Santa Catalina

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Santa Catalina
This is a great beach for surfers.
you definitely have to do a tour to Isla Coiba! You can go snorkeling (or diving) there and see all kinds of animals (sharks, turtles, manta rays, a lot of fish and corals,...). We also saw dolphins and between July and October there are humpback whales in this area.
We did the tour with "Watching Dolphins" and were extremely happy with our choice.
Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

3 out of 5
Calle Hacia Playa Estero Hicaco Veraguas Province
The price is ¥9,565 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
¥9,565
¥10,704 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Catalina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Estero Beach and Arrimadero Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
Great place to stay. Only wish we had booked this place for longer. Rooms were adequate, clean, the air conditioning struggled a bit but overall stayed cool. Location, location, location...this place perfectly centered in a picturesque area and surf hub. Pool was refreshing overlooking the beach, ...

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines
Bambuda Santa Catalina

Bambuda Santa Catalina

2.5 out of 5
Finca 464377 Hicaco Veraguas
The price is ¥15,331 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
¥15,331
¥16,864 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Santa Catalina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Estero Beach and Arrimadero Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
You definitely do not want to do a garden view room as you're just looking at a tennis court and a basketball court that have been somewhat abandoned. There are a few amenities in the room, no refrigerator, hair dryer or coffee maker. For hotels at this price, those are some of the things I believe ...

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Bambuda Santa Catalina
Hotel Santa Catalina Panama

Hotel Santa Catalina Panama

3 out of 5
Calle hacia el Estero Hicaco Veraguas
Stay at this inn in Santa Catalina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Estero Beach and Arrimadero Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
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.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Hotel Santa Catalina Panama
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy Villa with private pool, 5 min walk to a secluded beach, family friendly

Cozy Villa with private pool, 5 min walk to a secluded beach, family friendly

Santa Catalina Provincia de Veraguas
Stay at this villa in Santa Catalina. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Lagartero Beach and Estero Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Fantastic property! Great hosts!The pool was gorgeous. The casita was very well appointed and comfortable. The development was great and we enjoyed walking around. The beach was not great for swimming so we went to Santa Catalina which was great!

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Cozy Villa with private pool, 5 min walk to a secluded beach, family friendly
zenda house

zenda house

3.5 out of 5
Calle Estero Hicaco Provincia de Veraguas
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Catalina. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Estero Beach and Arrimadero Beach ...
4/10 (1 review)
I first wanna say there was a nice welcome gift, a bottle of champagne and two chill bottles of water and the bed was comfortable. No towel, only a bathmat, no Wi-Fi, although it was advertised, AAA batteries, and only one remote device, so I had to keep switching them until I went and bought another ...

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

zenda house
Cabaña Santa Catalina

Cabaña Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina Veraguas Province
Stay at this cabin in Santa Catalina. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Santa Catalina Island and Estero Beach ...
Cabaña Santa Catalina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of Santa Catalina

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Santa Catalina is a snorkelers and surfers’ paradise. It is also a cosy and laidback town with good restaurants and nice atmosphere. However, one large drawback is there is trash everywhere and that plastic waste just flows out into the ocean.