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Catalina's Hideaway

4.0 star property
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January 2025

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Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views
Boating
Children's activities
On the beach, beach towels, beach massages, beach yoga

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Lagartero Beach, Hicaco, Veraguas, 00000
  • Lagartero Beach
    12 min walk
  • Estero Beach
    141 min walk
  • Arrimadero Beach
    17 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

  • 92 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Studio Suite

Junior Studio Suite

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Tree House | Bathroom

Luxury Tree House

  • 67 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tree House

Luxury Tree House

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior

Bambuda Santa Catalina

Pool
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (16)
The price is NZ$160
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Bambuda Santa Catalina

About the area

Santa Catalina

Located in Santa Catalina, Catalina's Hideaway is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Lagartero Beach and Santa Catalina Island. .This beach lodge is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Arrimadero Beach and 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from El Banco Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Lagartero Beach - 12 min walk
  • Santa Catalina Island - 14 min drive
  • Arrimadero Beach - 17 min drive
  • El Banco Beach - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinguino Café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪JAMMIN HOSTEL & PIZZERIA - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vista Coiba Villas - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pescao Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Catalina's Hideaway

Beachfront, with spa services
Catalina's Hideaway offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Partially open bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy international cuisine at Sobremesa, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a library. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Sobremesa - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Sobremesa

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Beach yoga
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Firepit
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Games
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 250 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Catalina's Hideaway Lodge
Catalina's Hideaway Hicaco
Catalina's Hideaway Lodge Hicaco

Catalina's Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vishakha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property. I would definitely go back to this hotel. The people were wonderful. It was truly a sanctuary. The only thing that I wish was better was that our air conditioning did not work well so it was very hot at night. I still would go back! It was the best part of Panama
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible management
Terrible service. We ask ifbwe can bring our dog and they told us yes. When we arrive they told us that it has an extra fee and that we can leave it alone in the room. They also charge us for a daycare of the dog. The installation is very nice but the management is terrible. They took a small bbq from our room without permision even though we didn't use it and agreed not to.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Catalina hideaway is a great get away from the busy side of Panama. - great staff - great communication - beautiful location (not necessarily physically located) All were some of our favourite parts As a young couple we would have had this on our list that would have made the trip better: - easier access to santa Catalina ( $10 USD drive per person) - adult only (we weren’t aware kids were at Catalina hideaway, though this is by no fault of the hideaway)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful off the beaten path boutique hotel with a really restful vibe . Wonderful yoga classes and massage therapy! Will definitely be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alzira

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rustic venue. rooms are super clean and nice owners and staff super friendly and competent nice restaurant but just wish more seafood dishes being so near to the ocean... fresh calamari, fresh local fish, scallops etc... delicious drinks nice pool but not a good swimming beach reasonably priced checkout process needs help... way too slow
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort and owners are extremely friendly. They should do well if the direct flights to the resort from Panama City works out
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
A wonderful experience. I would recommend it highly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana Van

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great, friendly staff, comfortable beds, hot water, amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William, Osoyoos

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This ‘hideaway’ is so magical. From being greeted with cold moist towels, to the incredible rooms backing onto the lagoon, the wildlife, birds singing, and the incredible pool and dining area, you won’t find a more peaceful and beautiful place. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin Gerhard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted with cold towels while the concierge went through everything we needed to know. The estate was spectacular and the vibe was perfectly chill. Beautiful long sandy beach filled with shells, a serene pool Surrounded by day beds, hammocks and loungers, and absolutely lovely hostesses working. Our room overlooked the “swamp” area also we spent a bit of time looking to see if we could see Alligators - no luck for us this time. The open shower was totally stunning! Mini-fridge was well stocked and French press for morning coffee!! We had to leave prior to breakfast however we weee able to purchase overnight oats to take. We had a delicious dinner at the restaurant, along with some happy hour cocktails. Everything about this place is spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patience

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing boutique hotel !! Excellent service and accommodations. Will be back. Is there a shuttle from airport … long ride but worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was incredible! My partner and I stayed for two nights and wished we stayed longer! The rooms were amazing (we had a fully covered/closed in deck with a hammock) and a cool outdoor shower. The pool was great and the restaurant had really delicious food. Really beautiful place to stay, absolutely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Menu was good. Not enough variation for extended stays. Fresh seafood options would be nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely perfect!
We had a fantastic stay and Catalina’s Hideaway. The owners, Anthea and Ryan, along with the staff are incredibly hospitable and made us feel welcomed from the moment we arrived. Every detail of Catalina’s Hideaway is perfect- from the artistic and funky decorated murals, room décore, and beautifully landscaped grounds. I had the best-ever massage by fellow Canadian, Basia who also taught our yoga classes in an open air studio overlooking the ocean. Everything about our stay was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly a hideaway! Beautiful finishes, amazing room, incredible bed, and the outdoor shower was simply the best! 30 minutes away from Santa Catalina - here more options of restaurants - close enough to go spend the day at and come back. We did the Coiba Snorkel tour, which I highly recommend, through the hotel. It was the best snorkeling I have done - saw more than 20 species of fish, turtles, and sand sharks! The staff is very nice, super friendly, and the on site restaurant serves delicious meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner! I would recommend and look forward to going back. Lastly, the stars at night, simply magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Catalina’s Hideaway was such a memorable, relaxing, and beautiful getaway!! Very much worth the trip, with staff that far exceeded the hospitality of any stay we’ve had in Panama. From the proactive communication prior to arrival, exceptionally attentive concierge through our stay, and the delightful oasis of the property, it was a highlight of our trip. The excursion to Coiba Island is a must-do, and I am grateful to the staff for encouraging it- best snorkeling of any trip we’ve ever had. Many thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning Bali-style Hideaway resort.
Catalina's Hideaway is a relatively new very beautiful hotel reasonably convenient(25 mins by bad road) to our trip out to Coiba Island which was why we were there and which they organized. The place is Bali-style and gorgeous. Very comfortable bungalow close to beach with view through trees. Beach is long and tidal- not a swimming beach but good walks. Pretty pool area. We had one good and one not so good dinner but great breakfasts and lunches and good service early. Management are wonderful and helpful. Kitchen and bar/restaurant staff at night a little spottier but all around lovely friendly vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Not impressed with the dinner menu
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding hideaway!!
the hotel is exceptional, the service excellent, personnel outstanding. Lagartero beach might not be the best, but Catalina's Hideaway is definetely the best spot in the area. If you're planning to visit Coiba Island, one of the nicest places of Panama, this hideaway is your best choice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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It has a booshy ashram feel and it’s right on the bay. Perfect for yogis who know how to party. The pool area is immaculate with a brand new bar. The staff is great. Ian, Tyler, Rafael, and Sol were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024