Skip to main content

The 10 Best Guest Houses in Santa Catalina, Panama

Check out our pick of great guest houses in Santa Catalina

Filter by:


Review score

Superb: 9+ Very good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Our top picks Lowest price first Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

Coibahouse is a quaint property located along the beach in Santa Catalina that features 24-hour reception and the friendly staff can assist with the arrangements for island outings and fishing.

Each of the 3 air-conditioned rooms at this quaint, intimate property features a wardrobe, tiled floors and views of the beautiful tropical gardens, Hi Speed internet complementary.

We loved our stay at Coiba house. Darcy and his sons were really nice and Darcy gave us a lot of tips for restaurants. The view is absolutely amazing and you wake up with the sound of the waves of the sea. The rooms were big and the bed was comfortable (a little bit creaky). The common area is nice with the hammocks and shared kitchen. The bathroom and toilet were very clean and the shower was the best in our trip in Panama.

Show more Show less
9.6
Exceptional
186 reviews
Price from
€ 61
per night

Set 1.5 km from Estero, Sunset Catalina offers rooms with air conditioning in Santa Catalina. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Santa Catalina Beach is 400 metres away.

At the guest house, the units include bed linen and towels.

The nearest airport is Pedasí Airport, 257 km from the guest house.

Super nice and friendly staff, cleaning was very fast, great location next to the bus stop, nice coffee house downstairs with breakfast options I enjoyed my stay a lot, thank you so much!

Show more Show less
8.2
Very good
459 reviews
Price from
€ 20
per night

Set just 200 metres from Estero, Oceans Hostal provides accommodation in Santa Catalina with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Housed in a building dating from 2014, this guest house is 1.8 km from the Santa Catalina Beach. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The staff were very polite and helpful, always making sure we were good.

Show more Show less
8.1
Very good
82 reviews
Price from
€ 15
per night

Featuring garden views, Casa Manila features accommodation with terrace, around 1.3 km from Santa Catalina Beach. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a patio. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Show more Show less
10
Exceptional
3 reviews
Price from
€ 61
per night

Located in Santa Catalina, 100 metres from Estero and 1.9 km from Santa Catalina Beach, Hostal Aguas Verdes offers a garden and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can make use of a terrace.

The guest house is equipped with a flat-screen TV.

The nearest airport is Pedasí Airport, 259 km from the guest house.

Nice and quiet place, cabanas with kitchen, ac, Tv...almost on the beach

Show more Show less
7.6
Good
10 reviews
Price from
€ 37
per night

Looking for a guest house?

Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
Search guest houses in Santa Catalina

Most booked guest houses in Santa Catalina this month

Guest houses that travellers love in Santa Catalina

  • Avg. price/night: € 45.59
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,033 reviews
    Decent kitchen, the outdoor area was nice, location was perfect for the bus and nice and quiet at night. They did a laundry service that was 7.50 for a full load which worked out to be really cheap if you found people to share with. I stayed in the private hut for one night and that was really cute and comfy.
    Natasha
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 45.59
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,033 reviews
    Perfect hostel! Quiet location, spacy dorms and private rooms, bathrooms and kitchen clean, nice areas to chill.
    Frauke
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 19.25
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 296 reviews
    Good vibe, very social. Location is good - right across a fruteria and supermarket, 5 minutes to the close beach and about 20 minutes to the surfing beach. Fully equipped kitchen and lots of refrigeration space. The hostel offers shuttles and fairly cheap tours to Coiba
    O
    Omer
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 45.59
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,033 reviews
    Nice quiet but buzzy hostel - great breakfasts, and nice (but small) cabins. There were nice communal areas where people often chatted and got to know each other, but it also wasn't a "party hostel" where you might be disturbed by noise etc. Staff were also very friendly and helpful.
    Talitha
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 138 reviews
    Really friendly staff, great location - breakfast included (however very basic). Can book great tours from the hostel
    Rik
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 273 reviews
    Very nice hosts and spacious and clean rooms. The hotel is situated in a great location close to all the restaurants and the beach
    Marie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 35.46
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 833 reviews
    Top location right on the beach. If your budget allows, we recommend staying in the separate house overlooking the bay. It has the best view not only in the hostel but arguably, the whole of Santa Catalina. It also boasts air-co, two large beds and is super quiet. The guys running the place are very helpful and charming.
    Chris
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 50.66
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 459 reviews
    Great hostal. Staff very friendly. Great location.
    inesms
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 45.59
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,033 reviews
    Our stay at Bodhi was quiet nice! We slept in a so called "Tipi" but it was like a really small tiny house with an own bath. The community areas were also very nice and cosy. It is located in the "city centre" of Santa Catalina and very close to mini markets and tour provider for snorkelling or diving. Consequently it wasn't a surfer spot at all. All in all we enjoyed our stay at this hostel and we would really recommend this place to all, who love an relaxing place to be.
    U
    Ute
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 45.59
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,033 reviews
    Great hostel! Very social, friendly, cosy, mature, clean, and the three guys who work or run it are great. Nice location in the village, quiet at night. I felt welcome and relaxed staying here.
    Nick Hopman
    Solo traveller