"The rooms and facilities are beautiful and the staff very generous with their time and very friendly. The rooms are very nicely appointed and the views stunning. We had a private monkey and sloth tour, which was really cool.
The downsides are that the lodge is isolated so you are a captive audience for an absurdly expensive menu for lunch and dinner. In addition, the lobby can be up to a 10 minute walk up and down a lot of steps from your bungalow, making it a small trek every time you want to get to the lobby.
It's very expensive by Nica standards overall and, while beautiful, don't expect an "authentic" experience. "
"Great secret botiquey and authentic set up adjacent to Playa Santana. The right size, the right accommodations and of great value. The staff are very friendly locals who make you feel at
home. Very good food and at appealing prices as well. Easy place to play and rest. Plenty accessible surf options. Owner running a great operation. "
"This hotel was AMAZING! For anyone who has accessibility issues, I would contact the hotel in advance and ask to have a room near reception/the pool. We actually timed it once and the walk was over 4 minutes to our cabin and there were lots of stairs. We're all able bodied so it was fine but I can imagine this would be difficult for some. The restaurant food was delicious. The breakfast was a buffet and it was amazing. We had 1 dinner onsite on our last day and all the food was incredible but it's significantly more expensive than eating in San Juan Del Sur. Most days, we went into town to grab a late lunch or fried chicken or street meat for dinner later. All in all, it was incredible. The pools were super fun, my kids loved the water slide and the waterfall jump. We saw howler monkeys. Watch for the monkey poo on the deck. The staff do a good job cleaning it up but it's still there sometimes. The horseback riding from the property isn't crazy expensive, it was like $46/horse, which was very reasonable. I had already booked a private tour through someone else so we stuck with that. The room does have an inventory that you're supposed to review within 3 hours of checkin, the bowls and drapery rod were missing from our room so I reached out to them. The front desk use WhatsApp and are very responsive. Also, something to note, the power went out 3 times during our visit, only 1 time was it for over 30 minutes, the other two times were short. Just something to know. "
"It was advertised as a retreat but they played loud music constantly. The chairs around the pool were all switched to uncomfortable wood ones, and while our room was technically clean it stunk so badly of bleach.
If the music was calming and they had comfortable seats I’d recommend it. "
If you'd like to find a place to stay with fewer rooms than a hotel and an intimate environment, a bed and breakfast might be just the right fit for your trip to Popoyo. If you'd like to spend some time by the water during your time in Popoyo, Guasacate Beach and Santana Beach are worth a stop.
How do you know if a B&B is a good option for you?
With attentive service, opportunities to mingle with other guests and top-rated breakfasts, B&Bs all have a unique environment.
When should I book my B&B in Popoyo?
When you're dreaming of a getaway to Popoyo, year-round temperatures and rainfall may be important factors to consider. The hottest months are usually April and March, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Popoyo are October, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 297 mm of rainfall.
What is there to do in Popoyo?
When you want to spend some time in the great outdoors, Guasacate Beach and Santana Beach are some notable spots. Rancho Santana Beach and Hacienda Iguana Golf Club are also some sites to visit if you want to see more of the area.
How can I get to and around Popoyo?
Planning your excursions in and around Popoyo is easier with these transportation options. Fly into Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.), which is located 46.7 mi (75.2 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.