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Hotel Santa Catalina Panama is set on the beach front, 66 feet from the popular surfing spot of La Punta. This property is a 12 minute walk from Playa Estero, the sandy beach in Santa Catalina. The Hotel Santa Catalina Panama also includes a back up power generator that provides full electric power. Each air conditioned room at Hotel Santa Catalina Panama has garden views and a private bathroom with hot water and hair dryer. Rooms also have a flat screen cable TV, mini-fridge, security safe, table with chairs and a terrace with hammocks. Free surfboards, kayaks, bicycles and skateboards are provided at the Hotel Santa Catalina. The hotel’s tour desk can also help you arrange activities including snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing trips. Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá is just 0.6 mi from El Estero Beach, while the Coiba Island National Park is around a 1-hour boat ride away. You can drive to David City and airport in 3 hours, or to Panama City in around 5 hours.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
2 king beds
or
6 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
7.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisna
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff at the hotel was very friendly and attentive
  • Maria
    Colombia Colombia
    The kind staff, the food and the peace of the place
  • S
    Sandor
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was very nice. They offered free beginner surfboards and free bikes for use.
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was wonderful. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and very comfortable. Great location in the town. The ability to have bikes, surfboards, and more available is an amazing amenity. The restaurant has a wonderful...
  • Kristyn
    United States of America United States of America
    I absolutely love this Hotel! The pool is beautiful overlooking the surf break in Santa Catalina. The landscaping is gorgeous, the hotel is authentic and the restaurant is wonderful. Stay for a week and really enjoy everything that Santa...
  • Kayleigh
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff, especially Linnette, Javier and the black gentleman behind the bar. Location, pool, restaurant on site
  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was the best part. Each employee was exceptional. The pool and abundance of hammocks were wonderful. The food was delicious. The room was large and very comfortable. The yoga spot was next level.
  • Leegenia
    Panama Panama
    Rooms are very comfortable, good location near the beach, the restaurant has amazing food with good prices. The pool is nice and the hotel area is super relaxing. Loved the place!
  • Anne
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, pool and restaurant! Beautiful grounds and hammocks. Loved using the bikes and kayaks.
  • Ervan
    United States of America United States of America
    The pool out front overlooking the ocean was nice, the restaurant was a beautiful outdoor setting also overlooking the ocean.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Pescao
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Seafood
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá

  • Room options at Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Twin/Double
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is 1,950 feet from Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Happy hour
    • Yoga classes
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horseback riding
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Full-body massage
    • Swimming pool
  • Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá is 2,950 feet from the center of Santa Catalina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá has 1 restaurant:

    • Pescao
  • The prices at Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.