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Tiki Lodge Hotel de Charme

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, a 5-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach, Tiki Lodge Hotel de Charme has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

c
curt
From
United States
This is a lovely small hotel with nice rooms and beautiful grounds. It's a nice escape from the beach but still very centrally located.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
$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.

F
Florian
From
Austria
Excellent staff and cleanliness. The hotels restaurant is quite delicious. Super cool pool and tasty cocktails.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Price from
$130
1 night, 2 adults

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.

L
Lisna
From
United States
The staff at the hotel was very friendly and attentive
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews
Price from
$105
1 night, 2 adults

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 private...

S
Sherry
From
United States
Very pleasant stay at Ocean Front Bungalows - Paradise Rentals. Great location to the town and beaches as well as beautiful views from around the pool and rooms. Ricardo and his wife were very hospitable and helpful to with any questions. Rooms were comfortable and clean and we look forward to our next visit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
$185
1 night, 2 adults

Nativo

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, a 14-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach, Nativo has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

R
Rosaris
From
Panama
The facilities were really good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 627 reviews
Price from
$67.50
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.

P
Pamela
From
Netherlands
The room was very clean and it has a great pool!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews
Price from
$47.53
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 accommodations in Santa Catalina. The property is located in front of the beach, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.

E
Erick Vestey
From
United States
Very nice rooms, good food in the restaurant. The location is amazing. The staff is very caring, friendly and helpful. Julio at the front desk was so helpful and friendly and answered all of our questions. We will be returning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews
Price from
$66
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Brisa Mar

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, a 1-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach, Hotel Brisa Mar has accommodations with a bar. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

M
Michael
From
United Kingdom
Friendly staff and clean facilities. All that I needed. Also close to the beach, supermarket s bars and restaurants
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Price from
$30
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 has both free WiFi and free private parking.

D
Diederik
From
Netherlands
The owners arranged horse riding and a private trip to sebaco island including hiking with a local guide on the spot for us for a low price. The restaurant serves very nice food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We had fun conversations with the owners to understand better the area, they even showed us feeding of the local crocodiles in the mangrove forest close to the hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

Costa Catalina - Beachfront Escape

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, a few steps from Estero, Costa Catalina - Beachfront Escape has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

J
Jaramillo
From
Panama
The room was small yet comfortable and had everything I needed. I took surfing lessons right out front, and the instructor met me at the hotel, which was super convenient. Great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
$101.66
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the center of Santa Catalina

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews

    Sunset Catalina offers air-conditioned accommodations in Santa Catalina. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and Santa Catalina Beach is a 4-minute walk away.

    From $43.12 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 729 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.

    From $38.81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews

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

    From $64.03 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews

    Located in Santa Catalina, a 1-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach, Hotel Brisa Mar has accommodations with a bar. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

    From $36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

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

    From $27.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviews

    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.

    From $81.25 per night
  • Discover Coiba Panama Tour offers accommodations in Santa Catalina, a 7-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views.

    From $330 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews

    Located in Santa Catalina, a 7-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach, Urbanos Hostel has accommodations with a garden and free private parking.

    From $16.50 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Catalina and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews

    Coibahouse provides air-conditioned rooms in Santa Catalina. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 227 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 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Del Mar Santa Catalina offers accommodations in Santa Catalina, a 10-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

    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 private...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

    Located in Santa Catalina, a 3-minute walk from Estero, Hostal Surfers Paradise provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Located 1.5 miles from Estero, SurfAsana Lodge offers free bikes, a garden and air-conditioned accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi.

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

    Located in Santa Catalina, a few steps from Estero and 1.2 miles from Santa Catalina Beach, Rancho Estero has accommodations with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and sea views.

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

    Adama Eco Farm offers accommodations in Santa Catalina, 1.5 miles from Estero. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Budget hotels in Santa Catalina and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 627 reviews

    Located in Santa Catalina, a 14-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach, Nativo has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From $110 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Estero and 0.6 miles from Santa Catalina Beach, Catalina Cabins features accommodations in Santa Catalina, with an open-air bath and barbecue facilities.

    From $83.82 per night
  • Located in Santa Catalina, a 8-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach, Sunrise Santa Catalina has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

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

    From $71.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

    Oceans Hostal provides accommodations in Santa Catalina near Estero and Santa Catalina Beach. This guest house offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.

    From $60.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews

    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.

    From $72.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    Located in Santa Catalina, a few steps from Estero, Costa Catalina - Beachfront Escape has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From $86.02 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 820 reviews

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

    From $86.78 per night

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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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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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  • From $72.60 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews
    The 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.
    Guest review by
    Philip
    United States
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
    one of the best hotels I've ever been been to! the beds were super comfortable, it was very clean, staff was super friendly and the view is amazing !! Santa Catalina is als quiet place, so hanging out at the beautiful bambuda all day is the perfect thing to do.
    Guest review by
    Sofie
    Austria
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
    Sol y Mar was amazing. it had a nice clean pool and the manager Gino was wonderful. he was very helpful and showed us nice places and even took us to the beach. The room was big and clean. Our room was cleaned every day. Breakfast was good aswell.
    Guest review by
    Sonja
    Switzerland
  • From $43.12 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews
    The hotel is centrally located on the main street, with an ATM next door and several restaurants and a supermarket nearby, which is convenient. The staff were friendly and welcomed us with an offer for a local excursion right on arrival.
    Guest review by
    Judit
    United Kingdom
  • From $66 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 726 reviews
    Nice Hostel in the center of Santa Catalina (also direct access to the beach). You can rent Kajaks and Surf Boards and the staff is really nice. Basic but clean rooms
    Guest review by
    Lukas
    Germany