Selvista Guesthouses
From the Balgüe River Bridge 350 meters East Entrance of Finca Bona Fide, 48800 Balgue, Nicaragua – Great location - show map
Selvista Guest houses is a barefoot luxury collection of jungle guest houses on the slopes of the Maderas Volcano on Ometepe island, 19 mi 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 Guest houses 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 7.5 mi from Selvista Guest houses, while the Ometepe Airport is 17 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Availability
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- Adam
United States of America“Beautiful location in the best part of Ometepe in our opinion! Super safe and lots of things to do in the area.” 
Michael United States of America“Food was delicious and the staff was incredibly friendly”
Adolfo United States of America“The staff at Selvista were really nice from the pick-up at the port and all through the week that I stayed. Great breakfast but they don't offer lunch or dinner so you will need transport for those meals because of the location. They helped with...”
Hosted by Christopher Shanks, owner
Area info
Amenities of Selvista GuesthousesGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Private Bathroom
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Coffee house on site
- Fruit
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- Board games/Puzzles
- Daily housekeepingAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Car rental
- 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
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash
Selvista Guesthouses accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
The fine printMust-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 employes during the day, with a spanish speaking security guard overnight.
Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the 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
- Game room
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Horseback 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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Room options at Selvista Guesthouses include:
- Suite
- Studio
- Family
- Villa
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The prices at Selvista Guesthouses may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from Selvista Guesthouses. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Selvista Guesthouses is 2,300 feet from the center 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 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
