Calle Principal santa catalina, Santa Catalina, Panama
#20 of 33 hotels in Santa Catalina
Guests' ChoiceBased on 190 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 August 2025
Iris
NetherlandsThe host Amilkar was fantastic. Lots of help planning out time in Santa Catalina. Helpfull with anything you ask of him. Interested in how you are experiencing your stay at Bodhi and Santa Catalina as a whole.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Paul
NetherlandsNothing
Perfect location, friendly staff and very clean. Good breakfast. We loved the place.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Julia
AustriaCabins are small but cozy. Super friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Sandra
SwitzerlandGood location, delicious breakfast, everyone was super nice
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Tiagopedro
PortugalIt wasn't easy to cool the room
Breakfast was good, the staff was amazing
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Nina
SwitzerlandNothing, all good!
The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. The breakfast was great too. I also appreciated that the bathroom was a private room - it was nice to have the space to get changed comfortably and in privacy.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Elena
GermanyThe amount of water coming out of the shower was also little difficult if you have long hair, but still managebale!
The staff is very nice and helpful! The cabins were very comfortable and due to the 2 ventilators which I had in cabin 1, it was also good in terms of heat during sleeping time. Without it would have been quite hot. The location was perfect, super close to the dive centers, the supermarket & several restaurants. The breakfast was very nice! In the location there was water for free, so bring you bottle and thats it. It was also possibel to lock the door with a key.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 25 March 2025
Jennifer
United KingdomThe only downside is that the showers aren’t hot.
The hostel boasts a really great staff, a convenient location, clean and comfortable rooms with towels provided, and a well-equipped kitchen. The free breakfast is delicious, and there are plenty of great places to chill and relax.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Bridgette
CanadaThere was no hot water for showers.
We liked basically everything! The private cabins were aesthetically very fun and very clean. The breakfast included was really tasty. I loved how many hammocks there were around and places to relax.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 24 January 2025
Emma
NetherlandsThe stay itself was fine but DO NOT book a horseback ride with them!!! We did and the horses are not treated nicely. Also you only get to walk with the horses, no galloping or anything, while on a leash like a dog. The ride itself is not interesting scenery wise, except that we ended at the beach. We decided to stop halfway because it just didn’t feel right. We were disappointed that Bodhi would book us a tour like this and we feel they are also responsible for this, since we expect a hostel to provide good tours.
The bungalow was nice and cute
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Liese
BelgiumHot cabins
Cosy huts, nice staff, very good laundry service and lovely cats
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 19 December 2024
Jana
SpainNot so many of toilets
Free breakfast, modern toilets, good space to chill out otdoors.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Cloé
FranceThe shower pressure is very low and cold but it’s okay with the heat and not freezing.
The location is very good, easy access with the bus. The hut is very comfy, nice view and good breakfast every morning. The beach is 5mn away but not advised to swim in that spot, follow the main road and you find another beach 20m further after crossing a river (not deep depending on tides). We had already tried bodhi hostel in El valle which we also advise, it has even more of a chill vibe and nice common areas.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 21 October 2024
Jennie
United KingdomSmall but tasty breakfast, I had it quickly because I had to go on a dive really early in the morning and they made it slightly earlier for us. Santa Catalina is tiny and this is well located. Clean rooms and very quiet.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 October 2024
Amy
GermanyNice Staff, big bathroom, privacy curtains, well equipped kitchen, nice Lounge area and a really good breakfast included
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Philip
United KingdomOur hut was damp and smelled accordingly, the roof leaked in several places meaning the bed got wet and so did our bags. The shower was no more than a cold drip. The communal areas were very limited, meaning we had to stand up eating dinner.
It was ok, as options are limited in Santa Catalina I would suggest it’s one of the better ones but really not great.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Holly
United KingdomDorms were a bit cramped
Loved the free breakfast, the food was so good! The kitchen is also great and cleaned daily. The hostel has good social areas too, like hammocks and a bit table
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Amit
IsraelIts not the place’s fault but there were a few power breaks
The vibe is great, lots of travelers and has a family vibe The kitchen feels like home The private room was a bit small but really sweet
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Derek
PanamaEverything seemed a little old.
Fairly clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 June 2024
Nina
GermanyBit far form the nice beach (close to the less beautiful one though), the wooden lodges are a little smelly due to the high humidity, sometimes very little water was running in the showers
Beautiful hostel and lodges, excellent breakfast (changing every day), friendly staff, great vibe
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Jakob
GermanyNo AC in the private room
Very good breakfest and cozy private rooms.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Lorissa
CanadaIt was a lot smaller then expected
This property was super close to the diving shops and local pubs. Nice little area to stay while diving!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Sara
United Kingdomthe wooden cabins do get very hot at night despite the fans. needed something to help cool down
The cabins are interesting and the location is good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Arianna
ItalyI loved everything about it
Nice hostel located in the main road. It has everything you need.
Stayed in April 2024
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