Best Resorts in Santa Catalina
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Catalina'S Hideaway
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
Located just around the corner from Lagartero Beach, the comfortable 4-star Catalina'S Hideaway Hotel Santa Catalina has a nightclub, a sunbathing terrace, and spa services. The hotel offers 11 rooms in an entertainment area of Santa Catalina.
A yoga room and an infinity swimming pool are available at the Catalina'S Hideaway. The area is popular for windsurfing, snorkelling, and diving.
Catalina'S Hideaway
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
Catalina'S Hideaway
Located just around the corner from Lagartero Beach, the comfortable 4-star Catalina'S Hideaway Hotel Santa Catalina has a nightclub, a sunbathing terrace, and spa services. The hotel offers 11 rooms in an entertainment area of Santa Catalina.
A yoga room and an infinity swimming pool are available at the Catalina'S Hideaway. The area is popular for windsurfing, snorkelling, and diving.
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Guest favorite
Hotel Santa Catalina Panama
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Pool with view
The 4-star Hotel Santa Catalina Panama, located in close proximity to Santa Catalina Surf Shop, invites guests to join horse riding tours and guided snorkelling trips. This hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a private garden 17 minutes' stroll from Playa Santa Catalina.
Beach facilities at the property include beach towels. This hotel offers hiking, ping pong, and billiards, as well as yoga instruction and bicycles, allowing guests to exercise.
Hotel Santa Catalina Panama
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Pool with view
Hotel Santa Catalina Panama
The 4-star Hotel Santa Catalina Panama, located in close proximity to Santa Catalina Surf Shop, invites guests to join horse riding tours and guided snorkelling trips. This hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a private garden 17 minutes' stroll from Playa Santa Catalina.
Beach facilities at the property include beach towels. This hotel offers hiking, ping pong, and billiards, as well as yoga instruction and bicycles, allowing guests to exercise.
Villa Coco
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness club
- Infinity pool
Located around 5 minutes' drive from Playa Santa Catalina, the 4-star luxury Villa Coco Santa Catalina hotel offers amenities such as a sun deck and a shared lounge. Boasting an à la carte restaurant, this Santa Catalina hotel is also within a few blocks of entertainment venues like Coiba Dive Center.
Villa Coco hotel has an infinity pool for your convenience. Guests are welcome to join horse riding tours arranged by the property.
Villa Coco
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness club
- Infinity pool
Villa Coco
Located around 5 minutes' drive from Playa Santa Catalina, the 4-star luxury Villa Coco Santa Catalina hotel offers amenities such as a sun deck and a shared lounge. Boasting an à la carte restaurant, this Santa Catalina hotel is also within a few blocks of entertainment venues like Coiba Dive Center.
Villa Coco hotel has an infinity pool for your convenience. Guests are welcome to join horse riding tours arranged by the property.
Affordable resorts in Santa Catalina
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Great deal
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Beach access
Hibiscus Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
The 2-star beachfront Hibiscus Garden Hotel Santa Catalina is located in Santa Catalina, 18 minutes' stroll from Lagartero Beach, and offers an outdoor swimming pool. This comfortable hotel also provides guests with Wi-Fi, available in public areas.
If you like an active lifestyle, hiking and horse riding are available on site. Guests are welcome to join horse riding tours arranged by the Hibiscus Garden.
Hibiscus Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
Hibiscus Garden
The 2-star beachfront Hibiscus Garden Hotel Santa Catalina is located in Santa Catalina, 18 minutes' stroll from Lagartero Beach, and offers an outdoor swimming pool. This comfortable hotel also provides guests with Wi-Fi, available in public areas.
If you like an active lifestyle, hiking and horse riding are available on site. Guests are welcome to join horse riding tours arranged by the Hibiscus Garden.
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Top location
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Private beach
Cabanas Time Out
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Pool with view
The comfortable 4-star Cabanas Time Out Santa Catalina hotel enjoys a beachfront location and provides easy access to Playa Estero just 1.9 km away. The hotel has an à la carte restaurant serving European cuisine and is situated a stone's throw from Playa Santa Catalina.
The accommodation has an own beach area with towels.
Cabanas Time Out
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Pool with view
Cabanas Time Out
The comfortable 4-star Cabanas Time Out Santa Catalina hotel enjoys a beachfront location and provides easy access to Playa Estero just 1.9 km away. The hotel has an à la carte restaurant serving European cuisine and is situated a stone's throw from Playa Santa Catalina.
The accommodation has an own beach area with towels.
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Beach access
Hotel Y Restaurante Mama Ines
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Infinity pool
Situated approximately 5 minutes' walk from Playa Estero, the 2-star Hotel Y Restaurante Mama Ines Santa Catalina helps with the organisation of horse riding tours for guests' enjoyment. The hotel lies just 1.8 km from Playa Santa Catalina, and offers an à la carte restaurant and an infinity pool onsite.
Hotel Y Restaurante Mama Ines
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Infinity pool
Hotel Y Restaurante Mama Ines
Situated approximately 5 minutes' walk from Playa Estero, the 2-star Hotel Y Restaurante Mama Ines Santa Catalina helps with the organisation of horse riding tours for guests' enjoyment. The hotel lies just 1.8 km from Playa Santa Catalina, and offers an à la carte restaurant and an infinity pool onsite.
Resorts in Santa Catalina for Couples
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Beach access
Costa Catalina
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
Located merely 0.6 km from The Point, Costa Catalina Hotel Santa Catalina is only a 5-minute walk from Santa Catalina Surf Shop. Featuring 11 rooms with views of the sea, the hotel is in proximity to Playa Santa Catalina.
Among other amenities, Costa Catalina Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool.
Costa Catalina
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
Costa Catalina
Located merely 0.6 km from The Point, Costa Catalina Hotel Santa Catalina is only a 5-minute walk from Santa Catalina Surf Shop. Featuring 11 rooms with views of the sea, the hotel is in proximity to Playa Santa Catalina.
Among other amenities, Costa Catalina Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool.
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Beach access
Ocekepala
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Offering a sun deck and a picnic area, as well as the views of the sea, the comfortable Ocekepala Hotel Palmilla is located 4.9 km from Torio Beach. Boasting a beachfront location, the hotel invites guests to a French restaurant serving French dishes.
Ocekepala
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Ocekepala
Offering a sun deck and a picnic area, as well as the views of the sea, the comfortable Ocekepala Hotel Palmilla is located 4.9 km from Torio Beach. Boasting a beachfront location, the hotel invites guests to a French restaurant serving French dishes.
Hotel Vista Lago
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor swimming pool
Featuring an aqua park and a shared lounge, the elegant Hotel Vista Lago Buena Vista Arriba enjoys a prime location 2.9 km from Ceramica La Pena. The hotel also offers guests Wi-Fi in public areas.
To relax after a busy day, an outdoor swimming pool is provided on site.
Hotel Vista Lago
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hotel Vista Lago
Featuring an aqua park and a shared lounge, the elegant Hotel Vista Lago Buena Vista Arriba enjoys a prime location 2.9 km from Ceramica La Pena. The hotel also offers guests Wi-Fi in public areas.
To relax after a busy day, an outdoor swimming pool is provided on site.
Party Resorts in Santa Catalina
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Beach access
Sunhi Vista Eco-Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Plunge pool
The elegant Sunhi Vista Eco-Resort Torio, located a mere 1.2 km from Cafe Julia, offers an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi in public areas.
The property’s pool area has a pool cover.
Sunhi Vista Eco-Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Plunge pool
Sunhi Vista Eco-Resort
The elegant Sunhi Vista Eco-Resort Torio, located a mere 1.2 km from Cafe Julia, offers an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi in public areas.
The property’s pool area has a pool cover.
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Popular choice
Hotel Galeria
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
The 3-star smoke-free Hotel Galeria Santiago sits nearly a 5-minute walk from Parque Acuatico Italia Guadalupe Panama and offers a restaurant. Boasting 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness centre, the comfortable hotel offers access to centro de convenciones figalli, which is merely 1.2 km away.
Guests will appreciate karaoke organised at the property.
Hotel Galeria
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hotel Galeria
The 3-star smoke-free Hotel Galeria Santiago sits nearly a 5-minute walk from Parque Acuatico Italia Guadalupe Panama and offers a restaurant. Boasting 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness centre, the comfortable hotel offers access to centro de convenciones figalli, which is merely 1.2 km away.
Guests will appreciate karaoke organised at the property.
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Private beach
Camino Del Sol
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Infinity pool
Located within 25 minutes' walk of Cafe Julia, the comfortable 3-star Camino Del Sol Hotel Los Duarte offers Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking. The hotel offers 4 rooms in a beach area of Los Duarte.
For a truly relaxing stay, manicure and a massage treatment along with an outdoor swimming pool are provided on the premises. Guests are welcome to join horse riding tours arranged by the accommodation.
Camino Del Sol
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Infinity pool
Camino Del Sol
Located within 25 minutes' walk of Cafe Julia, the comfortable 3-star Camino Del Sol Hotel Los Duarte offers Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking. The hotel offers 4 rooms in a beach area of Los Duarte.
For a truly relaxing stay, manicure and a massage treatment along with an outdoor swimming pool are provided on the premises. Guests are welcome to join horse riding tours arranged by the accommodation.
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Hotel Plaza
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Tennis court
- Outdoor swimming pool
Situated nearly 20 minutes' walk from Santiago Mall, the comfortable Hotel Plaza Santiago offers meeting rooms with a range of business amenities. The 3-star smoke-free hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and has a desk and a photocopier.
Plus you'll find an outdoor swimming pool.
Hotel Plaza
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Tennis court
- Outdoor swimming pool
Hotel Plaza
Situated nearly 20 minutes' walk from Santiago Mall, the comfortable Hotel Plaza Santiago offers meeting rooms with a range of business amenities. The 3-star smoke-free hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and has a desk and a photocopier.
Plus you'll find an outdoor swimming pool.
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Private beach
Morrillo Beach Eco Resort
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Situated about 200 metres from Morillo Beach Eco Resort, the comfortable 2-star Morrillo Beach Eco Resort features Wi-Fi in public areas and secured parking on site.
Guests can also keep up their fitness routine with yoga classes at a yoga area available on site. The property provides easy access to activities such as snorkelling, boating, and hiking.
Morrillo Beach Eco Resort
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Morrillo Beach Eco Resort
Situated about 200 metres from Morillo Beach Eco Resort, the comfortable 2-star Morrillo Beach Eco Resort features Wi-Fi in public areas and secured parking on site.
Guests can also keep up their fitness routine with yoga classes at a yoga area available on site. The property provides easy access to activities such as snorkelling, boating, and hiking.
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Beach access
Hotel Playa Reina
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Infinity pool
Situated merely 1.1 km from Mariato Beach, the comfortable Hotel Playa Reina Llano de Mariato features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site. Offering a beachfront location around 700 metres from the beach, the 3-star hotel offers to taste Caribbean cuisine on site.
Hotel Playa Reina also features an outdoor swimming pool as well as a sun deck and a picnic area. Guests can appreciate snorkelling, ping pong, and fishing provided by the hotel.
Hotel Playa Reina
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Infinity pool
Hotel Playa Reina
Situated merely 1.1 km from Mariato Beach, the comfortable Hotel Playa Reina Llano de Mariato features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site. Offering a beachfront location around 700 metres from the beach, the 3-star hotel offers to taste Caribbean cuisine on site.
Hotel Playa Reina also features an outdoor swimming pool as well as a sun deck and a picnic area. Guests can appreciate snorkelling, ping pong, and fishing provided by the hotel.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Resorts in Santa Catalina, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Catalina'S Hideaway |
9.2 / 10 (292 Reviews) |
From 140$ | |
| Hotel Santa Catalina Panama |
9.1 / 10 (412 Reviews) |
From 176$ | |
| Villa Coco |
9.1 / 10 (265 Reviews) |
From 110$ | |
| Hibiscus Garden |
8.2 / 10 (202 Reviews) |
From 41$ | |
| Cabanas Time Out |
8.6 / 10 (105 Reviews) |
From 275$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 5-star resorts near the beach offer spa services in Santa Catalina?
Cabanas Time Out and Villa Coco both offer beach access and on-site spa services. You can enjoy relaxing massages and wellness treatments while enjoying ocean views.
Reserve spa treatments at Villa Coco in advance, especially on weekends, to secure your preferred time.
What 5-star family-friendly hotels in Santa Catalina are best for kids?
Hotel Santa Catalina Panama and Catalina's Hideaway offer activities for children and spacious family rooms. Families can enjoy nearby beach games and nature activities.
Check the hotel's calendar for family-friendly activities and plan your visit during the holiday season for the best options.
Where can I find 5-star hotels that offer balconies in Santa Catalina?
Villa Coco provides rooms with private balconies overlooking lush gardens or the ocean. The views from your balcony enhance the experience.
Book directly with the hotel to request a room with a guaranteed balcony and stunning ocean views.
Which 5-star hotels in Santa Catalina offer all-inclusive packages?
Cabanas Time Out provides all-inclusive meal options for guests. This makes planning meals easy without leaving the resort.
Ask about all-inclusive deals at check-in, as they may not always be advertised but can offer great value.
What 5-star hotels near landmarks can enhance my stay in Santa Catalina?
Hotel Santa Catalina Panama and Villa Coco are both near Coiba Island National Park. These hotels provide easy access to amazing diving and outdoor adventures.
Plan a guided tour to Coiba Island from your hotel for an unforgettable snorkeling experience, especially in the early morning.
Where can I find 5-star boutique hotels with unique experiences in Santa Catalina?
Villa Coco is known for its unique, eco-friendly design and personalized service. You'll have a more intimate experience compared to larger resorts.
Participate in wellness activities offered by the hotel, like yoga and meditation, to make the most of your boutique stay.
What are the best 5-star romantic hotels in Santa Catalina?
Camino Del Sol and Villa Coco provide romantic settings ideal for couples. You can enjoy sunset views and intimate private dinners on the beach.
Request a private dinner on the beach to celebrate special occasions; it's a memorable experience.
What unique activities should I plan for in Santa Catalina?
Consider planning a visit to Coiba Island for snorkeling and diving. The island is known for its vibrant marine life, making it a must-see.
Book your snorkeling trip through local tour operators for better pricing; morning departures often provide calmer waters.
How can I get around Santa Catalina effectively?
Local taxis and shuttles are available to transport you around Santa Catalina. They are affordable and convenient for reaching popular spots.
Negotiate taxi fares in advance; depending on the distance, local fares range from $5 to $15.
What are the best restaurants to try in Santa Catalina?
Try local favorites like La Comparsita for fresh seafood and Panamanian dishes. They are popular among tourists and locals alike.
Visit La Comparsita for lunch; it offers special menus that are more affordable than dinner options while still serving great food.