Run by the
Smith family
Brian Smith and his family have run Sol y Mar for years. Santa Catalina is remote, and that is most of its appeal.
- Surfing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling tours
- Mangrove tour
- Boards & bikes to rent
The story
The people who
know the water
Santa Catalina is remote, and that is most of its appeal. It also means the people who know the tides, the boat captains and the best day to go out are the ones behind the bar.

The grounds are planted with mango, avocado, cashew, lemon, papaya, soursop, orange and banana. Pineapples grow around the property, and if one is ready it tends to end up on the breakfast plate.
Everything else is on the property. A pool, a pool table, and a bar and restaurant where the chef cooks what the boats bring in. Boards and bicycles are kept here to take out whenever you want them, and the front desk arranges the boat trips. You only have to say which day.
- Pool
- Pool table
- Free WiFi
- Bar and restaurant
FAQ
Frequently
asked questions
What people ask us before they come. If yours is not here, message us and we will answer it.
Still have questions?
Brian and the family are usually behind the bar. They know the tides, the boat captains and the best day to go out.
How do we book a room?
Message us on WhatsApp. We confirm the room and the dates with you directly, so tell us when you are coming and how many of you there are.
Is breakfast included?
We Pride ourselves in great work, ethic, integrity and end-result. Our company philosophy is to create the best.
Do we need to arrange boat trips in advance?
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Can we rent boards at the hotel?
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What is there to do when the surf is flat?
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