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Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines

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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the beach. - Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines (Hicaco)
A balcony with a tiled floor, outdoor furniture, and a view of the beach. - Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines (Hicaco)
A wooden building with a stone facade, a hammock, and potted plants. - Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines (Hicaco)
A room with a bed, wooden walls, a TV, and a view of the outdoors. - Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines (Hicaco)
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a hammock. - Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines (Hicaco)
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and surfing. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Restaurante Mama Ines, the on-site family restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A room with a bed, wooden walls, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A small, dimly lit room with a single bed, a small table with a lamp, and a wall decoration.

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with multiple pillows, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window with curtains, a small table with a remote, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and a wall-mounted TV.

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a patterned bedspread, a single decorative pillow, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a wooden wardrobe.

Quadruple Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

Quadruple Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a balcony, and a chair.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, an air conditioning unit, a wooden wardrobe, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a red abstract painting on the wall.

Triple Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a painting.

Family Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a tiled floor, and a ceiling light.

Quadruple Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a dining area.

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view.

Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bunk bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE BASIC

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE SINGLE USE TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Catalina, Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Catalina Island and Arrimadero Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Santa Catalina travel guide
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Calle Hacia Playa Estero, Hicaco, Veraguas Province

What's nearby

  • Estero Beach
    10 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lagartero Beach
    22 min drive - 7.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Café Panachocolat
    2 min drive
  • Restaurante Los Pibes
    4 min drive
  • Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Beyond Waves Bar
    3 min drive
  • Café Bex
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Mama Ines

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines located?

Nestled on the beach, this Santa Catalina hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Estero Beach, Arrimadero Beach, and Santa Catalina Island. Lagartero Beach is 5.6 mi (9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel y Restaurante Mama Ines Reviews

8.4

Very Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
It did the job - a less expensive, established hotel right next to word class surf. Charming but needing a little TLC. Staff were great. Included breakfast was basic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is awesome - staff are friendly and rooms are adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my patio with private hammock surrounded by plants, the view from the restaurant & pool amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is conveniently located by the best beach area of Santa Catalina, is clean and well kept, however the included breakfast needs improvement
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Only wish we had booked this place for longer. Rooms were adequate, clean, the air conditioning struggled a bit but overall stayed cool. Location, location, location...this place perfectly centered in a picturesque area and surf hub. Pool was refreshing overlooking the beach, restaurant was great, staff was excellent. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok for a short time with the family. The main pro’s of this property was: great location (beach front) with actually sand and a good ocean to swim, surf or just listen to the waves; good intentions of the housekeeper to serve well. Con’s: very old towels and bed sheets, the property needs maintenance, no love in the kitchens restaurant, I stayed 3 nights and never got to order a ceviche (it was in the menu and is really easy to get in a daily basis). Overall, it was ok. We had a good family time but in the future I’ll look for new options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd visit to the family-owned and operated Hotel Mama Ines and we enjoyed both times immensely. This time we enjoyed getting there on the newly-paved road, which was a wonderful surprise. The infinity pool is gorgeous and kept very clean. We enjoyed the beach. The restaurant serves excellent food 👌 We especially liked the fish fingers. Room #1 with the private patio and hammock is our favorite and we were given the jubilados "senior discount." The restaurant staff even brought the food to ouf patio. Looking forward to our next visit 😀 Fondly, DARLENE & DOUGLAS HAHN
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people and cute hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was great. Location was great. There was plenty to do onsite. With the hot water would have worked better on the cool nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This charming hotel by the beach offers a delightful stay with its prime location directly on the best area of El Estero. Guests can enjoy stunning sea views from the terrace and indulge in delicious meals at the excellent on-site restaurant. Perfect for a relaxing getaway with everything you need right at your doorstep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property didn't have great reviews, and the photos didn't do it justice, this exceeded our expectations! the restaurant was excellent staff were friendly, and the layout makes for lots of private nooks to eat and hang out in. Great location, you can walk down to the beach and river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is everything here. Property is quaint but lovely. Staff are very nice and helpful. Close to everything. Dining options in the area (walkable) are awesome. Wi-Fi and water pressure could both be better. Water pressure is the thing that lowered the review. But I would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Incredible location right on Playa Estero with a great pool, but the management needs to get it together. We arrived to a dirty room (used towels and trash left behind), including someone's bra. Staff was consistently unwelcoming. We had major issues with booking an extra night online because no one was available in person, and then they tried to charge us twice upon check-out. And wanted us to change rooms. The included breakfast takes forever and isn't worth the wait. It’s a shame because the property itself has potential, but the consistent vibes from service made it a stressful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed the ambience, the views, right on the ocean with lots of surfers. As we we met the owners, z2 sisters who were out on the veranda checking out the grounds, andthe action. We selected a room from the advertising the day before. it was a nice ,clean room, with a shower , a small fridge. We selected a room that looked to be the largest of the 3 options., which of course, was the highest price. The actual room was clean and neat, steps from the pool, 2 hammocks; but the room in the advertising appeared to have room to “stretch your legs in”. In the actuality, when you stepped out of the bed, on either side, you were bumping up against the wall; from the end of the bed to the window and door,it was about 2 steps. I’d call it creative photography, creative advertising, but in actuality we paid the highest of 3 rates and expected a room as depicted. Still, I gave them 4 stars for the operation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little bit out of the village (15-20 minute walk in) but a much better location than some in the village since it is directly beach front. Room was small but perfect for us, 2 bedside tables with reading lamps which was nice. Be sure to request a room with a balcony, even though we had a standard double room it still came with one, some do not. Julio was amazing full of information and always willing to help out. We ate in the dining room the first night, it was quite busy, we were the 4th table sat and it took 52 minutes to get our food from the time we ordered. Be prepared, go early if you can, the food was great, we also had 3 lunches pool side which was significantly faster. There are not a lot of seats by the pool, but it was never overly busy. Plenty of tables and other seating around it to choose from. Great 3 floor roof top patio, furniture is a little sparse up there. Would highly recommend staying in this spot. Views are to die for. Added bonus the local bus to Sona is less than a five minute walk at the local playground.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the location and pool looking out at the beach, everything was great, except that the top bunk bed didn't have anything to stop someone from falling out so we couldn't use it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful four-day stay here. The location is hard to beat if you’re here to surf and they have rental boards easy to grab. The staff are excellent and helped us figure out the area, book a fishing trip and also cooked our catch when we returned. The food was excellent and it all seemed like a bargain. Of everywhere we walked past I’d likely stay here again for the combination of location, access to surf, amazing views and everything we needed for our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
We felt like family by the owners 💕
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This is a tropical paradise. Great beach better than any on Island ( we checked and compared) room on 2nd floor with balcony with awesome view. Room a little rustic ; but we go for beach; a/c kept room cool. Mama Ines granddaughter is manager shared history; oldest property in Santa Catalina used to be their family home. Two cats kept us company. Next. Door to Surf camp; great frozen cocktails; Enjoy!!oh; ;dont arrive in island at dusk. Dogs roaming everywhere you will drive into one(wanted to bring one home) don’t believe weather forecast; it had clouds every day: we had loads of sun.
Great grotto in infinity pool
View from our balcony
Tropical plants everywhere! Even a tree grows in center of property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was traveling with my teen daughter and we stayed here for two nights. The property is located a few stair steps down to the beach. Very quiet. Very homy relaxing atmosphere. Staff is very friendly. They have a restoran on the site and serve delicious freshly made food for a reasonable price. We rent two queen bed room with a big furnished terrace overlooking ocean and the pool. Room was clean, spacious with good wifi reception and big tv. Chanals and Netflix available. It is a family buisness definitely dedicated to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The property is just 15 min. of safe walk at any time to more restorants and buisness. It is hard to find such a property for that price in this area. We would definitely come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dit hotel heeft 1 absoluut pluspunt…. Locatie!!! Direct aan het surfstrand gelegen van Santa Catalina. Je loopt de trap af en je bent op het strand. Op dit strand kunnen (beginnend) surfers zich perfect uitleven. Klein stukje rijden richting het andere deel van Santa Catalina waar je de trips naar Coiba eiland kan doen (aanrader). Hotel zelf is gedateerd. Kamers hebben echt wat aandacht nodig. Net als de openbare delen van het hotel. Het is oud en heeft achterstallig onderhoud. Niet boeken met verwachtingen voor luxe en goede service. Wel voor de panama vibe en top lokatie.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the stay. I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026