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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with free breakfast and health club

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Explore the area

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Calle Gaspar Hernandez y Via Argentina, Corregimiento El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama, 581
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Calle 50
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Panama City

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel puts you in the centre of Panama City, 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Multiplaza Pacific Mall 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 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Bella Vista hotel include Via Espana and Avenida Balboa.

What's nearby

  • Crown Casino - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Via Espana - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Calle 50 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iglesia del Carmen - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Uruguay Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪Mentiritas Blancas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Central Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pedro Mandinga Rum Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with free breakfast and health club
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
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. 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 11 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel on 1 Feb 2026 start from NZ$198.27, 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 Veracruz Beach (7.9 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. 613 out of 992 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 992 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 992 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 992 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 992 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

barry b, San Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Well located Good service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The entrance of the hotel lobby was beautiful and clean, but the 11th floor that I stayed on had a smell when you come off the elevator; like rotten bananas. The beds were soft but when I laid down at night, it was like the bed spreads were infested with bed bugs. The sheets had a few stains on it and I noticed some bites on my legs the next day. I will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Scherwin, Maretraite

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast. Friendly staf
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No había tabla de planchar, pero sí una plancha que chorreaba el agua por todos lados. Tuve que llamar a la recepción para pedir que cuando otro huésped desocupe la tabla de planchar me la presten. Antes de venir pedí un taxi con tiempo por medio de esta aplicación, pero como era fin de semana quien recibía el correo no estaba. No me pudieron mandar un taxi y cuando llamé al hotel me dijeron que "la culpa" era mia por no hacerlo con la debida anticipación y por no saber que nadie iba a leer mi mensaje a tiempo. La habitación estaba fea. El teléfono era de los super antiguos y en los enchufes no había opción para cables USB. El piso de la habitación se lo ve viejo y dañado, las iluminación hace que se vea poco acogedor y no funcionaba la luz principal del escritorio. Hace 6 años que me había quedado en este mismo hotel el servicio había sido espectacular, las instalaciones muy bonitas, la comida muy buena y el trato muy amable. Ahora no, me fui decepcionado.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deetan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Good price for a very comfortable hotel. Reception staff are very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at Zen. Great hotel, great food, friendly staff, wonderful views and eclectic neighborhood. Love it. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ivette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaira

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants and shops are located at a walking distance from this hotel. The rooms are nice, clean, spacious and have a beautiful view. The hotel staff is friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kio Muy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staffs are very nice and professional. The hotel is conveniently located. Overall our stay is ok.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxine A

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Shunnor

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast could improve with better quality of food. The beds are okay, but worn out and the sheet quality is low to be worn out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in El Cangrejo

Great hotel in an optimal location. él Cangrejo is the place to be when in Panama City. Next to restaurants, coffee shops and a few taprooms as well. Great rooftop pool and gym with fantastic views of the city skyline. Breakfast is okay but okay it was included in the price so not a big deal. I would definitely come back to Beat Western Zen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025