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Tiki Lodge Hotel de Charme

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Situated in Santa Catalina, 400 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Tiki Lodge Hotel de Charme features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

A
Alina
From
Germany
We had a fantastic time at Tiki Lodge. The room was super clean and very modern—the bungalows are brand new. A big thank you to the team for beeing so kind and supportive; you made our stay even more enjoyable! When we’re back in Panama, we will definitely return. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
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£64.14
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

C
Carol
From
Netherlands
Amazing location and service at villa coco. When we arrived from a long ride we got a nice drink. Our luggage were carried to our room. The room is spacious and there is outdoor shower. The food in Villa coco is amazing. The breakfast, lunch and dinner were amazing, there was nice music in the restaurant. Therefore we only ate in Villa coco. The swimming pool is super nice, I think the best in Panama of all the locations I have been. The beds at the swimming pool are very comfortable, so you can sunbathe the whole day. At the last day, the owner of Villa coco was super friendly and he brought us to the city centre of Santa Catalina with the pick up, because there are no taxis/busses. In the garden of Villa Coco you can walk to a hidden beach and at night you can see an amazing sky full with beautiful stars. We got a notification that there are constructions in the garden, but it was not disturbing at all. It was really quite and we could really relax in the garden. I will totally recommend a stay in Villa Coco. You will totally unwind and relax there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
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£105.54
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Iguanito

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Offering 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.

L
Lukas
From
Switzerland
Everything is great, Juan is a great host, super friendly. The food at the restaurant is delicious. The location is very central and the rooms are nice and clean. I thoroughly loved my stay here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
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£40.37
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

R
Renata
From
Czech Republic
For us it was THE BEST place from all we had during our 3 weeks trip through Panama. The resort is quiet but within walking distance to the "donwtown", the whole place is beautiful and well maintained, the pool has tranquil view over the ocean, the food was great and the coctails as well:-) The double bed was huge (200x200 cm) and very comfortable. The bunk beds for kids were also fine.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews
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£85.24
1 night, 2 adults
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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 private beach...

S
Stephen
From
United Kingdom
Incredible location. Throwing back the curtains each morning, the surfers (often including Ricardo - the owner) were out in the waves off the point. What a view for breakfast! Bungalow was beautiful and well looked after. Ricardo and his wife could not have been nicer or more helpful- they made our stay truly memorable (including the fabulous margaritas!), and left us more knowledgeable about Panama and with many stories to tell.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
£150.19
1 night, 2 adults
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Nativo

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Situated in Santa Catalina, 1.2 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Nativo features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

C
Carolina
From
Germany
Very comfy beds and clean room, very nice view and helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
Price from
£60.89
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
Patrice
From
France
Excepional location (the best possible view, by far, to the ocean in Santa Catalina, unique sunsets on the Pacific ocean), manager extremely fair and kind willing to help customers to experience the best possible stay, nice swimming pool, fair breakfast on a wonderful terrace, large and confortable apartments
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 796 reviews
Price from
£73.07
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

C
Carolina
From
Germany
Nice kitchen, you get what you pay for. I recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews
Price from
£35.72
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Stefan
From
Netherlands
The location, the staff, the garden were amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews
Price from
£42.87
1 night, 2 adults
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Cabañas Sherlley

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Set in Santa Catalina, 1.2 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Cabañas Sherlley offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi.

M
Marietunga
From
Panama
Excellent communication, flexibility. There's a shower avaliable for guests after check out which is convenient if you want to go on a tour or the beach on your check out date.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
£35.43
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews

    Situated in Santa Catalina, 1.2 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Nativo features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 796 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

    Located in Santa Catalina and only less than 1 km from Estero, Catalina Cabins provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

    Set in Santa Catalina, 1.2 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Cabañas Sherlley offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

    Eco-Lodge Deseo Bamboo is located in Santa Catalina, and offers free WiFi access. The accommodation provides a balcony, a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

    Set 200 metres from Estero and 1.8 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Oceans Hostal provides accommodation in Santa Catalina. This guest house offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

    Located in Santa Catalina, Hotel Vista Linda is 90 metres from Estero and features various facilities, such as a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Catalina and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 740 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

    La Chamba Surf House has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Santa Catalina. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 886 reviews

    Situated in Santa Catalina, 600 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Bodhi Santa Catalina features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

  • Discover Coiba Panama Tour is located in Santa Catalina. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Santa Catalina Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 494 reviews

    Situated in Santa Catalina, 700 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Urbanos Hostel features accommodation with a garden and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews

    Offering 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 226 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.

  • Del Mar Santa Catalina is set in Santa Catalina. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Santa Catalina Beach.

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Catalina

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews

    Set in Santa Catalina, 400 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Sunset Catalina offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

    Boasting a bar, Hotel Brisa Mar is located in Santa Catalina in the Veraguas region, 200 metres from Santa Catalina Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    Set in Santa Catalina, 90 metres from Estero, Costa Catalina - Beachfront Escape offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 829 reviews

    Set in Santa Catalina, a few steps from Estero, Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

    Hibiscus Garden has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Santa Catalina. The hotel features both free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

    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 private beach area...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

    Located in Santa Catalina, 300 metres from Estero, Hostal Surfers Paradise provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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What guests said about Santa Catalina:

  • 8.0

    Funky surfer world with good restaurants.

    Funky surfer world with good restaurants. Feels like real Panama. Pleasant and relaxing except for the last 20k driving on the rough gravel road under heavy construction (Feb 2025). Once finished it will be great. Difficult drive at dusk and after dark with people on horseback. No gas station in town so be sure to fill up when on Hwy 5 in Sona or at the one Delta station about 1/2 way to Santa Catalina.
    Guest review by
    Enzo MM
    United States
  • 10.0

    Santa Catalina is a lovely little village.

    Santa Catalina is a lovely little village. The atmosphere is relaxing, people are friendly and it’s a nice place to hang out. The snorkeling and diving at Coiba island are impressive and gorgeous. A definite must!!
    Guest review by
    Maria
    Panama
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Glen
    United States
  • 10.0

    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.
    Guest review by
    Claude
    France
  • 10.0

    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.
    Guest review by
    Joe
    United States
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    RiikkaJJ
    Finland

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  • Bambuda Santa Catalina

    Santa Catalina
    From £60.68 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews
    I really enjoyed my stay. The room was comfortable, and the staff was exceptional. The manager and receptionists were incredibly helpful, and the waiters were all very friendly. The restaurant offered several delicious vegan dishes, with the grilled cauliflower being a standout. The outdoor pool area provided a beautiful view of the sea. While the location isn't in the heart of Santa Catalina, it's conveniently close to the nicer of the two beaches.
    Guest review by
    Judith
    Austria

  • Casa Bodhi

    Santa Catalina
    From £64.95 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
    Best hotel we went to Panama. Perfect location, beautiful pool, comfy bed and there was a basket of fruits in the house. The host was very friendly. I really recommend it, especially for surfers, it's 10 minutes walk from the spot La Punta
    Guest review by
    Julia
    France

  • Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

    Santa Catalina
    From £53.58 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews
    Fabulous location right on the huge clean beach ideal for my surfing daughter. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Just loved everything about. If you are going to Santa Catalina and like the beach this is the place!
    Guest review by
    Mark
    United Kingdom

  • Hotel Las Hamacas

    Santa Catalina
    From £35.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews
    We liked Las Hamacas a lot, lovely garden, good size rooms, common areas and kids loved the pool. It was close to good restaurants and the beach. We enjoyed our stay and would come back.
    Guest review by
    Jitka
    Czech Republic

  • Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá

    Santa Catalina
    From £87.68 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews
    We loved our room with very large and comfy bed. The bathroom was also very beautiful. The hotel has an amazing swimming pool with beautiful view over the ocean and delicious restaurant
    Guest review by
    Olga
    Poland

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