Beachfront hotels in Santa Catalina

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Santa Catalina. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Vista Coiba Villas & Restaurant Santa Catalina, Panama

  

  Hotel. Hotel Vista Coiba Villas & Restaurant is set 40 mts from the popular surfing spot of La Punta. This property is a 15 minute walk from Playa Estero, the sandy beach in Santa Catalina. Each air conditioned room at Vista Coiba Villas & Restaurant 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 and paddle boards are provided at the Vista Coiba Villas & Restaurant. The hotel’s tour desk can also help you arrange activities including snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing trips. Vista Coiba Villas & Restaurant 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $93.

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• 2 Mama Ines Santa Catalina, Panama

  

  Hotel. Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Mama Ines offers accommodation in Santa Catalina. The property is located in front of the beach, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. You will find restaurant at the property. The area is popular for horse riding and snorkeling in Coiba Island. The hotel also offers free bike hire. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $66.

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• 3 Catalina's Hideaway Santa Catalina, Panama

  

  Hotel. Situated in Santa Catalina, 1.9 km from Farfán, Catalina's Hideaway features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. Catalina's Hideaway provides some rooms with sea views, and rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. At Catalina's Hideaway you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Isla del Tuco is 2 km from the hotel, while Lagartero is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pedasí, 246 km from Catalina's Hideaway, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $131.

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• 4 Bliss Beach Panama Santa Catalina, Panama

  

  Hostel. The beachfront Bliss Beach Panama is located on Lagartero Beach just 10 km from Santa Catalina, where you can enjoy surfing or lounging. At Hibiscus Garden you will find a very beautiful beach, extending six kilometers without any other entry, just 100 meters from your room. Quiet and secluded you will also find a large garden with palm trees. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a patio. Extras include an outdoor seating area, bed linen and a fan. Free slow Wi-Fi is available at the community area. The property offers free parking. You will also find a restaurant and a diving center that can organize your trip to Coiba National Park for diving or snorkeling. A multi-day trip to Coiba National Park available on request. Show full description Guest review score 6.3, rooms from around $40.

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• 5 Hostal Familiar Rolo Santa Catalina, Panama

  

  Hostel. 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. Isla Santa Catalina is 70 metres from the hostel, while La Coca is 6.3 km away. The nearest airport is Pedasí Airport, 257 km from Hostal Familiar Rolo. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $30.

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• 6 Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp Santa Catalina, Panama

  

  Hostel. Set in Santa Catalina, a few steps from Estero, Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. With a garden, the 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hostel features family rooms. The units at the hostel come with a seating area. Some rooms come with a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop. At Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp every room includes bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp offers a terrace. Santa Catalina Beach is 2.1 km from the hostel, while Isla Santa Catalina is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is Pedasí, 259 km from Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $20.

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• 7 Rancho Estero Santa Catalina, Panama

  

  Lodge. Situated 100 metres from Estero, Rancho Estero features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Some units have a seating area and/or a balcony. Santa Catalina Beach is 1. 9 km from the lodge, while Isla Santa Catalina is 1.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pedasí, 259 km from Rancho Estero, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!