Empresas Bern develops residential, corporate, commercial, hotel, tourism, and short-rental properties in Panama. It combines development, construction, hospitality operations, property management, and sales to serve residents, businesses, visitors, and domestic and international real-estate investors seeking homes or investment assets alike.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| ParksideCosta del Este | 9.6/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.6/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest published review base found for the building at 4.7/5 from 99 reviews, converted to a 9.3 anchor under the stated curve. The sampled commentary is predominantly positive on security, personnel, facilities, views and location, with only an isolated minor pool-temperature criticism, producing a modest upward adjustment. No published review evidence supports a separate structure score. | Not found in sources: Limited negative review detail · No management-specific complaint detail · No recurring operational complaint identified | ||
no notes returned no links returned | The published reviews describe “friendly and helpful security staff” and personnel who are “always very attentive,” alongside superb facilities including a 47th-floor gym, pool table and multiple pools. The principal criticism in the sampled material is that the pools “weren't heated”; the review page otherwise emphasizes proximity to shops, restaurants and offices and views of the park and sea. | ||
| Plaza del EsteCosta del Este, Ciudad de Panamá | 9.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.5/ 10 |
La calificación agregada de Google de 4.7/5 basada en 12 reseñas establece el nivel y se convierte aproximadamente en 9.3/10. Las reseñas escritas leídas son mayoritariamente positivas, con elogios repetidos a la atención, el ambiente y la seguridad, por lo que el resultado final sube ligeramente a 9.5/10. No se publicó evidencia suficiente sobre el desempeño estructural o de sistemas para asignar una puntuación de STRUCTURE. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Las reseñas publicadas describen una experiencia cotidiana favorable: «el lugar es super agradable» y «la seguridad del edificio es muy buena y atenta». También aparecen «Atención y servicio» y «Un lugar acogedor atención esmerada»; no se encontraron quejas operativas repetidas en las reseñas leídas. | ||
| Royal PalmPlaya Gorgona | 9.2/ 10 | 8.7/ 10 Booking.com 9.2/10, 9.4/10, 9.3/10 · 45 reviews · booking.com Booking.com 9.4/10, 9.8/10, 9.3/10 · 35 reviews · booking.com Airbnb 4.8/5 · 100 reviews · airbnb.com Airbnb 5/5, 4.9/5 · 47 reviews · es.airbnb.com Combined from 9 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 8.7. | 8.4/ 10 Booking.com 9.1/10, 9.3/10, 9.1/10 · 45 reviews · booking.com Booking.com 9.5/10, 9.4/10, 8.7/10 · 35 reviews · booking.com Airbnb 4.9/5, 4.8/5, 4.8/5, 4.8/5, 4.8/5 · 100 reviews · airbnb.com Airbnb 4.9/5, 4.8/5, 4.9/5, 4.8/5 · 47 reviews · es.airbnb.com Combined from 15 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 8.4. |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest building-level review base found, at 4.7/5 from 97 reviews, which converts to 9.2/10 under the stated curve. The guest-platform aggregates are also positive but do not materially disagree after conversion, and the isolated minor comments about pool tiles, paint, weekend crowding and noise do not justify a score adjustment. | Not found in sources: No detailed engineering feedback · No detailed plumbing/HVAC feedback | ||
Published guest feedback is positive about the physical experience: reviewers described the facility as “very clean and we'll maintained,” called the facilities “very nice,” and praised the gym and pools. The only direct fabric-related criticism located was that “the pool area needs tile work and the building could use a fresh paint job”; no published review located in this research reported flooding, lift failures, plumbing failure, HVAC failure or structural distress. | The day-to-day picture is strongly amenity-led: reviews praise “amazingly helpful staff,” “direct access to beach,” multiple pools, the gym, children’s areas and sports courts, while another reviewer called the community “super friendly.” The main operational cautions are that social areas can be busy, short-term tourists are present, and one visitor advised bringing earplugs because of fireworks; Booking reviewers nevertheless described the apartment as clean, the staff as polite and the facilities as excellent. | ||
| Casa BiancaCosta del Este33 units | 8.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.9/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps fija el nivel con 4.6/5 de 23 reseñas, que se convierte aproximadamente en 8.8/10 antes de ajustes. La ubicación aparece como elogio repetido, elevando marginalmente el resultado; la única crítica estructural es aislada y no permite puntuar la estructura por separado. | |||
La única reseña estructural explícita leída fue negativa: "la calidad de construccion es demasiado baja para la categoria que debio haber sido", aunque no describe una falla concreta. Un artículo publicado en enero de 2020, basado en información de Empresas Bern, anunciaba paredes Drywall resistentes al agua, humedad, hongos y moho, paneles exteriores con aislamiento y techos Termotex; también indicaba que la entrega se esperaba en 2020, por lo que esas afirmaciones son evidencia de diseño/promesa original, no una inspección actual. | La experiencia cotidiana publicada es mayormente favorable: una reseña dice "Muy limpio y organizado", y otra describe un complejo privado con "propia seguridad, piscina, gimnasio"; varias valoran estar a pasos de Town Center. La principal reserva publicada es una reseña de 3/5 que califica la calidad de construcción como demasiado baja para la categoría, pero no hay una queja operacional repetida identificable en las reseñas leídas. | ||
| MatisseCosta del Este | 4.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | —/ 10 |
No applicable platform published a building rating, so the score is based only on the eight individual forum comments read. One was positive, six negative and one mixed; because the evidence is old, pre-/during-development commentary rather than a current resident review base, the 4.0 score is low-confidence and should not be read as a current measured rating. | Not found in sources: No independent engineering review found | Not found in sources: No current resident-operations review found | |
The only direct physical-condition commentary located was an old 2013–2018 forum thread, not a current inspection: commenters questioned whether the finished building would match the render, and one 2018 post said the “producto final es totalmente diferente a este render.” Listings describe emergency power, a reserve-water tank, high-speed elevators and insulated glazing, but these are advertised specifications rather than resident condition ratings; no published structural score was found. | The available operational evidence is thin and old: the forum discussion praised the concept and waterfront setting but mainly criticized price and design, including “un precio que no esta justificado.” A 2020 developer post describes the completed social area with pool, children’s play space, gym and squash/raquetball, while the independent listing describes concierge and security; these are facilities/specifications, not current resident ratings or proof of management performance. |
##### Sales Oficces in boquete
An affiliated company providing additional services for Empresas Bern projects.
An affiliated company providing additional services for Empresas Bern projects.
An affiliated company providing additional services for Empresas Bern projects.
An affiliated company providing additional services for Empresas Bern projects.
An affiliated company providing additional services for Empresas Bern projects.
The parties agreed to operate The Westin Panama Hotel and Westin Playa Bonita Resort & Spa as franchised properties; Starwood had previously partnered with Bern Hotels & Resorts to open Le Meridien Panama.
Banco General acted as lender and administrative agent in a syndicated loan for the related Costa Del Este Town Center Group project.
Banistmo acted as lender in the syndicated loan for development and construction of the Costa Del Este Town Center mall.
La empresa cuenta con el respaldo de compañías afiliadas que ofrecen servicios adicionales para cada proyecto, como lo son Vialmo S.A.
La empresa cuenta con el respaldo de compañías afiliadas que ofrecen servicios adicionales para cada proyecto, como lo son Vialmo S.A.
La empresa cuenta con el respaldo de compañías afiliadas que ofrecen servicios adicionales para cada proyecto, como lo son Vialmo S.A.
como lo son Vialmo S.A., Ardeco, Cimentec, Serconsa
La empresa cuenta con el respaldo de compañías afiliadas que ofrecen servicios adicionales para cada proyecto
La empresa cuenta con el respaldo de compañías afiliadas que ofrecen servicios adicionales para cada proyecto, como lo son Vialmo S.A., Ardeco, Cimentec, Serconsa
como lo son Vialmo S.A., Ardeco, Cimentec, Serconsa
La empresa cuenta con el respaldo de compañías afiliadas que ofrecen servicios adicionales para cada proyecto
La empresa cuenta con el respaldo de compañías afiliadas que ofrecen servicios adicionales para cada proyecto, como lo son Vialmo S.A., Ardeco, Cimentec, Serconsa
como lo son Vialmo S.A., Ardeco, Cimentec, Serconsa
La empresa cuenta con el respaldo de compañías afiliadas que ofrecen servicios adicionales para cada proyecto
La empresa cuenta con el respaldo de compañías afiliadas que ofrecen servicios adicionales para cada proyecto, como lo son Vialmo S.A., Ardeco, Cimentec, Serconsa
como lo son Vialmo S.A., Ardeco, Cimentec, Serconsa y Gestión Ambiental S.A.
La empresa cuenta con el respaldo de compañías afiliadas que ofrecen servicios adicionales para cada proyecto
La empresa cuenta con el respaldo de compañías afiliadas que ofrecen servicios adicionales para cada proyecto, como lo son Vialmo S.A., Ardeco, Cimentec, Serconsa y Gestión Ambiental S.A.
The two new Westins in Panama will be operated as franchised properties under an agreement between Starwood and Bern Hotels & Resorts Panama.
The two new Westins in Panama will be operated as franchised properties under an agreement between Starwood and Bern Hotels & Resorts Panama.
We are proud and pleased to expand our relationship with Starwood by reaching an agreement to manage The Westin Panama Hotel and Westin Playa Bonita Resort & Spa
Banco General, S.A. (as Lender and Administrative Agent)
Banco General, S.A. (as Lender and Administrative Agent)
The Syndicated Loan for the sum of USD165,000,000.00, will be used for the development and construction of the 78,487 square meter Town Center mall
Banistmo, S.A. (as Lender)
Banistmo, S.A. (as Lender)
The Syndicated Loan for the sum of USD165,000,000.00, will be used for the development and construction of the 78,487 square meter Town Center mall
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| Panama | active 0 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 4 of 5 |
| Office | 1 of 5 |
| Retail | 1 of 5 |
##### Herman Bern Fundador
In 1978, Engineer Herman Bern founded Empresas Bern, a group of companies dedicated to the construction and development of Real Estate in Panama.
In 1978, Engineer Herman Bern founded Empresas Bern, a group of companies dedicated to the construction and development of Real Estate in Panama. Engr. Bern has also been a pioneer in the Panamanian Hotel Industry, where he presides over Bern Hotels & Resorts.
In 1978, Engineer Herman Bern founded Empresas Bern, a group of companies dedicated to the construction and development of Real Estate in Panama. Engr. Bern has also been a pioneer in the Panamanian Hotel Industry, where he presides over Bern Hotels & Resorts.
##### Herman Bern Fundador
Herman Bern has also been a pioneer in the Panamanian Hotel Industry, where he presides over Bern Hotels & Resorts, a group of 10 hotels and other tourism businesses.
##### Miriam Bern Fundadora
##### Herman Bern Fundador ##### Miriam Bern Fundadora
##### Herman Bern Fundador ##### Miriam Bern Fundadora
##### Miriam Bern Fundadora
With time, I understood that the key was to integrate family values with a modern strategic vision, promoting sustainability, inclusion and digital transformation in all our areas.E&N 2025-09-16https://www.revistaeyn.com/especiales/mujeres-desafiantes/jacqueline-bern-un-liderazgo-integral-mujer-empresas-y-pais-PP27391842
She is formed in Administration, in Art (Emory University),
Behavioral Statistics (London School of Economics)
### Chairperson of the Board - [Más Móvil] (Current)
### Vice Chair Board of Directors - [Invertis Securities] (Current)
With time, I understood that the key was to integrate family values with a modern strategic vision, promoting sustainability, inclusion and digital transformation in all our areas.
CEO Grupo Bern
#### Chief Executive Officer (Current) Jan 2020 - Present
Jacqueline Bern de Mena es CEO de Grupo Bern y Presidenta de la Junta Directiva de Cable & Wireless Panamá.
Jacqueline Bern de Mena es CEO de Grupo Bern y Presidenta de la Junta Directiva de Cable & Wireless Panamá.
CEO Grupo Bern
Lehigh University, obteniendo en el año 1998 el título de Ingeniero Industrial.
International Hotel and Toursim Training Institute (IHTTI), donde obtuvo un Posgrado en administración hotelera con honores.
Desde el año 2016 asume la presidencia de Bern Hotels & Resorts, con la responsabilidad de manejar los 8 hoteles operados por el grupo,
Desde el año 2016 asume la presidencia de Bern Hotels & Resorts
Desde el año 2016 asume la presidencia de Bern Hotels & Resorts, con la responsabilidad de manejar los 8 hoteles operados por el grupo.
Desde el año 2016 asume la presidencia de Bern Hotels & Resorts, con la responsabilidad de manejar los 8 hoteles operados por el grupo.
Desde el año 2016 asume la presidencia de Bern Hotels & Resorts, con la responsabilidad de manejar los 8 hoteles operados por el grupo,
My role in the business is to prepare the company, perhaps for a stage in which my father, my sisters or I are no longer at the front of the company, but professionals are.Forbes México 2015-12-14https://forbes.com.mx/la-empresa-que-quiere-llevar-rascacielos-a-centroamerica/
The combination between the purely traditional real estate sector and the tourism sector generates a great opportunity for development.The Visitor Panama 2024-06-17https://www.thevisitorpanama.info/eng/2024/06/17/jose-manuel-bern-the-combination-between-traditional-real-estate-sector-and-the-tourism-sectors-is-generating-great-business-opportunities/
Graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology as a civil engineer,
My role in the business is to prepare the company, perhaps for a stage in which my father, my sisters or I are no longer at the front of the company, but professionals are.
The combination between the purely traditional real estate sector and the tourism sector generates a great opportunity for development.
vice president of Empresas Bern
Graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology as a civil engineer, Jose Manuel Bern has dedicated to restructuring the businesses of Empresas Bern.
Graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology as a civil engineer, Jose Manuel Bern has dedicated to restructuring the businesses of Empresas Bern.
vice president of Empresas Bern
### Universidad Politécnica de Madrid #### Maestria en Dirección Integrada en proyectos de construcción
### Cornell University #### Brand Management
### Architecture design - [George Moreno & Partners]
### Architecture Internship - Rodriguez Valencia arquitectos
CEO of Bern Developer & Real Estate Co. (Current) Aug 2026 - Present (1 month) in Panama
CEO of Bern Developer & Real Estate Co. (Current) Aug 2026 - Present (1 month) in Panama
CEO of Bern Developer & Real Estate Co. (Current) Oversee the real estate development division, leading cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, commercial admin, finance and accounting, legal, architecture and design, and project and construction management.
CEO of Bern Developer & Real Estate Co. (Current) Oversee the real estate development division, leading cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, commercial admin, finance and accounting, legal, architecture and design, and project and construction management.
CEO of Bern Developer & Real Estate Co. (Current) Aug 2026 - Present (1 month) in Panama
0 undated completions and 1 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Bianca | not published Costa del Este | residential for sale | 331 | — | — | — | — | 2019 | 2019 | Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | +12.0 mo (+1.0 to +23.0) | sourced | completed |
| Matisse | not published Costa del Este | residential for sale | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Royal Palm | not published Playa Gorgona | residential for sale | — | 21 and 28 | — | — | — | — | — | Sep 2017 – Dec 2017 | Jan 2019 – Apr 2019 | +16.0 mo (+13.0 to +19.0) | sourced | completed |
| Parkside | not published Costa del Este | residential for sale | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Plaza del Este | Ciudad de Panamá Costa del Este | office, retail | — | 20 | 31,500 m² | — | — | 2013 | 2013/03/14 | — | Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 10, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 10, 2026 |
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