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Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá, hotel in Santa Catalina

Hotel Santa Catalina Panama is set on the beach front, 66 feet from the popular surfing spot of La Punta. This property is a 12 minute walk from Playa Estero, the sandy beach in Santa Catalina.

Wonderful Staff.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
383 reviews
Price from$105per night
Hibiscus Garden, hotel in Santa Catalina

The beachfront Hibiscus Garden is located on Lagartero Beach just 6.2 mi from Santa Catalina, where you can enjoy surfing or lounging.

Beautiful- loved the grounds great bar great pool Great people - special time in paradise
6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
176 reviews
Price from$60per night
OceanFront Bungalows - Paradise Rentals, hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, a 3-minute walk from Estero, OceanFront Bungalows - Paradise Rentals provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

What an amazing place! Can’t say enough good things about the property. The owner was very accommodating, the property was beautiful and clean and we could lay in our bed and see the ocean waves crashing down during this super moon high tide! Surfers were out there in large numbers having a blast. We had a long drive on the day we arrived and our host made us the best frozen margaritas that we have ever had! The town is small and friendly which was perfect. This property has an awesome pool that we had to ourselves every evening. If your looking for a clean, comfortable, romantic getaway… this place is it! Best place we went to in Panama!
10
Scored 10
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
10 reviews
Price from$127per night
Vista Coiba Villas & Restaurant, hotel in Santa Catalina

Hotel Vista Coiba Villas & Restaurant is set 40 mts from the popular surfing spot of La Punta. This property is a 15 minute walk from Playa Estero, the sandy beach in Santa Catalina.

Amazing views, great food & drinks, clean rooms and a killer pool! Direct access to the water and lots of wildlife around. Very quiet and peaceful as well! The staff was very friendly and helped us with anything we needed.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
879 reviews
Price from$93.56per night
Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines, hotel in Santa Catalina

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines offers accommodations in Santa Catalina. The property is located in front of the beach, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.

We had the best time! You simply can’t beat the location right on the beach and the hotel was very cute! The staff was very accommodating and nice!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
389 reviews
Price from$66per night
Hotel Las Hamacas, hotel in Santa Catalina

Offering a terrace, views of the pool and garden Hotel Las Hamacas is centrally located in Santa Catalina. The property is very close to surfing beaches, diving shops and restaurants.

Outdoor sitting area was nicely situated and quiet. A/C worked well.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
438 reviews
Price from$44.10per night
Hotel Brisa Mar, hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, within a 1-minute walk of Santa Catalina Beach and one mile of Estero, Hotel Brisa Mar has a bar.

Close to everything
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
189 reviews
Price from$30per night
Hostal Familiar Rolo, hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, within a 1-minute walk of Santa Catalina Beach and one mile of Estero, Hostal Familiar Rolo provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

Shared bathroom are very clean, it is a very good value hostal, perfectly located in Santa Catalina with nice staff. It is a very good value for price.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
813 reviews
Price from$35per night
Bodhi Santa Catalina, hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, a 7-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach, Bodhi Santa Catalina has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Nice quite room. Nice environment. Attentive staff. Great breakfast. Good coffee. Comfortable beds.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
1,032 reviews
Price from$34.54per night
Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant, hotel in Santa Catalina

With garden views, Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant is located in Santa Catalina and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden and terrace.

Bed with the curtains are really nice, it feel like a private room
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
329 reviews
Price from$28per night
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Budget hotels in Santa Catalina

  • Catalina's Hideaway
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 195 reviews

    Facing the beachfront, Catalina's Hideaway offers 4-star accommodations in Santa Catalina and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and garden.

    Everything ! The staff, the hotel itself, the natural beach.

  • Villa Coco
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 309 reviews

    Villa Coco, in the heart of Santa Catalina, is a luxury boutique hotel and one of the most famous in the small and picturesque town.

    Perfect. Pool, service, location, room. Everything

  • Vista Coiba Villas & Restaurant
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 879 reviews

    Hotel Vista Coiba Villas & Restaurant is set 40 mts from the popular surfing spot of La Punta. This property is a 15 minute walk from Playa Estero, the sandy beach in Santa Catalina.

    the location, pool, garden and excellent manager Elisabeth

  • Hotel Iguanito
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 272 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Hotel Iguanito is located in Santa Catalina, 262 feet from Santa Catalina Beach and 6.8 mi from Lagartero Beach. Free WiFi access is available in all areas.

    Excellent location, great room, daily housekeeping, friendly and helpful staff

  • Hotel Sol y Mar
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 308 reviews

    This small hotel is located in Santa Catalina and features air-conditioned rooms, free breakfast and an outdoor swimming pools with sea views. Hotel Sol y Mar also has free Wi-Fi in public areas.

    Hote serviable, taille chambre, proximité ville/plage

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What Guests Said About Santa Catalina:

  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Santa Catalina is an interesting place.

    Santa Catalina is an interesting place. If I were younger and a surfer, it might be awesome. At this stage it feels like it is still the frontier, the “wild west” of Panama. It is obviously super popular with the crunchy backpacker and surfer crowd, and judging by the development taking place (golf course down the road), it will soon be popular with the expats and gringos as well.
    Glen
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Good place to have a day trip to Coiba, we did an excellent...

    Good place to have a day trip to Coiba, we did an excellent snorkelling tour with Watching Dolphins. Playa Estero is very pleasant for a lazy afternoon ( but better with a car!). Some pleasant restaurants in the village : We liked lodge bar and restaurant, very good and friendly. Very disappointed by Los Penguinos, beautiful view and nice for a drink, but very very very long service. There is an ATM near the Pharmacia and supermarket.
    Claude
    France
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I’ve been to Santa Catalina about 9x in the last 15 yrs.

    I’ve been to Santa Catalina about 9x in the last 15 yrs. It’s clearly a place I enjoy. I’m there for the diving. If you go there to dive you should visit Isla Coiba … it’s world class. Of course you also have surfing, kayaking, fishing, walking on the beach or just relaxing at your hotel pool. Highly recommend getting out and enjoying one of the many restaurants. I also really like the people, who I find friendly and hard working. Hangout by the beach at sunset and you’ll find locals & tourist playing volleyball or just sitting over a cold beer enjoying the view.
    Joe
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Santa Catalina is quiet surf town.

    Santa Catalina is quiet surf town. During the day, most of the restaurants were closed. There are two beaches, the nicer one is Estero beach, which is good place to surf, even for the beginners. You can do snorkling trips, diving, surf or kayaking to the Santa Catalina island, where the beach was great and water clear.
    RiikkaJJ
    Finland
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Santa Catalina is an extremely nice surfer town!

    Santa Catalina is an extremely nice surfer town! It is definitely one of my favourite spots in Panama in general! It is more remote so if you are a solo traveler I would suggest staying in a social hostel. The people are friendly and it is a really nice town as a beginning surfer or advanced. And you should do the coiba tour!!! It is so beautifull, i have no regrets paying a little more for a tour like this.
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    One of the top places I've been to for scuba diving, I've...

    One of the top places I've been to for scuba diving, I've been there a few times and I've seen whale sharks, bull sharks, white tip sharks, giant oceanic rays, cownose rays, eels, sea turtles, sea horses, frogfish, etc. Loved eating in Hotel Iguanito, Ai Mamita (in Villa Coco Hotel), and for breakfast: Café Panachocolat and Sugar Mamas. Not super easy to get around, you basically need a shuttle or car to go through the bumpy road. Once there, it's a bit hilly for the average walker/bike rider. If you stay in the intersection where all the dive centers are located, and you're there to scuba dive, then you're walking distance from everything you need.
    Sandra
    Panama

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Santa Catalina

  • From $43.56 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 768 reviews
    Villa vento is a great hostel. Not only great people working there, also a big kitchen, a pool and a lot of community places to hang out. If you are looking for a hostel vibe you will definitely find it in villa vento. It’s in the center of Santa Catalina near a supermarket and a fruteria and 15 min walk to Playa Estero and around 4 min to the main beach. I extended my stay there and wish I could have stayed even longer. I will definitely come back, thanks to all the great people which made this place a home for almost 3 weeks.
    Homp
    Germany
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 195 reviews
    the staff and owners make sure your stay is extra special, a short drive to Santa Catalina town for diving/snorkelling in Coiba NP. the food the beach is very secluded so perfect for relaxing and the pool looks out onto the beach. lots of activities on offer as well. very special place I would definitely like to go back one day. they also have a ‘star gazer’ to sit on at night which was amazing.
    Ben
    United Kingdom
  • From $49.50 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,032 reviews
    intended to come only for two nights. in the end I stayed one entire week jn Bodhi. The hats as well as the hostel itself are well equipped. however, it’s the unique atmosphere what’s makes this place special. the hotel manager Adrian and it’s Team are more than friendly and make you feel home right from the beginning. dive schools and restaurants are close by. will definitely return
    Moritz
    Germany
  • From $48.51 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 438 reviews
    Great location and facilities! It's close to the shops and restaurants. The staff are nice and they are willing to help with anything! The room and the pool area are amazing and the cafe in front, Sugar Mama, has really good breakfast. Since we like Santa Catalina and the hotel, we extended our stay. It great for solo travelers, couples and families with kids.
    Darienne
    Netherlands
  • From $75.90 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 834 reviews
    This is the only hotel in Santa Catalina that is actually ON THE BEACH itself. It is very rustic and charming. Do not expect a luxurious stay, this is for people that don't mind getting sand inside the room. For me, nothing beats waking up and seeing the ocean RIGHT in front of your room and reading on a hammock with the beach in proximity,
    Michael
    Panama
  • From $49.50 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 813 reviews
    Top location right on the beach. If your budget allows, we recommend staying in the separate house overlooking the bay. It has the best view not only in the hostel but arguably, the whole of Santa Catalina. It also boasts air-co, two large beds and is super quiet. The guys running the place are very helpful and charming.
    Chris
    Netherlands
  • From $75.90 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 834 reviews
    We had an amazing time ! The best place where you can stay in Santa Catalina with a direct access on the sandy beach :) Nice homes with air conditioning and private bathroom. The staff was AMAZING ! Really really helpful and so friendly :) Thank you so much Roco and Carlo !! We will definitely come back soon !!
    Anais
    France
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 879 reviews
    We really enjoyed our stay at Vista Coiba. It is a very relaxing place and the view is so nice. We borrowed paddle boards and went to the small island Santa Catalina. We also borrowed body boards and went body boarding at the surfingbeach (15 minutes walk). The hostess was very friendly, sweet and helpfull.
    Ronald
    Netherlands
  • From $53.90 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 243 reviews
    An excellent gateway in eco-friendly lodge in the middle of the jungle but still close enough even by foot to the main village, restaurants and the beach. Variety of tours are available: diving, snorkelling, horse riding, surfing. The bungalows are an art of architecture and nature friendliness.
    Yuri Che
    Panama
  • From $55 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 452 reviews
    The rooms are very clean and neatly decorated. Clean and spacious communal kitchen as well. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is great, some cute cafés and restaurants nearby, plus Santa Catalina beach where coiba expeditions start. Estero beach is a 20 minute walking distance
    Gordan
    Luxembourg
  • From $48.51 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 438 reviews
    Nice hotel complex with rooms around the pool, small table/chairs and hammock in front of the room/on terrasse. Great location with supermarket and restaurants nearby, yet quiet at night. Daily room service/removal of garbage. Nice to have a shower with warm water. Staff was friendly.
    Claudine
    Switzerland
  • From $115.50 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 383 reviews
    The view is excellent. Beautiful pool looking to the ocean with a good restaurant and bar. Very friendly people at the hotel and the restaurant. Huge portion of food for dinner. Room is moderate but clean, and good size.
    Zsolt
    Hungary
  • From $148.50 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 309 reviews
    - very elegant place, nicest beach hotel I have been to - large room with well structured outside shower - very good restaurant - nice outside area around our cabin - superb pool with comfortable sun beds
    Gael
    Switzerland
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 272 reviews
    Central location for visiting Santa Catalina, just off main(only) road easy walk to beaches and other shops and resturants . Dinner at thier resturant was excellent. Owners were very friendlyand helpful.
    Joe Maryann
    United States of America
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 82 reviews
    It was good but I walked about 20 mins to get there because I couldn’t catch a ride they are still working on the upgrades for this place but it was nice and next to the beach, good and affordable food
    Venessa
    United States of America
  • From $72.60 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 389 reviews
    The location is perfect. The hotel is just infront of the beach. The staff was lovely and helpful at all times, especially Sofia. We really enjoyed our stay here.
    Sabrine Basma Yasmin
    Switzerland
  • From $30.80 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 296 reviews
    Amazing stay! Location is perfect right across the beach in Santa Catalina. Great location. Felt very safe and staff was amazing. Rooms were clean.
    M
    Michael
    United States of America
  • From $148.50 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 309 reviews
    Beautiful rooms, beautiful property and the restaurant was incredible - definitely best food in Santa Catalina.
    Cameron
    Cayman Islands
  • From $27.50 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 129 reviews
    I really liked this spot, close to food and the beach. And had a great hangout area
    Venessa
    United States of America
  • From $49.50 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,032 reviews
    Everything, the near I had from the restaurant, beaches and all the location.
    Ana
    Panama