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Raindance, hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

Location is really good. The pool is huge and very nice. food is really good. The tree house is the coolest thing ever!!! The food is good and big portions. The Wednesday party was really fun!!
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
19 reviews
Price from
£30.12
per night
La Urraca Loca Hostel, hotel in Santa Cruz

La Urraca Loca Hostel has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Balgue. Featuring barbecue facilities, the property is located within 12 km of Maderas Volcano.

Very cute hostel with lovely garden. Perfect for a couple of days to relax. I especially liked that it was not located too remote (there are restaurants, small shops and bike rental). Room and common areas were always clean and they even offer to tidy your room daily. Would always come back and recommend it.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
365 reviews
Price from
£16.26
per night
B&B, family run homestay, Hospedaje La Penita, hotel in Santa Cruz

This is a small family based hostel on only 2,5 KM from Altagracia. Surrounded by nature and close to Ogo de Agua, Altagracia, Vulcano Conseption and many more. Guest can enjoy the on-site bar.

Very friendly host family. Rooms are spacious and clean. Centrally situated on the island. Great value for money.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
28 reviews
Price from
£15.81
per night
Los Chocoyos, hotel in Santa Cruz

Set in Ometepe, 3.9 km from Maderas Volcano, Los Chocoyos offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Great spot for watching sunsets, room was perfect for us and it was super quiet and relaxing. Lovely & helpful staff and amazing Nicaraguan breakfasts (we ordered the same one every day). They can also sort out bike hire which is needed as it’s a secluded location but perfect for getting away from crowds and having a chill time.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
98 reviews
Price from
£13.25
per night
Hostel Santa Cruz Ometepe, hotel in Santa Cruz

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.

Staff was very helpful and friendly, good location by the beach and a couple shops, motorbike rental is good. Breakfast is nice and well priced. Very good value money
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
72 reviews
Price from
£18.72
per night
El Zopilote, hotel in Santa Cruz

El Zopilote Permaculture Farm/hostel is a backpackers hostel and a permaculture farm at the same time. We offer various types of hospitality like private rooms, dormitories, camping areas and...

The food! The Daily events, especially pizza night. And the unique amazing people who were there
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
294 reviews
Price from
£19.05
per night
El Pital, Chocolate Paradise, hotel in Santa Cruz

El Pital, Chocolate Paradise has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Balgue. Located around 3 km from Santo Domingo Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 11 km away from Maderas Volcano.

Very Instagram perfect restaurant
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
485 reviews
Price from
£26.35
per night
hostal Eco-Lodge La Chiponga, hotel in Santa Cruz

Situated on the beach in Santo Domingo, 45 km from San Juan del Sur, hostal Eco-Lodge La Chiponga boasts a sun terrace and views of the mountain. Altagracia is 6 km away.

Great place to chill, very natural. The staff was very kind and helpful. Just in front of the hostel you can find a little beach, super nice. And the monkeys all around was fun to see.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
74 reviews
Price from
£13.48
per night
Rancho Tranquillo, hotel in Santa Cruz

Facing the beachfront in Moyogalpa, Rancho Tranquillo features a garden and a terrace. Free WiFi and a tour desk are featured. All units at the hostel are equipped with a seating area.

Owners were very attentive and helpful
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
161 reviews
Price from
£17.66
per night
Sophie House, hotel in Santa Cruz

Located in Moyogalpa, Sophie House offers 3-star accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel provides both free WiFi and free private parking.

It’s a bit aside from the port city Moyogalpa, so it’s very calm and almost no cars and people here, but still easy to reach by foot from the Centre (15 min walk). It has breakfast included and it’s home cooked food by the family. My room was very spacious, with 1 double and 1 single bed. They had outlets outside and inside, so i could work online here. Ask for both WiFi passwords! The host family was very nice and always tried to help, like when I needed a dentist they found a number. They don’t speak English (as most locals here) but with my broken Spanish and google translate we always understood each other. You can also ask them about the laundry option. Thanks for hosting me!
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
21 reviews
Price from
£27.65
per night
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Santa Cruz

  • Avg. price/night: £27.57
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 361 reviews
    Great location between the two volcanoes. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Simple and clean with fans in bedrooms. Gorgeous views from the restaurant. Beautiful butterflies. Rented bicycles through the hosts and cycled to the waterfall at San Ramon. Took about 45 mins one way - one of us got a puncture but a local shop near the waterfall fixed it while we waited for less than a dollar. Walking distance to Balgue and to the nearby beach. Enjoyed our breakfasts here too.
    Anna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £30.12
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 19 reviews
    Great hostel, beds have personal fans in ensuite showers. There are a few bugs but its like that in ometepe. Its like staying in a forest. Would definitely recommend!
    Britte
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 159 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
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 159 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: £27.57
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 361 reviews
    Staff were amazing! Made us feel so welcome before we even arrived by organising taxis for us from our hostel in San Juan del sur and in Ometepe. Also organised a scooter for during our stay which is much needed to get around the island. Really enjoyed our time here.
    Katie
    Young couple
  • Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 35 reviews
    Super nice hostel with good vibes, in the middle of the nature! Good kitchen, good facilities, nice bar with cute swimming pool that looks carved in the rock. Highly recommend
    Maximilien
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.12
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 19 reviews
    The hostel is clean and staff members did a good job overall. I found the staff to be really helpful and effective problem solvers. The Wednesday party meant I did not have to figure out a way back after and the music cannot be heard in the room. They do excellent food and there are a few decent places nearby for food and drinks.
    Yewande
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 159 reviews
    The beds were comfortable and everything was very clean. The staff is ver friendly and helpful. Great location and the restaurant offers a good breakfast for a fair price. It is better than any others nearby.
    Sven
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £27.57
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 361 reviews
    Great location to get out and explore the island. As everyone says the view is incredible…! The garden has more butterflies in it than the butterfly aviary on the island. The service offered is 5 star.
    Jonny
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £27.57
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 361 reviews
    One of the best Hostel/Hotel I've been to so far! The owners are super nice and helped us immensely with organizing transportation. Highly recommend :)
    Matthias
    Young couple
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