Southwestern Nicaragua
With its own idyllic tropical beach and 4000 acres of jungle, this fabulous ecolodge offers a superlative experience. Swim in the infinity pool and cross…
Must-see hotels in Southwestern Nicaragua
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…
San Juan Del Sur
This classy converted Victorian boutique hotel is just a half-block from the beach. Rooms have a blue color scheme, vaulted ceilings, tasteful decorations…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Take a right where the road dips after Parque Maderas to get to this lovely getaway with spectacular views over the bay. Six tree house–style cabañas, all…
Southwestern Nicaragua
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…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Who needs a fancy seaside villa when you can get exceptional views of the Pacific from the infinity pool at this hilltop hostel? The location is second to…
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…
San Juan Del Sur
With sweeping bay views and fairly fabulous villas featuring hacienda-style furnishings, kitchens, terraces and satellite TV, this resort is the best in…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Arte-Sano's infinity pool overlooks Playa Marsella from its lofty hilltop location. Bold contemporary artworks, painted cattle skulls and exquisite…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Built on a magnificent rock outcropping, this friendly surfer's hotel has amazing views overlooking Playa Sardina and Playa Jiquelite. The cabins are…
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…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Run by French surfing instructors Etienne and Emeline, this wonderful surfers lodge is uphill from the road to El Astillero. Breezy traditional, thatch…
Southwestern Nicaragua
With eight individually decorated rooms, gorgeous native-wood furniture, hammocks and swings on private terraces and thatched roofs, this two-story…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Considered by many to be one of the best beach hostels on Nicaragua's south Pacific coast. The open-air, six-bed dorm rooms in this rustic paradise catch…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Overlooking a private beach cove, the elegant jungle tree houses at this excellent spa and resort have tremendous ocean views and all the high-end…
San Juan Del Sur
Run by a friendly Aussie couple, this is a party hostel – unashamedly so, but very wellrun and with epic hilltop views. There's a large pool, a bar, two…
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…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Run by friendly Italian surfer Gianni, this three-room guesthouse is the perfect retreat for serious wave-riders. The doubles have king-sized beds, there…
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…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Set on the southern end of the beach, this laid-back surf camp offers guided boat trips to 14 breaks along the coast. The camp accommodates 10 surfers at…
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…
Southwestern Nicaragua
This guesthouse is run by friendly Dutch couple Marc and Marieke and has just four quirkily decorated, snug rooms. It's a simple setup, with a private,…
San Juan Del Sur
If you've always wanted to learn to surf, but didn't want to share the waves with dudes, Chica Brava may be the answer. This women-only surfing retreat is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
