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Tiki Lodge Hotel de Charme

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Situated in Santa Catalina, 400 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Tiki Lodge Hotel de Charme features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

W
WolfNeu
From
Germany
We stayed two nights and enjoyed this hotel a lot. Very nice staff offering great service. The rooms are almost new and really nicely set up. The pool is small - but we liked it! Breakfast options are only 3 - but no issue if you want to change things a bit (service is very good 😉). The location is right at main road in city center - but as the rooms a a bit in the back they are quite. We would come again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Price from
US$99
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

C
Carol
From
Netherlands
Amazing location and service at villa coco. When we arrived from a long ride we got a nice drink. Our luggage were carried to our room. The room is spacious and there is outdoor shower. The food in Villa coco is amazing. The breakfast, lunch and dinner were amazing, there was nice music in the restaurant. Therefore we only ate in Villa coco. The swimming pool is super nice, I think the best in Panama of all the locations I have been. The beds at the swimming pool are very comfortable, so you can sunbathe the whole day. At the last day, the owner of Villa coco was super friendly and he brought us to the city centre of Santa Catalina with the pick up, because there are no taxis/busses. In the garden of Villa Coco you can walk to a hidden beach and at night you can see an amazing sky full with beautiful stars. We got a notification that there are constructions in the garden, but it was not disturbing at all. It was really quite and we could really relax in the garden. I will totally recommend a stay in Villa Coco. You will totally unwind and relax there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Price from
US$130
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

G
Giulia
From
Italy
Great location, great restaurant and pool, great staff. It is totally worthy! The rooms are spacious and clean, and it’s nice to chill in the amaca with the geckos and the iguanas. The staff is particularly friendly - ask them for tips and to book with a local tour to visit Coiba, you won’t regret it! There’s also a great selection of surfboards to get for free to try at the Playa el Estero.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
Price from
US$105
1 night, 2 adults
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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 private beach...

J
JG
From
Canada
Wow! Hospitality (and construction) is Ricardo's game and he is at the top of it! You'll be hard pressed to find a more accommodating or helpful host. He gave us a lovely upgrade to the Oceanview bungalow with a full kitchen which came in handy for our couple of night stay. He was great communicating with us when we took a diversion pre-arrival, and then went over and above to make us so comfortable when we arrived and even set us up to watch the biiiiig Hockey Game :-p with a big tv at the bar area. He's a wealth of knowledge and he and his wife Ingun, were so lovely and helpful during our stay and gave us fab restaurant recommendations. We ate at their fave places and loved them. Thanks so much! The property is private with a big pool and was easy to find - in a peaceful spot with fab ocean views of the surfer point and that sunset - gorgeous! The king bed was really comfy too with nice linens. Enjoy your stay - We did!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
US$185
1 night, 2 adults
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Nativo

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Situated in Santa Catalina, 1.2 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Nativo features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

C
Christine
From
Canada
We 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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews
Price from
US$75
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Las Hamacas

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Hotel Las Hamacas is centrally located in Santa Catalina, right next to super markets, restaurants and the pharmacy.

A
Alex
From
Netherlands
Perfect location. Great value for its price. Cosy room with a small kitchenette. Decent-sized bed. Everything went very smooth
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews
Price from
US$56.26
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Stefan
From
Netherlands
The location, the staff, the garden were amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
Price from
US$79.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Hibiscus Garden

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Hibiscus Garden has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Santa Catalina. The hotel features both free WiFi and free private parking.

R
Rosa
From
Netherlands
The location is a bit remote but it was so gorgeous. Right next to the ocean and the pool and palmtrees really make it look like paradise. The owner and staff where super friendly and helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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Cabañas Sherlley

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Set in Santa Catalina, 1.2 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Cabañas Sherlley offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi.

R
Robyn
From
Canada
Shirley was amazing, she is so kind and caring it is like being with a family member. The rooms are amazing and each one is unique and special. The beds are insanely comfy, I loved the element of the tiny kitchen in the room, it had everything you could need in it. This place is great whether you want to stay short or long term. My stay was extended and Shirley was extremely accommodating. If you are a working nomad this place is definitely a great option for you 👌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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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. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a...

E
Ed
From
United Kingdom
get what you pay for great value for a simple hostel. lovely staff and good location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Catalina and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 705 reviews

Hostel Villa Vento Surf Surf Santa Catalina is set in Santa Catalina and has an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

La Chamba Surf House has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Santa Catalina. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 832 reviews

Situated in Santa Catalina, 600 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Bodhi Santa Catalina features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Discover Coiba Panama Tour is located in Santa Catalina. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Santa Catalina Beach.

From US$330 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 506 reviews

Situated in Santa Catalina, 700 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Jungle Hostel & Private Rooms features accommodation with a garden and free private parking.

From US$49.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 423 reviews

Set in Santa Catalina, 800 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Bambuda Santa Catalina offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Santa Catalina and only 500 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, tipy features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Catalina

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews

Set in Santa Catalina, 400 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Sunset Catalina offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews

Hotel Las Hamacas is centrally located in Santa Catalina, right next to super markets, restaurants and the pharmacy.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews

Boasting a bar, Hotel Brisa Mar is located in Santa Catalina in the Veraguas region, 200 metres from Santa Catalina Beach.

From US$36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews

Situated in Santa Catalina, 1.2 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Nativo features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$82.50 per night

Located in Santa Catalina, AmparitoCamp provides accommodation with pool with a view, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property features sea and pool views.

From US$27.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Santa Catalina, 400 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Cabañas Time Out provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

Located in Santa Catalina and only less than 1 km from Estero, Catalina Cabins provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Set in Santa Catalina, 1.2 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Cabañas Sherlley offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi.

Budget hotels in Santa Catalina and nearby

Set in Santa Catalina, 700 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Sunrise Santa Catalina offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews

Eco-Lodge Deseo Bamboo is located in Santa Catalina, and offers free WiFi access. The accommodation provides a balcony, a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

From US$86.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

Set 200 metres from Estero and 1.8 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Oceans Hostal provides accommodation in Santa Catalina. This guest house offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Set in Santa Catalina, 90 metres from Estero, Costa Catalina - Beachfront Escape offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$111.83 per night

Boasting a terrace, Villa Rio Grande provides accommodation in Santa Catalina with free WiFi and garden views. Set 2.4 km from Estero, the property offers a garden and free private parking.

From US$93.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

Set in Santa Catalina, a few steps from Estero, Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews

Hibiscus Garden has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Santa Catalina. The hotel features both free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$64.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

This 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.

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What guests said about Santa Catalina:

8.0

Funky surfer world with good restaurants.

Funky surfer world with good restaurants. Feels like real Panama. Pleasant and relaxing except for the last 20k driving on the rough gravel road under heavy construction (Feb 2025). Once finished it will be great. Difficult drive at dusk and after dark with people on horseback. No gas station in town so be sure to fill up when on Hwy 5 in Sona or at the one Delta station about 1/2 way to Santa Catalina.
Guest review by
Enzo MM
United States
10

Santa Catalina is a lovely little village.

Santa Catalina is a lovely little village. The atmosphere is relaxing, people are friendly and it’s a nice place to hang out. The snorkeling and diving at Coiba island are impressive and gorgeous. A definite must!!
Guest review by
Maria
Panama
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.
Guest review by
Glen
United States
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.
Guest review by
Claude
France
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.
Guest review by
Joe
United States
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.
Guest review by
RiikkaJJ
Finland

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Bambuda Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 423 reviews
I really enjoyed my stay. The room was comfortable, and the staff was exceptional. The manager and receptionists were incredibly helpful, and the waiters were all very friendly. The restaurant offered several delicious vegan dishes, with the grilled cauliflower being a standout. The outdoor pool area provided a beautiful view of the sea. While the location isn't in the heart of Santa Catalina, it's conveniently close to the nicer of the two beaches.
Guest review by
Judith
Austria

Coibahouse

Santa Catalina
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
This is a great home feeling place to stay in Santa Catalina. Only 3 rooms what makes it very familiar and not a big problem to share the toilet and the shower. The kitchen is very helpful to cook easy meals instead of going to restaurants. The view is amazing and you are surrounded by nature! Many local restaurants and mini markets around on a walking distance. We had a car but never needed to use it during our 3 days in Santa Catalina.
Guest review by
Freixo
Portugal

Catalina's Hideaway

Santa Catalina
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
Beautiful property located at the beach in Santa Catalina. Nice cottages for a family with all facilities. Good breakfast and dinner options. Staff helpful in planning tours or other activities. Place to really relax.
Guest review by
Nathan
Belgium

Hotel Iguanito

Santa Catalina
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Very 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.
Guest review by
Felix
Austria

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

Santa Catalina
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
The hotel was lively with friendly staff. We had a terrace overlooking the beach which was a luxury. The hotel is directly on the beach which is a real plus.
Guest review by
Chris
France

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