I can’t think of anything that wasn’t excellent. Villa Coco has their own fresh water well with safe drinking water, extra generators for when the power went out from the rain, an excellent chef, and terrific staff. Santa Catalina is a remote town that is growing. It’s an authentic village with small restaurants, lunches in an abuela’s kitchen, and hanging out with surfers and divers. The local people are kind and dusting off your Spanish skills will make communication easier. If that’s not your vibe, you probably won’t like it.

Villa Coco was simply amazing. The casita was positioned towards the end of the property and had a beautiful view. The grounds were beautiful and the pool was quiet. The restaurant and staff went above and beyond, having breakfast prepared in time for the first dive boat and making a special dessert for us. We could walk to town (1/2 mile) or to the surf beach (1mile) for access to terrific little restaurants, a small market, and of course, the ATM.

Stayed in November 2025

One thing that bothered us was the lack of privacy on the terrace, as it’s shared with the neighboring room. I would suggest adding a natural divider—such as a bush, wooden screen, or outdoor curtain—between the terraces so guests don’t face each other directly.

Nice location with well organized villas. We stayed in deluxe king room (in one villa two separate rooms). Large and comfortable. With outdoor shower (only one) and small terrace overlooking forest with two loungers and hammock.

Stayed in January 2026

The place is amazing! We had a gorgeous suite. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. Also the food is very pod, delicious in fact. We definitely recommend the place!

Stayed in December 2025

Loved the rooms, the pool and the vibe. The staff was super friendly!

Stayed in December 2025

Beautiful rooms, outdoor shower, nice restaurant.

Stayed in December 2025

In our jungle suite we had small improvement points (which they picked up really well), but overall it was an amazing experience.

Santa Catalina is a very small town surrounded by beautiful nature. A day trip to Coiba is amazing, but staying at Vila Coco is also really nice with the pool and restaurant. Every room has a nice terrace for relaxing. If you want to learn surfing, go to Oasis, crossing the river. The black sand and nature is stunning as well. For more advanced surfers, the spot right in front of Vila Coco is amazing too. Getting in is rocky. Kids loved Vila Coco as well!

Stayed in December 2025

Although dinner was great, we didn't like the breakfast as much.

We loved the quiet setting in a lovely garden with a nice pool. The rooms are spread out, so you have enough privacy. We had a room with an outdoor shower which was lovely. We really enjoyed having dinner at Ai Mamita.

Stayed in November 2025

The food was delicious, we really recommend having breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the accommodation itself. The location was beautiful, with lots of lovely birds flying around. The accommodations were really beautiful and clean. There is a very pleasant and relaxed atmosphere at Villa Coco. In addition, all the staff were very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend Villa Coco! Thank you very much for all the excellent care provided by the staff and the delicious food!

Stayed in September 2025

Clean and pristine

Stayed in November 2025

Beautiful retreat with an exceptional pool and very very good restaurant. Rooms were nice, loads of privacy and nice outdoor showers

Stayed in September 2025

Awesome location, great food, clean and very maintained property. Hosts made us feel very welcomed.

Stayed in August 2025

It’s rather a suggestion, and I do believe other guests mentioned it too, but it would be nicer if there would be either a screen or a door to separate the toilet from the other side of the room.

Spacious room with garden view. Amazing tropical patio shower! The pool and restaurant were very nice and cozy. Staff was also very friendly

Stayed in April 2025

room and beautiful outdoor shower, location, beautiful pool, and good dinner

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

The pool

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was great!

Excellent staff and cleanliness. The hotels restaurant is quite delicious. Super cool pool and tasty cocktails.

Stayed in May 2024

For the upscale price, it's a bist rustic. There were a couple days where the cleaning team was less than thorough.

This is the most upscale property in Santa Catalina. Rooms are like villas, large and comortable. Pool is beautiful with lots of greenery. Food in the restaurant is really good...but not incredible. Air conditioning works well, but power often goes out.

Stayed in February 2024

- breakfast could be included regarding the room rates - no door to separate the toilet from the rest of the room

- the outdoor shower - spacious and comfortable room - the terrace and the pool to relax - free bikes - high quality food in own restaurant - nice housekeeping staff - welcome drink while checking in - everything in walking distance - our little friend Gigi the cat :)

Stayed in February 2024

I didn't like the bathroom as it didn't have a door for privacy although liked the outdoor shower. Deluxe room more for Honeymooners.

Very relaxing. Close to town for activities and the beach. Very quiet setting to live and sleep well. Restaurant at site was excellent. Dinner food was expensive though delicious. Breakfast was excellent and more affordable.

Stayed in February 2024

The staff / tenant were unfriendly - not smiling nor welcoming. It feels like tourists are bothering, despite the price you pay for the stay. Poor noise insulation between rooms, that got us to enjoy a german argument in the morning (lovely). Breakfast took 1h to be served, even though we were 2 tables only.

The room, the outdoor shower (🤍), the pool.

Stayed in January 2024

Lots of kids around . The rooms have thin walls so you hear your neighbors

Very nice set up of the villas in a large garden. Excellent restaurant! Very nice pool area

Stayed in February 2024

Everything was great, very nice and friendly people, the bungalows were very modern, clean and well equipped, beautiful outside area, very nice to relax and explore Santa Catalina

Stayed in January 2024

It’s hard to complain as everything was perfect! My only recommendation would be to have coffee and tea making facilities within the rooms and an extra trash can in the room for rubbish other than the toilet one.

Beautiful rooms, beautiful property and the restaurant was incredible - definitely best food in Santa Catalina.

Stayed in December 2023

The property was beautiful and peaceful. The grounds were well maintained and natural. The rooms were very comfortable and private. The outdoor shower was so enjoyable. The restaurant had many u unique touches. The pool was clean and welcoming. It was just a quick walk down to the ocean and close to the Santa Catalina a beaches. The use of bones was a great bonus.

Stayed in November 2023

Construction, but this is understandable. Music at the pool starting at 4pm. It is such a relaxing atmosphere and the music was a distraction to reading my book. More relaxing music would be my best suggestion.

The restaurant was exceptional. Our room was super cozy. Pool area was so relaxing. Free bike rentals were an awesome perk.

Stayed in May 2023