Isla de Ometepe
Travelers looking for ecofriendly accommodations in the midst of lush jungle hit the mother lode with Finca Mystica. A labor of love by US expats Ryan and…
Must-see hotels in Isla de Ometepe
Isla de Ometepe
This top-end choice is located just north of the village of El Quino. Set on a working farm right on the beach, the hacienda-style hotel has a private…
Isla de Ometepe
At the southern end of Mérida, a bumpy road leads uphill to this Edenic property where cabins peek out from between the fruit trees. Swing in a hammock at…
Isla de Ometepe
A beautiful and ecofriendly farmstay option not far from Moyogalpa. Rooms are fairly basic, but the farm is lovely, with hammocks galore in the shady…
Isla de Ometepe
This gorgeous ecolodge features cabañas perched high above the beach on a large organic farm that runs on solar power and recycles gray water. It's not on…
Isla de Ometepe
Reached via an atrociously bumpy road leading to the water, this hippie-esque place wears many hats. It's an organic cacao farm, a place to learn to make…
Isla de Ometepe
Book ahead at this relaxed but professionally run guesthouse, a 10-minute walk from the ferry dock. Choose between a dorm, private room or cabin, all…
Isla de Ometepe
This Ometepe mainstay next to the Volcán Maderas trailhead is a classic backpacking spot. Rooms and dorms on this working coffee finca are set in a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Isla de Ometepe
In Mérida, look for a turnoff to this simple little guesthouse-hostel right on the beach, with great lake views from the waterfront bar-restaurant. Choose…
Isla de Ometepe
It's hard to imagine a more tranquil location along this stretch of the island: listen to the waves while swaying in a hammock or go out onto the…
Isla de Ometepe
There are just four rooms at this sweet B&B, a block uphill from the port – and they're available only on a first-come, first-serve basis (no reservations…
Isla de Ometepe
Set on a banana farm, rooms here are simply but pleasantly decorated, with big, screened windows and clean, modern bathrooms. Hammocks out the front of…
Isla de Ometepe
Towards the eastern end of the village, this is a sweet little family-run affair offering basic but functional rooms and good home-cooked food. There's a…
Isla de Ometepe
This family-run guesthouse is your best bet in San José: the friendly hosts help to arrange excursions around the island, there's good home-cooked food, a…
Albergue Ecológico El Porvenir
Isla de Ometepe
At the foot of Volcán Maderas, this sunny lodge and restaurant has it all – great volcano views and petroglyphs amid attractive gardens, a restaurant…
Isla de Ometepe
Next to the entrance to Reserva Charco Verde, this hotel occupies a fabulous beach, and has a growing collection of cabins, all with private patios and…
Isla de Ometepe
Excellent, wallet-friendly hotel, where you can combine frugality (staying in a dorm) with ample creature comforts (air-con, splashing in the swimming…
Isla de Ometepe
Rooms here may be very simple, but the friendly owner goes out of her way to make you feel like part of the family. Nothing is too much trouble, from…
Isla de Ometepe
Nothing fancy going on here, but it's fairly clean and brightly painted, with a couple of common areas. Spend a few more dollars for air-con (provided it…
Isla de Ometepe
Two kilometers to the south of Charco Verde is the turnoff to Valle Verde (Green Valley). It’s another 2km walk from the bus stop down to this remote…
Isla de Ometepe
You can hardly miss the Lazy Crab: it's decked out in Rasta colors and Marley on the stereo adds to the ambience. It's the kind of place where it's hard…
Isla de Ometepe
This three-story hotel is the newest and best option on Altagracia's otherwise paltry accommodation scene. Rooms are simple, but clean and comfortable,…
Isla de Ometepe
This central hotel is a simple affair but a good deal. Rooms at the front are arranged around a garden, with hammocks strung outfront; the cabins out the…
Isla de Ometepe
This pretty yellow corner hotel, located about a five-minute walk from the port, has plenty of outdoor space where you can swing in a hammock or relax in…
Isla de Ometepe
About halfway between Playa Santo Domingo and Santa Cruz, with the beach right across the road and the Río Istiam out back, this basic hotel with…
Isla de Ometepe
This beachfront hotel is overdue for renovations, but it'll work in a pinch. The on-site restaurant is a good place to break for lunch, but the staff won…
