![A beautiful island turned into a National park in 1997. Coiba's underwater topography is linked by the underwater Coco Ridge mountain chain to the Galápagos Islands. Scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have proclaimed it an unparalleled destination for discovering new species. Rachel Collin, a Smithsonian project coordinator said: "It's hard to imagine, while snorkeling around a tropical island that's so close to the United States, that half the animals you see are unknown to science.”[1]](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035245/9d271637-7e05-4d40-9a5d-4e2c908e1859.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)
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Bambuda Santa Catalina
8/10 Good
"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."
Hotel Santa Catalina Panama
10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic place!! Beautiful views, excellent facilities, super-friendly staff, and loved the pool.
Only regret is that we could not stay longer. But already planning to return next year. "
Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines
4/10 Poor
"Incredible location right on Playa Estero with a great pool, but the management needs to get it together. We arrived to a dirty room (used towels and trash left behind), including someone's bra. Staff was consistently unwelcoming. We had major issues with booking an extra night online because no one was available in person, and then they tried to charge us twice upon check-out. And wanted us to change rooms. The included breakfast takes forever and isn't worth the wait. It’s a shame because the property itself has potential, but the consistent vibes from service made it a stressful stay."
SurfAsana Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"The location of the lodge is really beautifull and the staff is really friendly and helpfull, always tryong to make the extra effort for the guests.
You get for what you paid for. It´s not a luxury hotel but a very nice and special lodge in what until very recently was the jungle."
Villa Coco
10/10 Excellent
"Stayed at Villa Coco in Santa Catalina with a group of five of us in a suite and had an incredible experience. The property itself is beautiful — the grounds are peaceful, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and everything feels really well cared for. The staff were outstanding from start to finish: friendly, accommodating, and genuinely welcoming. The food was excellent, and being able to borrow bikes to explore the area was such a great touch.
The location is also ideal — nicely tucked away so it feels calm and private, yet still perfectly situated between both ends of town so everything is easy to get to.
Overall, this place is amazing and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Santa Catalina."
Nukumi Club
10/10 Excellent
"The room was amazing and so thoughtfully decorated. The pool area was so relaxing. Great area and short walk to town. Also very close beach access. Clara was very helpful with recommendations in the area. 10/10 will be back. "
zenda house
4/10 Poor
"I first wanna say there was a nice welcome gift, a bottle of champagne and two chill bottles of water and the bed was comfortable.
No towel, only a bathmat, no Wi-Fi, although it was advertised, AAA batteries, and only one remote device, so I had to keep switching them until I went and bought another set and brought them home with me. Bugs crawling all over the floor. No soap in the bathroom. And it wasn’t until this morning when I moved the welcome note and found the business card with the contact for the owner. I tried to send a message through orbit, but I never received a response. It has great potential, but needs a lot of work. "
Frequently asked questions
What's the area like around Coiba National Park?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Coiba National Park, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and major shopping area.
Where is the best place to stay close to Coiba National Park?
Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. You'll find it 42.6 mi (68.6 km) from Coiba National Park. Other good choices around the area include playa pixvae sunset house and Hospedaje Yosi & Tours Pixvae Coiba.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Coiba National Park, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Coiba National Park.