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Raindance, hotel in Santa Cruz

Set in Santa Cruz, Raindance features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.7 km from Santo Domingo Beach.

Location is really good. The pool is huge and very nice. food is really good. The tree house is the coolest thing ever!!! The food is good and big portions. The Wednesday party was really fun!!
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
20 reviews
Price from
£31.47
1 night, 2 adults
La Urraca Loca Hostel, hotel in Santa Cruz

La Urraca Loca Hostel has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Balgue. Featuring barbecue facilities, the property is located within 12 km of Maderas Volcano.

Great value, all the facilities you need. Unfortunately the power went out two of our three nights which led to very hot and sleepless nights. worth noting, but not much you can really do about it! Yummy breakfasts.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
371 reviews
Price from
£18.88
1 night, 2 adults
B&B, family run homestay, Hospedaje La Penita, hotel in Santa Cruz

Set in Altagracia, 16 km from Maderas Volcano, B&B, family run homestay, Hospedaje La Penita offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Very friendly host family. Rooms are spacious and clean. Centrally situated on the island. Great value for money.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
28 reviews
Price from
£19.67
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Los Chocoyos, hotel in Santa Cruz

Set in Ometepe, 3.9 km from Maderas Volcano, Hostel Los Chocoyos offers accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

I stay Moyogalapa and Merida, well, Moyogalapa is convient because of its location, but I would more like to recommend Merida, this is the real ometepe island. You gotta be come here to stay couples of days, see what local people do, feel the peace vibe in countyside, enjoy the sunset lying in a homock. You will love it. hostel runs a suf club, they can offer professional service with guide. staff are nice person, also, the food here is so good.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
95 reviews
Price from
£16.29
1 night, 2 adults
El Zopilote, hotel in Santa Cruz

El Zopilote Permaculture Farm/hostel is a backpackers hostel and a permaculture farm at the same time. We offer various types of hospitality like private rooms, dormitories, camping areas and...

I love that everything is so natural and beautiful. The place is full of life and the jungle is right at the door. The food is delicious and the vibe is so welcoming. I love pizza night and all the great workshops on the schedule. It is truly a special place and I can recommend it to everyone who wants an experience for life! It is also the perfect place for people who care about the environment since permaculture is so sustainable.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
310 reviews
Price from
£16.15
1 night, 2 adults
El Pital, Chocolate Paradise, hotel in Santa Cruz

El Pital, Chocolate Paradise has a garden, private beach area, a terrace and restaurant in Balgue. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 3 km of Santo Domingo Beach.

The location was beautiful. Organised great volcano hiking guide.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
494 reviews
Price from
£27.54
1 night, 2 adults
hostal Eco-Lodge La Chiponga, hotel in Santa Cruz

Set in Santo Domingo, 100 metres from Santo Domingo Beach, hostal Eco-Lodge La Chiponga offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

Great place to chill, very natural. The staff was very kind and helpful. Just in front of the hostel you can find a little beach, super nice. And the monkeys all around was fun to see.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
74 reviews
Price from
£14.66
1 night, 2 adults
Rancho Tranquillo, hotel in Santa Cruz

Facing the beachfront in Moyogalpa, Rancho Tranquillo features a garden and a terrace. Free WiFi and a tour desk are featured. All units at the hostel are equipped with a seating area.

Nice, relaxing place right next to the lake. About 10-15 minutes walk to the ferry or town centre. The rooms are very clean. Daniella and Tony are super nice and friendly. You can also have nice meals and laundry done.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
170 reviews
Price from
£18.10
1 night, 2 adults
Hostal Casa Moreno, hotel in Santa Cruz

Hostal Casa Moreno has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Moyogalpa. This 3-star hostel features free WiFi and a bar.

We had a good time at Casa Moreno. The location is good walkable from the port where you arrive. The city center of Moyogalpa is 8 mins walking and there is some good restaurants and supermarkets. Casa Moreno offers tours and also scooters. We did not use their services so I cannot give feedback on that. They offer laundry service which was really fast. They provided a new blanket and fresh pillows after 2 days.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
311 reviews
Price from
£23.02
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Santa Cruz Ometepe, hotel in Santa Cruz

Located in Altagracia, 1.2 km from Santo Domingo Beach, Hostel Santa Cruz Ometepe provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Staff was very helpful and friendly, good location by the beach and a couple shops, motorbike rental is good. Breakfast is nice and well priced. Very good value money
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
73 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Hostels that guests love in Santa Cruz

  • Avg. price/night: £32.97
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 367 reviews
    Great location between the two volcanoes. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Simple and clean with fans in bedrooms. Gorgeous views from the restaurant. Beautiful butterflies. Rented bicycles through the hosts and cycled to the waterfall at San Ramon. Took about 45 mins one way - one of us got a puncture but a local shop near the waterfall fixed it while we waited for less than a dollar. Walking distance to Balgue and to the nearby beach. Enjoyed our breakfasts here too.
    Anna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £31.47
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 20 reviews
    Great hostel, beds have personal fans in ensuite showers. There are a few bugs but its like that in ometepe. Its like staying in a forest. Would definitely recommend!
    Britte
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.24
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 160 reviews
    Great location close to everything we wanted to do in Ometope - great beach just a 20 second walk away, visit el pital and the nearby hostels which was walkable, and a few tiendas and shops nearby. Room was very cool and also had two fans. Good price and nice staff.
    Veronica
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £21.24
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 160 reviews
    Comfortable bed and a personal fan. Was not as hot as in other hostels on the island. Right next to the beach on the main road, but super peaceful and quiet.
    Teresa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £32.97
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 367 reviews
    Staff were amazing! Made us feel so welcome before we even arrived by organising taxis for us from our hostel in San Juan del sur and in Ometepe. Also organised a scooter for during our stay which is much needed to get around the island. Really enjoyed our time here.
    Katie
    Young couple
  • Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 35 reviews
    Super nice hostel with good vibes, in the middle of the nature! Good kitchen, good facilities, nice bar with cute swimming pool that looks carved in the rock. Highly recommend
    Maximilien
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £31.47
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 20 reviews
    The hostel is clean and staff members did a good job overall. I found the staff to be really helpful and effective problem solvers. The Wednesday party meant I did not have to figure out a way back after and the music cannot be heard in the room. They do excellent food and there are a few decent places nearby for food and drinks.
    Yewande
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.24
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 160 reviews
    The beds were comfortable and everything was very clean. The staff is ver friendly and helpful. Great location and the restaurant offers a good breakfast for a fair price. It is better than any others nearby.
    Sven
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £32.97
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 367 reviews
    Great location to get out and explore the island. As everyone says the view is incredible…! The garden has more butterflies in it than the butterfly aviary on the island. The service offered is 5 star.
    Jonny
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £32.97
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 367 reviews
    One of the best Hostel/Hotel I've been to so far! The owners are super nice and helped us immensely with organizing transportation. Highly recommend :)
    Matthias
    Young couple