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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.
Gert
Belgium
Very beautiful location, friendly, pro-active & helpful staff, nice room.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
880 reviews
Price from£82.77per 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.
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 :)
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
307 reviews
Price from£127.40per 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.
Carolina
Germany
Nice kitchen, you get what you pay for. I recommend
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
439 reviews
Price from£39.02per 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.
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.
10
Scored 10
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
10 reviews
Price from£112.36per night
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.
Ravenska
Netherlands
Great facilities - love the pool! Location is perfect, as it is closed to bars, restaurants and the beach. All within walking distance.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
383 reviews
Price from£92.89per 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.
Kamens-Brown
United States
Could not get coffee until 8 am
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
387 reviews
Price from£58.39per 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.
Anonymous
Ecuador
Location close to beach (which is ugly)
7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
188 reviews
Price from£28.95per 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.
Hunt
United States
Angie took good care of us.
6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
176 reviews
Price from£53.08per night
Bodhi Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina
Situated in Santa Catalina, 600 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Bodhi Santa Catalina features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.
Arianna
Italy
Nice hostel located in the main road. It has everything you need.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
1,033 reviews
Price from£30.56per night
Hostel Villa Vento Surf
Santa Catalina
Hostel Villa Vento Surf Surf Santa Catalina is set in Santa Catalina and has an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden and a bar.
Michelle
Ireland
The location and the staff and the free pancakes
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
764 reviews
Price from£35.03per night
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Catalina's Hideaway
Hotel in Santa CatalinaCheap hotel9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 196 reviewsFacing the beachfront, Catalina's Hideaway offers 4-star accommodation in Santa Catalina and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
Everything ! The staff, the hotel itself, the natural beach.
8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 880 reviewsHotel 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
Hotel Iguanito
Hotel in Santa CatalinaCheap hotel8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 272 reviewsOffering 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
Hotel in Santa CatalinaCheap hotel8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 308 reviewsThis 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.
Hote serviable, taille chambre, proximité ville/plage
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What guests said about Santa Catalina:
- 6.0Scored 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.
GlenUnited States - 10Scored 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.ClaudeFrance - 10Scored 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.
JoeUnited States - 8.0Scored 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.RiikkaJJFinland - 10Scored 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.AAnonymous - 10Scored 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.
SandraPanama
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- From £52.28 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 1,033 reviewsOur 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.UUteGermany
- From £66.80 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 836 reviewsBeautiful domain on playa Estero! You can take surf lessons, go to Coiba (booked a great tour with them), chill... I stayed a week, even without surfing and I could have stayed longer! It's so unique to be able to sleep in a cheap dorm in such a place! I heard many people who had a completely different (as in: worse) experience with Santa Catalina when they stayed in the center.JanaBelgium
- 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 185 reviewsIncredible location, we loved sitting in the hammocks and watching the sunset. No better view in Santa Catalina. Great aircon in the rooms and very clean with towels provided. Great access to town and the beach. Kitchen was basic but functional and worked well. The host was so helpful and friendly, we loved meeting the pets and we used the laundry service which was speedy.
KatyUnited Kingdom - 8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 308 reviewsThis hotel is in a great, quiet location just 2 minutes walk from the core of downtown Santa Catalina. The restaraunt is one of the best in Santa Catalina. The staff speaks great English and is very helpful. They will help you book Coiba trips, surfing rentals or lessons, and anything else you need. The rooms are clean and the AC works well.JoryUnited States
- From £30.96 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 812 reviewsTop 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.ChrisNetherlands
- From £92.89 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 383 reviewsI absolutely love this Hotel! The pool is beautiful overlooking the surf break in Santa Catalina. The landscaping is gorgeous, the hotel is authentic and the restaurant is wonderful. Stay for a week and really enjoy everything that Santa Catalina has to offer. Truly a wonderful hotel and surf destination.KristynUnited States
- From £24.77 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 295 reviewsBreakfast was complete, coffe, pancake and fruit, the host make the breakfast once you are up so everything is fresh. The location has everything close, beach, restaurants, however you can cook your own meal, that also a plus if you don't want to expend additional money.De leonPanama
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 880 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)RamtinGermany
- From £35.03 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 764 reviewsClean, pretty, nice location - 7 minutes from the beach (20 from the surfers beach), great fruit shop and grocery store below, some restaurants and bars on the road, laundry on the next door hostel. Super nice manager! Big sharing kitchen.אביבPanama
- From £24.77 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 295 reviewsOne the best hostels i have lived in. Talking about the staff, facilities, Room and Aura, everything was just perfect. Would definitely recommend to all the solo travellers or the group travellers. It’s nearby to the beachPPhillipCanada
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 272 reviewsCentral 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.Joe MaryannUnited States
- 8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 82 reviewsIt 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 foodVenessaUnited States
- From £66.80 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 836 reviewsRight on the beach! Amazing location- probably the best in Santa Catalina! Clean, cute cabinas with hot showers. The staff was friendly and helpful. Nice outside bar.AngelaUnited States
- From £30.96 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 812 reviewsShared bathroom are very clean, it is a very good value hostal, perfectly located in Santa Catalina with nice staff. It is a very good value for price.
LaureneSwitzerland - From £58.39 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 387 reviewsthe location and views from the hotel are phenomenal. The staff was nice. Rooms are basic and a bit run downSeanPanama
- From £92.89 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 383 reviewsReally nice hotel right in front of the main surf break of Santa Catalina. Extremely nice staff and owners.StevenItaly
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 179 reviewsQuiet during covid time right on the big beach Owner can teach surfing with a good price
FUQINGGermany - From £58.39 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 387 reviewsPlace was ok, right on the beach near the surfer's points Good restaurant
liadIsrael - 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 196 reviewsEverything ! The staff, the hotel itself, the natural beach.FabriceRussia
- From £43.71 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 439 reviewsLocation was nice, in the central part lf Santa CatalinaRachelUnited States
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