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Hotel Santa Catalina Panama

3.0 star property

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Located close to Estero Beach and Arrimadero Beach, Hotel Santa Catalina Panama provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Pescao, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Deluxe Room (Triple)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Memory foam bed
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
TV
Memory foam bed
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds OR 6 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Memory foam bed
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Santa Catalina, Hotel Santa Catalina Panama is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Estero Beach and Santa Catalina Island. Arrimadero Beach and El Banco Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Santa Catalina travel guide
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Map
Calle hacia el Estero, Hicaco, Veraguas

What's nearby

  • Estero Beach
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lagartero Beach
    23 min drive - 15.4 km
  • El Banco Beach
    55 min drive - 43.5 km

Restaurants

  • Pinguino Café
    17 min walk
  • COIBA Dive Center
    13 min walk
  • Café Panachocolat
    14 min walk
  • JAMMIN HOSTEL & PIZZERIA
    12 min walk
  • Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant
    15 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Catalina Panama

Inn near Estero Beach
Located close to Arrimadero Beach and Santa Catalina Island, Hotel Santa Catalina Panama provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Pescao, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and express check-out
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and ping pong
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, LED light bulbs and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 sockets in bathroom
  • No lift (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 organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Santa Catalina Panama have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Hotel Santa Catalina Panama pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Santa Catalina Panama?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Catalina Panama?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Santa Catalina Panama?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Santa Catalina Panama located?

Situated by the ocean, this inn is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Estero Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Santa Catalina Island. Arrimadero Beach and El Banco Beach are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Santa Catalina Panama Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful location that was quiet and with a wonderful view. My wife Kelly and I had a delux room that was perfect for us, and our 3 young adult children and friend had a triple, and it was the perfect reunion/graduation location that had something for everyone. Paddleboarding, kayaking and a gorgeous pool to watch surfing. Great launch for Coiba, and birding with Javier was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kostya

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

Good deal

The hotel is a hub for your vacation. They have a decent restaurant and can help you with all kinds of activities. It takes a bit of walking to go to the beach or the village though. The response time on WhatsApp could also be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

resham

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

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

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

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

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.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a little bit away from the main area in Santa Catalina, but walkable to the two main beaches. Nice lazing areas on the property, and access to kayaks and the water. Though no real beach, just a rocky entrance.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The restaurant offers poor quality food. The personnel is condescendant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022