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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
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
306 reviews
Price from£127.40per 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
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
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
388 reviews
Price from£58.39per 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
437 reviews
Price from£39.02per 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
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
766 reviews
Price from£35.03per night
Hostal Familiar Rolo
Santa Catalina
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.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
812 reviews
Price from£30.96per night
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Catalina's Hideaway
Hotel in Santa CatalinaCheap hotel9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 195 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· 271 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· 309 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 £35.03 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 767 reviewsVilla 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.HompGermany
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 271 reviewsJuan and Chris put passion and care into every detail at this hotel. The rooms are comfortable and clean and they personally prepare delicious food and drinks at their restaurant - so much so that it’s often packed with local expats. They know the area very well, offering plenty of advice about excursions and even arranging a snorkeling trip to Coiba for us. It’s at a perfect price point for couples or older travelers in particular. Take advantage of this opportunity, as there aren’t many places left like this!MichaelUnited States
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 274 reviewsThe property is small but meticulously clean, and had a lot of amenities unusual for the area it's in. (Full kitchen, AC, bathroom with hot water). It is in Santa Catalina, so expect things like power to come and go and be prepared. But Paola (the host) was amazing - she goes above and beyond to make sure guests are comfortable and safe. We really loved the place and will stay here again next time.JuhiUnited States
- 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 - 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 880 reviewsBreakfast was excellent and the evening meal in the restaurant was good, possibly the best food in town for the money. The room was nice but looked out over the parking area, not a garden view. There is a pizza place and coffee/ice-cream place very nearby. People running the hotel were very helpful. The pool was clean and there were shaded areas and loungers in the garden.
DavidUnited States - From £30.96 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 812 reviewsWe stayed in Santa Catalina for about 2 weeks and this was by far our favorite place to stay!! The Rolo family treated us like their own and we will definitely be back. The kitchen has everything you need, bathrooms are very clean and they provide surf/kayak/SUP rentals right there. They set us up with everything we needed. Everything was incredible! Highly recommend!CourtneyUnited States
- From £39.02 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 437 reviewsGreat 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.
DarienneNetherlands - From £52.28 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 1,033 reviewsVery nice little bungalow with private bathroom. For us it was perfect, had the privacy we wanted when in our bungalow and could enjoy the clean common spaces with the rest of the guests. Staff was great in helping us discovering Santa Catalina and answering all our questions and needs. Overall great experience, we would be happy to go back.DimitriBelgium
- From £44.24 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 449 reviewsThe 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 distanceGordanLuxembourg
- 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 £92.89 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 383 reviewsvery nicely located hotel, one of its kind in an area of small hostels. excellent service from the staff and quick to solve any minor inconveniences. food was DELICIOUS, highly recommend the seafood. overall very nice place with good amenities and comfort.
Natalie APanama - 8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 309 reviewsGino made my stay perfect. He organized a snorkeling trip to Coiba and a horseback riding trip on such short notice for me and I loved both trips. I can also really recommend the food in the hotel restaurant. It was authentic and very delicious.PatriciaGermany
- From £58.39 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 388 reviewsBeautiful hotel area with an infinity pool and a lot of places to relax and enjoy the view. The location next to the beach is awesome. Hotel staff was really friendly and could help us with excursions, etc. You can rent surf boards right here.
BärbelGermany - From £123.86 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 306 reviews- beautiful room with kingsize bed, outdoor shower and patio - nice pool are with canopy beds - beautifully decorated restaurant area - delicious fresh food at dinner and great atmosphere - hotel organizes tours to Isla Coiba in advanceChristianGermany
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 195 reviewsGreat experience. This is the best hotel in Santa Catalina Veraguas. It has a very good balance between confort and ecological ambience. The team make you feel at home.
L Zuno - 8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 143 reviewsFood 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.
AntonioPanama - From £92.89 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 383 reviewsGreat facilities - love the pool! Location is perfect, as it is closed to bars, restaurants and the beach. All within walking distance.RavenskaNetherlands
- From £61.04 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 836 reviewsLocation is top in front of the beach especially if you want to go for surfing and rent at the same spot Restaurant of the ownerMad0815Germany
- 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 £22.12 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 127 reviewsI really liked this spot, close to food and the beach. And had a great hangout areaVenessaUnited States
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