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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.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
387 reviews
Price from$105per night
Villa Coco, hotel in Santa Catalina

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.

Excellent staff and cleanliness. The hotels restaurant is quite delicious. Super cool pool and tasty cocktails.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
310 reviews
Price from$146per 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!
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
11 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.

Nice view and location near a great surf break. We rented the 1st floor apartment and it met our needs for space and spreading out. Rented an additional single room for our 2 boys to sleep, but we were all able to hang out in the apartment. The pool was nice and kept clean. Food at the restaurant was good.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
882 reviews
Price from$93.56per night
Hotel Iguanito, hotel in Santa Catalina

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.

Centrally located, Excellent, kind staff. Owners Chis and Juan were super friendly and helpful. Juan is an artist in the kitchen, has to be the best food in Santa Catalina in on site restaurant. Comfortable place to hand out in hammock on porch with good internet.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
273 reviews
Price from$58.50per 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
390 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
190 reviews
Price from$30per 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
6.4
Scored 6.4
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
174 reviews
Price from$60per night
Coibahouse, hotel in Santa Catalina

Coibahouse is a quaint property located along the beach in Santa Catalina that features 24-hour reception and the friendly staff can assist with the arrangements for island outings and fishing.

What’s not to love?! We loved our stay at Coibahouse! The views were amazing and the property is charming and peaceful. Darcy was a great host! We hope to come back with our kids. This is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy life.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
186 reviews
Price from$60per night
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  • Catalina's Hideaway
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 196 reviews

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

    excellent service. great hospitality. Clean rooms. family atmosphere

  • Villa Coco
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 310 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

  • OceanFront Bungalows - Paradise Rentals
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    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.

    Fantastisch uitzicht, aan zee en mooie ruime bungalow

  • Hotel Sol y Mar
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 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.

    The place was amazing, the maneger gino, help with everything!

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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

  • Avg. price/night: $66
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 186 reviews
    This is a great home feeling place to stay in Santa Catalina. Only 3 rooms what makes it very familiar and not a big problem to share the toilet and the shower. The kitchen is very helpful to cook easy meals instead of going to restaurants. The view is amazing and you are surrounded by nature! Many local restaurants and mini markets around on a walking distance. We had a car but never needed to use it during our 3 days in Santa Catalina.
    Freixo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $20.90
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 296 reviews
    As the cheapest option on Booking, this hostel receives a high rating according to its price for value you'll get. The hostel is very authentic - especially the host Pablo himself. He is a super chill, kind and helpful person - a great guy with a passion for music. We went surfing together at Playa El Estero which was a blast haha. I feel like I found not only a host but a friend!
    Stefan
    Solo traveler
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 310 reviews
    The property was beautiful and peaceful. The grounds were well maintained and natural. The rooms were very comfortable and private. The outdoor shower was so enjoyable. The restaurant had many u unique touches. The pool was clean and welcoming. It was just a quick walk down to the ocean and close to the Santa Catalina a beaches. The use of bones was a great bonus.
    Shannon
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 882 reviews
    Lovely hotel with a nice outside area to enjoy and just chill. Small pool but really nice. The beach just near the hotel has a lot of rocks, so not properly for swimming.\ Breakfast was simple( eggs, fruits and pancakes/ bread) but really tasty! Would recommend this place if you want to spend a nice and calm weekend close to the nature.
    Nathalia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $72.60
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 390 reviews
    the area (close to the beach) is amazing, you can rent surfboards and the offered trip to Isla Coiba is worth the money (and the same price like everyone else), the small pool is nice and clean, you can relax being in the hotel, getting drinks and swimming in the sea at the same time which is kind of unique there. beach is clean too.
    Sinha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $27.50
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 138 reviews
    I actually booked a private room but some issues with booking appeared so i switched to the dorm. Beds are comfortable, room is huge and even without aircon you are able to sleep properly. Really nice owner who makes the best Arepas i've ever had. Try the shrimp arepas, it is worth it! Close to Downtown Santa Catalina.
    Dominike
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 273 reviews
    Super easy check-in process, seamless entry and responsiveness for the host :) Great location central to all the beaches in town. Amazing wifi, worked all week without issues (power went out 1 day but that's Panama, the hotel nearby turned into my office for the afternoon) Spacious and great kitchen
    John
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $42.69
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 780 reviews
    Backpackers paradise in the middle of a small village. With shared kitchen. everything is kept tidy, as cleaning lady takes care of all areas throughout most of the day. Small restaurants and grocery stores just next door. 300 to a small beach. 1 km to the main surfing beach.
    Cyril
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $115.50
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 388 reviews
    Loved my stay here! The property was beautiful and the staff were extremely nice and looked after us the entire time we were there. Great food and amazing view from the pool. Will be staying here again when I return to Santa Catalina!!
    Connor
    Group
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    The views were incredible, close drive to the ocean/beach. The girls in the restaurant did a terrific job, delicious meals. Gino was incredibly helpful, delivered us and our luggage to and from our room checking in and out.
    Brenda
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 310 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
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $55
    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
    Solo traveler
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 273 reviews
    Very helpful and frindly! Helped us to book our next trip and with everything else. The hotel restaurant is excellent and the chillout area beautiful in detail.
    Felix
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $49.50
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,034 reviews
    Great atmosphere, lots of backpackers in surf town Santa Catalina. Nice and cozy little cottages located next to the hostel. Liked the little porches.
    Tim
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $64.35
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 354 reviews
    All the hotel boutique facilities (the room, the pool, the view to the beach, the staff, hotel bar, food services)😍😍 10/10
    Ginna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $27.50
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 138 reviews
    Great location, great staff. Don’t drink the tap water in Santa Catalina - they provide filtered which was nice.
    Chloe
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $75.90
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 838 reviews
    Great location for surfing, kind staff, were willing to take you to santa catalina if you wanted to go on trips.
    Simone
    Family with young children
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 139 reviews
    Breakfast is super good and tasty, Sr Vincenzo very kind and helpful. One block away from Santa Catalina beach
    Geraldine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $38.50
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 832 reviews
    The vibe is great, right over the beach and besutiful family of surfers in charge :D
    Sol
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $75.90
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 838 reviews
    The hotel is one the beach, and the sand is soft and the water was clear and clean!
    Katherine
    Group