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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.
Cheryl
United Kingdom
Great chilled out location not far from the town. Room was spacious & well equipped.
The pool area was great, staff were all friendly.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
394 reviews
Price from€ 107.60per 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
308 reviews
Price from€ 133.22per 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.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
11 reviews
Price from€ 143.46per 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.
Laura
Panama
Excellent views
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
866 reviews
Price from€ 95.87per night
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.
Kimberly
Belgium
Everything! Good rooms, airco, terrace, location!
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
272 reviews
Price from€ 59.95per 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
389 reviews
Price from€ 47.34per 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.
Sophie
Switzerland
The pool is nice to chill.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
439 reviews
Price from€ 45.19per 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.
Tadeáš
Czech Republic
The room was clean and there was a nice terrace to chill in the evening. Shared kitchen was well equipped and also clean. There is a bar underneath the accommodation if you want to have a beer after a trip. Noise from the bar wasn't any problem for our sleep.
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
190 reviews
Price from€ 33.54per 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.
Jeanne
France
Amazing view. Direct access to the beach. Very quiet and close to the centers for scuba-diving and diving.
Seemed like the best accommodation of the town. Would 200% recommend!
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
190 reviews
Price from€ 66.61per 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...
Miriam
Germany
The best thing was the great owner and staff, thank you
Good location in the town
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
842 reviews
Price from€ 35.87per night
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Catalina's Hideaway
Hotel in Santa CatalinaCheap hotel9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 200 reviewsFacing the beachfront, Catalina's Hideaway offers 4-star accommodation in Santa Catalina and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
excellent service. great hospitality. Clean rooms. family atmosphere
9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 11 reviewsLocated 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.
Fantastisch uitzicht, aan zee en mooie ruime bungalow
Hotel Iguanito
Hotel in Santa CatalinaCheap hotel8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 272 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 hotel8.4Scored 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 - 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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- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 272 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
- From € 45.19 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 439 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 - From € 66.61 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 361 reviewsWe loved everything. The place is charming. This is a small hotel (perhaps 8 rooms) so it feels friendly and casual but everything is really nice and well appointed and clean - pool, hang out spaces, resauant. We ended up eating here two nights and the food delicious. Our room (featuring a private outside shower) was spacious and the beds comfy. The location was good for us. 10 min walk to the town, 15 min to the beach, and 5 min from restaurants.ChristineCanada
- From € 66.61 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 361 reviewsStaff were super friendly & tried to help out where possible (sometimes English was a struggle, but we got through it with my broken Spanish). Beautiful infinity pool with gorgeous views (refreshing cool water!) 10 min walk into town through a path to the beach. 20 min walk to another beach (great for surfing or playing on the waves). Great happy hour (2-4-1) with delicious pina coladas from 1-6pm. Awesome sunset views.
SelenaCanada - From € 66.61 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 190 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 - 8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 149 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
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 275 reviewsSuper easy check-in process, seamless entry and responsiveness for the host :) Great location central to all the beaches in town. Amazing wifi, worked all week without issues (power went out 1 day but that's Panama, the hotel nearby turned into my office for the afternoon) Spacious and great kitchenJohnUnited States
- From € 50.21 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 243 reviewsThis is a very calm and quiet place to have a holiday. The bamboo huts are quirky and very comfortable. And the place has the best sushi! This is a very nice place to spend for a few days in Santa Catalina - if you prefer peace and quiet. It’s a 15 minutes walking distance to town..
Nana RosendalDenmark - From € 19.47 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 299 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
- From € 95.87 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 866 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 € 51.24 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 468 reviewsGreat location in the heart of Santa Catalina very close to all the usual tour excursions. Coiba tours, diving centers etc. Very short walk to beach. Attached coffee shop /bar. Shared kitchen area. Private bath It was quite comfortable for 2 nights.G.Canada
- From € 19.47 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 299 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· 308 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 - From € 107.60 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 394 reviewsGreat location and love the pool overlooking the ocean to watch surfers. The staff was so nice and helpful! the restaurant had great food! Power was still running even when the area was out of power!DanielsUnited States
- From € 39.77 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 787 reviewsPool and showers are nice Kitchen is well equipped Free pancake batter to make yourself in the morning Nice chill vibe, cute cats around Surfing instructor from the hostel was good
FabiolaSwitzerland - From € 35.87 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 842 reviewsNice Hostel in the center of Santa Catalina (also direct access to the beach). You can rent Kajaks and Surf Boards and the staff is really nice. Basic but clean rooms
LukasGermany - 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 272 reviewsVery helpful and frindly! Helped us to book our next trip and with everything else. The hotel restaurant is excellent and the chillout area beautiful in detail.FelixAustria
- From € 35.87 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 842 reviewsShared bathroom are very clean, it is a very good value hostal, perfectly located in Santa Catalina with nice staff. It is a very good value for price.
LaureneSwitzerland - From € 70.71 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 846 reviewsGreat location for surfing, kind staff, were willing to take you to santa catalina if you wanted to go on trips.
SimoneNetherlands - 8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 137 reviewsBreakfast is super good and tasty, Sr Vincenzo very kind and helpful. One block away from Santa Catalina beachGeraldinePanama
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