Top Hotels in Veraguas Province
Top Things to do in Veraguas Province
10 Top-Rated Hotels in Veraguas Province
Discover the best hotels in Veraguas Province including Hotel Santa Catalina, Villa Coco, Hotel Sol y Mar, Mama Ines Hotel, Rancho Estero, Hostel Villa Vento Surf Morrillo, Hotel Hibiscus Garden, Punta Duarte Garden Inn, Hotel Galeria, Hostel Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina.
Things to do in Veraguas Province
1. Hotel Santa Catalina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 691 reviews
Hotel Santa Catalina is a 18 room boutique beachfront hotel located directly in front of the world class surf break in Santa Catalina, Veraguas Province of Panama. The hotels location is ideal for anyone coming to Santa Catalina to surf, dive, snorkel, fish or just hang out at the beach or islands. Short walking distance from all the restaurants, bars, village center and other beaches. Coiba Island and Cebaco Island is within a short boat ride from the property for diving and snorkeling activities. Santa Catalina Island is just a 10 minute paddle on Kayak or Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP), which are both free to our guests. The hotel offers rooms with comfy high quality beds, 100% cotton bed linens, air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms with hot water, mini-refrigerator, cable TV, safe, and kitchenettes in the suite rooms. Our award winning ocean front "Pescao" seafood restaurant serves a hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner (not included in room rate), open every day of the week from 7 am to 10 pm.
Great restaurant
Reviewed By DougFirDinoI didn’t stay at the hotel but enjoyed two wonderful meals at the restaurant. Staff spoke good English. Delicious food and mixed drinks, for reasonable prices. We especially liked the fish. The restaurant is right on the beach, so you can walk on the sand with drinks while waiting for the meal.
2. Villa Coco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Villa Coco is a beautiful boutique hotel, located in the small Panamanian fishing village of Santa Catalina, only footsteps away of the world known surf break “La Punta” and Unesco world heritage Coiba island. The carefully designed cabañas, cocooned in a paradise of lush greens and a myriad of colorful flowers, provide a space of tranquility and a sense of timelessness. Unwind in the hammocks and canvas chairs on your private terrace, dwell on reading your favorite book or sip on a cool drink from the bar. Restaurant “Ai Mamita” offers fresh seafood and other tasty delights. Catch some morning waves to start perfectly into a day full of bliss, relax at the magnificent infinity pool and zen out. Wake up, breathe in and feel good at Villa Coco.
Great Vibe
Reviewed By MikeK909The whole place has a lovely beachy feel, the colour scheme is sunwashed pastels, and each room is individually and tastefully decorated. Outside showers just add to the experience. The restaurant was lovely, the food delicious and the service first class. Don't miss the cocktails. Nice pool area and in-keeping sound track Will be going back.
3. Hotel Sol y Mar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Located along the main street in Santa Catalina,600 meters from Santa Catalina beach,on a hill overlooking the ocean,Sol y Mar offers 9 spacious rooms, all with air conditioned, private bath with hot shower, satellite TV, mini-fridge,safe-deposit box,terrace, internet (in restaurant area). Six of the rooms have two double beds and a sofa-bed, so they can accommodate up to 5 people Some of the rooms has an additional bunk bed,so can sleep 7.There are three new rooms each with a King bed. We also have a restaurant with pool table,ping-pong and a swimming pool.
Cool little cabins in the hills!
Reviewed By jewels246This is a beautiful spot to stay when in Santa Catalina. We are not surfers and are not young but this is a cool little coast town. Accommodations were clean and comfy. Great size cabins for 2, 4 adults might be tight. Staff was amazing…all of them and food was delicious, every meal! One must be aware that there is ALOT of stairs. Although Manager Gino will get you up and down when you need. XO
4. Mama Ines Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 200 reviews
The property is right in front of the beach. We are equipped with a restaurant, surfing boards rental, surfing classes, We have Private Rooms and Shared Dorm, a balcony bar with a beautiful view to the beach. We offer free wifi to our guest and free bicycle during your stay.
Best location in Santa Catalina
Reviewed By Yasmin RCute hotel with all you need. Comfortable rooms, a small store to buy beach essentials, great restaurant, and the best is that it has direct access to the beach. Everything on the restaurant menu is delicious. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Has terraces and rooftop to hang out. The decor is of good taste and full of nature. First day , we went to an island near by for a few hours. Next day we went to Coiba for the day. Third day we chilled at the hotel and felt very comfortable just like home. Loved this place and would come back here in the future.
5. Rancho Estero
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Rancho Estero is located at the end of the road to Playa Estero and is on the bluff overlooking the beach and the surf. The view from this property is simply amazing. We have a series of small cabins that can accommodate 1 to 6 people. We offer free internet access and a common kitchen. There are plenty of hammocks, chaise lounges and decks to relax on. Several restaurants are located close by. The town and the surf break "La Punta" are in walking distance. Rancho Estero is a very popular choice because of its priceless views, unique location and friendly vibe.
Exceptional stay. Truly paradise.
Reviewed By eyeswideopen1073My partner and I stayed here for 2 weeks in paradise. The vibe is extremely chill and the hosts Elli and Zigor were great. The main bonus, other than the great views, is the fact that you share a kitchen with the other guests. There are fridges in which you can put your food, and everything that you need to make yourself a meal. This is a huge plus for travelling on a budget, and from what we saw around, is a unique feature for the location).The resort has its own water filtration system so you can drink the water right from the tap with zero issues (as opposed to needing to buy water like the other places around). You are steps from the beach, but can also chill in the many hammocks available throughout the resort. The whole place is small, with 7 or 8 bamboo huts and cabins, so you get to know the travellers that come and go. A walk to town (Santa Catalina) will take you 20min. There are 2 small mercados there to buy essentials. There are restaurants along the way too. So no need to stray far for a meal. Try the Argentinean Restaurant called Los Pibes. On the road towards Santa Catalina on the left. To get there from Panama City is easy, but takes almost an entire day. Take the bus from Albrook station to Sona (milk run of about 5 hrs), and then a smaller bus from Sona to Santa Catalina (local bus that takes about 1.5 -2 hrs). When you get to Santa Catalina, ask the driver to drop you off at Rancho Estero, sometimes if you're nice, they will :). As for surfing, my partner is a beginner-intermediate surfer and had no problems there. And for me, a non surfer, the beach is simply amazing. At high season, we counted 20 people total on the beach on a week day. It's quiet and peaceful. Weekends are busy, and the locals provide ample music from their vehicles below on the beach to keep you entertained. But by 11pm, all was done. We walked to other hostels around Playa Estero and none compare to Rancho Estero's vibe. Oh, and another bonus, the wifi is sketchy...so leave your phone in your bag and enjoy the beach, read a book while sitting in a hammock, or spend some time chatting with the other guests...it will do you wonders. Hoping one day to go back. Or at least to send friends and family that way.
6. Hostel Villa Vento Surf Morrillo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 90 reviews
Amazing
Reviewed By Cody HFor the empty beach, the sunset, the surf, the people, just go. This place is awesome and worth the drive. Simple accommodations but there are hammocks and cold beer aplenty. Daniel the owner is a great dude and goes out of his way to make sure you have a good time. Can't recommend this place enough.
7. Hotel Hibiscus Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
Hotel Hibiscus Garden is an internationally-run Resort on remote Playa Lagartero , just outside of Santa Catalina, Panama. Tired of the stress and monotony in everyday life? Escape to an astonishing 'Cast-Away'-setting on Panama's wild, Pacific coastline. Internationally known for its perfect surf conditions Santa Catalina is a trending fisherman's village with the opportunities to experience world-class scuba diving in Coiba national park (also to be explored on Snorkel or hiking trips!), to relax on either one of the vibrant town beaches or our very secluded Playa Lagartero, to go fishing with the locals or to enjoy a fresh seafood dinner provided by our amazing Chef Matteo in Restaurant Hibiscus Garden. We're happy to help with any reservations of the various activities offered in Santa Catalina: - Scuba Diving - Snorkeling - Horseback riding (on-site) - Surfing lessons - Yoga classes (mornings and afternoons) - Fishing trips - SUP ... and much more!
Appears desolate and abandoned?
Reviewed By bclarke292We went to check out this hotel and restaurant. The website photos make it seem wonderful. The property is isolated and quite beautiful but not kept up really at all. Everything seems in disarray. It is located down a long two track lane that would require something other than a standard car if muddy. We walked around the property and to the beach. The permanent beach chairs shown on the website are virtually swallowed in sand and broken. While we didn’t go inside any of the buildings we did walk around. There was a man on a hammock in the restaurant on his phone ... not sure who he was but he never looked up. Perhaps a guest or caretaker? Didn’t see anyone else. This would be a lovely place with some care and attention. I would be very shocked had I booked our vacation here.
8. Punta Duarte Garden Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Boutique hotel near Playa Morrillo with pool, whirlpool, private beach and garden. The 8 rooms, a combination of aesthetics, authentic decor and functionality, offer warmth with a subtlety that focuses on the ocean view; an oasis for your next Pacific Ocean retreat. Most rooms have floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and stunning ocean views. They have a private balcony or terrace, ideal to enjoy the tropical breezes and the breathtaking views. The rooms are equipped for comfort with elegant and unique furniture, exotic woods and porcelain tiles, air conditioning, refrigerator and Wi-Fi. A wonderful place for an unforgettable vacation in Panama, perfect for a romantic getaway, friends on adventure, families and lasting memories. Enjoy a beach just for you… For a private dining experience with room service, we offer the option of delivering a delicious meal to your room. Our guests have access to their spacious private room with private balcony and to the public areas of the hotel. The long and wide natural private beach with islets and coconut palms is only a few steps away. It is one of the few beaches in Panama where you can enjoy a sunset over the Pacific Ocean. You also have access to our swimming pool and whirlpool, sun deck with loungers and a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean / Cebaco Island. Access to the public restrooms in the hotel courtyard, a few meters from the pool, jacuzzi and restaurant area. A shower directly on the beach under the palm trees, ideal for cooling down on the beach / to remove sand and salt residues from the body before returning to the hotel, with water at room temperature.
Relax and enjoy the view in this secluded boutique hotel
Reviewed By floppy525We stayed for 2 nights at Punta Duarte Garden Inn during our scouting trip to Panama and had a quiet, relaxing time with great food and wine. If you are looking for a nice “down time” close to nature while enjoining amazing views with your coffee this is a perfect fit (if you are looking for activities or “action” this is not the place for you). The property is extremely beautiful up on secluded hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a short walk to a nice sandy beach with gorgeous rock formations on either side. The room that we stayed was spacious and had a small terrace to enjoy the view of the ocean. The he food was amazing, Gabi is a great host and and an excellent cook (try the tuna). The only drawback is that the access road to the property is in poor shape and needs a vehicle with high ground clearance (a small Suzuki Vitara worked for us). Definitely will be going back.
9. Hotel Galeria
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 64 reviews
Hotel Gallery, located in Panama in the province of Veraguas. With good promotions, with some benefits like: Restaurant. T.V. 32 "LCD. Cable TV. Simmons Beautyrest beds and Presidential. Air Conditioning. Agua Caliente. Safety deposit box. Pool. Gym. Wi-Fi high speed. Electric Locks. Room services.
Nice pool and breakfast
Reviewed By FinncanuckThis hotel is located right beside the Inter-American highway in the middle of town. There are stores and restaurants all around. The hotel has a nice pool and a good breakfast, but not much more. Our room was poorly laid out, very hard to move around. Not much to see out the window. The safes are broken in most rooms. There is no fridge, but ice is available. You do get a coffeemaker and good coffee. OK for a stopover and a good location for stocking up on supplies.
10. Hostel Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Brand new hostel in santa catalina town at just 5min walking from the beach. We ofert a nice atmosphere at our pool area, with a big full equiped kitchen and a helpfullstaf. also we have a minimarket and restaurant at the front side of the hostel.
Social, clean and centrally located hostel
Reviewed By Vera vI would recommend staying in this hostel while in Santa Catalina. It's in the middel of the village, little supermarket is attached to the hostel, great pool and kitchen and the hostel is very clean. It's a great place to meet people. The free pancakes in the morning are also very practical. With some cheap fruits of the cute little fruit market in town you van make yourself a awesome breakfast. Only downside is no laundry service. The kitchen is indeed closed between 22:00 and 07:00 but I've not experienced that as a problem. The outside lights are turned off after 22:00 as well, but you can still sit outside.
