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Hotel Sol y Mar

Property class: 3

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Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Exterior
Beach
Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Calle Principal 507, Hicaco, Veraguas
  • Place, Estero Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lagartero Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Santa Catalina

At Hotel Sol y Mar you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Santa Catalina Island and 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Estero Beach. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .At the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Santa Catalina B&B, you'll be 5.7 km (3.5 mi) from Arrimadero Beach and 11.2 km (7 mi) from Lagartero Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Estero Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lagartero Beach - 27 min drive - 15.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Panachocolat - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Los Pibes - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • Beyond Waves Bar
  • Café Bex

About this property

Hotel Sol y Mar

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Hotel Sol y Mar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Santa Catalina bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Sol y Mar offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include laptop-compatible safes and safes. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: PAB 20 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 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 and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Sol y Mar

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

MastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: PAB 300 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-in fee: PAB 20 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Sol y Mar Santa Catalina
Hotel Sol y Mar Hicaco
Hotel Sol y Mar Santa Catalina
Hotel Sol y Mar Bed & breakfast
Hotel Sol y Mar Bed & breakfast Hicaco

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Sol y Mar?

Yep, Hotel Sol y Mar has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Sol y Mar?

The closest beach to Hotel Sol y Mar is El Banco Beach (4.7 km).

Does Hotel Sol y Mar have a pool?

Hotel Sol y Mar has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7 AM to 10 PM.

Does Hotel Sol y Mar serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is offered daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Sol y Mar?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Sol y Mar?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Sol y Mar?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Sol y Mar?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Sol y Mar Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice Hotel with an excellent view from the hill top. Very nice breakfast! The good staff and excellent attention made our stay very pleasant. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sol y Mar is like heaven on earth. The owners and staff were awesome. Super kind, welcoming and generous.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it! Gino & staff are wonderful !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

Wonderful view from hill top

Fabulous spot, and good breakfasts and dinners, just be aware of the steep climb from road to reception/room and that the hosts can drive their truck down the hill to collect you and luggage if you don't have a vehicle tough enough to climb it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a small hotel/restaurant with excellent staff. We stayed there for 3 days to snorkel and hike the islands of the Coiba National Park. The hotel is walking distance to the beach where the tour boats embark and the good restaurants. Our room was nice and clean. The staff were very professional and provided all the services we needed with courtesy. Its restaurant and swimming pool have unobstructed view of sunset.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Nice Place

We had an excellent time, the owners and staff were there and helpful in booking activities. The rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable. The water was hot and the pressure was good. The restaurant was very good. The only drawback was the access, there are many stairs and if someone has mobility issues it could cause problems.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN

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

Fantastic stay at Sol y Mar

We loved our stay. Geno our host was so welcoming & helpful. The breakfast was very nice with fresh juice & fruit. The stairs were ok, but may not be great for all travelers. Geno will try to be available to help with luggage if you give him an estimated arrival time. He has great suggestions for restaurants, tours & kayak rentals. We would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view. There is a hammock that you can enjoy while overlooking the amazing views. Gino, was the most gracious and over serving host. He made a delicious breakfast for us each morning. Gino provided good conversation and great insight and tips for our travel. It was hard to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jean-François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was allright, altough quite climby and steep. Staff was great. But Santa Catalina is'nt worth to visit considering the awfull drive (more than 25 km of potholes), the distance from the Pan-Am highway, the more than less disappointing boat ride to the islands and the difficult public access to the beach. Far from its reputation. Go to the Azuero beaches preferably.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property could use some love! We arrived to a grade 10 drive up a steep steep hill or option 2 - a steep climb up 120 stairs (not a misprint) with no sign indicating you were actually heading to reception. Once checked in we had to go down the 120 stairs to our car. A very kind receptionist gentleman drove down the hill to help us get our luggage up to our room. So only a 30 stair climb from this point! Needless to say you will get a workout. The room was nice. There was air conditioning which was necessary as it is the hot season here AND we were hot after the climb. We were able to get our car part way up the “driveway”. Most clients did not chance it! All this and we do enjoy our stay in Santa Catalina. We do recommend Panama Dive Center for scuba diving!
Room
Coiba neach
View from room
Coiba beacj
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a hidden gem we discovered. We were looking for snorkelling while wintering in Panama and we found Santa Catalina…next step accommodation. With zero knowledge of the area we jumped in on this place. Three nights of total relaxation. Food is excellent, room is perfect and most of all the owners and staff are amazing. The view is breathtaking, pool/bar/restaurant area fun to chill in. They will support any activity you need. The only watch out are the steps BUT let them know and they will help you up and down. The owners are newish and super committed to their investment. We would return in a heartbeat.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The food and service was great. It's about a 5 to 10 minute walk to the town. If you don't have a 4 x 4, you'll find it difficult to park next to your room. Very steep narrow road. Quite a climb up to the breakfast area and pool. I wouldn't recommend it if you have trouble with stairs. Great view, of the ocean, but not on the ocean. The place is being remodeled and improvements are being made. room. Very narrow
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a very good stay at Sol Y Mar. The owner Brian and staff are super friendly and helpful. Our room was comfortable and very clean. The bathroom fixtures were old and a bit jerry-rigged but in good working order. The view of the sunset from poolside is spectacular! We really enjoyed the food, both the fresh-made breakfasts as well as an excellent dinner with fresh local ingredients and killer mojitos. A word of warning... the property is on the side of a very steep hill with many steps up to most of the rooms and the pool/bar/restaurant area. You should make arrangements with the staff to carry your bags up the hill in the back of their pickup truck (I wasn't that smart!)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gino was very helpful. Room was ok but tired. We had to have Gino take our luggage up the hill in his 4 wheel drive truck. The town is dumpy with narrow dirt road. Dinning was fine. Snorkeling was great, BUT it requires a 1.5 hour ride each way in open water in a 20’ boat. On the way out we sat in the front of the boat. About every 5 minutes the boat smash down with me wondering if the boat and my back were going to break. Sit in the back of boat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Sehr nettes Personal! Toller Ausblick
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria lluisa

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

Original

Agradecemos al ayudante del hotel, Gino, toda la ayuda e informacion facilitada desde nuestra llegada hasta nuestra salida. Gino ha hecho que nuesyra estancia en el hotel y en Santa Catalina haya sido un exito. El hotel esta ubicado en un entorno privilegiado, pero con mucha pendiente.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Walter

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

Gutes aber teures Hotel

Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Das Frühstück war sehr gut. Super Aussicht vom Pool und Restaurant. Die Ausstattung im Zimmer ist etwas bescheiden. Der Zimmerpreise war relativ hoch.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Oihana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos cancelo la habitación el mismo día porque decía que tenía overbooking, me enteré de ello al llamar dos horas antes al alojamiento. Después de 6 h de viaje con una niña . Me dice que me ha mandado mensaje por Expedia a las 12,30 de ese día. Yo en ruta, sin wifi ,no lo leo claro está. Si no llego a llamar llegó allí de noche y no tengo donde dormir. El lunes llame para confirmar que estaba todo ok, el miércoles me encuentro con eso. Un sinvergüenza, después de discutir me localiza una habitación en otro alojamiento. No lo recomiendo ya que puede dejarte sin lugar donde dormir cuando le venga bien a el, por las razones que el considere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos A

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

Beautiful Sunsets!

El lugar es muy bonito y tiene unas vistas y atardeceres espectaculares. Probablemente de los mejores de Santa Catalina. La comida es excelente. Los dueños del lugar son super amables y amigables. Lo mejor de todo fue la buena energia y el servicio de Gino.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

katherine

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marinus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

oscar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023