Heading to Nicaragua soon to discover its extensive history, thrilling activities, and magnificent landscapes? With historic colonial cities like Granada and Leon, top islands like the Corn Islands, and pretty beaches like the Emerald Coast, Nicaragua is best explored by traveling throughout the entire country. This way, you can see and enjoy every hidden corner and discover the best things to do. There is no better way to see this Central American gem than in one of its upscale accommodations. If you need some help to start planning your trip, look no further–this article will show you various options, from five-star hotels to luxury resorts in Nicaragua you can consider. Read on for our picks of the best hotels and resorts in Nicaragua.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 24, 2024.
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1. Selina Granada (from USD 13)
Good food and vibe, but pricey. Kitchen cleanliness and availability of utensils need improvement. Overpriced drinks and tours.
Reasonable pricing, but additional taxes may apply. Tours and food can be overpriced compared to local options.
Centrally located, opposite the cathedral and near Central Park. Great for exploring local life and attractions.
Spacious rooms, pool, common areas, and various activities. Shared kitchen needs maintenance. AC, co-work area, and friendly staff.
A unique hotel with dreamy decor, Selina Granada is a three-star property that sits along Calle La Libertad in Granada. Its location puts it within easy walking distance to various cafes and restaurants. On-site amenities include WiFi, access to a shared kitchen, buffet breakfast, shuttle services, and yoga classes. If you’re traveling to Nicaragua for business, you can request the use of their business center for an additional fee. Pets are allowed at this highly rated hotel.
Selina Granada
Address: Calle La Libertad
105 meters (343.3 ft) from Parque Central de Granada
2. Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua (from USD 125)
Delicious breakfast buffet, great restaurant with good drinks, but some complaints about limited menu and unexpected additional charges
Reasonable pricing, $88-$118 per night, cheap airport shuttle for $5 per person
Conveniently close to the airport, 3 minutes away by taxi, near safe neighborhood, but limited nearby attractions
Beautiful pool, gym, sauna, steam room, clean and modern rooms, tropical theme throughout the property
Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua is a five-star hotel in the capital of Nicaragua. Its excellent location means you don’t have to suffer long drives to and from the airport, as it’s only three minutes away by car. The services and facilities are top-notch, and kid-friendly amenities such as a playground and babysitting services are available. Looking to indulge during your holiday? Be sure to avail the full body massage, or get a new look and have your hair styled, cut, or colored at their on-site salon.
Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua
Address: Km 9.5 Carretera Norte Managua Nicaragua
34.95 km (21.8 mi) from Parque Central de Granada
3. Hotel El Convento, Leon (from USD 55)
On the site of the first convent in Leon, San Francisco Convent, stands Hotel El Convento. With its rustic decor and colonial architecture, this historical hotel pays homage to many of the building’s original features. Seamlessly combining tradition with modernity, it embodies the city’s colonial nature in the form of a contemporary hotel, allowing you to get a taste of a historical Nicaraguan lifestyle.
Located within a 5-minute walk of the city center, Hotel El Convento serves as a comfortable retreat whether you are just visiting the city or also stopping at nearby attractions, such as Cerro Negro Volcano. It also has a year-round outdoor pool that you can take a dip in after a long day of exploring Leon.
Hotel El Convento Leon Nicaragua
Address: Contiguo Iglesia San Francisco
115.45 km (71.8 mi) from Parque Central de Granada
4. InterContinental Managua at Metrocentro Mall, Managua (from USD 297)
Delicious and varied breakfast buffet, with some occasional issues in the dining experience.
Reasonable pricing with options for breakfast and dinner included in some packages.
Conveniently situated near malls, restaurants, and transportation options.
Modern facilities, spacious rooms, and a beautiful pool area.
InterContinental Managua is situated right next to Metrocentro, Nicaragua’s largest mall, in the heart of its entertainment and business district. Lie in fine Egyptian cotton sheets. Admire the classic décor adopted throughout the hotel. Unwind amidst the serene gardens. Every aspect of this hotel will make you feel special.
Facilities include an outdoor pool, a gym, rain showers in the bathrooms, complimentary private parking, and an open terrace. However, do note that even though complimentary breakfast is included for all guests, Wi-Fi is only available at a fee of 15 USD for 24 hours. Unless you’re willing to pay that fee, why not just treat this as a time to disconnect from technology? This way, you can truly connect to your surroundings without any distractions.
Real Intercontinental Metrocentro Managua, an IHG Hotel
Address: Frente a Centro Comercial Metrocentro
40.26 km (25.1 mi) from Parque Central de Granada
5. Mukul Resort: Beach, Golf & Spa, Emerald Coast (From 570 USD)
Opened in 2013 by one of Central America’s richest men, Mukul Resort: Beach, Golf & Spa was Nicaragua’s first true 5-star resort. Located along the Emerald Coast, this famous resort will delight you with a range of activities to enhance your stay. From biking through the forest and golfing by the jungle, to paddle-boarding in the sea and relaxing in the Mukul Spa, you will find just about any activity to fully make the most of your time along the Nicaraguan coast.
With the goal of making its guests feel at home, Mukul Resort: Beach, Golf & Spa gives you the chance to discover the beauty of Nicaragua. Complimentary breakfast and lunch is included for all rooms. You can also enjoy great views of the lush forests and crashing waves from the hillside rooms. Not only surrounded by untouched natural beauty, you are guaranteed lots of privacy at each of the 37 elegant villas.
Mukul Resort: Beach, Golf & Spa
Address: Guacalito de la Isla, 00111 El Gigante, Nicaragua (see map)
Price: From 570 USD
Contact: +505-2563-7100
6. Hotel La Perla, Leon (from USD 159)
Hotel La Perla in the historic city of Leon is just 11 miles (18km) from the sea on the Pacific coast. The colonial style hotel’s only a five-minute walk from the town square. Balcony views make for a relaxing place to watch the Nicaraguan world go by. Built in 1858, the classical elegance can be enjoyed from the quiet garden settings, where you can cool down in the swimming pool.
The restaurant serves delicious meals and the bar is there to enjoy a cold beverage. Feeling tired after a day sightseeing? Sort that out with a massage. A comfortable bed will assure you of a good night’s sleep. Free parking, a tour desk, and free WiFi are convenient. Entertainment includes a casino.
Hotel la Perla Leon
Address: From La Merced Church 150 meters north
115.34 km (71.7 mi) from Parque Central de Granada
7. Paraiso Beach Hotel, Big Corn Island (from USD 51)
A well-known resort on Big Corn Island, Paraiso Beach Hotel provides its guests with simple but comfortable rooms, all you really need for a short island getaway. Due to the vibrant coral reef, the Corn Islands are popular for snorkeling. Each of the hotel’s 14 rooms are decorated in a traditional Nicaraguan style, and you will able to enjoy simplistic living and spend more time appreciating the beautiful island.
Enjoy a worry-free vacation at Paraiso Beach Hotel. With diving courses, yoga retreats, and many other activities offered here, you won’t have to worry about figuring out all that by yourself. Easy all-inclusive packages, complimentary breakfast, and free airport shuttle services, allowing your travels to be completely fret-free.
Paraiso Beach Hotel
Address: Shipwreck Beach
315.14 km (195.9 mi) from Parque Central de Granada
8. La Gran Francia Colonial Boutique Hotel, Granada (from USD 98)
Set in a historic building in the heart of Granada, La Gran Francia Colonial Boutique Hotel captures much of what the city has to offer with its beautiful Spanish architecture. Split into 2 buildings, which are only 75 meters (246 feet) away from each other, this small hotel allows you to enjoy the comforts of its trendy hotel rooms and the convenience of its central location.
Reflecting the Spanish colonial era, La Gran Francia Colonial Boutique Hotel features a combination of a rustic Nicaraguan touches and a modern elegant style. The onsite restaurant serves an array of local dishes if you wish to get a taste of Nicaraguan cuisine. With only 35 spacious and clean rooms available between the two buildings, be sure to book your room in advance!
Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia
Address: Esquina Sureste del Parque Central de Granada.
79 meters (258.6 ft) from Parque Central de Granada
9. Yemaya: Island Hideaway And Spa, Little Corn Island
Directly translating to ‘goddess of the sea’, Yemaya: Island Hideaway And Spa is a gleaming gem in the Caribbean. Located on one of the last undeveloped islands in the region, this tranquil retreat will make you feel as though you are living in another world.
With lush gardens, white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, vast coral reefs, and fresh air, Yemaya: Island Hideaway And Spa is truly a utopia on earth. Surrounded by some of the most amazing natural landscapes you will ever lay eyes on, you will never want to leave this paradise. Services include spa treatments, twice daily yoga classes, and a range of water activities, which you can enjoy while overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
Yemaya Island Hideaway
Address: nestled right on the beach at the northern end of the island,Little Corn Island
325.4 km (202.2 mi) from Parque Central de Granada
10. Palermo Hotel & Resort, San Juan del Sur (from USD 157)
Although it is not located by the beach, Palermo Hotel & Resort is a great option for those wanting to surf in San Juan del Sur. Just a short 5-minute drive from the town center, you get the ideal combination of quiet isolation, bustling town, and calming ocean. Free shuttles to town make Palermo Hotel & Resort even more convenient and easily accessible.
Each accommodation is set in a stand-alone villa with 1 or 2 bedroom suites and a fully-equipped kitchen. It’ll be almost exactly like you are in your own house. Ensured lots of privacy, you can also choose to dine on your private outdoor patio, with one connected to every villa. After spending a couple of days here, drive down to Costa Rica. A mere 40-minute drive (43 kilometers / 27 miles) from the border, Palermo Hotel & Resort is a great pit-stop to make before you continue your journey exploring Central America.
Villas de Palermo Hotel and Resort
Address: Km 139 Carretera San Juan del Sur, 500 metros al Norte
74.33 km (46.2 mi) from Parque Central de Granada
11. Hotel Dario, Granada (from USD 126)
Located within 100 meters (328 feet) of the famous Granada Cathedral, Hotel Dario is the perfect stay for anyone seeking to explore the unique beauty of colonial architecture. As the first and only 5-star hotel in Granada, it is the most luxurious accommodation you can find in the city. Facilities include an outdoor pool, and a restaurant serving a range of local Caribbean and Nicaraguan food.
Experience living like a local in their cozy Grenadine-style houses. With wooden floors and a private balcony overlooking the gardens in every room, you will get a true taste of Nicaragua. Add to that the views of Mombacho Volcano that you can enjoy from the hotel, and Hotel Dario is truly the epitome of Granada.
Hotel Dario Granada
Address: Calle De La Calzada
225 meters (0.2 ft) from Parque Central de Granada
Find tradition and modern comfort in Nicaragua
No matter which part of the country you are planning to visit, there are lots of amazing hotels and all-inclusive resorts in Nicaragua available for you. From simple, cozy rooms to lavish, upscale villas, the country offers suitable accommodation for all different travelers. Prices of these lodging options also vary widely, perfect to fit any kind of budget. Even if you don’t wish to explore the whole country, some of these resorts serve as a vacation spot on their own, perfect for pampering yourself and living carefree for a few days.
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