More Than a Hotel. A Dream Brought to Life.
Catalina's Hideaway was built by two travelers who believed vacations should feel less like checking into a hotel—and more like coming home.
Our Story
Long before Catalina's Hideaway existed, we were simply two people who loved exploring the world together.
With every trip, we found ourselves searching for the same thing: somewhere beautiful, welcoming, connected to nature, and filled with genuine hospitality. The kind of place that made you slow down, stay a little longer, and leave feeling better than when you arrived.
When we couldn't find it, we decided to build it ourselves.
Although we spent more than twenty-five combined years working in Canada's finance industry, every chance we got, we were chasing waves, discovering hidden beaches, sharing unforgettable meals, and dreaming about a different kind of life.
That dream led us on a two-year search across Central America before we discovered six acres of untouched coastline on Panama's Pacific coast. The moment we arrived, we knew we'd found the place we'd been searching for.
There was no road. No electricity. No hotel. Just jungle, ocean, and a dream.
We Didn’t Just Build a Hotel. We built a place where...
We built a place where families reconnect, retreat groups gather, and strangers become friends over dinner. Where adventure and relaxation exist in the same day. Where nature isn't something you visit—it's something you're immersed in.
What We Believe
Nature should be experienced, not observed.
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Hospitality should feel personal.
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Great food brings people together.
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Adventure looks different for everyone.
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Meet Anthea & Ryan
Long before opening our doors, we spent years traveling the world together, collecting ideas, discovering hidden places, and asking ourselves one question:
What would our dream vacation feel like? The answer became Catalina's Hideaway.
Today, we're still hands-on every day—welcoming guests, sharing our favorite local spots, curating experiences, refining the property, and making sure every stay feels personal.
Because for us, hospitality has never been about checking guests into rooms.
It's about making people feel at home.
Built with Intention
Anthea carefully designed each room to feel warm, welcoming, and unlike anywhere else—blending handcrafted details, locally sourced materials, and thoughtfully selected furnishings that reflect both Panama's natural beauty and a relaxed, bohemian spirit.
Ryan brought the landscape to life. From lush tropical gardens to native plants that attract birds, butterflies, and wildlife, his vision has helped create the vibrant natural sanctuary that surrounds the Hideaway today.
The result isn't just a hotel, it's a place that grew from the land itself.
Every part of Catalina's Hideaway reflects the passions each of us brought to this dream. Over the years, we've continued to shape the property with intention—from cultivating lush tropical gardens and welcoming local wildlife to thoughtfully refining every room and shared space.
Today, the Hideaway reflects years of care, craftsmanship, and a commitment to creating the kind of place guests return to again and again.
A Place That Gives Back
Catalina's Hideaway was built with the belief that travel should leave a positive impact on the places and people that make it possible.
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Fundraisers &
Donations
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Community Initiatives
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Creating Opportunities
From supporting local schools and community initiatives to hosting fundraising events, donating stays to families with special needs, and creating opportunities through wellness programming, giving back has always been part of our story.
We're equally committed to caring for the land itself—preserving native vegetation, embracing thoughtful design, supporting local artisans whenever possible, and continuing to grow in ways that respect the extraordinary environment we're fortunate to call home.
We believe the best destinations don't simply exist within their communities—they become part of them.
Want to see how Catalina's Hideaway came to life?
Follow our journey from raw beachfront to boutique hotel as we share the story of building Catalina's Hideaway from the ground up.