian developer behind Pino Alto in Boquete on this site, in a joint venture with Marriott International, making this the first Marriott-branded condo hotel in Panama. That's a real, checkable brand relationship rather than a licensing deal with unclear operator involvement. HOA runs a reported $250/month, with a separate $214/month Pearl Club membership fee for resort amenities, a combined figure worth budgeting for rather than the HOA number alone. We have not verified title status or a Registro Público finca number for this project. Confirm both with an attorney before any deposit.
What to check, and how →FAQ
What makes The Westin Residences different from other beach projects?
It's Panama's first Marriott-branded condo hotel, a joint venture between Marriott International and Empresas Bern. That's a real, checkable hotel-brand relationship, unlike some branded projects where the brand's actual operational involvement is less clear.
Who developed The Westin Residences?
Empresas Bern, a major Panamanian developer also behind Pino Alto in Boquete on this site, in joint venture with Marriott International.
How far is The Westin Residences from Panama City?
About 15–17 km, roughly 15 minutes by car, one of the closest beach options to the capital covered on this site.
What's the beach like at Playa Bonita?
Mixed. Reviewers, including some staying at the neighboring resort, describe it as decent for a walk with clean sand on weekends, but not really a place to spend the day, with minimal beach infrastructure like toilets, showers, and chair rental.
What are the HOA fees at The Westin Residences?
A reported $250/month HOA, plus a separate $214/month Pearl Club membership fee for resort amenities, roughly $464/month combined. Confirm the current total rather than assuming the HOA figure alone.
What's the price range at The Westin Residences?
Our own data shows $320,000 for the smallest 80 m² unit up to $650,000 for a 209 m² penthouse. Other sources quote $400,000 as the starting price specifically for two-bedroom units, which is consistent with our lower figure reflecting a smaller one-bedroom configuration. Confirm the exact unit type behind any price you're quoted.
Is The Westin Residences titled property?
We have not independently verified title status or a Registro Público finca number for this project. Confirm with an attorney before any deposit.