Hostal Familiar Rolo
Calle Principal Santa Catalina Frente a la Playa
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Amazing location with sunset view on the beach”
“Location”
“The vibes and the staff were just amazing”
“We had a fantastic stay at Hostal Familiar Rolo”
“The hosts are super friendly and helpful and the room was impeccably clean”
“The kitchen clean and people to chat with”
“The bathroom was so modern too”
“Rooms are comfy, felt very clean and had good aircon”
“Seeing the sunset from the comfy hammock and observing locals having a volleybal…”
“Wifi was excellent throughout the property and common areas”
Overview
Located in Santa Catalina, within 200 metres of Santa Catalina Beach and 1.7 km of Estero, Hostal Familiar Rolo provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with a sea view. The nearest airport is Pedasí Airport, 257 km from the hostel.
Traveller reviews
Claudia
family_with_children
April 28, 2026
“The perfect place to enjoy Santa Catalina!”
Everything. We had the little house with the ocean view and we spent the best time of our holiday. The vibes and the staff were just amazing.
Elana
solo_traveller
April 23, 2026
Amazing location with sunset view on the beach. Great seating and lots of hammocks.
Marjolein
family_with_children
April 1, 2026
“Amazing stay, kind hosts, clean room!”
The hosts are super friendly and helpful and the room was impeccably clean. Also the kitchen facilities were clean and neat. One tiny advice: book a restaurant for the evening as we had a hard time finding a place to eat because everything was fully booked.
Alex J
couple
April 1, 2026
“Experience the real Santa Catalina”
It's one of the few places in the area where you can soak in the authentic vibe of Santa Catalina. Everything this family business has built is intentional, in good taste. The bathroom was so modern too. We don't usually spend a lot of time at our accommodation, but this was different. Seeing the sunset from the comfy hammock and observing locals having a volleyball game or having a slow start to the day enjoying coffee in the garden were so worthwhile. A very laid back and romantic place. Big shout out to the owners, I left my phone behind by mistake and they helped me get it back by liaising with a driver who was coming to Panama city, so I wouldn't have to go on a twelve hour drive (back and forth) to get it myself. That gesture said it all.
Lauri
extended_group
March 27, 2026
Location
Cynthia
couple
January 25, 2026
Sitting outside looking at the ocean. Lovely Orlando. The kitchen clean and people to chat with. Location excellent.
Chris
couple
January 20, 2026
Great location right next to the beach. Rooms are comfy, felt very clean and had good aircon.
Alice
extended_group
January 19, 2026
We had a fantastic stay at Hostal Familiar Rolo. The staff is very accessible and super nice and propose several offers. The room is super clean, private and with AC which makes the room not humide. We could eat our food with a wonderful view of the beach. Finally, neighbourhood felt safe and local.
Clara
extended_group
January 11, 2026
The staff was incredibly nice and helpful, superb location!
Davide
couple
January 10, 2026
“Perfect stay”
Everything was perfect, especially the location
Carlos
extended_group
December 29, 2025
Amazing location. Really good service! Súper clean!
Keizer Karel
family_with_children
August 27, 2025
The location, with the tables overlooking the bay. The cottage is perfectly positioned, and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Parking on site.
Chantal
family_with_children
August 17, 2025
We had a great stay, Amir speaks perfect English and was very welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended!
Kim
family_with_children
July 29, 2025
What a charming family! We loved staying in this family run hostel near the beach. It was fun to hire a canoe and paddle to the nearby island. We booked a very good tour to Coiba at the hostel.
Guest
extended_group
July 12, 2025
We had a fantastic stay at Hostal Familiar Rolo. The staff is very accessible and super nice and propose several offers. The room is super clean, private and with AC which makes the room not humide. We could eat our food with a wonderful view of the beach. Finally, neighbourhood felt safe and local.
JAN
family_with_children
July 12, 2025
“this awesome place with very friendly people. I am sorry we could not stay longer”
super friendly staff and excellent location
Majorie
family_with_children
May 4, 2025
Nice location and very hospitable host
Mona
couple
March 26, 2025
“10/10 experience. We hope to come back some time!”
Beautiful location right at the beach and nicely decorated property. Very green, lots of hammocks, clean kitchen and unbelievably nice hosts. Rolo and his family are very polite, friendly and helpful. Groceries, a fruit market and plenty of dive shops are close by.
Priscilla
couple
March 25, 2025
“The hosts Amir and Orlando are very kind and helpful. They arranged all our trips and activities for us and made us feel”
Marie
family_with_children
March 18, 2025
“Right at the beach and squeaky clean.”
The room and bathroom were spacious and spotless. I loved the hammock outside the room. The coffee in the morning is a nice touch. Wifi was excellent throughout the property and common areas. Staff were helpful and friendly. The location right at the beach is great, and there are nice common areas to sit and relax. The little cabana overlooking the beach would be amazing if you can snag that.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Hiking, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities on site, Beachfront, Beach, Pub crawls, Walking tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Services
Daily housekeeping, Tour desk
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room features air conditioning and a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room features air conditioning and a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The double room provides a tiled floor. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room features air conditioning and a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The double room provides a tiled floor. The unit has 1 bed.
Triple Room
This air-conditioned triple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace. The unit has 2 beds.
Triple Room
This air-conditioned triple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Triple Room
This air-conditioned triple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
The triple room offers air conditioning and a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The triple room provides a tiled floor. The unit offers 2 beds.
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
The triple room provides air conditioning, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The triple room features a tiled floor. The unit offers 2 beds.
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
The triple room features air conditioning and a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The triple room provides a tiled floor. The unit has 2 beds.
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
The twin room features air conditioning and a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Quadruple Room with Balcony
This air-conditioned quadruple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Quadruple Room with Sea View
This air-conditioned quadruple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.
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