Name: Surfing Turtle Lodge
Address: Isla Los Brasiles, 21000 Poneloya, Nicaragua, Isla Los Brasiles, Leon Region, 21000, Nicaragua
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $7 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Surfing Turtle Lodge

Isla Los Brasiles, 21000 Poneloya, Nicaragua

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Guests who stayed here loved

“The area was lovely and the staff were amazing! The food on offer was brilliant too. The room was clean.”

Leighton

the United Kingdom

“The owner is very sweet, kind, available to answer to all your questions and suggestions. Very nice location with a nice garden where you can have a great breakfast. 15 minutes walking from...”

Stefania

France

“Great food, chill spot with beautiful surrounding, and wonderful experience with the boat, and horse ride into the hostal, and releasing the turtles into the ocean.”

Jarrath

the United Kingdom

“Nice and remove beach where you can lie even naked. Cozy 6 beds dormitory. Good food. Funny evening programe. Fireplace on the beach. Turtles' realeses were so amazing!”

Matas

Lithuania

“Perfect place for relaxing, there was a number of things to do in the hostel (surf, yoga, horseback riding, slackline, long walk on an empty beach, turtle releases). The food in the restaurant was...”

Nea

Finland

“Simply paradise! It’s away from the villages, it’s dark so you can see the stars, you have the whole beach to yourself, and so many hammocks to relax in. And they pick you up with a horse and...”

Marilyn

Sweden

“The isolated location almost like a private beach. The activity equipment for use was good and the lounging areas, especially the thatched shade with sun beds. The food was excellent.”

Janet

Australia

“The lodge offers amazing views of sunsets, a 15km long beach which is almost always completely empty, and amazing cabins directly on the beach with a view of the Pacific ocean. The menu is amazing,...”

Jannes

Germany

“The ambiance was chill and very amicable, the beach was great and there were many things to do, volleyball and other sort of activities, the staff was proactive to start volleyball matches with the...”

Juan

Nicaragua

“Cool location. Yoga class. Great cocktails and sunset”

Linda

Ireland

Categories:

Staff

8.9

Facilities

8.0

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Value for money

8.0

Location

8.7

Free Wifi

8.0

High score for Poneloya

Located in Poneloya, a 10-minute walk from Poneloya Beach, Surfing Turtle Lodge has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 1.8 miles of Las Peñitas Beach. The property provides evening entertainment and room service. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms contain a balcony. The breakfast offers à la carte, American or vegetarian options. You can play table tennis at the hostel. Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport is 76 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Private parking available

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Bungalow - Beach Front 2 bunk beds and 1 queen bed
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom 1 queen bed
Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ocean View 1 bunk bed
Double Room with Bathroom 1 full bed
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed

Guest review summary

Guests loved the stunning location and direct beach access at Surfing Turtle Lodge. The friendly staff received praise, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere. However, some guests noted room comfort issues, such as mosquito nets and ventilation. The unique arrival by boat and horse carriage added to the charm.

This is an automated summary based on 25 reviews from the past 12 months.

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Staff

8.9

Facilities

8.0

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Value for money

8.0

Location

8.7

Free Wifi

8.0

High score for Poneloya

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant #1
- Cuisine
  American • Peruvian • Latin American
- Ambience
  Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic

Amenities of Surfing Turtle Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Bathroom

Toilet paper
Toilet
Shower

Outdoors

Picnic area
Outdoor furniture
Beachfront
Sun deck
Terrace
Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

Tour or class about local culture
Happy hour
Additional charge
Beach
Evening entertainment
Horseback riding
Additional charge
Ping-pong
Fishing
Additional charge

Food & Drink

Fruit
Additional charge
Wine/Champagne
Additional charge
Kids' meals
Additional charge
Special diet meals (on request)
Snack bar
Breakfast in the room
Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $5 per day.

Parking garage

Front Desk Services

Lockers
Private check-in/out
Concierge
Baggage storage
Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

Outdoor play equipment for kids
Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Additional charge

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers
Key access
24-hour security
Safe

General

Shuttle service
Additional charge
Designated smoking area
Packed lunches
Airport shuttle
Room service

Spa

Locker rooms
Yoga classes
Massage chair
Body scrub
Body treatments
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial treatments
Beauty services
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Massage
Additional charge

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

House rules
Surfing Turtle Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please contact property directly to get instructions to get to the property since is not accessible via car.

Surfing Turtle Lodge is 1.1 miles from the center of Poneloya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Guests staying at Surfing Turtle Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- À la carte
Check-in at Surfing Turtle Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
The prices at Surfing Turtle Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Surfing Turtle Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
Surfing Turtle Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Beauty services
- Beach
- Body treatments
- Happy hour
- Manicure
- Horseback riding
- Massage chair
- Locker rooms
- Facial treatments
- Tour or class about local culture
- Body scrub
- Pedicure
- Yoga classes

Surfing Turtle Lodge