Marriott Executive Apartments Panama City, Finisterre — Hotel in Bella Vista

I have been staying at Panama hotels since the late 90s. This is by far the best one on most levels. I chose a 1 bedroom since I intended to cook often & didn't want to sleep in the kitchen essentially. The room is spacious & modern--and quite inexpensive for what you get. The description of the amenities in & out of the room on all websites is accurate. I think the room actually looks better in person than in the pictures. My problem with wifi got resolved quickly & efficiently, though I was skeptical. Initially my only criticism was that non-stick pans would be easier to clean & cook with since it was difficult to use the pans provided w/o needing to use excessive oil. Obviously someone read my review & a whole set of brand non-stick pans was delivered to my room the following day! OMG. What great service! In short, the service is friendly, helpful, & truly bilingual. The pool is excellent in size and its location offers great views of the city. It's always empty too, which I find puzzling but that makes it nice for relaxing. The fitness room is very basic but it's fine. The proximity to the train & the El Rey supermarket makes this location ideal. The area also looks & feels safe. On my first night I walked to a large local park which is fewer than 5 minutes away. I even got a little lost on the way back and wandered for a while but I felt safe. At this park I could easily exercise in the early morning or late evening when it's not so hot. Others were out there doing so. Then I walked three minutes farther to Avenida Balboa which is very lively with joggers, skateboarders, bikers, families, & young couples strolling especially when the sun sets & heat dies down. I didn't pay for the buffet breakfast which is not the same as the "breakfast Included" deal because I intended to cook & didn't want to start every day feeling obligated to eat a huge meal as I did at The Hard Rock two years ago. Everyday I have ridden the nearby train to travel around the city or gone to Avenida Balboa or to the cafe at the El Rey supermarket on Via Espana for outstanding coffee & friendly service. I'm very happy here and whenever I am visiting family or riding around the city, I look forward to coming back to the hotel to hang out in the beautiful room or go to the pool or eat snacks I leave in the fridge. I love it here. If anyone who works for the hotel is reading this, I want to say THANK YOU for making this visit so pleasant. Since I have a lot of family here I know I will return. I can't imagine staying...

My travel mate and I really enjoyed staying at this Marriott executive hotel apartments. We rented a car because this was our 1st time in Panama City and we're middle aged ladies!!! It was great to have a parking lot without the hassle of paying and great security. We felt secure and appreciated that we were given a room not too close to the elevator. The parking lot attendant was very kind and professional to the both of us. The check in was easy. The front desk staff are very accommodating and professional and pleasant. The dining Room was great and we were glad that we secured a Room that included the breakfast. On one day, my travel mate was not well and although the dining Room did not allow food to be taken from the dining Room to the rooms, they made an exception and I really appreciated that. Our Room was awesome. I particularly liked that there was an office area where I could do some of my work on my computer. The Internet connection was great. I liked having the separate living Room with 2 televisions because my travel mate sometimes wanted to sleep or rest when I didn't. Having a kitchenette was also awesome. The bathroom was also a nice size although I prefer bath tubs! Overall, the Room and the grounds, the entire hotel was very well maintained and clean. I can't say enough about the staff and their kindness and their hospitality. It was a great 1st impression for visiting this city for a first time. Although the beach was not nearby, we appreciated being close to other sites in Panama City. It did not take us long to get to the Panama Canal, the rain forest, the casinos, and Old Town Panama. The causeway was close also. Whenever we needed assistance, it was provided. This is a place that is great for business as well as personal travel and great for families or solo travelers. The rate was very reasonable for me and my travel mate for the space that we got. We were both very satisfied. This is some place I would definitely stay again however I wish the dry sauna worked. The pool area and the gym were great. I really liked the pool was not salt water nor did it have a chlorine taste. It also had a great view of the ocean and Panama's unique architecture. We would stay here again and recommend it to others. I will post a video with a full review in my YouTube channel, Effie's...

Excellent hotel for long term stays in Panama City. The staff are extraordinarily polite and helpful. The view from the hotel is great (both sides).

The studio room I stayed in was very large and comfortable, with a living room office and kitchen (stovetop, microwave, toaster, fridge and plenty of plates/utensils/cookware .

The breakfast is very good and the cook was happy to oblige any special requests.

The pool is nice (large enough for a quick workout) with lots of space for sun bathing.

The fitness area is decent for a quick cardio workout or some basic dumbbell exercises. Would be a bit crowded if three or four people were in at the same time. Theres also a sauna and a rear patio with some artificial grass area.

The location is excellent with easy access to transportation, aswell as many excellent restaurants nearby (we went to as many restaurants as we could find and I would challenge you to find a bad one, they were all excellent). The grocery (ribba) is well within walking distance and has anything you might need. There’s also a bank and a pharmacy right next door. With a short drive / taxi / bus ride (or even a 20-30min walk) you can get to some fantastic shopping (either Albrook mall or multi plaza).

Just south of the hotel is an excellent recreation area with basketball courts, baseball Diamond, soccer nets, tennis courts, outdoor fitness equipment and a great walking/running/back king path along the coast.

I’m hard pressed to find any negatives about this hotel, I would say for the price it is excellent value. Is it a luxury hotel…no but is comfortable, clean and safe in an excellent location absolutely. the only thing I would say is the laundry is a bit inconvenient (you need to get a prepaid card from the front desk that must be returned when finished, which is a bit annoying.)

Overall excellent value, great location and extraordinary staff make this a good location if you’re in Panama City for an extended period of time for...