We arrived one day early and our hotel didn't have a room for us for the night. We ended up here and what a treat it was. The room was the best that we had stayed in S. Catalina (we changed to the hotel that we booked). There was a nice group of people staying there and it was quite... More

My boyfriend and I researched well before we travel. We came to Catalina after reading many reviews on different hotels . We visited every single one before we checked in at On the Reef. Its true that they have the best possible spot. We learned that Michael Douglas had just left when we arrived. I don't usually travel to be... More

First class pretensions only. For $110/night, I expected some graciousness and at least a cup of coffee. After a five hour drive, we were not allowed to even see the room until we paid in full. We resisted their insistence that we pay for the full intended five nights. The room lacked basics: soap, bath mat, clock. Dinner was not... More

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