About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Oceans Hostal in Santa Catalina offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and tiled floors. Each room includes a refrigerator, free toiletries, and a TV. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, and outdoor dining area. The property features a restaurant serving local specialities, warm dishes, and a variety of juices, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Free WiFi is available throughout. Convenient Location: Located a 2-minute walk from Estero and 1.8 km from Santa Catalina Beach, the hostel is 259 km from Pedasí Airport. Nearby activities include cycling and scuba diving. Highly rated for beach access, convenient location, and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Standard Double Room
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$5
  • 1 large double bed
US$135 for 3 nights
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Superior Queen Room
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Breakfast US$5
  • 1 large double bed
US$144 for 3 nights
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Standard Triple Room
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 21 November 2025
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Breakfast US$5
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
US$135 for 3 nights
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Triple Room
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 21 November 2025
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Breakfast US$5
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 large double bed
US$180 for 3 nights
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  • 1 large double bed
161 feet²
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$45 per night
Price US$135
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$5 (optional)
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 2 left
  • 1 large double bed
161 feet²
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$48 per night
Price US$144
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$5 (optional)
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 4 left
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
161 feet²
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max persons: 3
US$45 per night
Price US$135
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$5 (optional)
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 3 left
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 large double bed
161 feet²
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 3
US$60 per night
Price US$180
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$5 (optional)
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 4 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

Simon
Germany Germany
It's a nice local business with a comfy dorm, nice staff, and really near the good beach of Santa Catalina. The restaurant offers decent food to moderate or even low prices for Panama and the location. Would have stayed longer knowing all this...
Yvonne
Germany Germany
Awesome location right next to the beach! Dorm was roomy and definitely not booked out so slept very comfortably. Separate bathroom for girls ensuite!
Marcoloaiza
Colombia Colombia
i lovit the proximity to the beach, the amability of the owner, it's the heaven in earth, good prices for the food, the bus arrives near.
Antonio
Italy Italy
Over all a great place to stay. Clean, cheap, very near to the beach !
Chiara
Italy Italy
Nice quiet place! It has an old part I think with some dorms and rooms with shared toilet and shared outdoor kitchen. We stayed in the brand new building and the room was large and well clean and comfy! The pool is nice and clean and the...
Whelan
Ireland Ireland
AC was great, staff were friendly and location was ideal! 30 seconds from the best surf breaks in S.Catalina. Food is pretty good too, tasty for cheap prices!
Paula
Switzerland Switzerland
Supper nice and hospitable owner. The hostel is super random in the best way.
Rebecca
France France
Staff super friendly, near the beach, double bed in the dorm and surfboard rental for 7$ ,
Power
Ireland Ireland
The host was extremely laid back and helpful. He made every effort to assist me although have limited spanish. Due to high bookings I was upgraded.
Melquisineth
Panama Panama
El lugar súper Serca de la playa, al momento de la comida el restaurante tiene menús y precios cómodos

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Oceans Hostal
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

Oceans Hostal takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:30 to 15:00
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.