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Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá, hotel in Santa Catalina

Hotel Santa Catalina Panama is set on the beach front, 20 meters from the popular surfing spot of La Punta. This property is a 12 minute walk from Playa Estero, the sandy beach in Santa Catalina.

Great facilities - love the pool! Location is perfect, as it is closed to bars, restaurants and the beach. All within walking distance.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
389 reviews
Price from528.60 leiper 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.

- the outdoor shower - spacious and comfortable room - the terrace and the pool to relax - free bikes - high quality food in own restaurant - nice housekeeping staff - welcome drink while checking in - everything in walking distance - our little friend Gigi the cat :)
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
312 reviews
Price from735 leiper night
OceanFront Bungalows - Paradise Rentals, hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, 300 metres from Estero, OceanFront Bungalows - Paradise Rentals provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Everything.. we were only planning on staying for 7 days. Less then an hour being here we changed our plans for the rest of our stay in Panama and stayed here for 11 day. We travel many times per year around the world and I admit this location, property, staff and amenities are 10 / 10 exceptional. The staff upgraded us to a complete house. It was aprox 400 sq/ft equipped fully with full kitchen, king size bed, air conditioning and patio overlooking the ocean. Largest houses in the area and very clean. Couldn't have asked for anything better.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
11 reviews
Price from704.80 leiper 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.

Excellent views
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
881 reviews
Price from471.01 leiper night
Hotel Iguanito, hotel in Santa Catalina

Offering a restaurant, Hotel Iguanito is located in Santa Catalina, 80 metres from Santa Catalina Beach and 11 km from Lagartero Beach. Free WiFi access is available in all areas.

Everything! Good rooms, airco, terrace, location!
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
273 reviews
Price from294.50 leiper night
Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines, hotel in Santa Catalina

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

Could not get coffee until 8 am
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
390 reviews
Price from332.26 leiper 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.

The pool is nice to chill.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
437 reviews
Price from222.01 leiper night
Hotel Brisa Mar, hotel in Santa Catalina

Boasting a bar, Hotel Brisa Mar is located in Santa Catalina in the Veraguas region, 200 metres from Santa Catalina Beach and 1.6 km from Estero.

The room was clean and there was a nice terrace to chill in the evening. Shared kitchen was well equipped and also clean. There is a bar underneath the accommodation if you want to have a beer after a trip. Noise from the bar wasn't any problem for our sleep.
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
190 reviews
Price from164.76 leiper night
Hibiscus Garden, hotel in Santa Catalina

The beachfront Hibiscus Garden is located on Lagartero Beach just 10 km from Santa Catalina, where you can enjoy surfing or lounging.

Angie took good care of us.
6.4
Scored 6.4
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
174 reviews
Price from302.06 leiper 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.

Amazing view. Direct access to the beach. Very quiet and close to the centers for scuba-diving and diving. Seemed like the best accommodation of the town. Would 200% recommend!
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
186 reviews
Price from302.06 leiper night
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Budget hotels in Santa Catalina

  • Catalina's Hideaway
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 196 reviews

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

    excellent service. great hospitality. Clean rooms. family atmosphere

  • Villa Coco
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 312 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, 300 metres from Estero, OceanFront Bungalows - Paradise Rentals provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    Fantastisch uitzicht, aan zee en mooie ruime bungalow

  • Hotel Iguanito
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 273 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Hotel Iguanito is located in Santa Catalina, 80 metres from Santa Catalina Beach and 11 km 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
     · 310 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 182 reviews
    The location of the Ranch is absolutely wonderful. You are right on Playa Estero and you can enjoy the amazing view from the sun deck. Though at the farthest point in Santa Catalina, it is only a 10 minute walk to town and is close to restaurants and frutterias. There is a shared kitchen available for all guests, allowing you to prepare some of your meals instead of dining out constantly. The kitchen and its utensils are quite rustic and overused but are sufficient for what one would need on vacation.
    Jessica
    Lebanon
  • From 302.06 lei per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 186 reviews
    I recommend staying at Coiba House during your stop in Santa Catalina. It’s located right in front of the beach with direct private access. Stunning sunsets from the hammocks, and super quiet nights during which you’ll only hear the relaxing sound of the waves. Super clean rooms and shared bathroom. On top of that, Darcy is an amazing guest and human being, and it was a pleasure meeting his lovely and kind family. I’ll miss this place for sure. Gracias Darcy i familia!
    Alexandre
    France
  • From 251.71 lei per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 459 reviews
    The hotel is in an excellent location close to shops and restaurants. The bus stop is just outside. The cafe on the ground floor makes tasty food at reasonable prices, although a discount for hotel residents would be nice. Short walk to the town beach for sunset, and a longer 20-30 minute walk to a nicer beach for daytime activities. Rooms are generally clean, fresh and comfortable. Many staff are friendly and professional.
    James
    United Kingdom
  • From 302.06 lei per night
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 174 reviews
    The staff was friendly, they had a nice restaurant and it was a very cozy place. It was far away from everything though and you had to take a taxi to Santa Catalina. The hotel could arrange that for you. The beach was not the best, you couldn’t lay by the beach or go swimming because the water was so far out. The kitchen and the outdoor showers were not functional, but it probably will be soon since the place is very new.
    Klara
    Sweden
  • From 327.23 lei per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 355 reviews
    The location is unbeatable: very close from Santa Catalina main street (use the handy shortcut by the beach), and has amazing shared facilities, such as the pool and the nice bar and patio area. The budget twin room is literally just a tiny room with two beds, full stop, but it's a great deal because you will still have access to all the amazing share facilities. Staff is nice and helpful.
    Carol40
    Italy
  • From 222.01 lei per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 437 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 332.26 lei per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 390 reviews
    The hotel is right on the ocean -- the surfers walk down the stairs to the beach and start surfing. My room had a lovely view of the water and there are plenty of terraces with comfortable chairs that also look out on the ocean. The staff is very laid back but very helpful. The restaurant/bar is open all of the time, and the food is good.
    Philip
    United States
  • 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
    Germany
  • From 176.20 lei per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 833 reviews
    the location is right infront of the beach on a little hill (quiet and green) - the rolo‘s are a surfer family which live directly over the hostel. you can rent surfboards kajaks and the shared kitchen is clean. they were super friendly and drove us to our next hotel. thanks for that.
    Simon
    Switzerland
  • From 347.36 lei per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 839 reviews
    location! Right next to the ocean - very relaxed atmosphere. Room had everything we needed and was nicely decorated. Food at the restaurant was good too but a bit pricey. We didn't go surfing but it is also a nice beach to just go for a long walk.
    Keva1606
    Germany
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 273 reviews
    Clean room, very friendly staff, the restaurant serves good food and the hotel is around the corner of the beach. Last but not least: they also helped out by ordering a taxi to Santiago which is a 2 hour drive from Santa Catalina. Mucho gracias!
    Amal
    Netherlands
  • From 95.65 lei per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 297 reviews
    The Family Vibe hang out cook together beach together sunsets are unreal it’s a feeling I’ve never felt the connection before like this in other hostels. Best night is BBQ night we kept extending & doing more nights in Catalina
    L
    Lois P.
    Germany
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 310 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
    United States
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 196 reviews
    Great experience. This is the best hotel in Santa Catalina Veraguas. It has a very good balance between confort and ecological ambience. The team make you feel at home.
    L Zuno
  • From 528.60 lei per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 389 reviews
    Beautiful hotel. Comfortable beds, good WiFi, amazing restaurant attached to the hotel, and some of the best surfing in the world right in front of the hotel.
    Dillon
    United States
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 312 reviews
    the food was the best in Santa Catalina! the pool is lovely (could do with a couple more sunbeds) and the staff were lovely! the hotel is so nice.
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • From 332.26 lei per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 390 reviews
    Staff was very kind! The Hotel is very close to the beach great location to relax. The place was clean and cozy. Breakfast is delicious
    Naysi
    Panama
  • From 176.20 lei per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 833 reviews
    The vibe is great, right over the beach and besutiful family of surfers in charge :D
    Sol
    Argentina
  • From 347.36 lei per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 839 reviews
    The hotel is one the beach, and the sand is soft and the water was clear and clean!
    Katherine
    Panama
  • From 226.54 lei per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,033 reviews
    Everything, the near I had from the restaurant, beaches and all the location.
    Ana
    Panama

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