Costa Catalina terrace overlooking Playa Estero

Beachfront on Playa Estero · Santa Catalina

Where the Ocean Meets Your Story.

A twelve-room hotel on Playa Estero, with open-air decks, surf steps away and sunsets that invite you to slow down.

12 roomsDirectly beachfrontSwimming poolRestaurant & bar

Right on Playa Estero

The beach is part of the stay.

Step off the deck and onto Playa Estero. Come back for a swim, a meal at Oleajes or a quiet hour looking across the Pacific.

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Aerial view of Costa Catalina beside Playa EsteroThe swimming pool surrounded by tropical greenery

Four ways to stay

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Ocean View Suite

2 suites · Ocean outlook

Ocean View Suite

A spacious suite with an ocean outlook and room to settle into the rhythm of Playa Estero.

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Junior Suite

3 suites · Sitting area

Junior Suite

A little more space to unwind before and after long days by the water.

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Standard Room

6 rooms · Air-conditioned

Standard Room

A private, air-conditioned room with everything you need between beach days.

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Two Beds Standard

1 room · Two beds

Two Beds Standard

One comfortable room with two beds—an easy option for friends or a small family.

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Life at Costa Catalina

From the first wave to the last sunset.

Between the beach, pool, billiards and open decks, the day moves without much hurry.

Surfboards ready beside the oceanfront deckPool table in the open-air hotel loungePacific sunset from Costa Catalina

Retreats & group stays

Bring the group. We’ll help with the details.

From yoga retreats to company gatherings, we can shape the stay around your group. Tell us your dates, how many people are coming and what you have in mind.

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Yoga retreat on the open-air Costa Catalina deckOpen-air lounge prepared for a group gathering
Seafood dish prepared by Oleajes Santa CatalinaFood, pool and terrace at Oleajes Santa Catalina

Oleajes Santa Catalina

Panamanian and international flavors, with energy after dark.

Oleajes Santa Catalina independently runs the restaurant and bar inside Costa Catalina. Its menu mixes Panamanian and international flavors; evenings bring cocktails, music and a more social atmosphere. Check Instagram for current menus, events and hours.

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Aerial view of Playa Estero and the Pacific coast

Santa Catalina, Veraguas

From Playa Estero to Coiba.

Surf is out front and trips to Coiba depart from Santa Catalina. Between adventures, there is still time to walk the beach and watch the Pacific.

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Your room beside the Pacific is waiting.

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