Guide
Hacienda Iguana is a gated beachfront community on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast, known for its surf, nature, and relaxed lifestyle. The resort offers a mix of villas, condos, restaurants, and outdoor activities, all surrounded by tropical scenery and consistent offshore winds.
Beaches and Surf
- Home to the world-class Colorado and Panga Drops surf breaks
- Wide sandy beaches with warm water year-round
- Reliable offshore winds thanks to Lake Nicaragua
Activities
- Golf course inside the community
- Walking, biking, and wildlife spotting on quiet internal roads
- Beachfront yoga and fitness options
- Easy access to boat trips, fishing, and nearby attractions
Dining
- Iguana Beach Club for oceanfront meals and sunset drinks
- Pili’s Kitchen for smoothies and healthy bowls
- Casa Ananas for wood-fired dinners and cocktails
- Cafes, ice cream, and seasonal pop-ups across the community
Why Visitors Like It
- Walkable, safe, and family-friendly
- Excellent surf and beach access
- Good food options without leaving the resort
- A calm, laid-back atmosphere perfect for longer stays
Hacienda Iguana blends comfort and nature, making it a popular destination for surfers, families, couples, and anyone seeking a peaceful coastal getaway.
What people are saying
Recent guest reviews from stays in this area
What people are saying
Recent guest reviews from stays in this area
Griffin
Last month
Had a great trip down to Nica staying at Phil’s place! Easy to walk to downtown Laguna and nice view of the golf course on hole 5! Can’t wait to come…
1 br·2·$100/n·34Hacienda Iguana
Jackie
Last month
Our second time in the house. Can’t say enough about how amazing it is.
3 br·6·$650/n·27Tola
Greybin
Last month
Great place, highly recommended.
3 br·8·$310/n·67Hacienda Iguana
Jorge
Last month
muy cómodo lugar
2 br·6·$147/n·30Hacienda Iguana
Kacey
Last month
Miki was such a wonderful and helpful host. We enjoyed the house and loved hanging out by the pool. Walkable distance to the beach. Miki was very help…
3 br·6·$243/n·77Hacienda Iguana
Paula
Last month
Great apartment right next to the beach. The staff was always available for requests and everything was great. Wish we knew before that theres no powe…
2 br·5·$267/n·84Hacienda Iguana
Matt
Last month
We had an amazing stay!
2 br·4·$198/n·32Hacienda Iguana
Jason
Last month
excellent house steps from the beach
4 br·12·$514/n·77Hacienda Iguana
Sergio
Last month
It was a wonderful stay with my wife and daughter. The place looks exactly like it does in the photos. Even though it’s close to many businesses, you…
1 br·4·$115/n·33Hacienda Iguana
Paul
Last month
Daniel was so helpful. The place was perfectly located and was exactly what I needed!
1 br·2·$130/n·10Hacienda Iguana
מריאל
Last month
הייתה חוויה מעולה, הדירה מאוד מאובזרת בכל מה שצריך לשהייה ארוכה. ג׳קסון האיש תחזוקה זמין תמיד לכל שאלה ועזרהמארחים מדהימים עם נכס מושלם
3 br·6·$195/n·73Hacienda Iguana
Eduardo
Last month
Excelente experiencia de principio a fin. El alojamiento estaba impecable, muy cómodo y fiel a la descripción. La comunicación con el anfitrión fue pr…
3 br·6·$182/n·76Hacienda Iguana
ניר
Last month
The property was great and Haley was very nice and answered all my questions
2 br·6·$222/n·26Hacienda Iguana
Brice
Last month
I had a wonderful stay at Ryan and Yicel's studio in La Joya! The studio is clean and very comfortable, and it has everything one needs for a medium-…
1 br·2·$103/n·93Hacienda Iguana
Charbel
Last month
Adorei o apartamento, ótima localização, apartamento grande. Voltarei próximo ano.
2 br·5·$198/n·26Hacienda Iguana
Mark
Last month
I had a great stay at Playa Colorados. Hunter and Paula are amazing hosts; checking in to make sure I had everything I needed, offering local recommen…
1 br·2·$92/n·11Hacienda Iguana
Jose Abraham
Last month
Amazing staying , súper close to the beach , nice shower , nice bed ! 👍
Studio·3·$120/n·144Hacienda Iguana
Mariana
Last month
Me encantó el lugar totalmente recomendado muy bonita energía ,❤️❤️❤️
2 br·4·$181/n·30Hacienda Iguana
Deirdre
Last month
Just back from a 10 day stay. What a beautiful place. A little piece of heaven. I would recommend your own transport if you want to explore further as…
2 br·5·$143/n·94Hacienda Iguana
Steve
Last month
Casita Nomad fit my needs perfectly. Single surfer meeting a larger group. Felt like home for a week. Rent a golf cart and you are minutes from any…
1 br·2·$115/n·51Hacienda Iguana
Where people are staying
Recently booked stays at highly rated rentals
Where people are staying
Recently booked stays at highly rated rentals
1 night booked in August
$195/n
·12Hacienda Iguana
1 night booked in June
$217/n
·4Hacienda Iguana
3 nights booked in June
$606/n
·71Hacienda Iguana
1 night booked in June
$160/n
·15Hacienda Iguana
5 nights booked in July
$213/n
·48Hacienda Iguana
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$205/n
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2 nights booked in June
$195/n
·73Hacienda Iguana
6 nights booked in July
$217/n
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5 nights booked in September
$146/n
·14Hacienda Iguana
1 night booked in June
$420/n
·41Hacienda Iguana
8 nights booked in September
$514/n
·77Hacienda Iguana
7 nights booked in August
$514/n
·12Hacienda Iguana
10 nights booked in September
$307/n
·36Hacienda Iguana
10 nights booked in July
$213/n
·58Hacienda Iguana
5 nights booked in July
$679/n
·16Hacienda Iguana
6 nights booked in September
$650/n
·27Tola
1 night booked in June
$152/n
·12Hacienda Iguana
1 night booked in June
$109/n
·44Hacienda Iguana
1 night booked in July
$100/n
·34Hacienda Iguana
1 night booked in June
$139/n
·13Hacienda Iguana
Editor's Picks
12 properties with excellent locations and consistent guest praise — the best of the best
Editor's Picks
12 properties with excellent locations and consistent guest praise — the best of the best
- $195/nightR
New Home - Hacienda Iguana w/ Generator
house
3
2
6
5.0
(73)
- $606/nightM
EUCALYPTUS Villa
house
4
4
14
4.9
(71)
- $194/nightM
Playa Colorado Condo
house
3
2
7
4.9
(47)
- $420/nightN
Casa Cantamar: Inviting outdoor space on the sand
house
3
3
6
4.9
(41)
- $181/nightK
Stylish Oceanfront Retreat ~ Beach ~ Surf ~ Pool!
house
2
2
4
4.9
(30)
- $100/nightP
Hacienda Iguana: Luxury Apartment with Pool & Golf
condo
1
2
2
4.9
(34)
- $514/nightP
Casa Calala, Playa Colorado vacation Beach Villa.
house
4
3
12
5.0
(77)
- $457/nightG
Hacienda Iguana Kontiki Tola Family Gem
house
4
4
10
4.8
(100)
- $219/nightU
$100 with 3 meals & airport transfer @ Colorados
house
3
2
6
4.9
(22)
- $213/nightU
Casita de Sol, just one row back from beach front!
villa
3
3
6
5.0
(58)
- $198/nightK
Ocean View Unit
house
2
2
5
4.8
(26)
- $189/nightN
Villas Iguana Beachfront A-2
house
3
2
6
4.9
(57)
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Prime Location Deals
12 properties in prime spots offering great value per bedroom — location without the premium
- $7/nightT
Beach Front Condo Iguana
house
2
2
4
4.7
(50)
- $31/nightNL
Gardeners Reward 5br right at Pangas Drop break
house
5
5
10
5.0
(16)
- $189/nightN
Villas Iguana Beachfront A-2
house
3
2
6
4.9
(57)
- $91/night
Arbolito Viejo (casita)
house
2
2
4
4.9
(33)
- $195/nightR
New Home - Hacienda Iguana w/ Generator
house
3
2
6
5.0
(73)
- $194/nightM
Playa Colorado Condo
house
3
2
7
4.9
(47)
- $182/nightD
Styled up Golf Condo in Hacienda Iguana
house
3
2
6
5.0
(76)
- $170/nightA
One of a kind home in Redonda Bay
villa
3
2
6
4.9
(74)
- $213/nightU
Casita de Sol, just one row back from beach front!
villa
3
3
6
5.0
(58)
- $213/nightU
Oceanfront V5 condo Playa Colorados
condo
3
2
6
4.9
(48)
- $60/nightE
La Casa Playa Colorados 2
house
1
1
3
4.5
(29)
- $158/nightG
Beachfront at a budget with Pool Tola Iguana
bungalow
2
1
5
4.8
(131)
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Best for Families
12 properties with room for everyone and family-friendly reviews — perfect for making memories
- $650/night
Window to the Waves: Colorados Surf Break (max 6)
house
3
3
6
5.0
(27)
- $679/nightA
Casa Panga Drops
house
4
4
10
5.0
(16)
- $31/nightNL
Gardeners Reward 5br right at Pangas Drop break
house
5
5
10
5.0
(16)
- $571/nightJ
Villa Colorados (Playa Colorados) Beach,Surf,Golf
house
4
3
9
5.0
(15)
- $935/nightN
Iguana Beach House: Beachfront House with Pool
villa
4
4
10
5.0
(15)
- $372/nightNL
Casa Lily Hacienda Iguana
villa
3
3
6
5.0
(9)
- $856/nightS
Hacienda Colorado
villa
4
4
10
5.0
(5)
- $514/nightP
Casa Calala, Playa Colorado vacation Beach Villa.
house
4
3
12
5.0
(77)
- $819/nightN
Fort Walker (Beachfront House)
house
4
3
8
5.0
(47)
- $182/nightD
Styled up Golf Condo in Hacienda Iguana
house
3
2
6
5.0
(76)
- $195/nightR
New Home - Hacienda Iguana w/ Generator
house
3
2
6
5.0
(73)
- $213/nightU
Casita de Sol, just one row back from beach front!
villa
3
3
6
5.0
(58)
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Best for Couples
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- $222/nightR
Beachfront Condo and Hacienda Iguana
house
2
2
4
5.0
(61)
- $116/nightM
Surf Loft Playa Colorado 3 minute walk to the surf
condo
1
1
2
5.0
(21)
- $146/nightD
Casa Del Mar
house
2
2
4
5.0
(14)
- $130/nightN
Las Playas Village #7
house
2
2
4
5.0
(12)
- $92/nightPA
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house
1
1
2
5.0
(11)
- $168/nightN
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house
2
2
4
5.0
(9)
- $154/nightS
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house
2
2
4
5.0
(6)
- $194/nightL
Relaxation House
house
2
2
4
5.0
(6)
- $160/nightN
Zen Casita near Playa Colorado!
house
2
2
4
5.0
(5)
- $195/nightNL
Little House in Hacienda Iguana
house
1
1
2
5.0
(4)
- $133/nightM
Casita Koyu, 2 min walk to Playa Colorado Surf
condo
1
1
2
5.0
(51)
- $115/nightG
Casita Nomad, walk to playa colorado’s
house
1
1
2
5.0
(51)
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3 properties with plenty of room to spread out — perfect for reunions or group getaways
Best for Large Groups
3 properties with plenty of room to spread out — perfect for reunions or group getaways
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Best Value
12 properties offering exceptional quality for the price — smart picks for savvy travelers
- $7/nightT
Beach Front Condo Iguana
house
2
2
4
4.7
(50)
- $31/nightNL
Gardeners Reward 5br right at Pangas Drop break
house
5
5
10
5.0
(16)
- $152/nightC
Hacienda Iguana Colorado’s stay
villa
3
2
11
4.5
(12)
- $85/nightE
La Casa Playa Colorados
house
2
1
5
4.9
(18)
- $60/nightE
La Casa Playa Colorados 2
house
1
1
3
4.5
(29)
- $91/night
Arbolito Viejo (casita)
house
2
2
4
4.9
(33)
- $71/nightC
Studio Apartment
house
1
1
3
4.7
(48)
- $147/nightN
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house
2
2
6
4.8
(30)
- $150/nightT
Birdie in Paradise
townhouse
2
2
6
4.9
(59)
- $158/nightL
Playa Colorado Condo
house
3
2
6
4.7
(9)
- $159/nightR
Guanacaste Eco-Casita House
house
2
2
6
4.9
(48)
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Playa Colorado Condo
house
3
2
7
4.9
(47)
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Most Luxurious
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9
9
16
4.9
(7)
- $1160/nightD
Altos de Colorado
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5
5
12
4.8
(6)
- $1107/nightNL
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4
3
8
4.8
(4)
- $1099/nightS
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5
6
12
4.9
(10)
- $1090/nightL
Surf Villa Playa Colorado Private Skate Park
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5
5
11
4.5
(8)
- $1071/nightN
Fort Walker (Beachfront House + Studio)
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5
4
10
4.9
(9)
- $935/nightN
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4
4
10
5.0
(15)
- $867/nightNL
Panga Point Modern Oceanfront House
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7
7
16
5.0
(10)
- $856/nightS
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4
4
10
5.0
(5)
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5
5
10
4.9
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- $819/nightN
Fort Walker (Beachfront House)
house
4
3
8
5.0
(47)
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4
12
4.9
(10)
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Most Reviewed
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0
0
3
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- $158/nightG
Beachfront at a budget with Pool Tola Iguana
bungalow
2
1
5
4.8
(131)
- $239/nightG
Hacienda Iguana Tola beachfront 3 bedroom
house
3
2
7
4.8
(130)
- $457/nightG
Hacienda Iguana Kontiki Tola Family Gem
house
4
4
10
4.8
(100)
- $122/nightG
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house
1
1
4
4.9
(100)
- $143/nightV
THE BEST BEACH HOUSE IN NICARAGUA
house
2
2
5
4.8
(94)
- $103/nightR
La Joya – Hacienda Iguana – Apartment w/ Generator
guest house
1
1
2
4.9
(93)
- $267/nightC
Beachfront in Hacienda Iguana!
house
2
2
5
4.9
(84)
- $514/nightP
Casa Calala, Playa Colorado vacation Beach Villa.
house
4
3
12
5.0
(77)
- $243/nightM
Surf House, 3 bedroom 2 min walk to Playa Colorado
villa
3
2
6
4.9
(77)
- $182/nightD
Styled up Golf Condo in Hacienda Iguana
house
3
2
6
5.0
(76)
- $170/nightA
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3
2
6
4.9
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Trending Now
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1
2
2
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guest house
1
1
2
4.9
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villa
3
2
6
4.9
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- $182/nightD
Styled up Golf Condo in Hacienda Iguana
house
3
2
6
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- $181/nightK
Stylish Oceanfront Retreat ~ Beach ~ Surf ~ Pool!
house
2
2
4
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house
3
2
6
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1
1
2
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3
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6
4.8
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- $143/nightV
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house
2
2
5
4.8
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house
4
4
14
4.9
(71)
- $310/nightT
Surf Villa in Hacienda Iguana | Pool | Bikes
house
3
3
8
4.9
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2
2
5
4.8
(26)
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Highest Rated
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house
2
2
4
5.0
(61)
- $650/night
Window to the Waves: Colorados Surf Break (max 6)
house
3
3
6
5.0
(27)
- $116/nightM
Surf Loft Playa Colorado 3 minute walk to the surf
condo
1
1
2
5.0
(21)
- $31/nightNL
Gardeners Reward 5br right at Pangas Drop break
house
5
5
10
5.0
(16)
- $679/nightA
Casa Panga Drops
house
4
4
10
5.0
(16)
- $935/nightN
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villa
4
4
10
5.0
(15)
- $571/nightJ
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house
4
3
9
5.0
(15)
- $146/nightD
Casa Del Mar
house
2
2
4
5.0
(14)
- $130/nightN
Las Playas Village #7
house
2
2
4
5.0
(12)
- $514/nightG
Iguana Tola Beach Retreat house sauna/ice bath
villa
4
5
15
5.0
(12)
- $92/nightPA
Beach Studio
house
1
1
2
5.0
(11)
- $867/nightNL
Panga Point Modern Oceanfront House
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7
7
16
5.0
(10)
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