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Hotel Villa Paraiso: Some call it paradise

by iwys

The Hotel Villa Paraiso has 25 rooms, ranging from small rooms in the main block to spacious cabins with patios and hammocks out front. The hotel has pretty gardens and a nice restaurant overlooking the beach. The breakfasts are especially good.

Its main disadvanantage is its isolated location, far from any town or shops. But, if you are looking for a peaceful, romantic place to relax in, it is ideal. I enjoyed taking siestas in the hammock in front of my cabin and strolling along the deserted beach. The hotel has a small library and they can also arrange hikes up the volcanoes.

This is a very good spot for birdwatching. Ometepe's White-throated Magpie Jays will join you for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and you will see plenty of egrets, vultures and waders on the beach.

Prices range from around $25 for a small single room to around $60 for a large double cabin.

Hotel Kekoldi de Granada: Nice hotel in Granada

by iwys

The Hotel Kekoldi is a small, attractive hotel with 12 comfortable rooms, around a courtyard, all with AC and cable TV. A double room with queen size bed costs $39 including breakfast.

Try to get a room at the rear of the courtyard, where it is quieter. Don't get the room at the front next to the entrance as the walls are fairly thin and you won't sleep until the last guest has returned at night.

terrasol: granada family hotel

by rtfmidtown

in granada there's a great little hotel, brand new, excellent food, family run, a/c and cable, the
name is terrasol, they have a website. the cost of a room if they're not full is 25 us for single, a great find! you can barter for a lower price and the owners are great.

Posada Ecologica de la Abuela: My favorite jewel in Nicaragua

by tangelo17

Beautiful. We found this place for my honeymoon and I have been back 3 times! If you want relaxation, privacy, friendly treatment, a great view, a great place to swim or Kayak, and delicious foods come here!

This hotel is located at the edge of a lake that is formed by the crater of an inactive volcano. There are mountains all around this lake, and you will never find a place so full of peace.

Locally-owned business. The owners are the very same people who are on premises managing. The abuela (grandmother) will treat you like a special guest. In return she will ask you to act appropriately (no bad words, thong underwear, etc.)

This hotel also has a cute monkey pet.

If you ask them, you can move a table from the dining area right onto the deck to have breakfast in the sun!

Hospedaje Don Wilfredo: San Juan's most affordable hotel room!

by tangelo17

HOSPEDAJE DON WILFREDO Frente a Restaurante El TimónSan Juan del Sur Tel. (505) 568 2128 very affordable and clean step from the beach 100 (cordobas per room/with fan) 25us with a/c no food but very well keet close to major attractions. I stayed here with my husband for three nights, and the keepers are very great people - the CLOSEST to the beach, and at the cheapest price. Private rooms with Private bathrooms, hot water.

...: General tip

by Malecka

The information I found on virtual tourist and ViaNica's website, before going to Nicaragua, proved to be quite useful.
In case you are NOT looking for a quite-a-few-stars hotel, belonging to a famous chain or something similar, then obviously, it would be nice to have a few names of hostels, pensions, etc...

The places where we stayed at were far from spectacular, but they seemed quite OK. I will mention them on the other pages I intend to make.
Here, I'll add a few things that I think could be useful:
- Accommodation can be found from 5 dollars per night, which is REALLY cheap, to... well, 30, 40, and more dollars per night (not including the well known hotels). The comfort level is quite different as well... So have in mind. You cannot pay 5 dollars and expect a lot.
- To me, it makes a huge difference to have a private bathroom. And I would suggest it, as the hygiene level in many places was a bit... hard to swallow.
- I didn't consider the A/C to be very important. I was wrong. Just like in Turkey, it makes a HUGE difference to be able to put the A/C on and renew the energy... Again, depends where... Somoto (in the northern department, called Madriz) is not a hot place, but Leon is. Leon was a shock to the system... So, accommodation with at least a FAN, or maybe even an A/C, can be a great idea.
- One more thing... I had an idea to sleep in Leon, and maybe go to the beach (the distance is about 15 kilometers and you'd need to go by bus to either Poneloya or las Peñitas) during the day and then go back. NO! Most beaches, if not ALL, don't have showers and this is flour-like sand I am talking about, which means you will need a thorough shower as soon as you decide to leave the beach. Just have that in mind. And... now that I mentioned the coast close to León... There are much more accommodation places in las Peñitas than Poneloya... The bus makes a circle and first goes to Poneloya and then passes through Las Peñitas.

Bluefields Bay Hotel: Bluefields Bad Hotel

by dollyd

All the guide books stay "recommended", they obviously haven't been there! Smells really bad, dirty, can you say large cockroach? A can of paint and a bottle of clorox would do wonders. This is not just my opinions but the opinion of other guests at the hotel. The restaurant Tia Irene's is good but stay away from the hotel!!!!

There are no good things to say.

La Raison: Beautiful decor,poor water supply

by leigh767

Though La Raison is beautifully decked in color and all sorts of artistic creations, the water supply in the bathrooms aren't always good when you need them to be. Talk to the hotel owner and see if she can get the water going again. She has the Midas touch sometimes.

But in general a pleasant place to stay in when exploring the Managua area (the kitchen staff make amazing kebabs).

Temperamental water supply and sitting hammocks

Domitilia EcoLodge: Domitilia

by maryellen50

Domitila is a private reserve containing wildlife and flora of a last remaining dry tropical forest on the Pacific coast of Central America. Facilities offer low-impact ecotourism, scientific investigation and environmental education to promote sustainable development of surrounding communities. It contains one of the richest biological areas in Nicaragua for the threatened dry tropical forest.

This reserve is a haven for researchers and nature lovers with 65 species of mammals including howler monkeys and wild cats and 125+ species of tropical birds, reptiles, butterflies, and insects. A portion of the reserve borders the southwest shore of Lake Cocibolca (Lake of Nicaragua), drawing numerous migratory neotropical birds.

Hotel Paraiso: Corn Island Beach Front

by maryellen50

Paraiso Club has 20 rooms decorated in traditional Nicaraguan style. The resort has a beachfront view surrounded by what I would consider local slums. This is a reality of Nicaragua as it seems impossible to get away from the stark poverty which plagues this country.

There is a restaurant and taxis are readily available. Wireless internet is available for laptops. Each bungalow has a patio with hammock.

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