8.1

372 reviews

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

el estero , Santa Catalina, Panama

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Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

Situated in Santa Catalina, Panama, Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines is just 0.5mi from the city center, a breezy base for beach days and sunset strolls. Address: el estero.

Features include a beachfront setting, an outdoor swimming pool (free), private parking (free), and complimentary Wifi. The on-site Restaurant and Bar add easy meals and drinks, while snorkeling (extra charges) and water sports facilities on site (extra charges) invite aquatic adventures. Other comforts include air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, terrace, sun deck, garden views with a balcony, free toiletries, and a Tour desk to help plan day trips.

Reviews total 372, offering a snapshot of guest impressions. Garden spaces, balconies and a sun-soaked terrace round out the stay.

Situated along the sandy shores of Santa Catalina, Panama, this beachfront escape sits about 0.5mi from the city center, offering easy access to both shore and town. An outdoor infinity pool with a shallow end invites sun-warmed dips, while free private parking and complimentary Wifi keep plans simple. On-site dining and drinks come from Restaurante MamaInes and a Bar, showcasing flavors across Caribbean, Seafood, Local, International, and Latin American cuisines. For water lovers, snorkeling (extra charges) and water sports facilities on site (extra charges) add a splash of adventure. Air conditioning keeps spaces comfortable, with non-smoking rooms opening to terraces, sun decks, or balconies with garden views, and free toiletries completing the practical touches. A Tour desk helps plan day trips to explore the area.

The on-site Restaurante MamaInes offers a diverse menu—Caribbean, Seafood, Local, International, and Latin American—perfect for meals after time on the beach, with a Bar ready for easy, relaxing drinks. Snorkeling and water sports facilities on site provide additional activity options for an extra charge, while in-room comfort is ensured by air conditioning and non-smoking spaces. The on-site Tour desk helps map out day trips, making it simple to set up adventures around Santa Catalina.

Garden spaces, balconies, and a sun-soaked terrace round out the stay, providing tranquil spots to unwind after a day of discovery. With 372 reviews, guests share impressions that lean toward a breezy, beach-ready vibe. All together, the location and in-house amenities create a lively base for memorable beach days and sunset strolls.

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

Standard Twin Room in Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

150 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Flat-screen TV

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Queen Room with Balcony in Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

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Queen Room, Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

150 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Flat-screen TV

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Quadruple Room with Balcony in Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

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Quadruple Room, Balcony

1 Twin Bed

1 Bunk Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

170 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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Family Room with Balcony in Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

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Family, Balcony

1 Sofa Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Triple Room in Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

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Double, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Standard Double Room with Balcony in Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

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Double Room, Balcony

1 Bunk Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Double Room with Balcony and Sea View in Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

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Double Room, Sea View, Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

150 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Flat-screen TV

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Standard Double Room in Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

150 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Flat-screen TV

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Guest reviews

8.1

372 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Enzo

8.2

February 2025

Great location on the beach. Pleasant and relaxing. Decent restaurant with good breakfast & easy parking. A lot of Panamanians staying there so it felt like real Panama.

Original small room was on the street and barking dogs woke me up several times during the 1st night. Was able to upgrade to a larger, ocean view room for the next 2 nights for a bit more $$ - but MUCH MUCH better. Recommend garden or ocean view rooms. FYI - Feb 2025 the last 20k of the road to Santa Catalina is gravel, under heavy construction and not good to drive in the dark.

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Maxine

8.2

March 2025

Amazing location, priceworthy stay. As a guest you can rent surfboards for a lower price. The restaurant is okay. All in all, given the location and the price for the stay it‘s recommendable. Be aware that depending on the rip tide you might have to cross a small river in order to get to the beach which can happen very quickly in the evening.

We‘re not sure whether it was the language barrier, but at times we didn’t feel very welcomed by the staff and they seemed annoyed

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Christian

9.1

January 2024

Excellent location, right on the beach front. Julio at the reception is very welcoming and speaks both Spanish and English but lets you practice your Spanish even if it isn’t as good as his English, so thank you. Great functioning A/C. The food (good)and drinks are properly priced. Will gladly return 😊 I had an opportunity to meet one of the owners very nice person. It is a local family owned business.

Wifi in the room can be a challenge at time so if you intend to work better go downstairs great reception there. As previously mentioned by other guest’s reviews: food can take a “little” time to arrive to your table so don’t be too in a hurry.

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Philip

9.1

April 2024

The hotel is right on the ocean -- the surfers walk down the stairs to the beach and start surfing. My room had a lovely view of the water and there are plenty of terraces with comfortable chairs that also look out on the ocean. The staff is very laid back but very helpful. The restaurant/bar is open all of the time, and the food is good.

If you do not have a car, it is about a thirty to forty minute walk into Santa Catalina proper. It is a lovely walk, but be prepared.

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Jillayne

9.1

October 2024

End of the road and on the beach. Such a cool Boho hotel on the beach. Multiple floors & areas to lounge, plants everywhere, a tree inside. Multiple views of the water. Was nice to have a pool area for the kids to enjoy. We loved the views and variety of areas to hang out at on the property.

Food was ok, not great. Be aware of swimming in the river as it will leave your clothes and swimwear with an odor.

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Germaine

9.1

February 2024

Love the location, the beauty of the hotel, pur bed was so comfortable and the food was good.

The food is good but it can be better, like the ceviches or quantities served regarding seafood. Another thing was the consistency of the service. One night our food took an hour to be served, others it was incredibly fast. Regarding the waiters, not a big fan of them not being in the mood to serve, but this only happened 2 time and with the same waitress, the rest were pretty amicable.

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Chris

8.2

February 2025

The hotel was lively with friendly staff. We had a terrace overlooking the beach which was a luxury. The hotel is directly on the beach which is a real plus.

The hot water is intermittent which was not good considering the price of the room. The restaurant menu could benefit from more variety.

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Diana

10

May 2023

The staff went here above and beyond for us. I thought I had booked an extra night we loved it so much, but I messed up the date and had reserved the following night. I assumed it's my loss as they were booked for the consecutive night and we had nowhere to go. One of the amazing staff members found my friend in the restaurant and told them there was a last minute cancellation and could move us into that room for the night without any change fee! No chain hotel would do this. Stay here, it's beautiful beach side views with pool.

there was one side of the hotel that had a lot of construction noise. but any city is going to have construction and it was not under their control. Otherwise our stay was fantastic.

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Mark

10

August 2025

Fabulous location right on the huge clean beach ideal for my surfing daughter. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Just loved everything about. If you are going to Santa Catalina and like the beach this is the place!

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Gayle

9.1

February 2024

This is the best location in town. The common outdoor spaces were fantastic and cleaned daily. This hotel has spectacular views of the ocean and just a few steps down to an expansive beach. The small infinity pool was a great surprise. The food in the restaurant was good and good value.

The rooms are tired and the linens need updating including new towels.

Restaurants

Restaurante MamaInes

Cuisines

  • Caribbean
  • Seafood
  • Local
  • International
  • Latin American

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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