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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.

M
Maria Carolina
From
Brazil
I really enjoyed staying at Tiki!!! Claudia, the owner, made me feel at home, and as soon as I arrived from a long trip she was already there waiting to welcome me. Everything is new and clean in the lodge. Rooms are well-equipped and have good air conditioning, comfy beds and a great decoration. The pool is specially beautiful at night and together with the garden makes a good place to chill. The restaurant is great and is probably the best option in town, with great drinks and several food options. Breakfast is also delicious, and the staff is incredibly friendly and willing to do anything to make you feel welcome there. They also have a shop that is most likely the only place you will find souvenirs in town, and exclusive handmade items. Special thanks to Claudia and Natalie who made my stay more than special!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Price from
US$99
1 night, 2 adults

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
candida
From
Canada
Very relaxing. Close to town for activities and the beach. Very quiet setting to live and sleep well. Restaurant at site was excellent. Dinner food was expensive though delicious. Breakfast was excellent and more affordable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
Price from
US$130
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Marie
From
Canada
Absolutely everything. The location, people, the lady owner is very nice. Food was amazing as well. We will come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
Price from
US$105
1 night, 2 adults

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...

P
Paulina
From
Poland
Wonderful location, cozy but spacious and super clean bungalow, amazing ocean views and last but not least -superb hosts! We have spent the most delightful 3 days there and fell in love with Santa Catalina, Ricardo and his lovely wife! Hope to get back:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
US$185
1 night, 2 adults

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
Carolina
From
Germany
Very comfy beds and clean room, very nice view and helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews
Price from
US$75
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Matteo
From
Australia
The position and the staff were absolutely amazing, the room nice and clean!! Perfect spot in santa Catalina..highly recommended
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

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

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.

D
Dionne
From
United States
I loved everything about my stay. My room was huge! It was clean, had 2 beds, and a porch with a hammock steps away from the pool. I was surprised that the pool was available 24hrs because most hotels close theirs between 8-10pm. I had ac in my room which came in handy. The food was pretty good and my favorite were the pancake breakfast and the fish sandwich. The place was very calm and peaceful. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Anything I needed, they accommodated. They even help you book excursions so you make the most of your trip. I loved my stay, honestly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Marietunga
From
Panama
Excellent communication, flexibility. There's a shower avaliable for guests after check out which is convenient if you want to go on a tour or the beach on your check out date.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

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...

B
B.B.
From
Canada
We had an awesome stay! We spent a week at Brisa Mar and even ended up adding one night. It was a little home away from home. It had everything we needed; a comfortable private room, a working kitchen and a nice balcony. The location is great, as it is in the more local section of town, we were in the heart and soul of Santa Catalina. The owner was very nice, she answered all our questions about the town and about their culture in general, she is the one that made our stay so special. We went on a Coiba tour with her sons company and that also was exceptional!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Very good - What previous guests thought, 379 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Catalina

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 480 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 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 708 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 8.0
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, 164 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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 76 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, 833 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, 507 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

Budget hotels in Santa Catalina and nearby

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
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.

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, 196 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 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 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

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Catalina and nearby

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Del Mar Santa Catalina is set in Santa Catalina. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Santa Catalina Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

Set within 600 metres of Estero and 1.4 km of Santa Catalina Beach, Casa Bodhi provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Santa Catalina.

From US$165 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Located in Santa Catalina, 300 metres from Estero, Hostal Surfers Paradise provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

Situated in Santa Catalina, 100 metres from Estero and 1.9 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Rancho Estero features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and sea views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Boasting pool views, Adama Eco Farm features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 2.4 km from Estero. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 419 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
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
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
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
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