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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£107.94per 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£116.73per 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£101.54per 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
885 reviews
Price from£74.80per 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£52.77per 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
441 reviews
Price from£35.26per 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£23.99per 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£47.97per 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£75.55per 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...

The views are amazing!! The waters of the Pacific here are warm and so are the staff ...very helpful...the room was clean an very comfortable
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
830 reviews
Price from£27.98per night
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Budget hotels in Santa Catalina

  • Catalina's Hideaway
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 194 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
    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
    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.

    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

  • From £92.34 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 387 reviews
    The pool and the location are the best... there's nothing bad to say about the hotel actually. Everthing is really good and relaxing. Special thanks to the waiters Thiago and Javier, but to the entire restaurant and bar staff who were always very attentive and kind! If we can make a suggestion, the only thing the hotel could do more is in the restaurant's food dishes! They are delicious, but not beautifully presented. But is really delicious!!!!!!!! We will definitely come back soon!!!!!!
    NIQUEEE
    United States of America
  • From £51.45 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 353 reviews
    Staff were super friendly & tried to help out where possible (sometimes English was a struggle, but we got through it with my broken Spanish). Beautiful infinity pool with gorgeous views (refreshing cool water!) 10 min walk into town through a path to the beach. 20 min walk to another beach (great for surfing or playing on the waves). Great happy hour (2-4-1) with delicious pina coladas from 1-6pm. Awesome sunset views.
    Selena
    Canada
  • From £21.99 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 136 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
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 885 reviews
    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.
    Penn
    United States of America
  • From £43.09 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 245 reviews
    This is a very calm and quiet place to have a holiday. The bamboo huts are quirky and very comfortable. And the place has the best sushi! This is a very nice place to spend for a few days in Santa Catalina - if you prefer peace and quiet. It’s a 15 minutes walking distance to town..
    Nana Rosendal
    Denmark
  • From £34.83 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 778 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
    Germany
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 885 reviews
    - Lorna is probably the nicest host you will find in Panama! - the view, combined with the location - it‘s not in the center of Santa Catalina, but you can reach everything by a short walk along the main streets or the beach (just head left when leaving the property)
    Ramtin
    Germany
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 194 reviews
    The hotel is located right at the beach and has a beautiful open restaurant and pool area. Food is delicious and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is full of thoughtful details and the the room we had was really nice!
    Franziska
    Germany
  • From £51.45 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 353 reviews
    The view from the pool is really amazing and since Santa Catalina is quite small, it’s easy to get around from Nativo and you have good access to restaurants etc. We really enjoyed the prosperity with its surroundings.
    Marie
    Germany
  • From £30.78 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 830 reviews
    Everything was perfect! It’s so beautiful and a great location. Also it’s the only hostel owned by a local family in Santa Catalina! Totally reccomend.
    Lila
    United States of America
  • From £16.71 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 £58.05 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 390 reviews
    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!
    Lauren
    United States of America
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 182 reviews
    I think this is a best place, where you could stay around Santa Catalina. The beach is beautiful, much better than main beach in the "center".
    Petr
    Czech Republic
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 308 reviews
    all the food served was great - the breakfast included as well as the dinner options available on the restaurant. Best food in Santa Catalina
    Bladimir
    Panama
  • From £28.78 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 190 reviews
    Friendly staff and clean facilities. All that I needed. Also close to the beach, supermarket s bars and restaurants
    Michael
    United Kingdom
  • From £60.68 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 838 reviews
    The people at reception really nice and helpful! Great right on the beach and perfect for surfers and beach lovers
    Alicia
    United Kingdom
  • From £60.68 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 838 reviews
    The location is great, they have a lot of things to do, really made my stay in Santa Catalina a great experience
    Frederick
    Panama
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 310 reviews
    Beautiful rooms, beautiful property and the restaurant was incredible - definitely best food in Santa Catalina.
    Cameron
    Cayman Islands
  • From £58.05 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 390 reviews
    Place was ok, right on the beach near the surfer's points Good restaurant
    liad
    Israel
  • From £30.78 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 830 reviews
    The hotel is really close to the beach, the room was very clean
    Ana
    Belgium