Playa Santa Catalina, 123456 Santa Catalina, Panama
#2 of 33 hotels in Santa Catalina
Guests' ChoiceBased on 50 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Tina
SwitzerlandIt's just a dream. We would go back any time. You can hear the sound of the ocean at night and enjoy the seaview during the day. We had a beautiful room with a private bathroom and a shared kitchen with refrigerator. Everything was very clean. There are only three rooms, so you have lots of privacy. The owner lives upstairs and is here for you any time. Thank you very much.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Adam
United StatesThe nearest neighborhood. Hotel is located close to the main street which is ugly and dirty. On the other hand, trips to Coiba Island starts from here.
Very nice location on top of a hill overlooking ocean. Plenty of comfortable outdoor furniture inviting to relax. Good equipped outdoor kitchen with all necessary stuff.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 11 April 2025
Natalie
GermanyIt’s a beautiful house right at the front of the smaller of Santa Catalina’s two beaches, only a few steps away from the Main Street where restaurants, cafes and all the dive shops are located. The owner is really nice and gave good recommendations on where to eat, there’s only three rooms so it’s really cozy, it was very clean, the shared kitchen is equipped for making breakfast or some basic cooking and the terrace is just amazing with tables to eat and sunchairs and hammocks to relax and the perfect ocean and sunset view. And the best thing: you can hear the sound of the waves while falling asleep!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 22 February 2025
Richard
United KingdomN/A
Lovely location and great facilities. Really helpful and friendly couple running the place. It is so nice to relax and chill in the lounge area, looking out to sea.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 31 December 2024
Simone
SwitzerlandNothing, everything was fine (even though we were unlucky with the weather)
Everything: the view, the hosts, the dogs :), the service and the recommendations he could give us! Thank you for a fantastic stay!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Didier
ItalyAll good!
All great!! Fantastic balcony and view!! Very clean and welcoming! The owner helped us with everything! Thank you Darcy
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Aideen
IrelandNo breakfast, unexpectedly. Maybe I misread the info
Lovely house, right on the beach. Georgous terrace
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Ivo
NetherlandsNothing
Perfect location and view. Precisely as advertised. Super friendly host!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Niki
BelgiumNothing, for me it was perfect!
The view from the terrace is breathtaking, the room and the shared bathroom was very clean and all you need on a tropical holiday. The host Darcy was very welcoming and made me feel at home from day one. There is also a possibilty to rent an canoe to go to the island just across the property.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Tomer
IsraelAmazing place with amazing view and affordable price. Best place to stay in santa catalina.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Jakob
GermanyThe house is at the perfect location… the owner and the workers are so kind and helpfull! Was the best stay i had on my whole vacation! Amazing nature, amazing vibe, amazing people!!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Jeanne
FranceAmazing view. Direct access to the beach. Very quiet and close to the centers for scuba-diving and diving. Seemed like the best accommodation of the town. Would 200% recommend!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Annika
GermanyIncredible view of the ocean and very close to the village restaurants. Relaxing hammocks and outdoor deck area. We were able to book tours from the host and receive convenient laundry service. Would highly recommend! :)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Eglė
LithuaniaBeautiful place with an amazing terrace.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Nicole
United StatesNothing.
What’s not to love?! We loved our stay at Coibahouse! The views were amazing and the property is charming and peaceful. Darcy was a great host! We hope to come back with our kids. This is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy life.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Brent
CanadaWhile we knew this going in before we booked it, private bathrooms or at least one more shared toilet would make a huge improvement in our rating. It appears that there is the possibility for that. That said, the toilet and very large separate shower was always clean and we had no issues whatsoever other than having to wait (or know that someone else is waiting on you). It isn’t really fair to complain about this as the listing clearly states it but we offer it as a “suggestion “ to further enhance the experience for their guests. Our only other concern is that the place is already booked out so we won’t be able to go back as we fell in love with it
The location and layout of the rooms are fantastic. The parking couldn’t have been better. A cute bridge to pass over that we loved walking on greeted by the guard poodles and cats. We loved the dogs and cats (they are not intrusive or noisy but will happily accept some pets if you offer them) We also loved how close it was ro everything. It was very quiet and the views of the sunsets over the beach and the islands were spectacular. Our hosts were very friendly and accommodating. They have comfortable chairs and loungers so we didn’t spend a lot of time in the room itself but it was very serviceable. We would definitely love to return.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Johannes
PanamaThe stay in Coiba house was incredible! To keep it short: the location is really perfect and clean, the host is super nice and helpful and the entire stay was just an experience. I wasn't looking forward to a shared bathroom, but it wasn't a problem at all: nice and clean. Location and Accomodation: 5/5⭐ Hospitality and Helpfulness: 6/5⭐ Shady-ness: 0/5⭐
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Katy
United KingdomAlthough close to the beach not the nicest beach (obviously not a fault of the accommodation but general note on Santa Catalina), but ideal if you want to go to Coiba island or surfing. Kitchen lacks utensils e.g no chopping board but for basic meals not an issue.
Incredible location, we loved sitting in the hammocks and watching the sunset. No better view in Santa Catalina. Great aircon in the rooms and very clean with towels provided. Great access to town and the beach. Kitchen was basic but functional and worked well. The host was so helpful and friendly, we loved meeting the pets and we used the laundry service which was speedy.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Adam
CanadaThe rooms and space were very comfortable. Location couldn’t be better, directly on the beach. The staff provided outstanding service, went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Freixo
PortugalThe rooms have a bit of humidity but with the air-con on dry mode is ok.
This is a great home feeling place to stay in Santa Catalina. Only 3 rooms what makes it very familiar and not a big problem to share the toilet and the shower. The kitchen is very helpful to cook easy meals instead of going to restaurants. The view is amazing and you are surrounded by nature! Many local restaurants and mini markets around on a walking distance. We had a car but never needed to use it during our 3 days in Santa Catalina.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Stefan
GermanyVery nice sea view, it was very relaxing to hear the sound of the vawes in the room, shared bathroom was very clean
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Abbee
United StatesNothing :)
Location is great and the hosts were so kind! They helped us book our day trip to Coiba. The beds were comfortable and air conditioning worked wonderfully. Shower was fantastic! Highly recommend!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Angel
PanamaWould have liked an extra towel.
The views.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Lynse
BelgiumThe view, the pets and the friendliness of the owners!
Stayed in September 2023
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