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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.

C
Cardoso
From
Panama
I had a truly wonderful stay at this hotel! From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and always ready to help with anything I needed. The location is ideal! will be back :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 172 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
Carol
From
Netherlands
Amazing location and service at villa coco. When we arrived from a long ride we got a nice drink. Our luggage were carried to our room. The room is spacious and there is outdoor shower. The food in Villa coco is amazing. The breakfast, lunch and dinner were amazing, there was nice music in the restaurant. Therefore we only ate in Villa coco. The swimming pool is super nice, I think the best in Panama of all the locations I have been. The beds at the swimming pool are very comfortable, so you can sunbathe the whole day. At the last day, the owner of Villa coco was super friendly and he brought us to the city centre of Santa Catalina with the pick up, because there are no taxis/busses. In the garden of Villa Coco you can walk to a hidden beach and at night you can see an amazing sky full with beautiful stars. We got a notification that there are constructions in the garden, but it was not disturbing at all. It was really quite and we could really relax in the garden. I will totally recommend a stay in Villa Coco. You will totally unwind and relax there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Price from
US$130
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.

M
ManuelaB
From
Austria
Great location and the view from my terrace was amazing. Everyone was really welcoming and I'll definitely stay there again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 649 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.

E
Elisabeth
From
Austria
the kitchen was very usefull and we found everything we needed to cook breakfast and lunch.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 407 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
Sonia
From
Sweden
Strategic position is the best
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 377 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.

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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$45
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.

G
Giulia
From
Italy
Great location, great restaurant and pool, great staff. It is totally worthy! The rooms are spacious and clean, and it’s nice to chill in the amaca with the geckos and the iguanas. The staff is particularly friendly - ask them for tips and to book with a local tour to visit Coiba, you won’t regret it! There’s also a great selection of surfboards to get for free to try at the Playa el Estero.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews
Price from
US$105
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, 39 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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Very good - What previous guests thought, 649 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Catalina and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 75 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$38.50 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 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 506 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$24.20 per night
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.

From US$102.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 482 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$48.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 407 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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 172 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.

From US$98.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews

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.

From US$66 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Catalina

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

Located in Santa Catalina, AmparitoCamp provides accommodation with pool with a view, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property features sea and pool views.

From US$27.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Santa Catalina, 400 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Cabañas Time Out provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

From US$213.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 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$54 per night

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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews

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.

From US$187 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$75.90 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.

From US$72.60 per night

Budget hotels in Santa Catalina and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 30 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 807 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$99.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 158 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

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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews

Casa Maya, located at a walking distance from Santa Catalina and a 5-minute walk from town beach, 20-minute walk from the Estero beach, Casa Maya features a garden, terrace and free high speed...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 225 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 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.

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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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
Everthing! The breakfast was amazing, best passion fruit juice! Amazing view and great sunsets from the top of the Hotel. Gino was the best, very friendly and helpful, he took care of everything! The host was also very kind and funny! The rooms are super comfy and clean with a nice terrace with hammocks to hang out. AC and Wifi worked well. Cafés, Restaurants and the beach are in walking distance. We would definitely come back.
Guest review by
Laura
Germany
From US$88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 723 reviews
A great hostel run by a super friendly family from Santa Catalina. The bungalow in the front with a private terace a great view and direct acces to the beach is mind blowing. The people speak fluently english. I had a problem with my car and the family did the whole conversation with the rental company for me.
Guest review by
Robert
Switzerland
From US$115.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 649 reviews
The hotel is close to everything (town and both beaches). Our bar keeper made the best pina Coladas and Caipirinhas we had in Panama. The outdoor shower was super cool since we could have a nice hit shower while it poured down during the typical wet-season thunderstorms.
Guest review by
Raphael Unterrainer
Austria
From US$99.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews
Great hotel, very relaxing and staff were helpful and friendly. A little of the beaten path but that is what makes it special. The food at the restaurant was also really good.
Guest review by
Stephanie
Netherlands
From US$44.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Not a swimming beach due to the muddy black beach, but at least it was quiet and away from the tourist crowds of Santa Catalina. Nice swimming pool.
Guest review by
Jonathan
South Africa