Nice place, friendly staff. Very nice food (really try the chicken curry). Slightly expensive for Nicaragua. Shared showers were a bit far away in my opinion. The room was warm and stuffy, not the greatest to sleep in. WiFi was very bad. Had loads of fun with the kayaks and tubes
One of my favorite places to visit in the Apoyo lagoon. I'm usually a day-tripper and I find the day pass cost reasonable (7 USD, April 2018. This includes access to the beach, lifevests and kayaks) There is more than one ambient, so this place can truly fit all ages. The area close to the water is nice, the tables are surrounded by some good plants, staff very friendly and the menu is fine. Definetly If I had to say something I would recommend adding local craft beers to the drinks menu.
I stayed in a dorm room, it was not very clean there were dead bugs on the lockers. It was so hot at night it was nearly impossible to sleep. There was only one standing fan and two mounted to the ceilings (one did not move) The property is beautiful but the price for the dorm bed I felt was high considering the state of the room. None of the bedside lamps worked in my room, and there was only access to one shower/full bathroom that was shared with the "day trippers", and whomever else so always had to wait to use it. Also make sure to keep track of your tab, I was warned by friends and found items mistakenly on my tab. Everything is quiet pricy here but the food is delicious and the staff were lovely. Not very informative but I managed to figure stuff out on my own.
Really nice place to stay on Laguna de Apoyo. Kayaks and tubes ready for use in the super warm water. Get out early to get a chair on the beach though. The tours from Granada really fill up the place. The volleyball court is made of gravel. Would suggest wearing shoes if you really want to play. Staff were nice and food was really great. It says there is a kitchen on the description online but that means a restaurant Not a kitchen that you can use.
I absolutely love this place. I have been wandering across the Americas for over a year now and may consider this one of, if not my favorite hostel. Simply put, it has something for everyone so that all ages and interests can have fun. In 3 visits totaling almost 3 weeks of time there, I have never met anyone who has wanted to shorten their visit, whereas many expect to leave and end up changing their minds :)
Possibly the worst service I've experienced. It's a shame, because the food is nice and well priced and the menu is big and interesting. There is a particular server working that imo should have been fired a long time ago. He ignores customers while stocking the cups, you have to go order at the desk without any explanation, the desk is also unfriendly. Brought one of our items out and shouted out at everyone to figure out who's dish it was, then asked which pizza we had ordered, dropped the pasta on the table, gave us one set of cutlery, of which I got up to get the other. 45 minutes later, cold, empty plate on the table, no sign of the server, no pizza, the table next to us has received two pizzas since, and they arrived after us. Likely they've forgotten for a second time. Waiter is also smug and completely complacent. A formal complaint will be made. This is our 4th time eating here in several months, 3rd time with him as server, earlier today we had a lovely man who was very competent, and had a high standard of service. Maddening.
Definitely one of my favourite places in Nicaragua. Nice people, good food, free canoes and table tennis, free internet. The view over the lake and the atmosphere are awesome.
I remember that I slept one night outside in a hammock because it was warm enough and, why not? I watched the stars while listening to a group of howler monkeys traversing the trees on the lagoon's shore. Such a great memory!
Good food, clean rooms and bathrooms, and beautiful views all for an affordable price.
A true resort in the Laguna de Apoyo. Prices for private rooms are not cheap but good for all services and things available in the hostel. Food is amazing, and view is perfect!!!!!! Take one day and you will be fine. Recommended 🤙👍
It really is a paradise. Cute and small with a great atmosphere. I got to now new people from different countries. We payed $7 to stay there the entire day and use their kayaks, paddle boards etc. Wifi, coffee and tea for free. They offer really good food and smoothies.
I've been there with school when I was younger. Definitely one of the most beautiful place I've seen in Nicaragua. View of the "laguna" from our room was wonderful.
Amazing atmosphere, very chill! The views are incredible and you can take kayaks and tubes for free. Also you can take a massage that's not expensive
I went for the day with a shuttle from my hostel. Good food, good drinks. Water was really nice and warm. Kayak and paddle board are available.
The best hostel on the Lagoon. Nice atmosphere, good food, nice people. Free canoes and an nice beach. Clean and spacious dorms. It really is a paradise!
Quiet and peaceful when we went, with first come first serve inner tubes and kayaks. Water is cool but not cold, good on hot days. Food is tasty and well priced.
Great local place. Went for the day. Fun for the kids and adults. Good food. The only thing is I would like hammocks with water views
Lovely place. Great view and yummy food. Helpful staff. Would have loved to stay overnight.
The lake is really the star of the show here, but visiting the resort is a nice way to access it. We came as day visitors so I can't comment on the accommodation, but the staff were nice, drinks reasonably priced (which we weren't expecting) and the place seemed clean and tidy. Not too sure what the food is like, they had an extensive menu which all sounded nice and varied. The lake is beautiful, really clean and from the resort you can see the resort next door but the rest of the surroundings are lush green and unspoilt.
Great view, acceptable food, the service should improve a little bit but is acceptable. They have kayaks, paddle board. Try the cocktails, pizzas and crêpes. It's a place with good vibes specially for travelers.
Amazing place! No other words.
The food is great, best I've had during my trip in Nicaragua. Free kayaks are availible at the beach of the hostel and shuttles to Granada are cheap. Perfect for two or three days.
If you're thinking of getting a nice meal around Lago Apoyo This is really the best option to consider.
There is an incredibly diverse selection of food (Local, Italian, American, Asian) and out of the two things we ordered, both were PERFECT!
I didn't actually stay in the Hostal but from what I saw on the outside, it looked very well kept.
Staff are also very accommodating and friendly.
Awesome place to spend the day. For $7, you can enjoy the kayaks and floaters.
My wife and I stayed here in January. It came recommended by a friend. We were very happy with our stay. If you are heading to the Granada/Apoyo area consider staying here rather than on the city itself. You can get an inexpensive taxi to Granada, Masaya, or other locations nearby. The hotel staff will set it up for you. Many of the staff speak English well, communication was not a problem. They are very responsive by email for bookings. All together we loved the place. The only negative I can think of is there was a good amount of noise at night. It is a hostel so do not expect peace and quiet. Great place! Stay there!
Great place to spend the day with friend and enjoy the lake. Great customer service
One of my favourite places to stay in all of Nicaragua. Great value, amazing location. Good food. Overall staff were good but sometimes disinterested