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Bambuda Santa Catalina

2.5 star property
Hostal in Santa Catalina with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Oceanview Premium Queen | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Flagship | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Finca 464377, Hicaco, Veraguas
  • Santa Catalina Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Arrimadero Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • El Banco Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Surf Cabin

Surf Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 27.4 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in Premium 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Shared Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Just Right

Just Right

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 27.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Friends and Family

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 27.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Garden View Queen

Garden View Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Private 6-Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Oceanview King Suite

Oceanview King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview Premium Queen

Oceanview Premium Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Flagship

Flagship

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 52 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Premium 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Garden View Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Catalina

At Bambuda Santa Catalina you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Estero Beach and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Santa Catalina Island. Highlights at this hostal include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hostal's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Santa Catalina hostal include Arrimadero Beach and Lagartero Beach.

What's nearby

  • Estero Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Catalina Island - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Arrimadero Beach - 15 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lagartero Beach - 30 min drive - 12.3 km
  • El Banco Beach - 42 min drive - 34.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinguino Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪JAMMIN HOSTEL & PIZZERIA - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Vista Coiba Villas - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pescao Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Bambuda Santa Catalina

Hostal in Santa Catalina with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Bambuda Santa Catalina. Self parking is free.

This Santa Catalina hostal is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bambuda Santa Catalina offers 90 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 9 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6.00 to 9.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Bambuda Santa Catalina Hostal
Bambuda Santa Catalina Hicaco
Bambuda Santa Catalina Hostal Hicaco

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bambuda Santa Catalina?

Bambuda Santa Catalina offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bambuda Santa Catalina?

As of 14 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bambuda Santa Catalina on 24 Mar 2025 start from AU$147.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bambuda Santa Catalina?

Yep, Bambuda Santa Catalina has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bambuda Santa Catalina?

Yep, Bambuda Santa Catalina is a short 12-minute walk from Estero Beach.

Does Bambuda Santa Catalina have a pool?

Bambuda Santa Catalina has an outdoor pool.

Does Bambuda Santa Catalina serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bambuda Santa Catalina?

No, Bambuda Santa Catalina does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bambuda Santa Catalina?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bambuda Santa Catalina?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Bambuda Santa Catalina Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely, one of the best choices to stay in Santa Catalina. Great hotel with great staff. A very good value for money. The only thing that should be improved is the access to the property, since it is in a very bad shape.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narciso

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff are extremely nice. Great staff. Very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Renee

Disliked: Staff & service
I would not recommend this hotel over others in the area. We felt they were overcharging for many amenities over what other hotels charge. And the food was substandard with small proportions. On top of all that the beach fronting the hotel was rocky and unsightly. If you must come to Santa Catalina then another cheaper alternative is the better choice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claas, Boquete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the best hotel I stayed in Panama in. Great location. Awesome staff who helped to jumpstart a car too. Best place to stay in Sta. Catalina
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really cool place
Super beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy lindo hotel, nuevo, limpio. Me encantó el diseño y la decoración. Vistas muy lindas, bien comunicado para salir a tours. El personal muy amable. Muy recomendable y queremos regresar.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

colomba

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excepcional
Un hotel maravilloso, repetiremos si volvemos a Panamá!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024