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Hostal Familiar Rolo, hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, within a 1-minute walk of Santa Catalina Beach and one mile of Estero, Hostal Familiar Rolo provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

Located in a beautiful place, at the end of the main street of Sta. Catalina with direct access to the beach and surrounded by gardens. Access to the kitchen, comfortable tables on the porch and hammocks throughout the property. The owner was very friendly and attentive, providing us with anything we needed.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
851 reviews
Price from
$80
per night
Bodhi Santa Catalina, hotel in Santa Catalina

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.

The stuff was very nice, and the breakfeast is pretty tasty.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
1,022 reviews
Price from
$23.26
per night
Hostel Villa Vento Surf, hotel in Santa Catalina

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.

Nice Pool Airconditioning People
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
807 reviews
Price from
$32.34
per night
Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp, hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, a few steps from Estero, Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

beach
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
859 reviews
Price from
$51.75
per night
Bambuda Santa Catalina, hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, a 9-minute walk from Santa Catalina Beach, Bambuda Santa Catalina has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Very clean and modern rooms, restaurant/bar/pool areas is a very nice place to spend the afternoon and evening! Restaurant menu had many options and food was excellent. Hotel staff very nice and helpfull.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
59 reviews
Price from
$68.31
per night
Urbanos Hostel, hotel in Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, within a 7-minute walk of Santa Catalina Beach and 1.2 miles of Estero, Urbanos Hostel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

The staff are amazing! Great hospitality. The place is clean. The location is awesome. The beach is also on walking distance. beach is very clean and sandy.. would definitely stay here again..
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
335 reviews
Price from
$18.05
per night
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $20.90
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 335 reviews
    Staying at this hostel was an absolute delight! The staff were incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure I had a comfortable stay. Not to mention, the affordability of this place is unbeatable, making it perfect for budget travelers like myself. Highly recommend!
    Bernard
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 851 reviews
    Everything was great, the location was downtown, but basically on the beach! The whole area was nice with plenty of hammocks to chill on and the staff was friendly and super helpful. Definitely one of our best hostels on our trip and would definitely stay again!
    Minna-Maria
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $20.90
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 335 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
    O
    Omer
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 851 reviews
    I spent 4 nights at the hostel rollo and It was the best hostel I stayed in Panama! The family is incredible nice and helpful. The vibe is just positive. Santa Cathalina is an amazing place for surfing and relaxing! Highly recommend.
    Stephanie
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 149 reviews
    Really friendly staff, great location - breakfast included (however very basic). Can book great tours from the hostel
    Rik
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 851 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.
    Chris
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 851 reviews
    Overall, probably the best hostel we stayed in Panama. The position is conveniently placed right next to the beach, the facilities were super clean, and the price was unbeatable! Extra points for the stuff. We left some medicine in the fridge and Orlando somehow was able to organize a friend to go to Panama Town so we could get it before our flight - we will always be grateful for what you did thanks a lot!!!
    Sarah Sophie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $55
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 500 reviews
    Great location in the heart of Santa Catalina, but still quite quiet in the evenings. Rooms were clean and AC worked well, bathroom was a good size and the property felt safe and secure. A nice little cafe downstairs for breakfast and lunch and close to the trip operators and bus stop for buses to Sona and onwards.
    Timtravels1983
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $20.90
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 335 reviews
    The best hostel in Santa Catalina if you want to connect with other travellers, Pablo and Rasta Man are amazing hosts and make everyone feel right at home. Close to everything on the main strip
    Daniel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $20.90
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 335 reviews
    Pablo, the manager and Mar and Max, the volunteers made it feel like home. Probably the best hostel I have been at. Best vibe ever and staff amazingly nice
    ines mota
    Solo traveler