Barcelo Montelimar Beach

Nicaragua's Best Resort Hotel

by Beast about Barcelo, Montelimar

Although they say they are a 5 Star Hotel, I would give them a 4 Star for sure. The resort has a very large property and about 3 miles of beach front. All food and drink are included in the price which is amazingly competitive with hotels of far less appeal and quality. The Casino is "muy chiquito" (very small) but fun enough. Nightly you will find a variety of activities offered in the back of the casino. If for nothing else you should venture up there one evening to watch the sunset. Hard to beat the view. Barcelo has ATV tours and horse tours which are available at additional costs. Both offer excellent tours throughout the resort jungle and beach or off the resort to get a real Nicaragua experience. Don't worry. Its safe. Check out their website barcelo.com for more details. Very nice, peaceful environment and beach front. Pools not too bad either. Buffet is ample and typical. The restaurant near the casino has better food but is not included in the resort fee.

Almost All Inclusive Hotel

by Beast

Montelimar is Barcelo. There is no separate town. The closest town is Masachapa which is about 1 mile south of Barcelo, Montelimar. After about 2 days at the resort people seem to get a bit restless and begin looking for stuff to do outside of the resort. Barcelo has a huge beach that is seldom croweded. If you walk northwest (away from the main resort) you will find at least a mile of your own private beach. But bring you drinks with you because there is no service once you leave the main beach front. The beach is perfectly secure although, just like anywhere, keep an eye on valuables if you hope into the water. A few locals typically walk through the remote beach area fishing and looking for clams. The surf at this beach is pretty weak for surfing, but perfect for beginners. Better waves are found up the beach a few miles but it is too far to walk and there are no roads. Might rent an ATV to get there as an option. For additional costs, there are ATV rentals and tours including a snorkeling tour and a tour to Masachapa and Pochomil by ATV. Both are tons of fun. There are also horse back tours on the premises. Take a ride either in the morning or the afternoon when the temperatures are cooler and/or to check out the sunset from a remote section of the huge Barcelo Beach. Guided horse tours are also available and are located next to the ATV tour/rental location. Check with local tour operator Inspiration Tours at www.inspirationtours.org or inquire at reception for the tour office at Barcelo for such activities.

Barcelo, Montelimar ATV Tours

by Beast

"Barcelo, Montelimar ATV Tours"

Barcelo has ATV tours and rentals near the tennis courts. It is not included in the price of your stay but well worth the experience. They have tours that can take you about 18 miles up the beach, for an hour or so in the jungle on the Barcelo property, to the local towns of Pochomil and Masachapa or on an incredible snorkeling tour. Inquire with reception and they will direct you to the ATVs.

"Barcelo, Montelimar ATV Tours"

"Barcelo, Montelimar ATV Tours"