Staying Overnight in Santa Catalina, Panama

Accommodations in Santa Catalina, Panama range from surfer/hostel type rooms to mid priced hotel rooms. Overall, they can be characterized as simple, even rustic. Your choices are either on the beach, in town or with a view; A/C or no A/C; private bath or shared bath.

Prices range from $5 per night for camping to around $60 per night for "lodge" accomodations.

Blue Zone Surf and Dive Camp

Blue Zone surf and dive hostel is located on a bluff above the beach a short walk or drive from the center of town and close to some of the best surfing areas.  Directly in front of the property lies the picturesque island of Santa Catalina. 

The nicely decorated hostel offers five rooms and three shared bathrooms, common kitchen and dining area with refrigerator plus laundry facilities. Blue Zone is one of the few places in Santa Catalina that offers internet service.

Blue Zone Surf and Dive Camp Website

Cabañas Sherlley

Situated just yards from the sea, Cabañas Sherlley offers 2 options for accomodations. Travellers can stay in the nicely appointed cabin which offers 4 beds, private bath and kitchen, or chose to sleep under the stars by pitching a tent and enjoying the roar of the waves and fresh tropical air.

Bring your own tent or rent one from Sherlley. Public toilet and shower facilities are available on site.

Cabañas Sherlley Website

Casa Kenia

Located conveniently at the main intersection in town, Casa Kenia is a private home rented out by its owners.  It includes a full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bath, storage area for surfboards and an outdoor patio area for relaxing in the evening.

Casa Kenia Website

Casa Maya

Casa Maya is a comfortable alternative to cabins, with possibilities to rent daily, for a week, for more time...The houses are close to town, to the local surf points, beaches and the restaurants. They are complete with: living room, fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom with hot shower, two spacious rooms with a/c, fans, orthopedic beds and wooden deck.

Capacity max: Six persons.

Casa Maya Website

Hibiscus Garden

Located on beautiful Lagartero beach, only ten minutes by car from Santa Catalina, the small hotel offers seven very nice, clean and spacious rooms with a/c, private bathrooms with hot water, private terrace/balcony with ocean view from 13$ per person.

Shuttle services to the beaches of Santa Catalina and other beaches, surf lessons, rental surfboards, wakeboarding, boat trips, fishing, horseback riding, beach volleyball, bird watching, just to name a few activities and services.

Internet and cell phone service is available at the Hibiscus Garden Hotel. There is also a restaurant on site as well as a community kitchen for preparing your own snacks or meals..

Hibiscus Garden Website

Hotel Santa Catalina at Kenny's

This location was one of the original surf camps, known as Kenny’s Surf Camp.  It was recently renovated and rebuilt using natural and sustainable materials to blend in with its natural beauty.  Located directly in front of the Santa Catalina wave,  the hotel gives easy access to world class surfing, fishing and scuba diving. 

The rooms at Hotel Santa Catalina at Kenny’s now offer rooms with high quality memory foam beds, 100% Egyptian cotton bed linens, air conditioning, ceiling fans, private bathrooms with hot water, refrigerator, and free lockers in the room.

Hotel Santa Catalina at Kenny's Website

Hotel Sol y Mar

Sol Y Mar is located on a hill ovelooking the ocean and amidst tropical vegetation.  It is a beautiful,quiet place and only a short walk to the dive centers, restaurants and Santa Catalina beach.

The rooms are big, with a/c, private bath w/ hot showers, satelite tv, mini-fridge, terrace with hammocks and sea-views.  It also has a good restaurant, internet service,pool table and ping-pong.  The owner Luis will go the extra length to please his guests.

Hotel Sol y Mar Website

La Buena Vida

La Buena Vida is located on the main paved road on the left as you enter Santa Catalina.  La Buena Vida offers 2 quaint guest quarters that are very clean and well maintained.  Owners Mike and Michelle help local women create and market jewelry in their adjacent gift shop.  Their café should be open soon for an American style breakfast and lunch.  Atop the hill behind the lodging, they have cleared a scenic area with great views of the Pacific.

La Buena Vida website

La Casa Verde

Approximately 1500 sq/ft. and fully furnished on a one Hectare lot with lots of palms and other fruit trees - It is the only ocean front house for rent in Catalina at this time with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.  It has balconies upstairs and downstairs with a great view of the ocean and Isla Sta. Catalina and a two minute walk to the point. The house has a private well with hot water, Air Conditioning and ceiling fans with a fully furnished kitchen, coffee maker and large refrigerator. There is also a TV, DVD and CD player. Will accommodate up to six persons.

La Casa Verde website

Oasis Surf Camp

The only accomodations located directly on the beach, Oasis is at the end of the dirt road on Playa El Estero. A line of cabins offers bunk beds with cold water showers. The restaurant offers pasta dishes for diner with other options for breakfast and lunch.

Further from town and the main break, the Oasis is a very popular choice because of its beach front location and friendly Italian owners.

Oasis Surf Resort Website

On The Reef

Located directly in front of Santa Catalina's famous surf break, On The Reef, literally give direct access to the reef and surf break that brings surfers from around the world.

Offering 3 large ocean front suites, On The Reef combines luxury and easy access to the beautiful waters of Santa Catalina. Direct TV, Internet Hot Spot and private ocean front views are part of the offering at On the Reef.

Rancho Estero

We welcome you to explore and enjoy Santa Catalina by
staying with us at Rancho Estero!

We have a series of tiki cabañas overlooking the
Pacific Ocean and Playa Estero.

Hot showers, Bar, Amazing sun deck, and lot more.

Playa Estero is a great spot to swim, learn and advance your surf!
Come and stay with us to make your Santa Catalina experience complete!

Rancho Estero Website

Rolo´s Cabins

Rolo's Cabins offer some of the closest access to Santa Catalina Beach and the main surf Break. Located on the paved road just before the beach, it is convenient to the surf break, scuba shop and town.

Most of the rooms offer very clean hostel type accommodations with community baths available, however, Rolo has recently completed the addition of 2 units which offer private baths and A/C.

Santa Catalina Inn

The Santa Catalina Inn is convenient to the center of town and the local dive shops. It is also only a short walk to Santa Catalina Beach and the famous surf break of Santa Catalina.

The inn offers 5 rooms, all with a/c, ceiling fan, hot water bathroom and private balcony. 3 rooms are equipped with a queen bed each, 2 rooms offer individual beds for up to 4 people. Prices from USD $50.00. For divers with Scuba Coiba, rates are from USD $40.00.

Santa Catalina Inn Website

Surfer's Paradise

Located on the point overlooking the main point, the Delgado family are Santa Catalina natives, offering simple rooms with fans. Meals are offered on sight. This is first and foremost a surf camp..

Surfer's Paradise

Located on the point overlooking the main point, the Delgado family are Santa Catalina natives, offering simple rooms with fans. Meals are offered on sight. This is first and foremost a surf camp..

Surfside Inn

Located directly in front of the main break at Santa Catalina, Surfside Inn offers 12 rooms with fabulous ocean views..

Free onsite WiFi, use of the kitchen and free morning coffee make this a unique lodging opportunity for Santa Catalina. There are a variety of rooms for different taste with options for Air Conditioning, and in-room refrigerators. All rooms have private baths and easy access to the surf!

Surfside Inn Website