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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.

Wonderful Staff.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
389 reviews
Price from$105per 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.

Excellent staff and cleanliness. The hotels restaurant is quite delicious. Super cool pool and tasty cocktails.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
310 reviews
Price from$146per night
OceanFront Bungalows - Paradise Rentals, hotel in Santa Catalina

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.

What an amazing place! Can’t say enough good things about the property. The owner was very accommodating, the property was beautiful and clean and we could lay in our bed and see the ocean waves crashing down during this super moon high tide! Surfers were out there in large numbers having a blast. We had a long drive on the day we arrived and our host made us the best frozen margaritas that we have ever had! The town is small and friendly which was perfect. This property has an awesome pool that we had to ourselves every evening. If your looking for a clean, comfortable, romantic getaway… this place is it! Best place we went to in Panama!
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
11 reviews
Price from$140per 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.

Nice view and location near a great surf break. We rented the 1st floor apartment and it met our needs for space and spreading out. Rented an additional single room for our 2 boys to sleep, but we were all able to hang out in the apartment. The pool was nice and kept clean. Food at the restaurant was good.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
882 reviews
Price from$93.56per night
Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines, hotel in Santa Catalina

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.

We had the best time! You simply can’t beat the location right on the beach and the hotel was very cute! The staff was very accommodating and nice!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
390 reviews
Price from$66per 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.

Outdoor sitting area was nicely situated and quiet. A/C worked well.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
437 reviews
Price from$44.10per 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.

Close to everything
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
190 reviews
Price from$30per night
Hibiscus Garden, hotel in Santa Catalina

The beachfront Hibiscus Garden is located on Lagartero Beach just 6.2 mi from Santa Catalina, where you can enjoy surfing or lounging.

Beautiful- loved the grounds great bar great pool Great people - special time in paradise
6.4
Scored 6.4
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
174 reviews
Price from$60per night
Coibahouse, hotel in Santa Catalina

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.

What’s not to love?! We loved our stay at Coibahouse! The views were amazing and the property is charming and peaceful. Darcy was a great host! We hope to come back with our kids. This is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy life.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
186 reviews
Price from$60per 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...

The views are amazing!! The waters of the Pacific here are warm and so are the staff ...very helpful...the room was clean an very comfortable
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
833 reviews
Price from$35per night
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Budget hotels in Santa Catalina

  • Catalina's Hideaway
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 196 reviews

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

    excellent service. great hospitality. Clean rooms. family atmosphere

  • Villa Coco
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 312 reviews

    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.

    Perfect. Pool, service, location, room. Everything

  • OceanFront Bungalows - Paradise Rentals
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    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.

    Fantastisch uitzicht, aan zee en mooie ruime bungalow

  • Hotel Iguanito
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 273 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Hotel Iguanito is located in Santa Catalina, 262 feet from Santa Catalina Beach and 6.8 mi 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
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 310 reviews

    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.

    The place was amazing, the maneger gino, help with everything!

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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 of America
  • 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

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Santa Catalina

  • From $48.51 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 437 reviews
    The hotel is close to the beach and to the main road in Santa Catalina, has good parking slots, a supermarket a fee houses away, and at the corner a good café that opens 6:30 am and served good breakfasts. The apartment was comfortable, had 2 good single beds, a well equipped kitchen and fridge, and a bathroom (toilet was not working properly). Plenty of toilet paper and handy towels for snorkelling days. AC worked well. The hotel features a swimming pool that I did not use. Altogether good for the price.
    Silvana
    Germany
  • From $38.50 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 833 reviews
    We had an amazing time at The Hostal Rolo. Everything is done for you to feel relaxed. Amazing staff, always happy to help. We had a room with private bathroom. The room was large and clean. The garden is huge and very pleasant. Well equiped kitchen We also booked a tour to Coiba with them. Good price. The hotel is on the beach and you can go to watch sunset every night. We’ll come back!
    Elodie
    Canada
  • From $102.92 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 882 reviews
    Lovely hotel with a nice outside area to enjoy and just chill. Small pool but really nice. The beach just near the hotel has a lot of rocks, so not properly for swimming.\ Breakfast was simple( eggs, fruits and pancakes/ bread) but really tasty! Would recommend this place if you want to spend a nice and calm weekend close to the nature.
    Nathalia
    Panama
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 182 reviews
    Perfect place stay in Santa Catalina! Highly recommend Rancho Estero as the hosts Elli and Zigor are great and take good care and make amazing Smoothies. You can do excellent surf lessons with Zigor at the beach in front of the Rancho. The Cabins are clean and nice und you can see the sea from the windows. We will come back soon!
    Benedikt
    Germany
  • From $55 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 459 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 $42.69 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 780 reviews
    Backpackers paradise in the middle of a small village. With shared kitchen. everything is kept tidy, as cleaning lady takes care of all areas throughout most of the day. Small restaurants and grocery stores just next door. 300 to a small beach. 1 km to the main surfing beach.
    Cyril
    Germany
  • From $72.60 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 390 reviews
    The location directly at the beach and the view is absolutely amazing. The food is delicious and the restaurant is almost always open which is quite handy. They have a great surf teacher with which quick progress is guaranteed and they also rent boards.
    Verena
    Germany
  • From $115.50 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 389 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
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 273 reviews
    Clean room, very friendly staff, the restaurant serves good food and the hotel is around the corner of the beach. Last but not least: they also helped out by ordering a taxi to Santiago which is a 2 hour drive from Santa Catalina. Mucho gracias!
    Amal
    Netherlands
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 312 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 advance
    Christian
    Germany
  • From $20.90 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 296 reviews
    First time traveling to Santa Catalina, Panama and the first time choosing a hostel instead of hotel! To my surprise, it was beyond my expectations. Great Staff and very friendly environment. Many activities to do there.
    I
    Ivah
    Costa Rica
  • From $49.50 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,034 reviews
    Its nice hotel, in Santa Catalina, we mainly chose it because it was pet friendly and we booked late. The staff is super friendly and its close to the main activities on town.
    Ligia
    Panama
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 310 reviews
    You can relax on the terrace or at bar and swimming pool. Manager of the hotel named "Dino" is very helpful. Without his services, our hotel rating would have been worse.
    Petr
    Czech Republic
  • From $38.50 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 833 reviews
    Everything was perfect! It’s so beautiful and a great location. Also it’s the only hostel owned by a local family in Santa Catalina! Totally reccomend.
    Lila
    United States of America
  • From $72.60 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 390 reviews
    Staff was very kind! The Hotel is very close to the beach great location to relax. The place was clean and cozy. Breakfast is delicious
    Naysi
    Panama
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 196 reviews
    Location is remote, but worth the drive. This is the place to stay in the Santa Catalina area. 10/10 would do again
    Spain
    United States of America
  • From $36 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 190 reviews
    Friendly staff and clean facilities. All that I needed. Also close to the beach, supermarket s bars and restaurants
    Michael
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 312 reviews
    Beautiful rooms, beautiful property and the restaurant was incredible - definitely best food in Santa Catalina.
    Cameron
    Cayman Islands
  • From $75.90 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 838 reviews
    Amazing beach front accommodation, cheap surfboard rental, decent restaurant
    Randy v
    Canada
  • From $48.51 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 437 reviews
    Location was nice, in the central part lf Santa Catalina
    Rachel
    United States of America