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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Santa Catalina, Panama

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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.

Each of the 3 air-conditioned rooms at this quaint, intimate property features a wardrobe, tiled floors and views of the beautiful tropical gardens, Hi Speed internet complementary.

Everything about this guesthouse is PHENOMENAL. The owner went above and beyond to make our stay easy and wonderful. He even drove us to our other hostel when we accidentally arrived a day early. The rooms have A/C, super comfy beds, and literally overlooking the beach. The best sunset view in town is from the many hammocks in the outdoor kitchen. Speaking of kitchen, it was fully stocked and even had a blender to make our own drinks. The owner also gave us the inside scoop on the best snorkel tours in the area and places to eat for cheap if we wanted. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. We originally stayed here because it was the cheapest place for two that wasn't full last minute. But this hotel made Santa Catalina our favorite place in Panama.

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9.6
Exceptional
184 reviews

Set 1.5 km from Estero, Sunset Catalina offers rooms with air conditioning in Santa Catalina. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Santa Catalina Beach is 400 metres away.

At the guest house, the units include bed linen and towels.

The nearest airport is Pedasí Airport, 257 km from the guest house.

Very close to the dive shop as well as in the middle of the main town area

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8.2
Very good
452 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Set just 200 metres from Estero, Oceans Hostal provides accommodation in Santa Catalina with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Housed in a building dating from 2014, this guest house is 1.8 km from the Santa Catalina Beach. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The staff were very polite and helpful, always making sure we were good.

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8.1
Very good
82 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Located in Santa Catalina, 100 metres from Estero and 1.9 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Hostal Aguas Verdes offers a garden and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can make use of a terrace.

The guest house is equipped with a flat-screen TV.

The nearest airport is Pedasí Airport, 259 km from the guest house.

Nice and quiet place, cabanas with kitchen, ac, Tv...almost on the beach

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7.6
Good
10 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Featuring garden views, Casa Manila features accommodation with terrace, around 1.3 km from Santa Catalina Beach. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a patio. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

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Price from
£48
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £39.72
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,032 reviews
    Perfect hostel! Quiet location, spacy dorms and private rooms, bathrooms and kitchen clean, nice areas to chill.
    Frauke
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.72
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 296 reviews
    Good vibe, very social. Location is good - right across a fruteria and supermarket, 5 minutes to the close beach and about 20 minutes to the surfing beach. Fully equipped kitchen and lots of refrigeration space. The hostel offers shuttles and fairly cheap tours to Coiba
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    Omer
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £39.72
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,032 reviews
    Nice quiet but buzzy hostel - great breakfasts, and nice (but small) cabins. There were nice communal areas where people often chatted and got to know each other, but it also wasn't a "party hostel" where you might be disturbed by noise etc. Staff were also very friendly and helpful.
    Talitha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £22.07
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 128 reviews
    Really friendly staff, great location - breakfast included (however very basic). Can book great tours from the hostel
    Rik
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 272 reviews
    Very nice hosts and spacious and clean rooms. The hotel is situated in a great location close to all the restaurants and the beach
    Marie
    Young couple
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 330 reviews
    The location was great, the staff very friendly, the restaurant at the hostel and the fact that there is also a kitchen for hostel guests, the lounge area with tables and sofas, laundry lines, lockers for personal belongings, comfortable and solid built beds with curtains. Really great hostel with a very relaxed atmosphere.
    Anne
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £39.72
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £44.14
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 452 reviews
    Great hostal. Staff very friendly. Great location.
    inesms
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £39.72
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,032 reviews
    Our stay at Bodhi was quiet nice! We slept in a so called "Tipi" but it was like a really small tiny house with an own bath. The community areas were also very nice and cosy. It is located in the "city centre" of Santa Catalina and very close to mini markets and tour provider for snorkelling or diving. Consequently it wasn't a surfer spot at all. All in all we enjoyed our stay at this hostel and we would really recommend this place to all, who love an relaxing place to be.
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    Ute
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £39.72
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,032 reviews
    Great hostel! Very social, friendly, cosy, mature, clean, and the three guys who work or run it are great. Nice location in the village, quiet at night. I felt welcome and relaxed staying here.
    Nick Hopman
    Solo traveller