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The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Santa Catalina

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina is a popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling, and there are plenty of dive resorts and hotels to choose from in the area. If you're looking for a dive vacation in Santa Catalina, you'll find that many hotels offer dive packages that cater to all levels of experience. From affordable dive hotels to luxury 5-star resorts, we have analyzed all of the best dive resorts and hotels in Santa Catalina to help you find the perfect place to stay. Whether you're a seasoned scuba diver or a beginner, you'll be able to find the right relaxing and comfortable hotel for your needs. Some of the top scuba hotels in Santa Catalina include terrific amenities and a pampering experience. Also, you can find affordable hotels that offer comfortable accommodations and great access to diving. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect scuba diving hotel in Santa Catalina among the options below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Villa Coco

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Via Catalina Farms, Villa Coco has great rooms from $121 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.1 km from the city center, scuba divers will especially love a bar, hiking, laundry services, a child pool, and free parking at this terrific hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
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Hotel Santa Catalina Panama

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Hotel Santa Catalina Panama which has nice rooms starting at $114. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Provincia de Veraguas, Santa Catalina, Camino a Playa El Estero Calle Kenny. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 km from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
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Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $57 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Santa Catalina
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $57. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at el Estero. You'll also find laundry services, free parking, horse riding, family rooms, and a tour desk which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 2.5 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Infinity pool
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Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp

Hostel with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Santa Catalina
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $60, Hotel Oasis & Surf Camp, at Playa El Estero provides room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and horse riding. It's located just 2.1 km from the city center, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Bodhi Santa Catalina

Hostel with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Bodhi Santa Catalina has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers scuba diving, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. The great rooms here start at $49 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Calle Principal santa catalina. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and balconies, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 0.7 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Santa Catalina, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Santa Catalina, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Santa Catalina, Best Hotels for One Week in Santa Catalina, Best Hotels for One Night in Santa Catalina, Best Party Hotels in Santa Catalina, or Best Business Hotels in Santa Catalina.


How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Santa Catalina?

Santa Catalina Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$80

Visitors will find a large range of terrific scuba diving hotel choices when planning a visit to Santa Catalina. The price of these scuba diving hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average scuba diving hotel price in Santa Catalina based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $80. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Santa Catalina.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $118
  • 3-star hotels: $55


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