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Hotel Sol y Mar

3.0 star property
Santa Catalina B&B with outdoor pool and restaurant

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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
Quadruple Room | In-room safe
Restaurant
When visiting Santa Catalina, Hotel Sol y Mar is a great choice to consider. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room | In-room safe

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room | In-room safe

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Principal 507, Hicaco, Veraguas

What's nearby

  • Santa Catalina Island - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Estero Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Arrimadero Beach - 14 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lagartero Beach - 30 min drive - 11.3 km
  • El Banco Beach - 40 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

When visiting Santa Catalina, Hotel Sol y Mar is a great choice to consider. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PAB 300 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of PAB 20

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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 there a pool at Hotel Sol y Mar?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Sol y Mar?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Sol y Mar?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Sol y Mar?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PAB 300 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Sol y Mar?

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

What is there to do at Hotel Sol y Mar and nearby?

Hotel Sol y Mar has an outdoor pool and an arcade, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Sol y Mar?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Sol y Mar like?

Hotel Sol y Mar is located a short 10-minute walk from Santa Catalina Island.

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Hotel Sol y Mar Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Breakfast
Food
Hilly
Islands
Restaurant
Sunsets
Recreation

What guests liked

  • Fresh-made breakfasts with local ingredients were a highlight of the stay. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10

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!!
3-night trip

8/10

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

Sol y Mar is like heaven on earth. The owners and staff were awesome. Super kind, welcoming and generous.
2-night trip

10/10

Love it! Gino & staff are wonderful !
3-night trip

10/10

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!
2-night trip

10/10

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.
4-night trip

10/10

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

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!
2-night trip

8/10

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!
2-night trip

4/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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.

8/10

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!)
2-night trip

6/10

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
2-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

2/10

3-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

8/10

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.
3-night trip

4/10

1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

2/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

4-night trip

8/10

5-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

4-night trip