Must-see hotels in Nicaragua

There's much to love about colonial-style Posada de Arcangel, from the quirky art collection and leafy garden to the guest rooms with crimson accents,…

Overlooking Isla el Muerto across the water, Isla Zapatera's wonderful hotel is run by knowledgeable Rafael. It consists of four comfortable bungalows…

There are only two things to do in this wonderfully tranquil spot: hit the waves and do yoga. Guests are lodged in airy cabins made from sustainable local…

In a pleasantly restored colonial house right in the center of town, Los Altos manages to be both stylish and unpretentious. Rooms are all different but…

Sociable without being a party hostel, Casa Lula is a budget traveler favorite, largely through the efforts of hosts Eric and Selina and the knowledgeable…

Just off the main plaza, this elegant hotel is set in an opulent historic building, with hardwood floors, hand-painted sinks, wrought-iron detail and…

This fantastic hotel is easily the best choice in town, with modern, sleek and spotless rooms, an excellent location with a great view over the bay,…

The moment you step out of your room, you can bury your toes in the sand. These two beautiful rooms with king-sized beds are all individually designed by…

Run by three friends, this sweet five-room B&B offers the best lakeside accommodations – individually styled rooms, meals involving lovingly grown organic…

Waspám’s best all-round choice. Rooms have fresh paint and bathroom tiles, and a terrific location steps from the river. The friendly owners are a wealth…

In the heart of the Reserva Natural Cerro El Arenal, this secluded and intimate family-run lodge is perfect for those looking for a more laid-back coffee…

Run by the tiny community of Bartola, 6km up the Río Bartola, this groundbreaking project run as a cooperative by 26 local families is the future of…

This superbly friendly and laid-back place opened in 2018 and feels more like staying in a private home than a hostel. There's an eight-bed dorm and three…

A fantastic budget choice with wooden rooms boasting high-beamed ceilings and French doors that open onto private balconies overlooking the lake. The…

These rustic stilted bungalows set on the riverside a short distance from town are surrounded by flowering trees and thick jungle. Each one has an indoor…

Following a full renovation in 2017, Great Corn Island’s most professionally managed resort has added a modicum of style to its already lovely beachside…

Just moments from the arrival jetty, the lovely Sunshine takes up a large yellow house and has spacious and clean rooms downstairs sharing a large garden…

Clean, centrally located and with a chilled vibe, this popular hostel in a cozy, converted house with well-furnished rooms offers spacious dorms (with…

This laid-back guesthouse in a narrow lane is an excellent-value base for exploring town. Dorms feature good mattresses and are not overcrowded, while…

On the island's highest point, this welcoming backpacker place has cute wooden cabañas with fantastic views over the waters of Little Corn's windward side…