About Us

The ISA and some very efficient Panamanian organizers brought the World Masters to Santa Catalina and hundreds of athletes connected with strong swells, giving us quite a show. We have upgraded our websites with hundreds of new pictures. You know what they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words…” -

WE ARE NOT A SURF CAMP! I need to make that clear now as many friends and neighboors have opened up new acomodations in the area.

Since the beginning we have strived to provide a different experience in lodging when visiting Catalina. Our private and exclusive Club has 3 suites only. Our Club offers guests ocean front privacy and comfort in this far off wilderness where most accomodations are very basic. We are right on the reef. Other Surf Camps are very nice but not on the Point. We really are On the Reef. We enjoy 140 meters of oceanfront directly in front of the famous Point. Security 24- 7, full bar and restaurant exclusive to our guests, making our Nalu super private.

First class seclusion in a lush tropical and rustic environment. A small forest keeps temperature down when it is very hot everywhere else. High on a cliff and directly in front of the wave there is no place like ours. We recently finished the roof over our deck offering our guest the only place in the whole area with a full restaurant and bar directly in front of the point. Other properties are in front of the break too but their facilities are not. We are truly on the water and our private Surf Club offers what the other hotels and surf camps can’t; Oceanfront privacy and comfort. Surf camps are simply not private places and we wanted from the very beggining to differentiate ourselves by offering our guests the luxury of peace and quiet so they could enjoy Catalina the way we had.

Relax in our deck and have a cocktail while you watch perfect waves peel off to a breathtaking sunset. Our relaxing atmosphere and tropical surroundings are complemented by incredible vistas of the ocean and tropical Islands, stark contrasts… the green forested Islands floating on a sea of blue. When visiting Catalina you will find our location very different from the rest.

Also the most amazing Sunsets you will ever see. Many famous film-makers have been taking powerful images back to the U.S. from our place in Catalina for over 30 years.
There are simply no better accomodations in the area and we sit in the best location posible.
Our small “Surf Club” is 100% Panamanian owned and operated so you won’t miss out in the cultural exprience either. Fish and sea food fresh from the sea will be cooked on the waterfront for you Panamanian style. Our restaurant mantains Panamanian culinary recepies and traditions. Continental and health menus are also available. For guests only.

We cater to sport fishermen and divers too. We can help you contact the right people to take you to the right places. Our three U.S. style suites have Hot Water, Big A/C’s and satellite television. The entire resort is right in front of the ocean with security 24-7. -

Read more about us on TRIP ADVISOR:

Traveling to Catalina since 1975. Read my Surfline Article: 30 Years of Perfect Waves in Central America

Going to the mountains? Ask for our special double pack discount when traveling to our mountain lodge in Chiriqui – www.haciendaspanama.com

More on Santa Catalina de Veraguas

Santa Catalina today is still a small, sleepy fishing village. A well kept secret by surfers for many years, Catalina has experienced the first signs of growth in the form of dive operations, restaurants and many small hostels. The small village is waking up to world tourism and already large companies from the U.S. and Europe have invested in large land aquisitions for tourism and residential development.

Seen the need for better accomodations we strive to provide ocean front commfort and privacy in this far off wilderness. We also serve good hearthy food in our Hui Nalu Bar and Restaurant. Complete breakfasts and great coffee; fresh seafood and home cooking right on the point. Our large waterfront will offer lots of privacy in this secluded tropical paradise. We are right on the reef and we have access to the channel. No walking trough the rocks . That means easy access for snorkeling and fishing right off our small beach. A small creek and forest keep temperature down and provide shade and a lovely natural enviroment.

Whether you are a Diver, Sports Fisherman, Beach Lover or a Big Wave enthusiast this is the place for you to set off and explore Coiba, Hannibal Bank, Granito de Oro, Hicaron and the world Famous Santa Catalina Point Break.

If you are serious about your sport you know about the 1,500 pound Marlin caught in Hannibal Bank. You also know that Coiba has the largest coral reef on the Eastern Pacific and plays host to Orcas and hundreds of Pelagic and tropical species.

Coiba National Park is the very last frontier for ocean lovers. It is part of a an Ocean Corridor that streches from Cocos Island in Costa Rica, to the Coiba Island Chain, to the Zane Grey Reef in Piñas Bay, to Malpelo in Colombia ending up in the Galapagos Islands.

Humpback Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Marlins, Sail Fish and the sought after Wahoo are alll seen regularly in the waters off Coiba Island.

In Fact this area of Panama is called the Lost Coast by U.S. and European Settlers.

Enjoy a day on a white sandy beach on a lush tropical island with no one on it but you.

Fish for huge game fish with no one around but the blue pacific and your crew.

Dive to adventure in the many pinnacles and reefs off Coiba. World Class diving in an unforgetable setting. You will surely mark it in your dive book as one of the best experiences of your life. World reknown for its abundance of Fish, Panama is now a sought-after dive destination for serious divers looking for the ultimate thrill.

Explore the many deserted Islands and Point Breaks. Ride a perfect tube where no one has ever surfed before. Hey! Name a point after yourself.

Come and discover the Lost Coast from the comfort of our exclusive club.
Please book in your reservation in advance as we have been very busy.
If you are planing a trip to the highlands we can give you a deal for a stay in both our hotels.

Vist our highlands Mountain Lodge : www.haciendaspanama.com

Andfor more information about our parent company and their other proyects and properties.