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.
Ravenska
Netherlands
Great facilities - love the pool! Location is perfect, as it is closed to bars, restaurants and the beach. All within walking distance.
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.
Sergio Miguel
Germany
- 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 :)
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.
Peter
Canada
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.
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.
Gert
Belgium
Very beautiful location, friendly, pro-active & helpful staff, nice room.
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.
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.
Carolina
Germany
Nice kitchen, you get what you pay for. I recommend
Offering a restaurant, Ecolodge Deseo Bamboo is located in Santa Catalina where you can enjoy surf and sun. Santa Catalina Island is only a kayak’s paddle away.
Elyse
Canada
Super friendly staff, rooms were really clean and comfortable. They have built an amazing oasis in the jungle!
Located in Santa Catalina, within 200 metres of Santa Catalina Beach and 1.7 km of Estero, Hostal Familiar Rolo provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for...
carol
Australia
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Good kitchen and nice grounds.
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
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
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.
Fly into Tocumen International Airport, Panama City. From there, take a domestic flight to Santiago (approx. 40 minutes), then a taxi to Santa Catalina (approx. 90 minutes). Alternatively, direct buses from Panama City to Santa Catalina take around 5-6 hours.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. It's approximately 300km from Santa Catalina, offering numerous flight options and good transport links.
Santa Catalina, Panama, lacks public transport. However, the small village is easily navigable on foot. For longer distances, bicycles are available for hire. Alternatively, taxis can be arranged through local hotels. Always verify the fare before your journey. Please note, driving is not recommended due to limited road infrastructure.
Santa Catalina's central area is ideal for visitors, offering convenient access to restaurants, shops, and the beach. It's popular for surfing and scuba diving, with Coiba National Park nearby. For tranquillity, consider the outskirts, still within walking distance to amenities.
Santa Catalina, Panama, enjoys a tropical climate with high humidity. Average temperatures range from 24°C to 30°C throughout the year. There are no distinct summer and winter seasons. However, a dry season occurs from January to April, while the wet season, marked by heavy rainfall, spans from May to December. The region is not typically affected by monsoons or hurricanes.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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,
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.
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 !!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
- 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
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.
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
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.
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