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Bambuda Santa Catalina

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Surf Cabin
Surf Cabin
Flagship | Bathroom
Flagship | Balcony view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July

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Finca 464377, Hicaco, Veraguas

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Friends and Family

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden View Twin

  • Sea view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden View Queen

Garden View Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Oceanview King Suite

Oceanview King Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Oceanview Premium Queen

Oceanview Premium Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Flagship

Flagship

  • Ocean view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Just Right

Just Right

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Surf Cabin

Surf Cabin

  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-Bed Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hotel'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 hotel include Arrimadero Beach and Lagartero Beach.

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Panachocolat - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beyond Waves Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Café Bex - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pinguino Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Bambuda Santa Catalina

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 hotel 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. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bambuda Santa Catalina on 3 Jul 2026 start from NZ$167, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible stay! I would recommend this place to anyone - not to mention that Santa Catalina alone blew my mind! Beautiful beachfront, incredible food, and cute rooms :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely 5 night stay in the flagship room at Bambuda resort. Stunning grounds with a 180 degree ocean view. Staff were super pleasant and helpful. Restaurant is good especially breakfast. We had our daughter with us and her dog, Bruno with us and he enjoyed his stay as well ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay and enjoy Santa Catalina and surroinding areas! Gorgeous view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort is beautiful right on the Ocean Room was very clean Staff was great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and hotel was very clean and tidy. Staff was courteous and prompt.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jean-Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was great . Staff friendly. One thing to improve on was the music. It was so loud that you could hardly carry a conversation in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, awesome staff, good food and drink options, clean, beautiful views, convenient location. The only thing I would note is that the property isn't directly on a sandy beach like I thought it would be from the photos... it's a 3 minute walk :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting area and Coiba National Park
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very helpful and accommodating. The room was nice for a couple, not for what I needed, but it was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, a/c cold, nice grounds. Oceanfront but with no beach. Restaurant was fair, they did this “Family Night” every night which meant no ordering from the menu, (making it sound like it was a social event which it most certainly was not ). Staff very friendly but the guests were all ignorant and crabby… get a life you young folks and try smiling!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You definitely do not want to do a garden view room as you're just looking at a tennis court and a basketball court that have been somewhat abandoned. There are a few amenities in the room, no refrigerator, hair dryer or coffee maker. For hotels at this price, those are some of the things I believe should be included.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view of ocean , highly recommended the rooms with ocean view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay in Santa Catalina

We had an amazing stay. It was low season, so the hotel was not that crowded. The service of the staff was beyond my expectations. We included the breakfasts on our reservation and all options I had for the three days were awesome. Best grilled cheese sandwich I've ever had. The room was comfy, I knew we were just coming back to sleep as we had many day trips booked. I fully recomend staying here, the cabanas were so beautiful.
Breakfast
Cabins
Ocean View
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, comfortable and big! Definitely get breakfast included. The food was excellent. Stunning views and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really cool place

Super beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Amenities
We stayed there in couple for three nights and found it is a great choice, personnel is really nice and helpful, the hotel conditions are excellent, and food at the restaurant is really good, excellent also. Views, swimming pool and location… the best . Definitely worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend

Very clean and comfortable, good food great vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely place and quality room with sea view ! The ameneties were quality also ! But the staff is not really welcoming and could benefit from smiling ( except Nando who was the sunshine of this place) let’s transfer some good vibes from bambuda lodge :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claas

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colomba

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

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice. Staff were helpful, but had a difficult time understanding English.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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