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Set in Santa Cruz, less than 1 km from Santo Domingo Beach, Hotel Restaurante Los Cocos offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 9.4 km from Maderas Volcano, the hotel provides a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Location, friendly staff, clean, great restaurant!

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8.3
Very good
158 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Located in Altagracia, 1.2 km from Santo Domingo Beach, Hostel Santa Cruz Ometepe provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy American and local dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

Friendly staff, great location and view. The house special rice dish is delicious.

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8.3
Very good
64 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Located in Altagracia, 600 metres from Santo Domingo Beach, Beach cabin ometepe provides accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a garden and a bar. The property features mountain and lake views, and is 10 km from Maderas Volcano. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The best part of staying here is that Hector makes you feel like family. He is such a kind man. He's willing to stop what he's doing to help at any time. We felt safe there because he was always either downstairs or nearby. The location is very ideal. It's right off the main road and I liked how it was kind of central to all of the adventures and activities we wanted to do. The Saturday market was also right along that road as well which was cool! It is a great budget friendly place. You have everything you need. Don't expect it to be luxurious but expect to have everything you need here. Plus you get to look out at the lake from your patio! Great coffee spot! There's a couple good restaurants that are walking distance as well as a tiny "pulperia" to get some basic food for the place. If you're wanting to do all of your cooking here just make sure to bring some groceries from the Mainland as your options will be limited.

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8.5
Very good
24 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

El Pital, Chocolate Paradise has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Balgue. 3 km from Santo Domingo Beach and 11 km from Maderas Volcano, the property offers a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

Carmen and Manuel are amazing, and all the staff in general make you feel at home. it was my second time here and I would definitely come back

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7.9
Good
450 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Located on the beach in the San Fernando, 800meters north of Santo Domingo and 1km south of Santa Cruz,, Xalli Hotel features a sun terrace and views of the lake. Free WiFi in communal areas and free private parking is available.

The property is very beautiful! It has an amazing view to the Cocibolca Lake. The beds were very comfortable. Everything was very clean and the staff so welcoming and nice!

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8.9
Fabulous
281 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Featuring a garden and views of garden, El Bamboo Cabins is set in Balgue, 12 km from Maderas Volcano. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and lake.

It is a special place. Maybe not for everyone, but for us was really good. We staid right on the edge of the lake. We always heard the waves. The cabin is equipped with all you need. The architecture is much nicer than the pictures. Also, Che is a really great person. Thank you!

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9.5
Exceptional
181 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Located in Balgue, 12 km from Maderas Volcano, Hostal Así es mi Tierra provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property features garden views.

Some units include a dining area and/or a patio.

Charmingly decorated property with a lot of greenery. We had a lovely private cabin with a comfortable bed and a nice shower. Lots of friendly animals on site. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

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8.5
Very good
157 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Set in Balgue, Lazy Crab Hostel has a garden and a terrace. The property is located 1.5 km from Maderas Volcano. The accommodation features a shuttle service, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Workers really helpful and chill, totally love the vibe of the place. It fits perfectly what you want to experience on this island

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7.7
Good
149 reviews
Price from
£2
per night

Situated within a few steps of Santo Domingo Beach and 12 km of Maderas Volcano in Santo Domingo, Hostal Miraflores B&B offers accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast has family rooms.

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7.8
Good
5 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Situated in Santo Domingo, a few steps from Santo Domingo Beach, Hotel Villa Paraiso features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The hotel has a terrace and garden views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

If you need to travel with your car, you can contact the hotel, and they can’t make the reservation for the car or van so you don’t have to going crazy trying to get your car in the ferry you need to travel with your car, you can contact the them to tell and they can’t make the reservation or if you don’t have transportation they send you a transportation is very comfortable van for only $30 for your family. We was 8a People. and this is very important. They are tendons name is Salvador and odornilio they was amazing.

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8.2
Very good
94 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.
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Beach hotels that guests love in Santa Cruz

  • Avg. price/night: £21.32
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 158 reviews
    We sort of stumbled upon this location last minute and what a wonderful surprise. The location was THE BEST ON THE ISLAND in our opinion. In the center of things, businesses very close by and steps from the beach!! Great food (Make sure to try the mango smoothie!) and the owner is so kind, always smiling! Big room, plenty for a family of 4, air conditioning worked well. Get ready for the wind at night but it's so much fun!
    Annie D Mullins
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £21.32
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 158 reviews
    Very convenient access from the main road and right next to the beach.
    Lawrence
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £21.32
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 158 reviews
    Great location close to everything we wanted to do in Ometope - great beach just a 20 second walk away, visit el pital and the nearby hostels which was walkable, and a few tiendas and shops nearby. Room was very cool and also had two fans. Good price and nice staff.
    Veronica
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £21.32
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 158 reviews
    Comfortable bed and a personal fan. Was not as hot as in other hostels on the island. Right next to the beach on the main road, but super peaceful and quiet.
    Teresa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.32
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 158 reviews
    Good location right opposite the beach, nice rooms
    Siun
    People with friends
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 33 reviews
    Very close to an amazing sunset by the lake
    Romanelli
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.32
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 158 reviews
    The location is good but be mindful of bus times. Friendly staff. Right across from the beach and there’s a motorbike rental spot next door.
    Sarina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.32
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 158 reviews
    Great location right on the beach. We had a lovely meal in the restaurant. We arrived by bicycle and had space to lock them up where they felt safe.
    Asten
    Group
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 23 reviews
    Really lovely family!! Perfect location at the beach.
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £21.32
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 158 reviews
    Great location between Balgue and Santa Domingo. Right across the road from the water’s edge and good beach access. Kayaking in the river, Ojo de Agua, the petroglyphs at Finca Porvenir and kite surfing are all nearby. Good food though limited menu at a good price. Rooms were decent. Staff was friendly and helpful. Accepted cards. Tables, chairs and swings located above beach. I really loved the breakfasts.
    Jason
    Solo traveller
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