The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
On the eastern edge of town, the rooms in this professionally run hotel are spread over two buildings. Some single rooms are a little small, but the…
Must-see hotels in Nicaragua
Southwestern Nicaragua
If you’re looking for luxurious seclusion, this spot, on a promontory around 1km south of El Astillero, should do the trick. Bamboo-accented, thatch…
Southwestern Nicaragua
By day, hang out with Paul, Charlie and their kids, go fishing with the locals or sip a beer while putting some freshly caught fish on the barbecue. By…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Spread over 2700 acres, this thriving resort village has it all, almost – clubhouses, ocean view homes, pools, horses, tennis courts, a helipad and Las…
Barceló Montelimar Beach Resort
Nicaragua
Formerly the Somozas’ summer home, the size of this resort is absolutely staggering: the 205 bungalows are scattered across a vast leafy property, dotted…
Caribbean Coast
This super-friendly family-run hotel in front of the police station is popular with travelers thanks to its spotless rooms and warm welcome. Guests also…
Northern Highlands
For a full cultural immersion, check out this family homestay, in the house of an energetic local farmer. It's surrounded by lovely gardens and all sorts…
Managua
In the quiet suburb of Los Robles, this shoestring hostel is minutes away from the Metrocentro mall and endless nightlife and restaurant options. Rooms…
Managua
Clean, friendly and around the corner from the Tica Bus terminal, ominously named Pandora surprises you with pleasant offerings from her box: Moorish…
The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
This enormous, and at times deserted, sportfishing lodge has an epic perch on the Río Indio, surrounded by rainforest with views of Vanderbilt’s dredge…
Corn Islands
Casa Canada resort unfurls amid tropical flower gardens on the rocks just above the sea. Long Bay glows to the south, palms sway above and waves crash…
Northern Highlands
First and foremost a self-sufficient organic farm run by enterprising German transplant Katharina, Finca Lindos Ojos has three charming self-contained…
Isla de Ometepe
Around 1km east of San Ramón, near the tiny settlement of El Guineo, this fruit-growing finca (farm) is the easternmost place to stay on the less-visited…
Nicaragua
If you're traveling with family or a group of friends, this seven bedroom villa is well-equipped for an extended stay. There's an excellent kitchen, a…
Nicaragua
A favorite with well-heeled Managuans, this is one of the prettiest hotels on this stretch of coast. Accommodations are in two-story wooden bungalows and…
Nicaragua
Living up to its name ('breath' or 'break'), El Respiro offers the opportunity to connect with nature, and go hiking and horseback riding along the…
Isla de Ometepe
On the south side of Mérida, right on the lakefront, this is a very nice budget option (with some very nice midrange rooms thrown in), offering every…
San Juan Del Sur
This rambling backpacker favorite has all the amenities – a great information center, free breakfast, communal kitchen, lounge space, rooftop bar with…
Isla de Ometepe
Lodgings at this friendly beachfront hotel range from tidy rooms and elegant cabañas (with air-con, TV and private terraces) to compact apartments…
Northern Highlands
With a privileged location at the entrance to the canyon, this spacious property offers the most comfortable accommodations for miles around. The main…
Northern Highlands
Owned by a Nica-German couple, this pleasant guesthouse on a working farm is the most comfortable option in Miraflor (though it has a decidedly less rural…
Southwestern Nicaragua
An excellent addition to the surfers' lodging scene, this bright and breezy Aussie-run guesthouse offers a handful of spotless, spacious rooms with river…
Little Corn Island
The most upmarket place on Cocal Beach has elegantly furnished, spotless timber and bamboo bungalows with big doors opening onto a hammock-strewn beach…
Southwestern Nicaragua
This hotel, popular with Managuans, hits all the marks: a lovely swimming pool, stylish and spacious guest rooms, a fantastic on-site restaurant and bar …
Isla de Ometepe
A hippie-style hideaway, this organic farm offers a range of accommodations scattered around a lush hillside on a sizable working farm. Dorms are basic…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Comprising eight spacious, fan-cooled bungalows with thatched roofs, made of sustainable local materials, this eco-hotel invests heavily in the community…
Estelí
This chilled hostel feels a lot like a house share, with plenty of communal space, a large kitchen and a pleasant rear garden. Rooms are neat and you…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Hidden behind a bamboo stockade, a 10-minute walk to Playa Jiquelite, this is a backpacker haunt where travelers find themselves lingering longer than…
Caribbean Coast
This is Nicaragua's most exclusive and expensive hotel, which is frequently booked out for private family vacations. When it's not exclusively reserved,…
León & Northwestern Nicaragua
Run by a friendly family, this collection of bungalows and a small dorm on its private stretch of beach is a great budget choice. There's a cool bar and…
León & Northwestern Nicaragua
Some 12km north of the turnoff towards Playa Jiquilillo, this ecolodge sits on a 600-acre private reserve. Rooms in the old ranch are a blend of rustic…
Isla de Ometepe
With terra-cotta walls and ancient funereal urns dotted around the lush property, this finca (farm) dates back to 1915. Guests are housed in an assortment…
Nicaragua
This Swiss-owned lodge has beautiful little cabins that blend into the hillside. Most have stone-walled, alfresco bathrooms, all have plenty of air and…
San Juan Del Sur
A few minutes' climb from the center of San Juan del Sur, in the hilltop neighborhood known as Barrio Frente Sur, this quiet hostel with a mellow…
Isla de Ometepe
Hand-carved furniture and private balconies are not the first things you expect in a hostel, but here we are. This Edenic little place has been lovingly…
Matagalpa
This beautifully renovated art deco house is a modern classic set in lush gardens on a hill just three blocks from Parque Morazán. The eight rooms are…
Nicaragua
A great pick for budget travelers, this lakefront hostel has a large terrace, private dock, kayaks and shared kitchen, plus a good restaurant and bar. A…
Corn Islands
With a lively bar-restaurant and half a dozen attractive red-painted thatched duplexes, where hammocks are strung on mosaic and stone verandas scattered…
San Juan Del Sur
This party circuit stalwart is a very sociable place, with staff organizing nightly activities – from pub crawls to beer pong. There's a bar by the little…
Southwestern Nicaragua
A steep 10-minute walk up from Playa Maderas, the airy, thatch-roofed cabins and hammock-strung bar area of this delightful hostel catch the Pacific…
