Expedition Coiba
Reviews
45 total reviews · 3 listings
45 reviews
4.38
2018–2023
Hosting since 2018
45 reviews

Alexia
Excellent, 3 years ago
Staying at Expedition Coiba was amazing! We felt right at home since the moment we got there. The personal at Expedition Coiba is extremely nice, super friendly, responsive and always gave us recommendations for things to do. Diving with them was an incredible experience, and the room we stayed at was clean, comfortable and nice. I would recommend 100% to stay at Expedition Coiba in case you visit Santa Catalina. Thank you so much for making our stay so incredible!!!!

Ilai
OK, 3 years ago
The place is good but there are noise issues both from the outside ( you need to install noise windows) and also from inside the diving store. Other than that the communication is great and the hosts are excellent

Björn
Good, 3 years ago
We stayed in the apartment for three nights and also did a snorkeling Tour with them. It was a great experience and we had a pleasant time. The people were friendly and kind. The apartment had everything we needed, including AC. We used the kitchen as well and had our own space in the fridge and in the cupboard. We recommend that place.

Lea
Excellent, 3 years ago
We had a great time! The room was great and we were able to sleep well in the morning - not too loud. The air conditioning worked great. We booked a snorkeling tour and were more than satisfied! You felt right at home! Thanks to the entire team! I will be happy to come back anytime. :

Jakob
Good, 3 years ago
ideal location, we also did our snorkeling trip with the diving center

Saskia
Excellent, 3 years ago
Value for money is good. As I said, it can get a little noisy in the morning, because of the street and the operation of the diving center. Perfect for people who want to go diving. Offer tours. Good location. Staff very friendly and helpful. We felt very comfortable.
Hanna
Excellent, 3 years ago
Very pleasant stay, Paula very warm and helpful, we immediately bought a snorkeling trip from her, it was amazing😊

Alexandra
Excellent, 3 years ago
Very central. Clean and very nice people! 😊

Bram
Good, 3 years ago
great place to stay. especially the location in the village is very nice.

Lukas
Excellent, 3 years ago
Great place to be in santa catalina. There are nice hosts and the kitchen is easy bist clean. There is also a big fridge. There is just cold water and the diving tours starting around 6am, so you cant sleep very long there.

Alexandre
Excellent, 3 years ago
Simple and comfortable accommodation with shared kitchen available , right in the center of the village and 2 minutes walk to the beach! Very nice welcome and above all very nice snorkeling trip to Coiba offered by the host! Our guide, Richard , was very knowledgeable, attentive and friendly! We saw many fish, a manta ray, several white point sharks, and turtles. We would highly recommend this property for hosting and visiting Coiba. Thank you!

Jaclyn
Excellent, 3 years ago
The room is right on the main road so access to everything is simple. The surf beach is at the other end of “town” about 1.5km. The beach near the accommodation is swimmable, but lots of boat traffic. All around, the hosts were incredibly helpful and accommodating to us and our four young children. Communication was excellent! We went on a snorkel tour with the company to Coiba with our 9 and 6 year old and we all loved it!

Laura
Excellent, 3 years ago
Nice (only spanish speaking) family who runs the diving center, nice volunteers who were really talkative and friendly. They also offered nice snorkeling and diving tours, eventhough the snorkel guide couldn’t really talk English. The accomodation looks a little bit different than on the pictures but was okay.

Oli
OK, 3 years ago
- very loud (room is integrated in dive center. It will be very noisy from 06 o'clock in the morning due to the preparations for the diving day/snorkeling) - No terrace or seating (which is mostly occupied by the employees and excursions themselves in front of the property) - Staff was friendly, but rather reserved and not very motivated to us

Katie
Good, 3 years ago
We needed an affordable place with air conditioning and kitchen access, and this place fit the bill. I knew that we would be right in town and wouldnt have a beach view or anything but that was OK with us. So, I wouldn’t say it was in a peaceful location but it was definitely convenient and it wasn’t too noisy for sleeping. Everything (beach, stores, restaurants, dive shops) is right there. About 15-20mins walk to surf beaches. Safe parking right out front. Shared kitchen. This place is family-run and the people are friendly and keep it very clean. The A/C worked really well. We did a snorkeling trip to Isla Coiba with them and it was great!

Tom
Excellent, 3 years ago
Maria and her family run the dive and snorkel shop. They’re so kind and do whatever they can to make your stay as comfortable as possible. If you’re looking for a basic place at a reasonable price to stay in the heart of Santa Catalina this is it. We stayed in a bedroom with a private bathroom. However, there is no hot water in the shower and the kitchen is a shared family style area. While staying there it was so convenient to enjoy an all day snorkel trip with their Expedition Coiba company. Richard, one of their volunteer guides, was so great to stay with my partner as she struggled to keep up. The trip was definitely a treat.
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Nataly
Good, 3 years ago
Thank you very much for the stay, they offer the tour services we loved.

Hilbrand
OK, 3 years ago
Santa Catalina is a nice small town where you can have a great day at the beach, a visit to Coiba national park is a must and a great experience. Because of that, accommodation is expensive and not really value for money.

Marcel Alexander
Excellent, 3 years ago
Staying in the diving center is like becoming part of a family. I felt very welcome and will come back anytime if I visit Ssnta Catalina again. The diving school is located in the center of Santa Catalina. This has the advantage to be close to everything, ocean, shop, cafes and restaurant - even the bus. Obviously this also means, that this is not a quiet privat location and you might want to follow my advice to always travel with earplugs. On the other hand, you have the chance to experience living with friendly local people, getting to know them, improving your Spanish, sharing, asking for help and tips and thereby adding so much to just a holiday. The room is clean and comfortable and you will have your own private bath. Like nearly everywhere ins Santa Catalina (and Panamá), there is no hot water - but you won't need that anyway as cold water is not what you might know from other places. Everything was great and I had a wonderful stay that I won't forget.

Anita
Excellent, 3 years ago
We booked a snorkeling tour right at the property, which was incredibly good. All the other boats were there all the time later so we had the fuzzy coves to ourselves. Seen a lot of animals

Rosie
Excellent, 3 years ago
The space is perfect, right in the centre of Santa Catalina. The hosts were lovely.

Dominik
Good, 3 years ago
All in all okay, if nothing special - room has everything you need, but is not very well furnished and seems cold Everything available for cooking and tidy location top

Mark-Patrick
Excellent, 4 years ago
best location, 2 min to the beach, really nice hosts and the best scuba diving experience you can get. it was my first dive and i've seen sharks and turtles :)

Antonin
Good, 4 years ago
Nice room very close to the beach from where boats leave for the tours. The kitchen is clean and works well. The host was kind and willing to help. The only downside is that she didn't send me the I information about tours that I requested by message before my arrival.

Eelke
OK, 4 years ago
we had a good stay. the price isn't high and that's for a reason. Mostly you have to be aware that this is a scobba and snorkeling center. that means that every morning (from 6) and night there is a lot of action with starting up the next days tours.. very friendly hosting!

Timo
OK, 4 years ago
Very nice and friendly hostess. In the morning, however, very noisy due to the bus stop in front and the two diving schools that load gas bottles from 6:30 am.

Vanessa
Excellent, 4 years ago
Very nice apartment right in the center. It belongs to the Coiba Expedicion diving school, so don't be confused and just enter. There was a kitchen and a common room as well as outdoor seating. In addition, cats and a dog ;) The room was very clean and tidy. It is best to pack up Oropax, as the central location allows you to participate directly in the action of the village - in the morning the bus comes directly in front of the house or the supermarket is delivered. So for a long sleep I recommend something for the ears ;) Otherwise, a very good accommodation with super nice hosts! I'd love to come back.

David
Excellent, 4 years ago
This team is very top! They make you feel as a family member! Strongly recommended! Don’t forget to take the tours to Coiba with them! The trip totally worth it!

Davies
Excellent, 4 years ago
Great place to stay and go to Coiba. Everything is very clean and very organized. The place to cook has everything The staff is very nice and attentive. Super recommended

Léa
Good, 4 years ago
Great place to stay, right in the center of the village. It's very clean and confortable. Eddie and Mau are so welcoming, heartwarming and will give you so much great advice. if you want to dive or snorkel you should definitely go with them! it was a great expérience. Maybe a little bit too noisy in the morning but i think it's probably the same everywhere in Santa Catalina.

Audrey Lucero
Excellent, 4 years ago
Full kitchen, everything spotless and super close to the beach

Celestine
Excellent, 4 years ago
It was a very relaxed and beautiful time. Very good central location, the rooms are extremely clean and due to the family, friendly atmosphere together with the employees it was an unforgettable time.

נגב
Good, 4 years ago
Wonderful host, clean apartment, great AC, located at the centre of the town

Paul
Excellent, 5 years ago
This AirBnB has everything you need for a very good price. The staff is super friendly and helpful. If you look for a place in Santa Catalina, you should stay here.

Nicole
Excellent, 5 years ago
What a gem this place is! The location is central to everything in town. Right across from where the bus drops you off, the mini market and the fresh juice stand. Everything else is within walking distance as the town is very small. The room is new and very clean. The beds are comfortable and the bathroom is very nice with a large shower. Air conditioning is great and if you need to store food or cook, you can use the main kitchen next door in the house. Maria also booked our snorkel trip while we stayed there as she and Luis runs Exhibition Coiba for divers and snorkeling. The trip was epic! Luis and his crew make sure you are taken care of and have a good time. We highly recommend staying here.

Lindsey
Excellent, 6 years ago
Nice private room that could sleep up to four people. A double bed, one single and a bunk bed. Air-conditioning was great, bathroom was clean and functioned well. Hostess Maria was friendly and helpful. They also offer snorkeling and diving tours. I would stay again.

Cathy
Excellent, 6 years ago
Very close to the beach, kindness of people responsible for Airbnb and availability of these! We had dinner at the food stall just across the street!!! We loved it👌🏻

Scott
Excellent, 6 years ago
This place (and its dive shop) are beyond amazing. Like a family away from home yet professional and respectful of the ocean. This is the place you have been looking for

Daniel
Good, 7 years ago
nice and clean room. friendly people. great tours.

Martin
OK, 7 years ago
Good value for money but be aware of the noise outside the window, bus station just outside window, starting 5:30AM, nice staff, well cleaned

Olma
OK, 7 years ago
Exact location, close to the beach, a place to go with friends not with family because the bedroom has the window towards the front and you can hear all the activity of the place

Enrico
Good, 7 years ago
I haven't been able to stay due to an emergency, but the host was very friendly

Will
Good, 7 years ago
Great place right in the centre of town close to everything. Great neighbours!

Robert
OK, 7 years ago
No comfort except air conditioning. No hot water installation. No storage. The bedrooms overlook an always noisy common room that is used for all gatherings including during the departure and arrival of the divers. This building can only be used for divers for one night and under no circumstances for a stay.

David
Excellent, 8 years ago
The hosts were amazing. They had a great number of local tips. We took the coiba experience trip organized by Freddy which was great. We got to see turtles, sharks manta rays etc. The appartment is located in centre of village with a store next to it. The appartment is basic but very clean and convienent. Though new on Airbnb, highly recommended