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Beach Hotels in Santa Catalina

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Rancho Estero

Santa Catalina

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.

D
Darcie
From
Canada
The location is amazing, ocean view, on top of the hill, nice breeze, and close to a beginner surf break at El Estero.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
Price from
US$40
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...

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

Bambuda Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina

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.

G
Guido
From
Brazil
The location and the excellent crew, Luis, Nando, Felix and all the workers. We had a good food, service and amazing experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews
Price from
US$48.61
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.

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, 379 reviews
Price from
US$66
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp

Santa Catalina

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.

B
Birgit
From
Switzerland
The camp exceeded our expectations by far. Everything was very convenient, clean, beautiful and special. You can pay three dollars for a safe parking spot if you do not want to cross the river by car or just leave it for free at the side of the road. During the dry season, the river is not deep and you can easily carry your luggage over. There is a cosy bar and a great restaurant (food was delicious). Rooms were cleaned daily what we appreciated very much. You can also have dinner in town. We walked there twice as 20minutes are the perfect time to digest your meal ;-). The receptionist provided helpful information and was very kind, also all the other staff at the restaurant and bar. Sunrise and sunset were amazing to watch from the beach and it is totally safe to swim there. We did a snorkeling tour and scuba diving and swam with whale sharks, mantas, white tip riff sharks and turtles. Amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
Price from
US$60.86
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.

S
Sena
From
Switzerland
Perfect place for people looking for an hotel to relax and escape the daily stress. It is located in a quite area right next to the sea, where you can emerce yourself in the lovely nature. Our room and the outdoor space was wonderful, everything is very new, modern and stylish. I loved the fresh fried fish (I had red snapper) and the freshly made passion fruit juice from their restaurant, they were both delicious. The owner and the employees are super friendly, they even drove us to Santa Catalina by car for our diving tour (which you should do if you like diving because Isla Coiba has beautiful underwater spots with sharks, we even saw dolphins and a whale). If you like riding you could also do horseback riding with their own horses at the beach!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

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
Price from
US$101.66
1 night, 2 adults

Cebaco Sunrise Lodge

Isla Cebaco (Near Santa Catalina)

Offering a restaurant, Cebaco Sunrise Lodge offers accommodation in Isla Cebaco. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with sea or garden views.

T
Tristan
From
Canada
We loved the remote location in paradise. Our hosts made us feel at home. Delicious meals and a selection of beverages. Booking was easy and all of our questions were answered. Day trips can be arranged and are well worth it. Staff are kind and polite. There was no shortage of things to do and explore.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$70
1 night, 2 adults

Catalina's Hideaway

Hotel in Santa Catalina

Facing the beachfront, Catalina's Hideaway offers 4-star accommodation in Santa Catalina and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.

A
Arianne
From
Aruba
Fantastic stay, Joel and Olga are gems. The warm welcome by Joel made the check in very nice. Helped us with some excursions. Knowledgeable and caring. When we had a very early excursion they made sure we got breakfast to go. Very thoughtful as I traveled with 2 boys that always want te eat. When we decided to stay longer in town after our excursion we got a what’sapp to see if we were alright. We had a fabulous diving experience with Camilo from panama Dive center. Towels and warm drinks were waiting for us on our return. Very caring. On the snorkel excursion with Ricardo, we saw Dolphins and whales. They did so their best to make it a memorable experience and it absolutely was fantastic. Our accommodations were wonderful, beautiful appartment with everything you need and more. Clean. The restaurant was very nice and the cocktails were an other highlight. Can’t say anything negative about our stay, only that i should have stayed more days.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews

Hostal Familiar Rolo

Santa Catalina

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.

M
Marie
From
Canada
The room and bathroom were spacious and spotless. I loved the hammock outside the room. The coffee in the morning is a nice touch. Wifi was excellent throughout the property and common areas. Staff were helpful and friendly. The location right at the beach is great, and there are nice common areas to sit and relax. The little cabana overlooking the beach would be amazing if you can snag that.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 734 reviews
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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$61.99
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
    I loved my stay at oasis! Chill vibes, right on the beach, easy access to surf board rentals, the restaurant is really good and the staff all around this place are kind and super happy to help. You can also book snorkeling tours and diving tours through the reception🤩
    Guest review by
    Liyam
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$61.99
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
    The people at reception really nice and helpful! Great right on the beach and perfect for surfers and beach lovers
    Guest review by
    Alicia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$61.99
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
    we stayed right on the beach
    Guest review by
    Ionut
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$72.60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
    Location was amazing being right on the beach. Main area had lots of sitting areas to relax and find shade. Atmosphere and decor was relaxing and inviting. Great having a pool when you didn’t feel like going in the ocean. Beach was beautiful and long enough for a good walk.
    Guest review by
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$72.60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
    Location is perfect. Right on the beach to surf in the sunset.
    Guest review by
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$61.99
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
    The location is brilliant, right on the beach and ready to surf. Very clean and people working there are nice!
    Guest review by
    Simone
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$61.99
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
    The location is to die for. Right on the beach, you can hear the waves crashing and the breeze blowing as you're falling asleep. It was kind of funny because you have to cross a little "river" or inlet on foot to get there, and depending on the tide it can be a bit of water to wade through (roller bags not recommended!) but it just added to the sense of adventure and seclusion. It was very easy to book a day trip to Coiba Island via reception, as well as sign up for surf lessons.
    Guest review by
    Madeline
    Young couple