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Bambuda Santa Catalina

2.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Santa Catalina hostal
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Outdoor pool
Flagship | Living area
Oceanview King Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach/ocean view
Flagship | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Finca 464377, Hicaco, Veraguas
  • Santa Catalina Island
  • El Banco Beach
  • Arrimadero Beach

Room options

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Surf Cabin | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Surf Cabin

  • 295 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Premium 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Shared Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Just Right | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Just Right

  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Friends and Family

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Garden View Queen | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden View Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-Bed Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Oceanview King Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Oceanview King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview Premium Queen | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Oceanview Premium Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Flagship | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Flagship

  • 560 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden View Twin

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Catalina

Close to the beach.You'll find Estero Beach and Santa Catalina Island within 2 miles (3 km) of this hostal. Arrimadero Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Lagartero Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Estero Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lagartero Beach - 25 min drive - 9.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinguino Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café Panachocolat - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Umami Santa Catalina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪COIBA Dive Center - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Bambuda Santa Catalina

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Santa Catalina hostal
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 the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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

How close is Bambuda Santa Catalina to the airport?

Bambuda Santa Catalina is 226 mi (365-min drive) away from the Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bambuda Santa Catalina have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bambuda Santa Catalina.

How close is Bambuda Santa Catalina to the beach?

This hostal is a short 12-minute walk from Estero Beach and 4.4 mi (15-min drive) from Arrimadero Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bambuda Santa Catalina offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bambuda Santa Catalina, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6.00 and 9.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Bambuda Santa Catalina?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at Bambuda Santa Catalina?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Bambuda Santa Catalina?

This hostal offers free self parking.

Does Bambuda Santa Catalina have a pool?

Bambuda Santa Catalina features an outdoor pool.

Does Bambuda Santa Catalina have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Bambuda Santa Catalina have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Bambuda Santa Catalina to downtown Santa Catalina?

Bambuda Santa Catalina is 0.6 mi away from Santa Catalina.

Bambuda Santa Catalina Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

No Prison Island

Beautiful facility & very nice staff. Call me by my name the entire 3 days we were there. There was a mishap on our Coiba Prison Tour by the service depart at Bambuda which kind of ruined everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaradanis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirza, Seguin

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Albert, Kirkland

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

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very quaint hotel located in a beautiful area. The view of the ocean was stunning and the decor was really nice. The pool was perfect with lots of areas to sit and chill. The pool deck had nice loungers but the only thing missing was umbrellas for shade. Hopefully some will be added since this hotel only recently opened. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent and of high quality. This is our second stay at a Bambuda property in Panama and would stay again at either one. This was a really nice property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

Recommend

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

10/10 Excellent

Danika

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

enrique

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Business traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Thierry

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

Hôtel propre mais un peu cher

Hôtel classique dans l’ensemble. l’espace bar et restaurant est sympathique mais pas un choix important en termes de plats surtout le soir. Barman pas très agréable contrairement aux serveuses. La piscine mériterait d’être un peu mieux entretenue. Clientèle très jeune qui se la raconte et qui, finalement, reste dans son coin, donc hotel pas si convivial que ça au final.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Traveled with partner
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