Selvista Guesthouses
From the Balgüe River Bridge 350 meters East Entrance of Finca Bona Fide, 48800 Balgue, Nicaragua – Great location - show map
Selvista Guesthouses
Selvista Guesthouses is a barefoot luxury collection of jungle guesthouses on the slopes of the Maderas Volcano on Ometepe island, 31 km from the port town of Moyogalpa. Guests can enjoy the on-site honesty bar. Free private parking is available for all vehicle types. Free WiFi throughout the property is available. The rustic room features private outdoor showers. All rooms include indoor, private bathrooms with modern flush toilets. Luxury rooms have hot water. All rooms except the ground floor of the Jungle House have private balconies. The property features a greens garden and a shared kitchen, fully equipped for guests who wish to cook. Breakfast is served each day and includes fresh fruits, freshly toasted Nicaragua coffee, and natural juice plus a cooked option. Food delivery service is often available from restaurants located in the nearby town. Guests can enjoy various activities near the property, including volcano hikes, coffee tours, taxi transport, and rental of bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, and ATVs. Selvista Guesthouses offers free farm tours. The entire property is a lush tropical forest, abundant with plant and animal life with dogs living on-site. Located within an permaculture farm guests can find local fruits and salads, and a playground and outdoor gym. Guests can walk 15 minutes down into the town of Balgüe, or 10 minutes up to the entrance of the Maderas volcano trails. Altagracia is 12 km from Selvista Guesthouses, while the Ometepe Airport is 28 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Property practices
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Guests who stayed here loved
- PhilipUnited Kingdom“After staying in more than 60 hotels, hostels and guesthouses over the past 5 months with my family this is one of the very few that lives up to and surpasses its guest rating. The pictures are an accurate representation of the accommodation and...”
- LauraxhNetherlands“Nice accommodation in the middle of nature and nice view of the volcano. We also had a tour guide provided by the accommodation to the Conception Volcano, which was a great guide and experience.”
- JohannaAustralia“Unique stay in a treehouse with monkeys in the trees outside your porch :) Lovely surrounds and great area to stay close to get around the south of the island. Had an amazing dinner the first night at the restaurant on sight. We had a few minor...”
Hosted by Christopher Shanks, owner
Property surroundings
Facilities of Selvista GuesthousesGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
- Linen
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Games room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeepingAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Car hire
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Yoga classes
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
House rulesSelvista Guesthouses takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that if you bring your own vehicle, a 4x4 vehicle is required to reach the parking area.
Please note that the property accepts Cash and PayPal as payment methods.
Please note that the full payment will be invoiced to the guest prior to check-in.
Please note the property offers full use of the kitchen, garden greens, and seasonal fruits on the property, but has no on-site restaurant.
Please note that the property is managed by a team of local employees during the day, with a spanish speaking security guard overnight.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Selvista Guesthouses in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about Selvista Guesthouses
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Selvista Guesthouses offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Games room
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Horse riding
- Bike tours
- Head massage
- Bicycle rental
- Neck massage
- Walking tours
- Full body massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Back massage
- Hand massage
- Foot massage
- Yoga classes
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The prices at Selvista Guesthouses may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Selvista Guesthouses include:
- Suite
- Studio
- Family
- Villa
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Selvista Guesthouses is 750 yards from the centre of Balgue. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Selvista Guesthouses is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.