We spent the new years at On the Reef in Santa catalina Panama. What a place! I lived in the far east and I am an avid traveler. This place is fantastic! The small hotel is directly in front of the wave so you can watch surfers catching waves all day. Hawaiian size waves makes Catalina a special place. On... More

On the reef is the nicest and by far the best place to stay in Catalina. Secluded and private, it sits high above the reef on the rugged and beautiful coastline, looking out over the world class surf break that made Catalina famous. The house is elegant, stylish and comfortable, with three clean, air conditioned rooms and a beautiful wrap-around... More

Santa Catalina Panama - On The Reef - First Class in the Third World. So read the article in Long Board Magazine years ago . I am a Panamanian surfer and Stand Up Paddle Surfer and I travel the world to surf and compete. From Hawaii to California to Peru. I have stayed in many Surf Hotels around the world... More

We were so excited to stay here, after reading good reviews on Tripadvisor, but when we arrived, it was a whole different story! The owner was gone. The normal staff was gone so only a new maid who didn't speak any English was there. It was also only upon arrival that we found out we wouldn't be able to have... More

If you are going to Santa Catalina, this is a must stay. For real surfers the hotel is true to it´s name. It is on the reef facing this perfect wave. For beginners, the hotel is walking distance to the beach. The owners make sure you feel right at home. Breakfast is great! The view from the hotel is fenomenal.... More

This is the best place to stay in Santa Catalina. My husband and I arrived late at night, after driving for almost 7 hours we finally got to our destination feeling super hungry and tired. The owner and his wife greeted us with our room already set up and his wife made us delicious turkey sandwiches before going to a... More

The beds where awesome and the air-conditioning very good being in a warm climate this was key to a great night sleep. The service was friendly and very attentive @ all times. The food was really good and the margaritas they made from scratch where refreshing. Being a two time world masters surfing champion and avid traveler this would be... More

This hotel is a big up grade from the other hotels in the area, rooms are decorated with good taste and have clean confortable beds. With only 3 rooms it's more a boutique hotel. It's also strategicaly located with an excelente view of the surf and swim channel to the waves. There's also great diving and spearfishing in the area... More

My wife and I dive regularly at home and abroad. Even in remote areas, we always go for the best. This time, we wanted to go back to the last bastion of virgin diving in our country; the island of Coiba. In our previous trip there, we had had to settle for less than adecuate accomodations since most hotels cater... More