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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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 155 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
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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 275 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.

E
Efrat
From
Portugal
Everything was perfect. Beautiful and well maintained place. Great rooms, great location and great service for everything we asked for. Nice bar with good food and not pricey
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 373 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
johannink
From
Netherlands
We booked with 6 friends. Ricardo, the owner made sure we had everything we needed. Muchas gracias! Hopefully we will ever see each other again.
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
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, 623 reviews
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US$67.50
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.

C
Carolina
From
Germany
Nice kitchen, you get what you pay for. I recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews
Price from
US$44.10
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.

M
Mark
From
United Kingdom
Fabulous location right on the huge clean beach ideal for my surfing daughter. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Just loved everything about. If you are going to Santa Catalina and like the beach this is the place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews
Price from
US$66
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.

S
Sarah
From
Germany
It was an amazing place: located in beautiful nature right on the beach; the pool was clean and had perfect temperature. The newly built bar is also very nice and the drinks and food were very special - the music was fantastic! But what we liked the most: the staff was very friendly and cool - thanks to all of you. Finally: cheers to Freddy ♥️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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Costa Catalina - Beachfront Escape

Hotel in Santa Catalina

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.

M
Morgan
From
United States
I stayed in one of the standard rooms — it was small but cozy and very clean. Being right on Playa Estero was a highlight, and I loved rinsing off in the beach shower and heading straight to the pool. Great location for a beach getaway.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
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US$101.66
1 night, 2 adults
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Casa Manila

Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina and only 1.3 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Casa Manila provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Amerens
From
Netherlands
Pia and Enrique are super friendly, warm and welcoming. We had a great stay. Everything is new and clean. Also the view is amazing and they created several nice places to relax
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the centre of Santa Catalina

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 491 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.

    From US$43.12 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 731 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 US$38.81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews

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

    From US$48.51 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 57 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.

    From US$33 per night

  • 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 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews

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

    From US$16.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 78 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.

    From US$65.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 34 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.

    From US$58.80 per night

Budget hotels in Santa Catalina and nearby

  • 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 accommodation provides a balcony, a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

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

    From US$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 accommodation in Santa Catalina. The property is located in front of the beach, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.

    From US$72.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 27 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$86.02 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 822 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.

    From US$61.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 140 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$44.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews

    Located in Santa Catalina, 200 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Hostal Familiar Rolo provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

    From US$66 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews

    Featuring a balcony with sea views, a garden and a shared lounge, Coibahouse can be found in Santa Catalina, close to Santa Catalina Beach and 1.7 km from Estero.

    From US$77 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Catalina and nearby

  • 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 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 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 376 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.

    From US$75.27 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

    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 area...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 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 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Located 2.4 km from Estero, SurfAsana Lodge offers free bikes, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 225 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.

    From US$40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Set in Lagartero in the Veraguas region, Cozy Hideaway in the Mountains of Altos de María offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

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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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  • Catalina's Hideaway

    Santa Catalina
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
    Our recent stay Santa Catalina's Hideway was fantastic. We were there for one week and there was lots to do at the hotel or around. A big shout out to their amazing team. Special thanks to Nic, Joel and Olga who were very resourceful and made sure everything was great for our vacay. The chef and kitchen team were very knowledgeable with our daughter's coeliac (no gluten) condition. She had lots of options to choose from. With no dougt, we highly recommend this little gem which is great for family, friends and for romantic getaways.
    Guest review by
    Vincent
    Canada

  • Vista Coiba Villas & Restaurant

    Santa Catalina
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 792 reviews
    Without a doubt (one of) the best locations you will find in Catalina. The views from the garden + deck are unmatched. Very kind and warm staff, excellent breakfast and dinner. We had a great day trip to Coiba arranged via the hotel. Also, many restaurants within a short walking distance! Nice pool. But the biggest magic is the view, truly stunning and nothing short of paradise. Very happy to have stayed here.
    Guest review by
    Liesbeth
    Netherlands

  • Bodhi Santa Catalina

    Santa Catalina
    From US$62.49 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 874 reviews
    Santa 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.
    Guest review by
    Nadine
    Germany

  • Hotel Sol y Mar

    Santa Catalina
    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

  • Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

    Santa Catalina
    From US$72.60 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews
    Good location at the surf beach. Loved the different spots at the complex to sit and relax.
    Guest review by
    Majorie
    Netherlands