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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.

A
Alina
From
Germany
We had a fantastic time at Tiki Lodge. The room was super clean and very modern—the bungalows are brand new. A big thank you to the team for beeing so kind and supportive; you made our stay even more enjoyable! When we’re back in Panama, we will definitely return. Highly recommended!
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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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
Annalisa
From
United Kingdom
Casa Manila is a very beautiful property in an amazing location. There is a stunning sea view and the place is chilled and relaxing! I spent 5 nights there ☺️ The hosts Pia y Kike are so lovely and they give many recommendations on what to do and where to eat. I stayed there over Christmas and they organised a free BBQ for all the guests. It was amazing to spend Christmas Eve all together and I felt as if I was home! 🥰 I could not ask for anything better and I met very nice travellers! The dorm is clean, nice and cozy and free towels are also provided. They also make delicious smoothie bowls for breakfast 😋 Thank you Pia and Kike for make my stay a memorable one! I was sad to leave and I’ll definitely come to casa Manila again if back to Santa Catalina 🥰🙏🏼
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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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.

P
Pedro
From
Portugal
We really enjoyed our stay here. Thank you Ellie and Zigor.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
Price from
US$40
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
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, 275 reviews
Price from
US$130
1 night, 2 adults
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Casa Maya

Santa Catalina

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...

S
Sebastian
From
Germany
The host was very helpful and nice! She shared useful info with us and was very accomodating and went above and beyond (for example, she stayed about to wait for our lost luggage when we hadn't arrived yet and let us borrow beach towels). The room was clean and quiet and there was good AC.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews
Price from
US$52.52
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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Adama Eco Farm

Santa Catalina

Boasting pool views, Adama Eco Farm features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 2.4 km from Estero. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

J
Jonne
From
Germany
Our stay at Adama Eco Farm was super lovely. The Hosts were as kind as can be and it felt like a second home to us. The cabins are super clean and there's everything you need in the cabins. At night the frogs will sing you a concert so it's easy to fall asleep. The area felt safe all the time and you can walk in about 15 min to the beach of Santa Catalina. Overall we're extremly happy we stayed at the Eco Farm and want to thank Maryan and Dror for being so kind and caring!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$51
1 night, 2 adults
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Casa Bodhi

Santa Catalina

Set within 600 metres of Estero and 1.4 km of Santa Catalina Beach, Casa Bodhi provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Santa Catalina.

V
Veli-Matti
From
Finland
Everyrhing was really great. New clean apartment, ac, tv, well equipped kitchen and amazing pool! Owner Daniel was really nice and helped us with everything we needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
US$100
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
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
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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.

h
heinrich
From
Germany
This is a remarkable location. A jewel in Santa Catalina. We fell in love with it from the very first moment of our stay. Magnificent pool bar, big garden, open space outdoor restaurant and some other things. It is very well taken care of. We have come to Santa Catalina in order to get to Coiba. We, however, felt we could have stayed in Bambuda far longer than our 3 nights....
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
Price from
US$48.61
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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  • 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 876 reviews

    Situated in Santa Catalina, 600 metres from Santa Catalina Beach, Bodhi Santa Catalina features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

    From US$62.49 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 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 375 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 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Hotel Iguanito is located in Santa Catalina, 80 metres from Santa Catalina Beach and 11 km from Lagartero Beach. Free WiFi access is available in all areas.

  • 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.

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  • 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 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

  • Nativo

    Santa Catalina
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 622 reviews

    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.

    From US$82.50 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
  • 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 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

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  • Bodhi Santa Catalina

    Cheap hotel in Santa Catalina
    Avg. price/night: US$62.49
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 876 reviews
    Decent kitchen, the outdoor area was nice, location was perfect for the bus and nice and quiet at night. They did a laundry service that was 7.50 for a full load which worked out to be really cheap if you found people to share with. I stayed in the private hut for one night and that was really cute and comfy.
    Guest review by
    Natasha
    Solo traveller

  • Hotel Iguanito

    Cheap hotel in Santa Catalina
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
    Lovely welcome. Great price for location. Spotlessly clean. Comfy bed. Excellent base to explore Santa Catalina.
    Guest review by
    Steven
    Young couple

  • Urbanos Hostel

    Cheap hotel in Santa Catalina
    Avg. price/night: US$16.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews
    Good vibe, very social. Location is good - right across a fruteria and supermarket, 5 minutes to the close beach and about 20 minutes to the surfing beach. Fully equipped kitchen and lots of refrigeration space. The hostel offers shuttles and fairly cheap tours to Coiba
    Guest review by
    Omer
    Solo traveller

  • Hostal Familiar Rolo

    Cheap hotel in Santa Catalina
    Avg. price/night: US$66
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
    Staff very friendly great location by the sea and accommodation well maintained and very clean
    Guest review by
    Clive
    Group

  • Hostal Familiar Rolo

    Cheap hotel in Santa Catalina
    Avg. price/night: US$66
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
    Top location right on the beach. If your budget allows, we recommend staying in the separate house overlooking the bay. It has the best view not only in the hostel but arguably, the whole of Santa Catalina. It also boasts air-co, two large beds and is super quiet. The guys running the place are very helpful and charming.
    Guest review by
    Chris
    Young couple

  • Coibahouse

    Cheap hotel in Santa Catalina
    Avg. price/night: US$77
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
    Incredible location, we loved sitting in the hammocks and watching the sunset. No better view in Santa Catalina. Great aircon in the rooms and very clean with towels provided. Great access to town and the beach. Kitchen was basic but functional and worked well. The host was so helpful and friendly, we loved meeting the pets and we used the laundry service which was speedy.
    Guest review by
    Katy
    Young couple

  • Sunset Catalina

    Cheap hotel in Santa Catalina
    Avg. price/night: US$43.12
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews
    The rooms are very clean and neatly decorated. Clean and spacious communal kitchen as well. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is great, some cute cafés and restaurants nearby, plus Santa Catalina beach where coiba expeditions start. Estero beach is a 20 minute walking distance
    Guest review by
    Gordan
    Group

  • Hostal Familiar Rolo

    Cheap hotel in Santa Catalina
    Avg. price/night: US$66
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
    Nice hostel with good vibes in a really beautiful location. You live in the jungle right next to the beach. The best thing is, that you have a private entrance to the beach. The well equiped kitchen was always very, very clean!
    Guest review by
    Corinna
    Solo traveller

  • Oceans Hostal

    Cheap hotel in Santa Catalina
    Avg. price/night: US$60.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
    AC was great, staff were friendly and location was ideal! 30 seconds from the best surf breaks in S.Catalina. Food is pretty good too, tasty for cheap prices!
    Guest review by
    Whelan
    Young couple

  • Nativo

    Cheap hotel in Santa Catalina
    Avg. price/night: US$82.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 622 reviews
    The location is unbeatable: very close from Santa Catalina main street (use the handy shortcut by the beach), and has amazing shared facilities, such as the pool and the nice bar and patio area. The budget twin room is literally just a tiny room with two beds, full stop, but it's a great deal because you will still have access to all the amazing share facilities. Staff is nice and helpful.
    Guest review by
    Carol40
    Young couple