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Hotel Santa Catalina Panama

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Beach nearby, black sand, beach towels, kayaking
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Family Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Food court

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $114
$104 nightly
$114 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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Calle hacia el Estero, Hicaco, Veraguas
  • Place, Estero Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lagartero Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Triple) | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Room (Triple)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 70 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Catalina

When you stay at Hotel Santa Catalina Panama in Santa Catalina, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Estero Beach and Santa Catalina Island. .This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Arrimadero Beach and 21 mi (33.8 km) from El Banco Beach.

What's nearby

  • Estero Beach - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Lagartero Beach - 29 min drive - 10.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Panachocolat - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beyond Waves Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café Bex - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pinguino Café - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Catalina Panama

Hotel Santa Catalina Panama offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at Pescao, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Pescao - This poolside restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 12 for adults and USD 7 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pescao

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Surf lessons
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Colonial architecture
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 12 for adults, and USD 7 to 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Catalina
Hotel Santa Catalina Panama
Santa Catalina Panama
Santa Catalina Panama Hicaco
Hotel Santa Catalina Panama Inn
Hotel Santa Catalina Panama Hicaco
Hotel Santa Catalina Panama Inn Hicaco

Hotel Santa Catalina Panama Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, very cute hotel and great view on the famous surfing spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel. Staff are very friendly, food is good, rooms are great, pool is nice and not busy - can always get a chair - and the best part are the free bikes and kayaks! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, pool, restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding hotel with great vibe, massage, and pool. Faces one of the best surf spots in the world, with a pool and restaurant that has a view n food that can't be matched.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place!! Beautiful views, excellent facilities, super-friendly staff, and loved the pool. Only regret is that we could not stay longer. But already planning to return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful facilities and very welcoming staff throughout the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best and friendliest staff, excellent food, beautiful pool!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel and location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

resham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property, highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to the ocean and a short walk into town or the public surfing beach. Loved that they had free surf boards for rent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Nice place wirh pool and close to beach and all tours for Coiba. Great place and restaurant as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The site has a restaurant overlooking an infinity pool, overlooking a great surfing location. Staff are friendly and accommodating, and the owners both reached out to welcome us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super relaxing and informal with amazing views
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location right on an excellent surf break with nice pool, delicious food, friendly/attentive staff (especially, Elena, mi favorita!), comfortable, spacious rooms and all around great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great visit

Visited for 4 nights and would recommend above the other hotels in Santa Catalina. A very relaxed atmosphere with great pool and restaurant area to hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking view from the restaurant and pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, cozy place. Perfect. The owners are awesome. Food great. Best place to stay in Catalina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning ocean view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Awesome. Great pool. Great food. All was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Hotel Santa Catalina for 2 nights. It was absolutely gorgeous. A beautiful place to recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive and accommodating staff. Very personable. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Walking distance to town, while still have lots of privacy. Views of the ocean from the pool. Wish I had more time here, it was so relaxing.