Reviews of Hostal Surfers Paradise
Calle El Estero, sector La Punta, Santa Catalina, Panama
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Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat view! Location in between beach and small village is great!
Bathroom was not clean at all (hair from previous guest in the bathroom). Especially the bathroom was very old and dirty.
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe views (especially at sunset) are incredible, close to beginner and more experienced surf breaks. Basic accomodation but I’d stay again for sure because of the views and ocean breeze. Italo the owner is awesome and super helpful, love the dogs too.
Need some soap in the bathroom and could be cleaned more often. Lockers would help too.
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSo glad we picked this place to stay while in Santa Catalina. Ideal spot, it's between the village centre and playa el estero ( the surf beach). So a great place to have a good access to both. Italo the owner is a super cool guy, the vibe of the place is great, and the view is just jaw dropping
Reviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewView was amazing
Private bathroom is awful
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe view from the place is amazing and Italo (the owner) is super nice. Rooms are good and equipped with AC but the breeze from the sea is enough.
The kitchen could do with a bit of new stuff (pans, cutlery etc) and a bit of more cleaning.
Reviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewAmazing view from the rooms and the lounge area. There are also many hammocks and other seating options, so that you can enjoy the sunset. The breakfast was also really good! All the staff were very kind, would definitely recommend staying here, great value for what you pay.
The only thing I think could be improved is, that there are not enough outlets and very little space to put your things down.
Reviewed: 26 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful views. The owners are lovely. Food is really excellent.
Pillows were not great. The bathroom needs an upgrade.
Reviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe view of the point is amazing, they have good food, cold beer, and hot water. It doesn't get much better in Catalina.
Reviewed: 2 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLocation, location, location! The views and surfing access can't be beat. The staff - Italo, Sandra, Alejandra, and Anderson are absolutely the best. The food, the cruiser bikes, the chill atmosphere. The local knowledge and advice. Definitely will stay here again!
Italo is working on a shared kitchen upgrade, which is needed. The current kitchen works but is a bit lackluster in pots, pans, cleanliness, etc.