Rancho Santana
Rancho Santana
Rancho Santana is a luxury coastal community on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast with five beaches, surf, villas, and full resort amenities for families, couples, and groups.
39
rentals
4.8
rating
544
reviews
$9
–
$900
/night
Rancho Santana is a 2,700-acre coastal resort and residential community on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast. It combines upscale accommodations with wild Pacific beaches, rolling hills, and working farmland.
Beaches and Surf
- Five distinct beaches connected by trails and coastal roads
- Consistent surf at Playa Santana and Playa Rosada
- Tide pools, coves, and long sandy stretches for walking and swimming
Activities
- Horseback riding on the beach and through the hills
- Hiking and biking trails with lookout points
- Yoga, spa, and wellness programs
- Kids’ activities and family-friendly excursions
Dining and Amenities
- Multiple restaurants and bars with farm-to-table focus
- On-site market, bakery, and coffee options
- Pools, clubhouses, and event spaces for weddings and retreats
Why Stay at Rancho Santana
- Secure, well-managed community with a “small village” feel
- Mix of private homes, villas, and hotel-style rooms
- Ideal for surf trips, family holidays, destination weddings, and long stays
Rancho Santana offers a blend of comfort, adventure, and natural beauty in one of Nicaragua’s most scenic coastal settings.
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
$511/nt
GModern Beauty. Best view in Santana. 4 bed/5bath
house
4
4
10
4.9
(75)
$468/nt
MSLa Sombra, located in 5 star Resort Rancho Santana
house
3
2
6
5.0
(22)
$799/nt
JVilla Ohana: 4br beachfront bliss with pool
house
4
4
8
5.0
(13)
$9/nt
JCasa Esperanza
house
3
3
6
4.9
(102)
$448/nt
CRCasa Rosada Nicaragua, in Rancho Santana, Tola.
house
3
3
6
4.9
(39)
$385/nt
GPlaya Rosada Santana 3 bedroom ocean view
house
3
3
7
4.8
(66)
$447/nt
NCasa Flying Pigs, minutes to Santana Beach!
house
3
2
6
4.9
(18)
$399/nt
TRancho Santana, Marvelous Beach Front Condo
house
4
2
6
5.0
(12)
$420/nt
NCasa Alegre, gorgeous villa in Rancho Santana!
house
3
3
6
4.9
(13)
$447/nt
NCasa Carolina
house
3
2
6
4.8
(16)
$575/nt
SLuxurious BeachCondo Rancho Santana
house
3
2
7
5.0
(7)
$557/nt
JCasa Santana Beachside Villa-Rancho Santana-Pool
house
4
3
10
4.8
(16)
Prime Location Deals
12 properties in prime spots offering great value per bedroom — location without the premium
Prime Location Deals
12 properties in prime spots offering great value per bedroom — location without the premium
- J
Casa Esperanza
house
3
3
6
4.9
(102)
$388/nt
JCasa Pacifica : Ocean View & Walk to Beach
house
4
3
6
4.5
(53)
- G
Modern Beauty. Best view in Santana. 4 bed/5bath
house
4
4
10
4.9
(75)
- G
Playa Rosada Santana 3 bedroom ocean view
house
3
3
7
4.8
(66)
- T
Rancho Santana, Marvelous Beach Front Condo
house
4
2
6
5.0
(12)
- CR
Casa Rosada Nicaragua, in Rancho Santana, Tola.
house
3
3
6
4.9
(39)
$508/nt
NCasa Cinco Bandidos
house
5
5
10
5.0
(8)
$343/nt
TRancho Santana 3 bedroom Ocean View house, Pool
house
3
4
6
4.8
(19)
- MS
La Sombra, located in 5 star Resort Rancho Santana
house
3
2
6
5.0
(22)
- N
Casa Alegre, gorgeous villa in Rancho Santana!
house
3
3
6
4.9
(13)
- N
Casa Carolina
house
3
2
6
4.8
(16)
- J
Casa Santana Beachside Villa-Rancho Santana-Pool
house
4
3
10
4.8
(16)
Best for Families
12 properties with room for everyone and family-friendly reviews — perfect for making memories
Best for Families
12 properties with room for everyone and family-friendly reviews — perfect for making memories
- MS
La Sombra, located in 5 star Resort Rancho Santana
house
3
2
6
5.0
(22)
- J
Villa Ohana: 4br beachfront bliss with pool
house
4
4
8
5.0
(13)
- T
Rancho Santana, Marvelous Beach Front Condo
house
4
2
6
5.0
(12)
$559/nt
DNew Architectural Beauty Infinity Pool Ocean Views
house
3
3
7
5.0
(9)
- N
Casa Cinco Bandidos
house
5
5
10
5.0
(8)
- S
Luxurious BeachCondo Rancho Santana
house
3
2
7
5.0
(7)
- N
Casa Flying Pigs, minutes to Santana Beach!
house
3
2
6
4.9
(18)
- J
Casa Esperanza
house
3
3
6
4.9
(102)
- N
Casa Alegre, gorgeous villa in Rancho Santana!
house
3
3
6
4.9
(13)
- G
Modern Beauty. Best view in Santana. 4 bed/5bath
house
4
4
10
4.9
(75)
- CR
Casa Rosada Nicaragua, in Rancho Santana, Tola.
house
3
3
6
4.9
(39)
- G
Playa Rosada Santana 3 bedroom ocean view
house
3
3
7
4.8
(66)
Best for Couples
2 properties with cozy spaces and top marks for romance — ideal for couples or solo travelers
Best for Couples
2 properties with cozy spaces and top marks for romance — ideal for couples or solo travelers
Best Value
12 properties offering exceptional quality for the price — smart picks for savvy travelers
Best Value
12 properties offering exceptional quality for the price — smart picks for savvy travelers
- J
Casa Esperanza
house
3
3
6
4.9
(102)
- N
Casa Cinco Bandidos
house
5
5
10
5.0
(8)
- G
Modern Beauty. Best view in Santana. 4 bed/5bath
house
4
4
10
4.9
(75)
- G
Playa Rosada Santana 3 bedroom ocean view
house
3
3
7
4.8
(66)
- J
Casa Santana Beachside Villa-Rancho Santana-Pool
house
4
3
10
4.8
(16)
- T
Rancho Santana 3 bedroom Ocean View house, Pool
house
3
4
6
4.8
(19)
- J
Casa Pacifica : Ocean View & Walk to Beach
house
4
3
6
4.5
(53)
$329/nt
KRancho Santana 2BR/1B Casita closest to beach
house
2
1
5
5.0
(10)
- T
Rancho Santana, Marvelous Beach Front Condo
house
4
2
6
5.0
(12)
- N
Casa Alegre, gorgeous villa in Rancho Santana!
house
3
3
6
4.9
(13)
- N
Casa Flying Pigs, minutes to Santana Beach!
house
3
2
6
4.9
(18)
- N
Casa Carolina
house
3
2
6
4.8
(16)
Most Luxurious
3 properties in the top tier with outstanding ratings — for those who want the finest
Most Luxurious
3 properties in the top tier with outstanding ratings — for those who want the finest
Most Reviewed
12 properties with extensive review histories — tried, tested, and consistently praised
Most Reviewed
12 properties with extensive review histories — tried, tested, and consistently praised
- J
Casa Esperanza
house
3
3
6
4.9
(102)
- G
Modern Beauty. Best view in Santana. 4 bed/5bath
house
4
4
10
4.9
(75)
- G
Playa Rosada Santana 3 bedroom ocean view
house
3
3
7
4.8
(66)
- J
Casa Pacifica : Ocean View & Walk to Beach
house
4
3
6
4.5
(53)
- CR
Casa Rosada Nicaragua, in Rancho Santana, Tola.
house
3
3
6
4.9
(39)
- MS
La Sombra, located in 5 star Resort Rancho Santana
house
3
2
6
5.0
(22)
- T
Rancho Santana 3 bedroom Ocean View house, Pool
house
3
4
6
4.8
(19)
- N
Casa Flying Pigs, minutes to Santana Beach!
house
3
2
6
4.9
(18)
- N
Casa Carolina
house
3
2
6
4.8
(16)
- J
Casa Santana Beachside Villa-Rancho Santana-Pool
house
4
3
10
4.8
(16)
- N
Casa Alegre, gorgeous villa in Rancho Santana!
house
3
3
6
4.9
(13)
- J
Villa Ohana: 4br beachfront bliss with pool
house
4
4
8
5.0
(13)
Trending Now
1 property generating buzz with recent bookings and fresh reviews — what travelers love right now
Trending Now
1 property generating buzz with recent bookings and fresh reviews — what travelers love right now
Highest Rated
12 properties with near-perfect ratings from delighted guests — the cream of the crop
Highest Rated
12 properties with near-perfect ratings from delighted guests — the cream of the crop
- MS
La Sombra, located in 5 star Resort Rancho Santana
house
3
2
6
5.0
(22)
- J
Villa Ohana: 4br beachfront bliss with pool
house
4
4
8
5.0
(13)
- T
Rancho Santana, Marvelous Beach Front Condo
house
4
2
6
5.0
(12)
- K
Rancho Santana 2BR/1B Casita closest to beach
house
2
1
5
5.0
(10)
- N
Casa Flying Pigs, minutes to Santana Beach!
house
3
2
6
4.9
(18)
- J
Casa Esperanza
house
3
3
6
4.9
(102)
- N
Casa Alegre, gorgeous villa in Rancho Santana!
house
3
3
6
4.9
(13)
- G
Modern Beauty. Best view in Santana. 4 bed/5bath
house
4
4
10
4.9
(75)
- CR
Casa Rosada Nicaragua, in Rancho Santana, Tola.
house
3
3
6
4.9
(39)
- G
Playa Rosada Santana 3 bedroom ocean view
house
3
3
7
4.8
(66)
- N
Casa Carolina
house
3
2
6
4.8
(16)
- J
Casa Santana Beachside Villa-Rancho Santana-Pool
house
4
3
10
4.8
(16)
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