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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

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Calle Gaspar Hernandez y Via Argentina, Corregimiento El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama, 581
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Calle 50
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Panama City

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel puts you in the centre of Panama City, 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Avenida Balboa and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Albrook Shopping Mall. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Bella Vista hotel include Via Espana and within 30 minutes you'll find Multiplaza Pacific Mall.

What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crown Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Iglesia del Carmen - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Calle 50 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Avenida Balboa - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Vía Argentina - 7 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 18 min drive
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Trapiche - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante y Cafetería DEL Prado - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Caribe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Central Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mentiritas Blancas - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Beaux Arts Panama City hotel.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (USD 3.25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre high)

More

  • 15 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
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 at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time 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 and service animals are not allowed at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self-parking fee: USD 3.25 per day (in/out privileges)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

Yep, Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 3.25 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

As of 12 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel on 30 Jun 2026 start from NZ$131, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

The closest beach to Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel is Farfan Beach (8.1 km).

Does Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel have a pool?

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Is Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 637 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel, friendly staff. Nice pool bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jandir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty good rooms, breakfast and staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view Great buffet Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restful stop in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Panamanian business and nightlife. In the middle of Panama's favorite ex-pat residential area, this is an excellent place to determine one's suitability for Panamanian life.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stood out for me was the location, the price per night, the decor and overall cleanliness of the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing staff was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here four nights! Very clean! Staff was great! Definitely recommend staying here. Lovely coffee shop up the street one min. Breakfast is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CELANGE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff courtegeous, well located
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and a nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location of this hotel in the El Congrejo neighborhood is a standout feature. The hotel is quiet but located in an area with many restaurants and bars in a very walk-able area.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was wonderful, especially the staff. Special shout out to Esperanza. One of the best therapeudic massages i have ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pedro Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff is always friendly. Breakfast has good options though I wish they had bigger plates.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxine A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice love to stay every time I go home
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy. The room was washroom were kept very clean by the staff. The bed was moderately comfortable. The rooftop pool was enjoyable, had a good view, but was sometimes busy and loud.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the services were excellent from front desk to clean rooms and breakfast will recommend persons to stay at this hotel the experience was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Front test very freindly, especially Miranada.. Jesus in food service pleasant. Housekeeping 9th flooringso nicee.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nakesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, nice breakfast. Arrived at 1am after delayed flight very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All great! The customer service exceptional. Sooo friendly!! Thank you for the great customer. The breakfast needs little variety.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Raz

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zaira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly , well situated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lazaro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is outstanding !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was super, great location near park and really good restaurants. Breakfast was mediocre.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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