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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
392 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€ 145.03per 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
869 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
272 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€ 46.86per 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
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...
Blaise
France
Clean, beautiful nature, very cool staff, great location
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
838 reviews
Price from€ 35.50per 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!
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
187 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
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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- From € 35.50 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 838 reviewsHouse ist run by a friendly family. It is located right in town near a small beach (not the surfing beach) where you can enjoy the sunset. Try the restaurant at the right beach run by the italian guy! We highly recomend booking a snorkling tour at the Rolo Hostel! They guide you to the best spots, go with you into the water and show you all the species. Much better and more personal than with one of the companys in town. It was the highlight of our trip in Panama!
Mathias RainerGermany - From € 76.06 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 359 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 € 50.71 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 463 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
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 308 reviews- the host is really welcoming and super friendly. He helped us a lot planning our stay in Santa Catalina. he also speaks good English! - beautiful location with great views of ocean and jungle - breakfast was great and we definitely recommend the property’s restaurant. nice food and good prices compared to other places in the town center - calm and nice to relax
LaviniaGermany - From € 50.71 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 1,033 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 € 94.89 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 869 reviewsLovely hotel with a nice outside area to enjoy and just chill. Small pool but really nice. The beach just near the hotel has a lot of rocks, so not properly for swimming.\ Breakfast was simple( eggs, fruits and pancakes/ bread) but really tasty! Would recommend this place if you want to spend a nice and calm weekend close to the nature.NathaliaPanama
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 182 reviewsPerfect place stay in Santa Catalina! Highly recommend Rancho Estero as the hosts Elli and Zigor are great and take good care and make amazing Smoothies. You can do excellent surf lessons with Zigor at the beach in front of the Rancho. The Cabins are clean and nice und you can see the sea from the windows. We will come back soon!BenediktGermany
- From € 49.70 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 242 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 € 19.27 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 298 reviewsGood vibe, very social. Location is good - right across a fruteria and supermarket, 5 minutes to the close beach and about 20 minutes to the surfing beach. Fully equipped kitchen and lots of refrigeration space. The hostel offers shuttles and fairly cheap tours to CoibaOOmerIsrael
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 272 reviewsCentrally 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.
DouglasUnited States - 8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 138 reviewsMaira and her husband are from Milan Italy and have been running this boutique hotel and pizza place for ten years. They really go out of their way to give you a fantastic experience. It was my wife’s birthday and she made sure to get a delicious cheesecake for her.
IVANPanama - From € 106.49 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 392 reviewsvery nicely located hotel, one of its kind in an area of small hostels. excellent service from the staff and quick to solve any minor inconveniences. food was DELICIOUS, highly recommend the seafood. overall very nice place with good amenities and comfort.Natalie APanama
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 310 reviews- beautiful room with kingsize bed, outdoor shower and patio - nice pool are with canopy beds - beautifully decorated restaurant area - delicious fresh food at dinner and great atmosphere - hotel organizes tours to Isla Coiba in advanceChristianGermany
- 8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 82 reviewsIt was good but I walked about 20 mins to get there because I couldn’t catch a ride they are still working on the upgrades for this place but it was nice and next to the beach, good and affordable foodVenessaUnited States
- From € 39.36 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 785 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 € 69.98 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 841 reviewsRight on the beach! Amazing location- probably the best in Santa Catalina! Clean, cute cabinas with hot showers. The staff was friendly and helpful. Nice outside bar.AngelaUnited States
- From € 33.19 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
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 197 reviewsLocation is remote, but worth the drive. This is the place to stay in the Santa Catalina area. 10/10 would do again
SpainUnited States - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 310 reviewsExcellent staff and cleanliness. The hotels restaurant is quite delicious. Super cool pool and tasty cocktails.
FlorianAustria - 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
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