Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel

Hostel in Santa Catalina with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with comfortable seating areas nearby.

Relax on the outdoor deck with a sectional sofa, armchairs, and coffee table.

Guests can park their vehicles in front of this rustic hostel, featuring a metal staircase and a unique mechanical sculpture.

Enter a room with a door leading to an outdoor area, featuring a mounted TV and a patterned chair on the wooden floor.

Cozy room with a sofa and cabinet, featuring a door to a separate space.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Bar
Pool
24/7 front desk
Kitchen
Parking included

Explore the area

Main Street, Hicaco, Veraguas

Santa Catalina Island
El Banco Beach
Arrimadero Beach

Room options

Cozy retreat with a single bed, shelving unit, and framed artwork adorns the walls.

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

161 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

107 sq ft
Park view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside table, and window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

129 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room (Shared bathroom)

Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Catalina

Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel places you within a mile (2 km) of Santa Catalina Island and Estero Beach. This 6-room hostel has conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

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What's nearby

Estero Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Lagartero Beach - 19 min drive - 8.9 miles

Restaurants

‪Pinguino Café - ‬4 min walk
‪Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
‪JAMMIN HOSTEL & PIZZERIA - ‬12 min walk
‪Vista Coiba Villas - ‬12 min walk
‪Pescao Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel

Hostel in Santa Catalina with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

Guests of Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, barbecue grills, and a picnic area.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Similar properties

Enjoy dining and socializing in the outdoor seating area, overlooking the ocean.

Pool
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Library
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (limited availability)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

Private or shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Free bottled water
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop

Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a 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

Check-in: 1 PM
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina Santiago

Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina Hostel

Villa Vento Surf Hostel

Hostel Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina Panama

Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina

Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina Hostel

Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel Hicaco

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel?

Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel?

This hostel is located in Santa Catalina within a short 18-minute walk of Santa Catalina Island. You'll also find Arrimadero Beach and Estero Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel have a casino at the property?

No, Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as a bar and an outdoor pool.

Does Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel serves free continental breakfast each morning from its snack bar.

Will Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel.

Villa Vento Surf Santa Catalina - Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group

Dec 31, 2019

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

Loved this hostel. Great vibe.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Danae

Apr 10, 2019

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Worst stay ever

That was very bad, they treated us very poorly, i am still very angry and frustrated about it. They didn’t tell us the check out time we arrived too late they took our key and came with us inside of the room to take our belongings. They disnt want to give us a new towel or acces to the bath room to have a shower after the beach. I got into an argument with the very rude lady working there. They treated us like unwelcome dogs. The pool was empty and we had booked there for the pool. No advices or indications to go to the beach. The breakfast ia included but u do it yourself pancakes in old pans that u have to clean yourself. And as breakfast beverages coffee with no sugar no milk. I wouldn’t call that a breakfast. No hot water wifi doesn’t reach your room. And the oldest lady workingg there is probably the rudest i have ever dealt with. We paid 46 at the arrival instead of 42. We had to fix and order our luggage out of the room on the floor . Very disappointed

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 22, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Apr 12, 2018

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

Chill hostel, good peeps

Staff was amenable, free breakfast was nice.

2/10 Terrible

Fred , France

Dec 11, 2017

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

Noisy not close to beach

I don't have time... never going back. The place was anything but relaxing.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

R, Iowa City, IA

Aug 22, 2017

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay for?

The room is very basic. No hot water, no room cleaning, no new towels. Free breakfast is advertised but you have to cook your own breakfast, and the options are limited to pancakes, which would be ok, but I am lactose intolerant. No options were offered. The description is Orbitz is very misleading about the place. The place is not terrible for $30/night but they could match their services to their advertised features.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 28, 2017

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Apr 11, 2017

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

Nice central hostal

Good solid hostal in the middle of town. Clean, friendly staff and has a mini super inside. Would recommend this

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Jul 9, 2019

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Mar 26, 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Pool ohne Wasser

Insbesondere die nicht besonders saubere Küche hat mir nicht gefallen. Absoluter Minuspunkt ist aber, das im Pool überhaupt kein Wasser war. Der Pool war der Grund, weswegen ich dieses und nicht ein anderes Hostel gebucht habe. Bei den dortigen Temperaturen er das kaum auszuhalten.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Mar 21, 2019

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

Leider verkommen..

Leider sind die früheren guten Bewertungen hinfällig: der Pool war nicht benutzbar, am Boden schwamm eine grünliche übel riechende Lake (dementsprechend Moskito verseucht). Und insgesamt ist alles einfach total heruntergekommen. War aber sicherlich mal toll.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner

Feb 5, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Céntrico y relación precio calidad... muy bueno...

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Rafal

May 12, 2018

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

8/10 Good

MANOELA

Apr 9, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Erik, Holland

Jan 14, 2018

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

The perfect spot

Really a nice hostel with the typical laidback Santa Catalina vibe. Big rooms, and good bed. The garden is really nice with hammocks and couches and the staff is very friendly. Close to the beach and restaurants.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 10, 2018

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dec 4, 2017

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

Buen ambiente y personal simpático

Es un hotel cerca de varias tiendas de buceo, el desayuno consiste en unas pancakes con sirope, bastante ricas. Las habitaciones son amplias y comodas. El personal es excelente, y el ambiene muy bueno. Lo único negativo es que no hay agua caliente y a veces se va la luz, pero es lo normal en ese lugar.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

Mario

Jul 8, 2017

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

Dirty pool, towels and sheets

You arrive and get no help with your bags. The guy at reception is more interested in getting payed. After that, he leads the way carrying only the keys, while you stay behind dragging your belongins. The pool had milky (dirty) water. The breakfast offered was pancakes. Towels full of ink spots so you do not know if they are clean. Bed sheets were brown - probably for the same purpose (no one can tell if they were washed and kept from the earlier client). I stayed 2 nights and my room was not cleaned on the second day. This is a hostel badly run where cleanliness is a problem.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Apr 17, 2017

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

Almost perfect stay in this loving hostel

Perfect stay in this clean, friendly and comfortable hostel. Only default : no wifi or shared computers.

8/10 Good

Rodrigo, Chile

Jan 30, 2017

Liked: Staff & service

Precio inmejorable y ambiente buena onda

Si bien al llegar no obtuvimos la pieza reservada (supuestamente por fallo de internet), tuvimos una muy buen disposición y alternativas para encontrar algo para esa noche. Las otras 3 noches en muy buena pieza (limpia, A/C y baño privado) a un precio y ubicación inmejorable. Ambiente relajado con amplia cocina común cervezas al mismo precio del supermercado y happy hours todos los días. Recomiendo llamar para reservar. PD: Nos dimos cuenta que en las noches llegan de todos los otros lados a pasar un rato en el bar de este hostal!..Buenísimo.

6/10 Okay

Mariela

Jan 8, 2017

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Mejor otro por el mismo precio

La relacion calidad/precio para ser un hostel es CARA...pensando en que no tiene agua caliente, el desayuno se lo prepara uno mismo y no se puede guardar bebidas en la heladera para que no ocupen lugar y que la zona tiwne problenas electricos y se corta la luz por horas todos los dias. El ligar esta a 500 metros de la playa donde salen las labchas para ir a isla coiba y a 2.5 kilometros de la play estero...que es la playa propiamente dicha para baños o surfear.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 2, 2017

Liked: Staff & service

nette Unterkunft mit freundlichen Mitarbeitern

Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis hat gepasst (ich hatte ein privates Zimmer reserviert), und die Mitarbeiter waren alle sehr freundlich. Das einzige Manko war, dass Wasser nicht zu jeder Zeit verfügbar war, dennoch würde ich die Unterkunft weiterempfehlen.