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Hotel Sol y Mar

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Santa Catalina with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Sol y Mar. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Private bathroom
In-room 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 area

Map
Calle Principal 507, Hicaco, Veraguas

What's nearby

  • Estero Beach - 9 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lagartero Beach - 26 min drive - 14.7 km

Restaurants

  • COIBA Dive Center
  • Umami Santa Catalina
  • ‪Café Panachocolat - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pinguino Café - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sol y Mar

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Hotel Sol y Mar and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and a gift shop
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Sol y Mar have comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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 a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Is Hotel Sol y Mar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Sol y Mar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a fee of PAB 20.

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

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Sol y Mar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PAB 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Sol y Mar located?

Situated in Santa Catalina, this bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Santa Catalina Island and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Estero Beach. Arrimadero Beach and Lagartero Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

Sandy

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.

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

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

Carey

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

8/10 Good

Derek

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

2/10 Terrible

Oihana

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

4/10 Poor

Jean-François

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

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

6/10 Okay

Susanne B.

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

8/10 Good

Christoph

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

Carlos A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Sunsets!

El lugar es muy bonito y tiene unas vistas y atardeceres espectaculares. Probablemente de los mejores de Santa Catalina. La comida es excelente. Los dueños del lugar son super amables y amigables. Lo mejor de todo fue la buena energia y el servicio de Gino.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

LEI

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.

2/10 Terrible

katherine

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marinus

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

4/10 Poor

oscar

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

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Gustav Hammerich

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023