The Best Hotels Closest to El Banco Beach in - 2026 Updated Prices

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Hotel Santa Catalina Panama

3.9 mi from El Banco Beach

Brandon

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Bambuda Santa Catalina

4.1 mi from El Banco Beach

Dennis

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

4.5 mi from El Banco Beach

Brock

includes taxes & fees

5 Jun - 6 Jun

On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos

6.3 mi from El Banco Beach

"Owner was a super kind guy. Room was small, dirty and full of bugs. Felt very over priced. Restaurant had good food, hard to communicate as no staff speaks english but its understandable! No shuttle or way to transport into town. We had to hitch hike and we ended up leaving early cause it was so inconveniently located. Place has lots of potential. Could be a super rad get away/ party place with some love. "

Aleesa

includes taxes & fees

29 May - 30 May

Kooteja Santa Catalina KAÏSA

5.9 mi from El Banco Beach

Grant

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

HOTEL LAS HAMACAS

3.5 mi from El Banco Beach

includes taxes & fees

29 May - 30 May

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Santa Catalina Panama	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 139 reviews	View
Bambuda Santa Catalina	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 75 reviews	View
Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 34 reviews	View
Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos	2.5 star property	6.6 15 reviews	View
Kooteja Santa Catalina KAÏSA	3.0 star property	6.8 5 reviews	View

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Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

10/10 Excellent

"This is a tropical paradise. Great beach better than any on Island ( we checked and compared) room on 2nd floor with balcony with awesome view. Room a little rustic ; but we go for beach; a/c kept room cool. Mama Ines granddaughter is manager shared history; oldest property in Santa Catalina used to be their family home. Two cats kept us company. Next. Door to Surf camp; great frozen cocktails; Enjoy!!oh; ;dont arrive in island at dusk. Dogs roaming everywhere you will drive into one(wanted to bring one home) don’t believe weather forecast; it had clouds every day: we had loads of sun."

Nukumi Club

6/10 Okay

"It’s a well curated place with 6 bungalow’s and a nice pool, overall done with care and good taste However it’s overpriced for what you get especially considering that it is located in a very rough and poorly maintained area with abandoned constructions projects , junks and hazards around the property, access to the tiny beach require going through concrete waist and rusted metals, to be fair it’s pretty much all over Santa Catalina not just this property. The other reason I think is overpriced is the property do not provide any service such as basic cleaning during your stay any food, drinks simply the small habitation and a shared pool. "

SurfAsana Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I spent a week at Surfasana Lodge. It is a unique property on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Surfasana Lodge is very peaceful surrounded by nature. Mauricio is a chill guy that can answer all your questions about Santa Catalina in general or surfing in particular. He is very interesting to talk with. I thoroughly enjoyed my week at Surfasana. The rooms are very clean and well appointed. If you come to Santa Catalina for surfing or diving, I highly recommend Surfasana Lodge for your accomodations. "

Hotel Sol y Mar

8/10 Good

"This property could use some love! We arrived to a grade 10 drive up a steep steep hill or option 2 - a steep climb up 120 stairs (not a misprint) with no sign indicating you were actually heading to reception. Once checked in we had to go down the 120 stairs to our car. A very kind receptionist gentleman drove down the hill to help us get our luggage up to our room. So only a 30 stair climb from this point! Needless to say you will get a workout. The room was nice. There was air conditioning which was necessary as it is the hot season here AND we were hot after the climb. We were able to get our car part way up the “driveway”. Most clients did not chance it! All this and we do enjoy our stay in Santa Catalina. We do recommend Panama Dive Center for scuba diving!"

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."

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. "

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Santa Catalina Island

5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santa Catalina Island during your travels in Santa Catalina. Wander the beaches or discover the area's sunsets.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around El Banco Beach?

El Banco Beach is located in Santa Catalina. You'll find 32 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to El Banco Beach?

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. It's located 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from El Banco Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Bambuda Santa Catalina and Hotel Santa Catalina Panama.

How many hotels will I be able to find near El Banco Beach?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from El Banco Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near El Banco Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near El Banco Beach.

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Hotel Santa Catalina Panama

Bambuda Santa Catalina

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos

Kooteja Santa Catalina KAÏSA

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Top El Banco Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

Nukumi Club

Catalina's Hideaway

Hotel Santa Catalina Panama

SurfAsana Lodge

Cabaña Santa Catalina

Hotel Sol y Mar

Villa Coco

zenda house

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