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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
391 reviews
Price from€ 106.49per 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
310 reviews
Price from€ 146.04per 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€ 141.99per 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
873 reviews
Price from€ 94.89per 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
273 reviews
Price from€ 59.33per 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
388 reviews
Price from€ 66.94per 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.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
437 reviews
Price from€ 44.73per 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€ 33.19per night
Hibiscus Garden
Hotel in Santa Catalina
The beachfront Hibiscus Garden is located on Lagartero Beach just 10 km from Santa Catalina, where you can enjoy surfing or lounging.
Hunt
United States
Angie took good care of us.
6.4
Scored 6.4
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
173 reviews
Price from€ 60.85per 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
186 reviews
Price from€ 65.92per night
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Catalina's Hideaway
Hotel in Santa CatalinaCheap hotel9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 197 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
8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 388 reviewsFeaturing 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.
The view, the ease of surfing, the food, the atmosphere
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 € 44.73 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 - From € 35.50 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 835 reviewsThe family running the hostel is very welcoming and helpful. They keep the space very clean and helped us arrange surfing lessons and a tour to Coiba.They have alot of animals, we liked the talking parrot Lola and the dogs. Location is next to the beach, although the surfing beach is a 15 min walk. We rented a surfboard at the hostel and they were happy to bring us to the surfing beach with the car. Bonuspoints for the ride they gave us to reach the bus to Sona, as we missed the only bus that morning.DaanNetherlands
- From € 50.71 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 1,031 reviewsSanta Catalina is not very huge, so everything is next to the hostel - beach, supermarkets, even an ATM. The cabins are very comfortable, with its own bathroom and sitting area infront of the cabin. We could book a snorkeling trip to Coiba Island when we checked in. That was very comfortable and easy to handle (just cash). The Wifi quality is very good.
NadineGermany - From € 69.98 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 840 reviewsOasis Surf & Camp is definitely an Oasis. I can't think of a better place to stay in Santa Catalina. The hotel is located right at the beach, all of the rooms have the most amazing views. The rooms are very nice and count with a nice porch to relax. The best thing is how you get to the hotel, be prepared to get your feet wet.PalomaSpain
- From € 76.06 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 359 reviewsLocation is great, easy to walk into town and possible to walk to the beach, although a little long in the heat but doable. Poll is lovely and views of the sunset are beautiful. Staff were helpful and you can book a Coiba trip directly with the hotel and they will pick you up in the morning which is very convenient.EllyUnited Kingdom
- From € 69.98 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 840 reviewsOasis was my best accomodation in my trip troughout Panama. The staff were very nice, they helped me with late check in. There is posiblity to rent a surfboard and paddleboard and take lessons for reasonable price. I had breakfest and dinner in Oasis restaurant and both meals were delicious.PetrCzech Republic
- 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 € 39.36 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 784 reviews- very nice staff, they help you with everything - perfect location almost in the middle of Santa Catalina. Its about 10 minutes walk from the next beach. There are 2 supermarktes in Santa Catalina and one of them is right in front of the door of the Hostel.ThomasGermany
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 310 reviewsThis is the most upscale property in Santa Catalina. Rooms are like villas, large and comortable. Pool is beautiful with lots of greenery. Food in the restaurant is really good...but not incredible. Air conditioning works well, but power often goes out.
AmiPanama - 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 272 reviewsThe hotel is located in the center of the village, and close to everything you'd need. The rooms are comfortable, the deck has a really nice seating area and the restaurant below is one of the best in town! Good price value!CynthiahbBelgium
- From € 19.27 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 298 reviewsOne the best hostels i have lived in. Talking about the staff, facilities, Room and Aura, everything was just perfect. Would definitely recommend to all the solo travellers or the group travellers. It’s nearby to the beachPPhillipCanada
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 310 reviewsBeautifully clean room and amazing outdoor shower. The restaurant food was delicious and top quality. We borrowed bikes to cycle into Santa Catalina but it is not far. Really lovely place to stay.RobynUnited Kingdom
- From € 65.92 per night9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 187 reviewsImpressive views from the terrace. Very relaxing. Direct access to santa catalina beach (although it's not the best beach in the area). The shower (shared) had hot water and good pressure.
SilviaPortugal - From € 50.71 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 1,031 reviewsIts 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.
LigiaPanama - From € 106.49 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 391 reviewsAmazing hotel in the prime location in Santa Catalina! Owners were amazing and accommodating. Beds were super comfortable. Bikes, surfboards, and kayaks all included!AAdamUnited States
- From € 66.94 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 388 reviewsThe location is perfect. The hotel is just infront of the beach. The staff was lovely and helpful at all times, especially Sofia. We really enjoyed our stay here.Sabrine Basma YasminSwitzerland
- From € 66.94 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
- 8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 138 reviewsBreakfast is super good and tasty, Sr Vincenzo very kind and helpful. One block away from Santa Catalina beachGeraldinePanama
- From € 94.89 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 873 reviewsAbsolutely amazing sunset views from the garden! best views in Santa Catalina! the staff was super friendly n
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