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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
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.
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
312 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.
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
881 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
273 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
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.
Polina Ése
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
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.
Phillip
United States of America
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
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.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
186 reviews
Price from$60per night
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8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 273 reviews
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6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 174 reviews
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Budget hotels in Santa Catalina
Catalina's Hideaway
Hotel in Santa CatalinaCheap hotel9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 196 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
Villa Coco
Hotel in Santa CatalinaCheap hotel9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 312 reviewsVilla 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
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
Hotel Iguanito
Hotel in Santa CatalinaCheap hotel8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 273 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· 310 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.
The place was amazing, the maneger gino, help with everything!
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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.
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- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 182 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 $66 per night9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 186 reviewsI recommend staying at Coiba House during your stop in Santa Catalina. It’s located right in front of the beach with direct private access. Stunning sunsets from the hammocks, and super quiet nights during which you’ll only hear the relaxing sound of the waves. Super clean rooms and shared bathroom. On top of that, Darcy is an amazing guest and human being, and it was a pleasure meeting his lovely and kind family. I’ll miss this place for sure. Gracias Darcy i familia!AlexandreFrance
- From $55 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 459 reviewsThe hotel is in an excellent location close to shops and restaurants. The bus stop is just outside. The cafe on the ground floor makes tasty food at reasonable prices, although a discount for hotel residents would be nice. Short walk to the town beach for sunset, and a longer 20-30 minute walk to a nicer beach for daytime activities. Rooms are generally clean, fresh and comfortable. Many staff are friendly and professional.JamesUnited Kingdom
- From $66 per night6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 174 reviewsThe staff was friendly, they had a nice restaurant and it was a very cozy place. It was far away from everything though and you had to take a taxi to Santa Catalina. The hotel could arrange that for you. The beach was not the best, you couldn’t lay by the beach or go swimming because the water was so far out. The kitchen and the outdoor showers were not functional, but it probably will be soon since the place is very new.
KlaraSweden - From $71.50 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 355 reviewsThe location is unbeatable: very close from Santa Catalina main street (use the handy shortcut by the beach), and has amazing shared facilities, such as the pool and the nice bar and patio area. The budget twin room is literally just a tiny room with two beds, full stop, but it's a great deal because you will still have access to all the amazing share facilities. Staff is nice and helpful.
Carol40Italy - 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 $72.60 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 390 reviewsThe hotel is right on the ocean -- the surfers walk down the stairs to the beach and start surfing. My room had a lovely view of the water and there are plenty of terraces with comfortable chairs that also look out on the ocean. The staff is very laid back but very helpful. The restaurant/bar is open all of the time, and the food is good.PhilipUnited States of America
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 138 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· 833 reviewsthe location is right infront of the beach on a little hill (quiet and green) - the rolo‘s are a surfer family which live directly over the hostel. you can rent surfboards kajaks and the shared kitchen is clean. they were super friendly and drove us to our next hotel. thanks for that.SimonSwitzerland
- From $75.90 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 840 reviewslocation! Right next to the ocean - very relaxed atmosphere. Room had everything we needed and was nicely decorated. Food at the restaurant was good too but a bit pricey. We didn't go surfing but it is also a nice beach to just go for a long walk.Keva1606Germany
- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 273 reviewsClean 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!AmalNetherlands
- From $20.90 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 297 reviewsThe Family Vibe hang out cook together beach together sunsets are unreal it’s a feeling I’ve never felt the connection before like this in other hostels. Best night is BBQ night we kept extending & doing more nights in CatalinaLLois P.Germany
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 310 reviewsThe views were incredible, close drive to the ocean/beach. The girls in the restaurant did a terrific job, delicious meals. Gino was incredibly helpful, delivered us and our luggage to and from our room checking in and out.
BrendaUnited States of America - 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 196 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
- From $115.50 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 389 reviewsBeautiful hotel. Comfortable beds, good WiFi, amazing restaurant attached to the hotel, and some of the best surfing in the world right in front of the hotel.DillonUnited States of America
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 312 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· 390 reviewsStaff was very kind! The Hotel is very close to the beach great location to relax. The place was clean and cozy. Breakfast is delicious
NaysiPanama - From $38.50 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 833 reviewsThe vibe is great, right over the beach and besutiful family of surfers in charge :DSolArgentina
- From $75.90 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 840 reviewsThe hotel is one the beach, and the sand is soft and the water was clear and clean!KatherinePanama
- From $49.50 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 1,033 reviewsEverything, the near I had from the restaurant, beaches and all the location.AnaPanama
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