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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
387 reviews
Price from$105per 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!
10
Scored 10
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
10 reviews
Price from$127per 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
883 reviews
Price from$93.56per 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
389 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.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
441 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
6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
176 reviews
Price from$60per 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
827 reviews
Price from$35per night
Bodhi Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina
Located in Santa Catalina, a 7-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach, Bodhi Santa Catalina has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.
Steven
Panama
Nice quite room. Nice environment. Attentive staff. Great breakfast. Good coffee. Comfortable beds.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
1,038 reviews
Price from$45per night
Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant
Santa Catalina
With garden views, Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant is located in Santa Catalina and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden and terrace.
Andrea
Spain
Bed with the curtains are really nice, it feel like a private room
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
327 reviews
Price from$28per night
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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 $72.60 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 389 reviewsThe staff went here above and beyond for us. I thought I had booked an extra night we loved it so much, but I messed up the date and had reserved the following night. I assumed it's my loss as they were booked for the consecutive night and we had nowhere to go. One of the amazing staff members found my friend in the restaurant and told them there was a last minute cancellation and could move us into that room for the night without any change fee! No chain hotel would do this. Stay here, it's beautiful beach side views with pool.
DianaUnited States of America - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 273 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 of America
- From $49.50 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 1,038 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
- 9.6Scored 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
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 883 reviewsBreakfast was excellent and the evening meal in the restaurant was good, possibly the best food in town for the money. The room was nice but looked out over the parking area, not a garden view. There is a pizza place and coffee/ice-cream place very nearby. People running the hotel were very helpful. The pool was clean and there were shaded areas and loungers in the garden.
DavidUnited States of America - From $72.60 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 389 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· 883 reviewsWe had a wonderful visit with family. Great setting, high above the beach, nice view. Exceptional sunsets!! Nice large pool, centrally located, great place to gather. Property manager, Israel, was helpful along with other staff. Breakfast was very good. Close to surfing areas & other restaurants. Easy parking.
MargiesttPanama - 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 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 of America
- From $48.51 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 441 reviewsNice hotel complex with rooms around the pool, small table/chairs and hammock in front of the room/on terrasse. Great location with supermarket and restaurants nearby, yet quiet at night. Daily room service/removal of garbage. Nice to have a shower with warm water. Staff was friendly.ClaudineSwitzerland
- From $53.90 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 245 reviewsThe owner Francesco and his team made this trip so unique! Eco-Lodge is definitely a good choice while staying in Santa Catalina! And of course, please try the restaurant of Francesco, it is worth it! We felt like a part of this familiar team, so we highgly recommend this place!
VanessaAustria - From $115.50 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 387 reviewsThis is probably the nicest hotel in the area. The room is large and the bed is comfortable. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant is excellent and has great views. We would definitely stay here again. Get gas and go to an ATM before you arrive.LauraUnited States of America
- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 273 reviewsThe location is perfect if you are in Santa Cataline to scuba dive. It is also in about as close to the middle of town as you can get and the restaurant at the hotel made excellent fish for fupper. Kris was very easy to deal with.MurrayCanada
- From $20.90 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 296 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
- From $57.20 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 353 reviewsWe thought I would be more like a hostel, but I'ts a hotel kind of vibe. Very nice pool with a great view though . The road to get to Santa Catalina however is in very bad shape so keep this in mind.MichaelBelgium
- From $49.50 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 1,038 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
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 309 reviewsGreat Location and Great Views! Host was very accommodating, Room was extremely clean and comfortable. Best place out of three that we stayed in around Santa Catalina!
NicholasUnited States of America - From $36 per night6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 190 reviewsBasic hotel not far from beach. You can use a kitchen an sit on the balcony for breakfast or a drink. Rooms are bigger than they write in their announcement.
ThomasGermany - From $38.50 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 827 reviewsEverything was perfect! It’s so beautiful and a great location. Also it’s the only hostel owned by a local family in Santa Catalina! Totally reccomend.LilaUnited States of America
- From $75.90 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 837 reviewsThe hotel is one the beach, and the sand is soft and the water was clear and clean!KatherinePanama
- From $75.90 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 837 reviewsAmazing beach front accommodation, cheap surfboard rental, decent restaurantRandy vCanada
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