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El Encanto Garden Hotel is located in Santa Cruz. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Santo Domingo Beach is a 7 minute walk from the property.

Certain units include a seating area where you can relax. Some units have views of the mountain or garden. Every room comes with a private bathroom. El Encanto Garden Hotel features free WiFi .

We were supposed to stay at El Ecanto for 4 nights, but we loved it so much we extended our stay for longer. The hotel is absolutely lovely, it’s secluded and intimate, but not too far away from other restaurants and hostels. We rented motorcycles right from the hotel. The view from the restaurant is stunning. The manager Jose was so amazing to us, he speaks perfect English and knows everything about the island. He made our stay so smooth, he organized all our transports, and rentals. We loved it here!

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9
Superb
335 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

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.

I booked with incorrect dates and the owners was so nice to offer us a family room, that saved our stay. The restaurants breakfast was amazing.

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8.3
Very good
158 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Offering a terrace and views of the mountain, Finca del Sol Eco Lodge an Eco lodge on an organic farm is set in Santa Cruz in the Ometepe Region.

Free WiFi is available. The property is located in the tropically forested UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

The bungalow was very nice and the view at the volcano was breathtaking. It is surrounded by beautiful nature. Miguel helped us with everything, which was amazing. I would definitely recommend it.

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8.7
Fabulous
100 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Set in Santa Cruz, Raindance features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.7 km from Santo Domingo Beach.

Every room includes a private bathroom and a shower, and certain units at the hostel have a terrace.

Out of all my years travelling, I’ve never found somewhere that has ticked literally every box. It’s so clear that the owners have spent many years backpacking as everything has been thought of from a back packers perspective. As well as amenities, the vibe is so goooood. The chilled nights are chilled and the party nights are banging. The music and food, the staff, the location, everything! Thank you soooo much to Charlie, Styx and the gang for looking after me and attending to my every need. I’m so gutted I had to eventually leave. Love and appreciate you guys! May we meet again! I reccomend rain dance to everyone.

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8.5
Very good
15 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Situated in Santa Cruz, Dragon's Garden features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a terrace and a restaurant.

Maderas Volcano is 6.3 km from the lodge.

everything! it was a beautiful space, the bed was comfy, the staff were kind, the breakfast (at additional cost of a reasonable $5) was awesome, it was a great location, the “in nature” feel was perfect and the VIEW!! amazing

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8.6
Fabulous
64 reviews
Price from
£18
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.

Location was amazing, when we first got there we got smoothies as a welcome gift, which was a really nice touch.

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8.5
Very good
24 reviews
Price from
£22
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 room looked nice and was very comfortable (room no 8). It felt very peaceful and relaxed ... and Food was good: last night I tried the Salvadorian salpicon which turned out to be very tasty. The staff is also very friendly. I can certainly recommend staying at Xalli.

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8.8
Fabulous
282 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Set 11 km from Maderas Volcano, Hostel Las Palmeras Ometepe offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This guest house features a garden.

The nearest airport is Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport, 145 km from the guest house.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Ananda Guest house is located on the slopes of the Maderas Volcano on Ometepe Island, 19 mi from the port of Moyogalpa. The 5-acre organically managed property runs on a hybrid energy system including solar and grid energy.

Staff was amazing and friendly ! Warm welcoming and delicious breakfast. A perfect weekend getaway! thank you

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9.4
Superb
150 reviews
Price from
£50
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.

Loved our stay at El Bamboo! The apartment is super unique. It’s equipped with everything you need, including a kitchen. Che is super friendly and helpful, he can assist with anything you need.

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9.5
Exceptional
182 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Looking for a family hotel?

As families grow in size, so too do the needs of a family holiday. That’s why family hotels are set up to cater for all ages, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults. Typically, you can expect restaurants with kids’ menus, games rooms, fitness centres and a pool area where children can play and parents can relax.
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  • Avg. price/night: £18.12
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 64 reviews
    Really good value for money. The wooden huts are really well made and very functional 👌🏼 everything had a "back to nature" feel without compromising on comfort 😊
    LewiH86
    Young couple
  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 34 reviews
    We ended up staying for two weeks and had a great time. There’s lots of space and nature to hang out and mingle, the owner and the volunteers are generous and fun, the kitchen is well equipped and one of the coolest cats ever lives there :)
    Nicolas
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 23 reviews
    Very friendly staff! Family owned business. Option to rent a scooter here.
    Patricia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £41.80
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 100 reviews
    Incredible room with a view of the volcano. Loved the hammock and rocking chair. Nice green surroundings. Simple and tasty breakfast. Miguel was very responsive on WhatsApp and helpful with booking tours/transfers.
    Robert
    Young couple
  • 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: £31.27
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 335 reviews
    The rooms are spacious and clean and you have your own hammock and a rocking chair in front of it. From the restaurant you can see the volcano, which is very nice. Lots of bird flying around everywhere.
    Ernst
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 23 reviews
    Rustic & charming, good location, excellent omelettes (best I’ve ever had). I loved feeling like I was living amongst the family and having a local experience. Alberto and his family were so welcoming .
    Virginia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £31.27
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 335 reviews
    Amazing view from the common area, good breakfast. Carolina and Josh are awesome hosts! Wifi works perfectly and you could work from there without any problem (with volcano view, of course). Comfy rooms. We could rent a motorbike with them and they gave us great tipps for things to do around the island! The kitchen has everything you need as well. Close to shops, restaurants and Santa Cruz Beach (3 mins walking), but very quiet. Lots of hammocks and rocking chairs to chill! Would definitely come back :)
    Tanja
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £31.27
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 335 reviews
    This place is absolutely amazing. it’s affordable and beautiful at the same time. Breakfast and garden surrounding the reception is excellent. Managers are super friendly and helpful. Nicest people we met!!! Definitely recommend. Remember it’s not 5star sheraton but probably the best place to get local experience on the island.
    Adrian
    Group
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 23 reviews
    Staying at Mi Ranchito is about like living with the family. The family is really nice with cute children, many friendly dogs (while travelling also some puppies), cats and chicken running at yard. You can arrange here treks to volcanoes and waterfalls and rent a motorbike. Breakfast omelette is great!
    Jari
    Solo traveller
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