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Reviews of Hostal Familiar Rolo

Calle Principal Santa Catalina Frente a la Playa, Santa Catalina, Panama

#7 of 33 hotels in Santa Catalina

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 177 hostel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The regular rooms (not the cottage!) Are rather basic.

    The location, with the tables overlooking the bay. The cottage is perfectly positioned, and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Parking on site.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a great stay, Amir speaks perfect English and was very welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    10
    Great Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is very limited but wasn't an issue as we didn't need our car during the stay. Would suggest staying at the other end if you are a surfer

    Staff was very kind and helpful. Good location for food options and great location for trips to Isle de Coiba. Hotel has rental kyaks and boards Plenty of hot water for washing/showers. A/C was more than adequate. Wifi and wall safe too.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was less convenient for us that we had to take the car to the next beach for surfing.

    What a charming family! We loved staying in this family run hostel near the beach. It was fun to hire a canoe and paddle to the nearby island. We booked a very good tour to Coiba at the hostel.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    9.0
    this awesome place with very friendly people. I am sorry we could not stay longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    aircon was not working properly but not a big deal, we have found it out during the night and as we were staying for one night only, we were not asking for repair. I am sure they would help us if we would tell them

    super friendly staff and excellent location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location and very hospitable host

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    10
    10/10 experience. We hope to come back some time!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location right at the beach and nicely decorated property. Very green, lots of hammocks, clean kitchen and unbelievably nice hosts. Rolo and his family are very polite, friendly and helpful. Groceries, a fruit market and plenty of dive shops are close by.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    10
    Right at the beach and squeaky clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perhaps a small table for the room would be nice, and we didn't have a tv (i am ok with no tv, and we knew there was not one), but there was nothing we didn't like.

    The room and bathroom were spacious and spotless. I loved the hammock outside the room. The coffee in the morning is a nice touch. Wifi was excellent throughout the property and common areas. Staff were helpful and friendly. The location right at the beach is great, and there are nice common areas to sit and relax. The little cabana overlooking the beach would be amazing if you can snag that.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Double rooms were small and space in the communal refrigerator was limited. We were glad to have a triple room with more space for our bags and its own refrigerator.

    The place is located on a wooded bluff overlooking the beach which is both peaceful and beautiful. There are several individual sitting areas in the trees with lovely views and nice breezes. Many hammocks were also available. We booked a day trip to Coiba Island thru them which included a terrific guide, good equipment and a great lunch. They have lots of kayaks and other equipment for rent at reasonable rates.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    8.0
    Close to the beach, perfect for a few nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe renting kayaks at a discounted rate for their guests

    So close to the beach, nice and attentive staff, kitchen for everyone to use, very quiet

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    9.0
    Relaxing spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No storage spots for clothes as room was so tiny, a microwave in the kitchen would have been handy.

    Great location, we enjoyed the tables in the shade, with a breeze, overlooking the ocean. The snorkel tour to Coiba was very nice and convenient.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    9.0
    The most economical oceanfront stay ever. For a Hostal, it exceeds expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have had greater sleeping comfort with a small fan to move the air in my room at night. The air conditioning was fine however.

    This open air haven was perfect for the guest vibe and proximity to the Oceanside beach.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    10
    Awesome place in Santa Catalina
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The a/c settings were very cold at night, but we discovered on the last day that it had been programmed by a former guest and that we needed to override the program.

    The location, kitchen and dining area, garden space, kayak rental. Very relaxed and friendly place to stay. We definitely would recommend it to friends.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    10
    Super great !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room could get a bit noisy as there is a shared terrace in front of some.

    Our stay at this centrally located hotel was outstanding. The stunning sea views and comprehensive amenities enhanced our experience. A special thanks to Amir for his warm welcome and professional assistance throughout our visit. Having such a dedicated and professional team member made our visit truly enjoyable.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    8.0
    Great location and very helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nowhere to put anything. No storage cupboards and no hammocks outside our room

    The location and the staff and the free coffee in the morning

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    9.0
    Absolutely recommendable and very good value for money 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, very friendly and helpful staff. There is a kitchen where you can prepare your food yourself, all very clean. Nice sitting areas all around and direct access to the beach

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    An amazing and cozy place to stay in Santa Catalina! Spent 10 days here on vacation, relaxing and surfing. The location is perfect, offering beautiful views. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a wonderful family that makes you feel at home. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Everything was perfect, very nice personal and for the beautiful location just above the Beach Santa Catalina I could easily give 12/10 🙂. I recommend it very much.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    10
    It was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    10
    Great place to stay while visiting for a snorkel trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean, perfect location, friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the best place to stay in Santa Catalina. The location, the family, the nature in the property, the activities that they organize. Yes I would stay here again!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    9.0
    Please don't stay here - I want there to be room when I come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only suggestion I have is to provide hooks in the rooms to hang up clothes.

    Everything was fabulous. Even if there was a village wide electrical outage. Candle light made the place even more magic. The staff was super attentive and friendly.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2025

    10
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room has thin walls.

    The location is great, facilities (incl kitchen and filtered tap water) were good, staff very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    8.0
    A nice place.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good except local rooster - liked to crow at all times.

    The room was very nice. Beds just a touch hard but no problem. Location was very close to town.

    Stayed in January 2025

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