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Hotel Sol y Mar

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Santa Catalina B&B

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Beach
Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
Restaurant
Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Calle Principal 507, Hicaco, Veraguas
  • Santa Catalina Island
  • El Banco Beach
  • Estero Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Family Room

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Catalina

In Santa Catalina .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Catalina Island and 2 miles (3 km) of Estero Beach with a stay here. Arrimadero Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Lagartero Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Estero Beach - 9 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lagartero Beach - 26 min drive - 9.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinguino Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪JAMMIN HOSTEL & PIZZERIA - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Vista Coiba Villas - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pescao Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sol y Mar

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Santa Catalina B&B
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/game 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 (free)
  • 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
  • Game 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 complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include laptop-compatible safes and safes. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

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 elevator

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • 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
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.

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

Does Hotel Sol y Mar have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Sol y Mar offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of PAB 300 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hotel Sol y Mar to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 3.5 mi (14-min drive) from Arrimadero Beach and 7 mi (30-min drive) from Lagartero Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Sol y Mar offer free breakfast?

Hotel Sol y Mar offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Sol y Mar?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sol y Mar?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Sol y Mar?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Sol y Mar have a pool?

Hotel Sol y Mar features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Does Hotel Sol y Mar have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Sol y Mar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Hotel Sol y Mar to downtown Santa Catalina?

Hotel Sol y Mar is 0.7 mi away from Santa Catalina.

Hotel Sol y Mar Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

2/10 Terrible

katherine

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carey

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

8/10 Good

Derek

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

oscar

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

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

4/10 Poor

Jean-François

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Traveled with partner
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.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Susanne B.

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

8/10 Good

Christoph, Panama

Traveled with family
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!

10/10 Excellent

LEI

Traveled with family
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.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marinus

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Oihana

Traveled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Gustav Hammerich

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023