Santa Catalina

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Santa Catalina
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.

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Bambuda Santa Catalina

Bambuda Santa Catalina

2.5 out of 5
Finca 464377 Hicaco Veraguas
The price is SAR 435 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
SAR 435
SAR 478 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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! (63 reviews)
Clean room, a/c cold, nice grounds. Oceanfront but with no beach. Restaurant was fair, they did this “Family Night” every night which meant no ordering from the menu, (making it sound like it was a social event which it most certainly was not ). Staff very friendly but the guests were all ignorant ...

Reviewed on 1 March 2026

Bambuda Santa Catalina
Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

3 out of 5
Calle Hacia Playa Estero Hicaco Veraguas Province
The price is SAR 243 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
SAR 243
SAR 270 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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! (30 reviews)
Incredible location right on Playa Estero with a great pool, but the management needs to get it together. We arrived to a dirty room (used towels and trash left behind), including someone's bra. Staff was consistently unwelcoming. We had major issues with booking an extra night online because no ...

Reviewed on 1 March 2026

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines
Catalina's Hideaway

Catalina's Hideaway

4 out of 5
Lagartero Beach Hicaco Veraguas
Book a stay at this beach lodge in Santa Catalina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lagartero Beach and Estero Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Amazing place for a little escape. The bed is extremely comfortable and all you can hear is the sound of nature. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure all your need are met. The food is delicious. The only problem is that you will not want to leave. Fully recommend doing the free activities ...

Reviewed on 15 January 2026

Catalina's Hideaway
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 3 February 2026

Cozy Villa with private pool, 5 min walk to a secluded beach, family friendly
Kaïsa:  Santa Catalina

Kaïsa: Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina Veraguas Province
Stay at this cabin in Santa Catalina. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Santa Catalina Island and Estero ...
Kaïsa: Santa Catalina
Cabañas Sherlley

Cabañas Sherlley

2.5 out of 5
Calle El Estero Hicaco Santiago
Stay at this cabin in Santa Catalina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Estero Beach and Arrimadero Beach are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
Cuando llegamos no teniamos habitación
Cuando llegamos no teniamos habitación. Las tenian todas ocupadas. Tubimos q irnos a otro hotel. No hicieron caso a la reserva de expedia. Parece ser q lo suelen hacerlo muy amenudo. No reserven no cumplen. Llegas a Santa Catalina y te encuentras sin hotel.

Reviewed on 17 August 2017

Cabañas Sherlley
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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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.