Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá
Provincia de Veraguas, Santa Catalina, camino a Playa El Estero Calle Kenny
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Why people book this hotel
“This is such a beautiful hotel with really nice rooms”
“Our room was spacious with the biggest, comfiest bed”
“The staff is super friendly and the pool is just what you need in the heat, with…”
“The food was delicious and the staff in the restaurant couldn’t have been more h…”
“The pool had the most amazing view”
“We all loved the pool and the restaurant/ bar area for relaxation”
“Excellent location, the pool faces the beach it has a gorgeous view, the restaur…”
“wonderful staff, beautiful location and pool, food was excellent, room comfortab…”
“The rooms were very clean, the best was huge and very confortable, nice shower a…”
“The room was clean, with clean bedding and hot shower”
“Great rooms, good value, good location at the beach, nice pool with views at sur…”
“Fresh food and great portion sizes for the price”
Overview
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. 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 snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing trips. Hotel Santa Catalina Panamá is just 1 km 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.
Traveller reviews
Deb
family_with_children
May 27, 2026
“Fantastic place to stay, has everything you need”
Excellent location, the pool faces the beach it has a gorgeous view, the restaurant on-site was exceptional, very friendly and happy staff, the rooms were a good size with a mini fridge, excellent shower, comfortable bed, hotel is close to other restaurants. So much to love about this place!! They helped us set up fishing, horseback riding and Coiba Island excursions. 10/10!
Celeste
solo_traveller
May 22, 2026
“A wonderful few days stay, the staff were so lovely, food was excellent as was the property/room”
wonderful staff, beautiful location and pool, food was excellent, room comfortable, clean and spacious. bikes available to get around.
Marta
couple
May 9, 2026
“Great hotel in Santa Catalina”
Everything. The rooms were very clean, the best was huge and very confortable, nice shower and very good fridge. The restaurant was nice too. The pool had the most amazing view.
Nicoletta
solo_traveller
April 28, 2026
This is such a beautiful hotel with really nice rooms. The staff is super friendly and the pool is just what you need in the heat, with wonderful views of the ocean and people surfing. We were told that the road to Santa Catalina would be a gravel road with lots of potholes but this was not the case, it was very easy to get to and the road seemed newly constructed.
Joanne
family_with_children
April 3, 2026
Wonderful location and views. We all loved the pool and the restaurant/ bar area for relaxation. The complimentary bikes and surf boards were a nice touch and we made use of those
L
family_with_children
March 30, 2026
Great rooms, good value, good location at the beach, nice pool with views at surfers
Matt
family_with_children
March 17, 2026
Wow!!! This accommodation is BEAUTIFUL! The whole setting, the view, the pool, the gardens - all amazing! Our room was spacious with the biggest, comfiest bed. We were spotting iguanas and all types of birds from the pool. The food was delicious and the staff in the restaurant couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly towards us and our 1.5 year old. We were able to walk to town, 2 beaches and lots of bars and restaurants. If you don’t want a big breakfast/lunch everyday there’s a little shop at the end of the road that sells croissants and pizza slices. Not a reflection on our hotel but avoid Shuttle in Panama if you are transferring to another area of Panama. They forgot to pick us up and apparently this happens a lot!
VANESSA
family_with_children
March 7, 2026
The high service level, the location, the view, the size of the rooms, the luxury exterior and restaurant, the possibility to use bikes and body board for free.
Amy
solo_traveller
March 6, 2026
“A luxurious relax with hammocks, views and an infinity pool”
The property is just beautiful, so relaxing with hammocks strung outside each apartment. The view from the pool is amazing and a great place to watch the surfers with a cocktail in hand as the sun goes down.
Ana Raquel
couple
February 24, 2026
“I definitely recommend it. I would stay there again.”
The staff!!! Amazing people - specially from the reception, who did us a huge favour. Even if we just stayed for one night, they were amazing. The rooms are super cute, they even have a kitchenette! The bed is super comfy and big. Great sunset. Excellent restaurant - absolutely excellent.
Martin
family_with_children
February 10, 2026
“The kids were rating 11/10.”
Everything was just great, the area, the room, the whole personal. It was the best accomodation atmosphere we had during our family trip in Panama.
Jonathan
solo_traveller
February 7, 2026
“A comfortable hotel with helpful staff”
Very comfortable rooms, pleasant restaurant with great view, very helpful staff. The availability of bikes to borrow was a great help, especially to get to dive shops at the centre of town.
Linda
couple
January 19, 2026
The staff, and especially those at the restaurant, were all fantastic. The restaurant food and drinks were great. Fresh food and great portion sizes for the price. The pool was nice. The room was clean, with clean bedding and hot shower. I loved that the hotel was away from the bustle of town centre.
Lorena
extended_group
January 4, 2026
“Agradable”
La atencion y la comida
Verena
family_with_children
January 1, 2026
- Super friendly staff. The helped me to get on a last minute tour - the room was fantastic with a private hammock right in front of the door - the whole hotel area is surrounded by a beautiful garden
Bjorn
family_with_children
December 27, 2025
Beautiful view from the pool - the entire staff is super friendly and helps you to arrange any activity.
Liz
family_with_children
December 20, 2025
“Wonderful, peaceful, the best staff!”
Beautiful!
Kevin
family_with_children
December 8, 2025
Location
Giulia
couple
August 7, 2025
“Surf and relax”
Great location, great restaurant and pool, great staff. It is totally worthy! The rooms are spacious and clean, and it’s nice to chill in the amaca with the geckos and the iguanas. The staff is particularly friendly - ask them for tips and to book with a local tour to visit Coiba, you won’t regret it! There’s also a great selection of surfboards to get for free to try at the Playa el Estero.
Efrat
family_with_children
July 9, 2025
“Perfect”
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
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Massage, Billiards, Table tennis, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Cycling, Water sport facilities on site, Full body massage, Yoga classes, Happy hour
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Bicycle parking
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Shallow end, Swimming pool, Swimming pool toys, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Packed lunches, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Tour desk, Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Family Room
The pool with a view is a top feature of this family room. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This air-conditioned family room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace.
Deluxe Double Room
This double room provides a pool with a view. Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Room
This functional air-conditioned room has garden views and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. It offers flat-screen cable TV, a fan and a mini-fridge. Housekeeping service is offered upon request free of charge.
Standard Double or Twin Room
Guests will have a special experience as this twin/double room offers a pool with a view. This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace.
Deluxe Triple Room
This functional air-conditioned duluxe room, a table outside the room for 3 people and a kitchenette with a microwave, electric stove, mini-fridge and coffee machine. It offers flat-screen cable TV, a fan, a safe and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Housekeeping service is offered upon request free of charge.
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