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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.
Flukinger
United States of America
Wonderful Staff.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
392 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.
Florian
Austria
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$130per 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.
Andrew
United States of America
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.
Penn
United States of America
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
868 reviews
Price from$93.56per night
Hotel Iguanito
Hotel in Santa Catalina
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.
Douglas
United States of America
Centrally located, Excellent, kind staff. Owners Chis and Juan were super friendly and helpful. Juan is an artist in the kitchen, has to be the best food in Santa Catalina in on site restaurant. Comfortable place to hand out in hammock on porch with good internet.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
272 reviews
Price from$58.50per 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.
Lauren
United States of America
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
388 reviews
Price from$46.20per 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.
Polina
United States of America
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.
Jean
Canada
Close to everything
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
190 reviews
Price from$30per night
Coibahouse
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.
Nicole
United States of America
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.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
188 reviews
Price from$65per night
Hostal Familiar Rolo
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...
Cristobal
United States of America
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
838 reviews
Price from$35per night
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7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 437 reviews
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8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 388 reviews
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8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 308 reviews
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9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 11 reviews
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6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 190 reviews
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8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 272 reviews
Budget hotels in Santa Catalina
Catalina's Hideaway
Hotel in Santa CatalinaCheap hotel9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 198 reviewsFacing 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
9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 11 reviewsLocated 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
8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 388 reviewsFeaturing 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
Hotel Iguanito
Hotel in Santa CatalinaCheap hotel8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 272 reviewsOffering 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
Hotel in Santa CatalinaCheap hotel8.4Scored 8.4Very 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 of America - 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 of America - 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 $48.51 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 437 reviewsThe 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.
SilvanaGermany - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 181 reviewsThe location of the Ranch is absolutely wonderful. You are right on Playa Estero and you can enjoy the amazing view from the sun deck. Though at the farthest point in Santa Catalina, it is only a 10 minute walk to town and is close to restaurants and frutterias. There is a shared kitchen available for all guests, allowing you to prepare some of your meals instead of dining out constantly. The kitchen and its utensils are quite rustic and overused but are sufficient for what one would need on vacation.JessicaLebanon
- From $55 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 1,032 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
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 198 reviewsWe loved staying here! Did one day snorkeling tour to Coiba, which was amazing and they arranged it well, and the other full days we just stayed by the pool all day long, walked on the beach here and just enjoyed the hotel. Food in the restaurant was also amazing!! Thumbs up for the chef and the sweet ladies who served us. The room was clean and big, and we also saw crocodiles and a snake from our inside porch. Very fun experience, would love to come back someday!MelissaNetherlands
- From $48.51 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated 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 $42.69 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 785 reviewsLeo and Daniel, the host are really welcoming and chill!! They love surfing if you want good advice Everything is super clean, someone come every morning wash the private bathroom in the room and the comon space ! It s close from the beach and restaurant etc You will wanna stay there its sure, everybody stay longer in this placeLaura SoyerBelgium
- 8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 146 reviewsI actually booked a private room but some issues with booking appeared so i switched to the dorm. Beds are comfortable, room is huge and even without aircon you are able to sleep properly. Really nice owner who makes the best Arepas i've ever had. Try the shrimp arepas, it is worth it! Close to Downtown Santa Catalina.DominikeGermany
- From $38.50 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 838 reviewsA great hostel run by a super friendly family from Santa Catalina. The bungalow in the front with a private terace a great view and direct acces to the beach is mind blowing. The people speak fluently english. I had a problem with my car and the family did the whole conversation with the rental company for me.RobertSwitzerland
- From $102.92 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 868 reviewsNice 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.PennUnited States of America
- From $71.50 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 360 reviewsI liked the view from the pool, the hotel is smalll so it doesn’t feel crowded and how charming the staff was, they gave us a refreshing welcome drink, made sure we were comfortable all the time and very nice. They had tours for great prices but sadly we didn’t stay long enough
MoeshaPanama - From $25.30 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 298 reviewsThe volunteer working there was very friendly and helpful and she kept the place as clean as she could. The location was also good, close to the center for the diving and snorkeling. The surf beach is 20min walking though. The breakfast was a nice pancake with fruit.Van D'huynslagerBelgium
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 308 reviewsI would have rated the hotel lower if it wasn’t for the fantastic customer service provided by the manager, Gino. We went during rainy season so we didn’t get what I imagine is a sweet view, but the wrap-around balcony/terrace area outside our room was very nice.MichelleCanada
- From $126.50 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 392 reviewsAmazing hotel with a beautiful infinity pool and a view on the pacific. The staff was very kind and helpful. The restaurant served great food, and some activities were organized (yoga, jujitsu..). The rooms are spacious and the beds very confortable.LolaFrance
- From $126.50 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 392 reviewsPrime location in Santa Catalina - water front, restaurant onsite with nice pool area. Restaurant staff are so nice and food is great. This place is perfect for surfers with family and who want to visit Coiba island and fishing.
SanaeUnited States of America - From $25.30 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 298 reviewsFirst 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.IIvahCosta Rica
- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 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 of America
- From $72.60 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 388 reviewsFairly updated room. Clean and comfortable. Small balcony. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location was difficult to get to but was on a beautiful beach. Restaurant and bar on site.
WayneUnited States of America - 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 310 reviewsthe food was the best in Santa Catalina! the pool is lovely (could do with a couple more sunbeds) and the staff were lovely! the hotel is so nice.AAnonymousUnited Kingdom
- From $72.60 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 388 reviewsReally nice people working there who speak English very well. Hotel directly at the beach. Great food. Cheap surfboard renting available.AAnonymousAustria
- From $75.90 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 841 reviewsLocation also haha, right in front of the best beach to surf and hang out. Nice property with lots of natureAAnonymousUnited States of America
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