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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.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
370 reviews
Price from$105per 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.

7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
443 reviews
Price from$45per 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.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
867 reviews
Price from$93.56per 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.

9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
298 reviews
Price from$143per night
Oceans Hostal, hotel in Santa Catalina

Oceans Hostal offers accommodations in Santa Catalina, a 2-minute walk from Estero and 1.1 miles from Santa Catalina Beach.

8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
77 reviews
Price from$50per night
Bodhi Santa Catalina, hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, a 7-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach, Bodhi Santa Catalina has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
1,015 reviews
Price from$34.54per night
Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant, hotel in Santa Catalina

With garden views, Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant is located in Santa Catalina and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden and terrace.

8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
331 reviews
Price from$28per 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...

9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
782 reviews
Price from$35per night
Hostel Villa Vento Surf, hotel in 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.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
742 reviews
Price from$37.40per 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.

7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
180 reviews
Price from$30per night
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Budget hotels in Santa Catalina

  • Catalina's Hideaway
    Cheap hotel

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

    Everything ! The staff, the hotel itself, the natural beach.

    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 189 reviews
  • OceanFront Bungalows - Paradise Rentals
    Cheap hotel

    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.

    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews
  • Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines
    Cheap hotel

    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.

    The view, the ease of surfing, the food, the atmosphere

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 376 reviews
  • Hotel Sol y Mar
    Cheap hotel

    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.

    Hote serviable, taille chambre, proximité ville/plage

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews

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What Guests Said About Santa Catalina:

  • 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
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Surf for fun in playa estero

    Surf for fun in playa estero Surf for professionals in La Punta Tour to coiba and surrounders for snorkel, diving, whatching dolphins and whalea with Jorge of "watching dolphins adventures" Lunch in front of the sea in Mamá Inés. You can pay by visa or bank transfer. There are no banks in Santa Catalina.
    L Zuno
    Panama

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Santa Catalina

  • From $65 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,015 reviews
    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
    Moritz
    Germany
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 183 reviews
    Incredible 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.
    Katy
    United Kingdom
  • From $55 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 428 reviews
    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
    Gordan
    Luxembourg
  • From $104.50 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 238 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 $148.50 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 370 reviews
    Love this place and potentially the best in Santa Catalina! We love how complete the facilities are (the pool, the restaurant), the staff was also very helpful and the location is perfect - walking distance to restaurants, hangout spots in the area.
    Ravenska
    Netherlands
  • From $44 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 782 reviews
    Great location in the village, right over the beach. I loved the hammocks around the property too. The guy who was working there was really friendly and helpful. The wifi worked well. Shared shower and bathroom facilities were always clean.
    Lovisa
    Germany
  • From $64.35 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 259 reviews
    The hotel is located in the center of the village, and close to everything you'd need. The rooms are comfortable, the deck has a really nice seating area and the restaurant below is one of the best in town! Good price value!
    Cynthiahb
    Belgium
  • From $72.60 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 376 reviews
    Very nice located just next to a beautiful beach :-) A little outside of town. The rooms are nice and have everything you need. Nice and kind staff who is working at the hotel. They have delicious food at the restaurant.
    M. Steinmann
    Switzerland
  • From $64.35 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 259 reviews
    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.
    Joe Maryann
    United States of America
  • From $150.70 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 298 reviews
    Beautifully clean room and amazing outdoor shower. The restaurant food was delicious and top quality. We borrowed bikes to cycle into Santa Catalina but it is not far. Really lovely place to stay.
    Robyn
    United Kingdom
  • From $44 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 273 reviews
    I enjoyed my time here! You really can't beat the location - walking distance from beaches, food/drink (Breast.. That Included Free). The staff were very friendly and I had no issues whatsoever.
    S
    Sharon
    Canada
  • From $71.50 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    Beautiful view from the reception where you can have a beer with a view.(unless it rains and then it's all over the porch). There's a cute cat. Theres a shortcut to the Santa Catalina beach.
    Alex
    Israel
  • From $148.50 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 370 reviews
    overall the hotel and pool area were nice, staff was friendly and helpful, included bicycles were nice to use to bike to other parts of the town easily. room was quite large as well.
    Keaton
    United States of America
  • From $49.50 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 443 reviews
    The property was a steal for the price. It was comfortable and clean. It was very close to Panama Dive Center which is why we went to Santa Catalina. Overall a pleasant experience.
    Tianna
    United States of America
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 151 reviews
    Food was nice and was very clean. Its in the middle of the town, close to all scuba diving centers and other nice restaurants for the type of town Santa Catalina is.
    Antonio
    Panama
  • From $83.05 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 816 reviews
    Location is top in front of the beach especially if you want to go for surfing and rent at the same spot Restaurant of the owner
    Mad0815
    Germany
  • From $102.92 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 868 reviews
    Absolutely amazing sunset views from the garden! best views in Santa Catalina! the staff was super friendly n
    Angie
    Netherlands
  • From $55 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 428 reviews
    coffee shop downstairs and another across the street. Short walk to the beach.
    Deb
    United States of America
  • From $83.05 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 816 reviews
    Great wood cabine on the beach Beatiful beach with warm water
    FABIAN
    France
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    Gino, the hotel manager, is outstanding.
    Terry
    United States of America