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Santa Catalina – 36 hotels and places to stay

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Budget hotels in Santa Catalina and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews

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

    From $48.51 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 871 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 $62.49 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 626 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 $57.75 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 $65.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

    Located in Santa Catalina, a 14-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach, Cabañas Sherlley provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi.

    From $58.80 per night
  • Located in Santa Catalina, a 8-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach, Cabañas Time Out provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

    From $104.50 per night
  • 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 $48.40 per night

Hotels located in the center of Santa Catalina

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 491 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, 730 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 8.8
    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
  • 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, 501 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 $24.20 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, 819 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 $61.99 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Catalina and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews

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

    From $77 per night
  • 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.

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

    Both Wifi and private parking are available at Cozy Hideaway in the Mountains of Altos de María free of charge.

FAQs about hotels in Santa Catalina

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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 788 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
  • 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
  • From $57.75 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 626 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 $61.99 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 819 reviews
    Fantastic location at the beach. About a 20 minute walk from Santa Catalina. Although this walk is during the daytime very hot and exposed to the sun. With, hopefully in the near future, improvements this could be a top location.
    Guest review by
    Jeroen Smit Bloemendaal
    Netherlands
  • From $38.81 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 730 reviews
    The hostel is right in the middle of Santa Catalina. There is are grocery store close by. The atmosphere of the Hostel is really nice and laid back. I really liked the pool on days I was too lazy to walk to the beach.
    Guest review by
    Isabelle
    Germany