San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur is Nicaragua’s most popular beach town, known for its surf beaches, sunsets, lively atmosphere, and easy access to coves and bays north and south.
75
rentals
4.8
rating
4,457
reviews
$102
–
$926
/night
San Juan del Sur is Nicaragua’s signature coastal town, famous for its wide bay, golden sunsets, surf culture, and lively atmosphere. Surrounded by a chain of beaches to the north and south, it’s an ideal base for exploring the Emerald Coast.
Main Attractions
- The iconic Christ of the Mercy statue overlooking the bay
- Sunset boat trips, sailing, and fishing charters
- Vibrant restaurants, cafés, bars, and boutique shops
- Consistent offshore winds and year-round warm water
Beaches North of Town
- Playa Maderas – One of the country’s most reliable surf beaches, great for all levels
- Playa Marsella – Calm, scenic bay ideal for swimming and families
- Playa Majagual – Quiet, beautiful beach framed by jungle
- Playa Playones / Hidden Coves – Less-visited stretches of coastline accessible by 4x4 or local tours
Beaches South of Town
- Playa Remanso – Friendly, beginner-friendly surf break with a relaxed vibe
- Playa Hermosa – Long, stunning beach perfect for surfing, walking, and beach clubs
- Playa Yankee – Powerful, advanced wave known for hollow barrels
- Playa Escameca – Secluded beach with calm water and wildlife
- Playa Coco – Quiet family beach with gentle waves and beachfront dining
Why Stay in San Juan del Sur
- Excellent base for exploring multiple beaches in one trip
- Mix of nightlife, food, yoga, and surf experiences
- Suitable for families, beginners, advanced surfers, and long-term travelers
- Easy access to transportation, tours, and coastal activities
San Juan del Sur combines the conveniences of a lively town with the natural beauty of dozens of surrounding beaches, making it one of Nicaragua’s most versatile coastal destinations.
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
$164/nt
NPenthouse with pool in the heart of SJDS
house
2
1
4
4.9
(129)
$214/nt
DCasa Travista
house
3
2
6
4.9
(63)
$285/nt
DEnchanted Monkey House
house
3
3
8
4.8
(70)
$193/nt
TCasa Colina- Infinity Pool, VIEWS, Walk to Town
house
3
2
9
4.9
(112)
$149/nt
RCasa Sueños-Ocean View Infinity Pool, Walk to Town
house
3
2
9
4.8
(130)
$232/nt
DCasa Colibri
house
3
3
10
4.8
(96)
$102/nt
ABeach Front Condo El Torreon 3 San Juan del Sur
house
2
2
5
4.8
(281)
$370/nt
WCasa Miramar
house
5
5
10
4.9
(23)
$697/nt
LSpacious Mediterranean villa -comfort & location!
house
6
5
12
4.8
(74)
$468/nt
EStylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
house
4
3
12
5.0
(179)
$183/nt
CTropical Views
house
2
2
6
4.9
(72)
$285/nt
MJCasa Lakshmi, Luxury Villa w/private pool in town.
house
3
4
6
4.9
(93)
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
$108/nt
AIQuite rest in San Juan del Sur Bay! Fully Equipped
house
3
2
6
4.8
(18)
- A
Beach Front Condo El Torreon 3 San Juan del Sur
house
2
2
5
4.8
(281)
$139/nt
IJSan Juan del Sur Pool, Santorini 59
house
3
2
8
4.8
(132)
$124/nt
HTwo-Story Villa with Stunning View
house
3
3
10
4.7
(55)
$106/nt
VVilla Luisa, Palermo, Ocean Views, Pool
house
2
2
6
4.9
(67)
- R
Casa Sueños-Ocean View Infinity Pool, Walk to Town
house
3
2
9
4.8
(130)
$125/nt
CCasa Santorini #76
house
3
2
8
4.7
(73)
$107/nt
El Nido
house
2
2
4
4.6
(43)
$229/nt
RLa Casita de Rossie
house
4
3
8
4.8
(37)
$210/nt
HHer’s House
house
4
3
10
4.8
(28)
$116/nt
LVilla at Villas de Palermo
house
2
2
4
4.7
(62)
$291/nt
RCasa Alegre is beautiful, peaceful and Fun join us
house
5
4
14
4.8
(157)
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
$926/nt
KRocks and Waves
house
4
3
8
5.0
(20)
$208/nt
RThe Sea House, Paradise Bay, San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
house
3
3
10
5.0
(14)
- E
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
house
4
3
12
5.0
(179)
$324/nt
KCasa Dulce Vida
house
3
2
10
5.0
(47)
$221/nt
TLa Niña, downtown luxury house in SJdS
house
3
2
8
5.0
(72)
$337/nt
LFantastic mediterranean villa
house
3
3
6
4.9
(114)
- MJ
Casa Lakshmi, Luxury Villa w/private pool in town.
house
3
4
6
4.9
(93)
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Casa Miramar
house
5
5
10
4.9
(23)
$348/nt
SFive special things Casa 72 has for you
house
4
3
12
4.9
(134)
- D
Casa Travista
house
3
2
6
4.9
(63)
- T
Casa Colina- Infinity Pool, VIEWS, Walk to Town
house
3
2
9
4.9
(112)
$293/nt
MJCasa Colibri,luxury villa in town w/private pool.
house
3
4
6
4.9
(69)
Best for Couples
12 properties with cozy spaces and top marks for romance — ideal for couples or solo travelers
Best for Couples
12 properties with cozy spaces and top marks for romance — ideal for couples or solo travelers
$150/nt
BCasa Del Bosque (House of the Forest)
house
2
2
4
5.0
(25)
$138/nt
SLDevon's Cute & Cool Town Apartment
house
2
2
4
5.0
(20)
$119/nt
KACHEERFUL CASA NEAR HEART OF SJDS
house
2
2
4
5.0
(44)
$168/nt
RSanta Cruz Loft 7
house
2
2
4
4.9
(51)
$132/nt
SSan Juan del Sur Top-Floor RockStar Bayfront Condo
house
2
2
3
4.9
(33)
$173/nt
RSanta Cruz Loft 4
house
2
2
4
4.9
(86)
$176/nt
RSanta Cruz Loft 6
house
2
2
4
4.9
(35)
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Penthouse with pool in the heart of SJDS
house
2
1
4
4.9
(129)
$160/nt
JBeachfront 2Br 2Ba Best Location in SJDS
house
2
2
4
4.9
(86)
$178/nt
RSanta Cruz Loft 2
house
2
2
4
4.9
(74)
$173/nt
RSanta Cruz Loft 5
house
2
2
4
4.8
(39)
$160/nt
MFarallon Ocean View Apartment
house
2
3
4
4.8
(48)
Best for Large Groups
2 properties with plenty of room to spread out — perfect for reunions or group getaways
Best for Large Groups
2 properties with plenty of room to spread out — perfect for reunions or group getaways
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
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Two-Story Villa with Stunning View
house
3
3
10
4.7
(55)
- C
Casa Santorini #76
house
3
2
8
4.7
(73)
- R
Casa Sueños-Ocean View Infinity Pool, Walk to Town
house
3
2
9
4.8
(130)
$103/nt
CDream House
house
2
2
6
4.8
(24)
- IJ
San Juan del Sur Pool, Santorini 59
house
3
2
8
4.8
(132)
- V
Villa Luisa, Palermo, Ocean Views, Pool
house
2
2
6
4.9
(67)
- AI
Quite rest in San Juan del Sur Bay! Fully Equipped
house
3
2
6
4.8
(18)
$120/nt
BESafe and with a nice view: Villa in San Juan del Sur
house
2
2
6
4.7
(28)
- A
Beach Front Condo El Torreon 3 San Juan del Sur
house
2
2
5
4.8
(281)
- R
Casa Alegre is beautiful, peaceful and Fun join us
house
5
4
14
4.8
(157)
- R
The Sea House, Paradise Bay, San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
house
3
3
10
5.0
(14)
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Her’s House
house
4
3
10
4.8
(28)
Most Luxurious
12 properties in the top tier with outstanding ratings — for those who want the finest
Most Luxurious
12 properties in the top tier with outstanding ratings — for those who want the finest
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Rocks and Waves
house
4
3
8
5.0
(20)
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Spacious Mediterranean villa -comfort & location!
house
6
5
12
4.8
(74)
$575/nt
KLas Palmas in San Juan del Sur
house
5
5
12
4.8
(22)
$511/nt
BELocation, comfort and beauty in San Juan del Sur
house
6
7
16
5.0
(24)
$475/nt
LModern Hideaway • Pool • Views • Sleeps 8
house
4
4
8
4.6
(15)
- E
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
house
4
3
12
5.0
(179)
- W
Casa Miramar
house
5
5
10
4.9
(23)
$354/nt
CVilla Los Tamarindos
house
3
3
7
4.8
(15)
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Five special things Casa 72 has for you
house
4
3
12
4.9
(134)
$343/nt
4-min walk to town, pool, plunge tub, hot showers
house
3
3
8
4.7
(12)
- L
Fantastic mediterranean villa
house
3
3
6
4.9
(114)
- K
Casa Dulce Vida
house
3
2
10
5.0
(47)
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
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Beach Front Condo El Torreon 3 San Juan del Sur
house
2
2
5
4.8
(281)
- E
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
house
4
3
12
5.0
(179)
- R
Casa Alegre is beautiful, peaceful and Fun join us
house
5
4
14
4.8
(157)
$111/nt
CBeautiful Condo 2 bed 2 Ba with Stunning Bay views
house
2
2
5
4.6
(152)
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Five special things Casa 72 has for you
house
4
3
12
4.9
(134)
- IJ
San Juan del Sur Pool, Santorini 59
house
3
2
8
4.8
(132)
- R
Casa Sueños-Ocean View Infinity Pool, Walk to Town
house
3
2
9
4.8
(130)
- N
Penthouse with pool in the heart of SJDS
house
2
1
4
4.9
(129)
- L
Fantastic mediterranean villa
house
3
3
6
4.9
(114)
- T
Casa Colina- Infinity Pool, VIEWS, Walk to Town
house
3
2
9
4.9
(112)
- D
Casa Colibri
house
3
3
10
4.8
(96)
$195/nt
HVacation Rental Casa Dos Vistas San Juan del Sur
house
3
2
8
4.8
(96)
Trending Now
12 properties generating buzz with recent bookings and fresh reviews — what travelers love right now
Trending Now
12 properties generating buzz with recent bookings and fresh reviews — what travelers love right now
El Nido
house
2
2
4
4.6
(43)
- N
Penthouse with pool in the heart of SJDS
house
2
1
4
4.9
(129)
- T
La Niña, downtown luxury house in SJdS
house
3
2
8
5.0
(72)
- D
Casa Colibri
house
3
3
10
4.8
(96)
$192/nt
DCasa Cielo-Pelican Eyes, Stunning OceanView Villa
house
2
2
6
4.9
(27)
- H
Her’s House
house
4
3
10
4.8
(28)
$268/nt
LRSerene Ocean Views and Private Plunge Pool
house
2
2
4
4.8
(14)
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Five special things Casa 72 has for you
house
4
3
12
4.9
(134)
- R
Santa Cruz Loft 4
house
2
2
4
4.9
(86)
- J
Beachfront 2Br 2Ba Best Location in SJDS
house
2
2
4
4.9
(86)
- D
Casa Travista
house
3
2
6
4.9
(63)
$207/nt
SPrivate Home OceanView w Pool Amazing Vibe in Town
house
3
3
8
4.7
(57)
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
$140/nt
TInfinity pool, Walk to town, Epic Views
house
2
1
5
5.0
(45)
- B
Casa Del Bosque (House of the Forest)
house
2
2
4
5.0
(25)
- SL
Devon's Cute & Cool Town Apartment
house
2
2
4
5.0
(20)
- K
Rocks and Waves
house
4
3
8
5.0
(20)
- R
The Sea House, Paradise Bay, San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
house
3
3
10
5.0
(14)
- E
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
house
4
3
12
5.0
(179)
- K
Casa Dulce Vida
house
3
2
10
5.0
(47)
$150/nt
BCasa Lilliana
house
2
2
5
5.0
(45)
- T
La Niña, downtown luxury house in SJdS
house
3
2
8
5.0
(72)
- BE
Location, comfort and beauty in San Juan del Sur
house
6
7
16
5.0
(24)
- KA
CHEERFUL CASA NEAR HEART OF SJDS
house
2
2
4
5.0
(44)
$175/nt
RCasa Iguana Morada-Pelican Eyes
house
2
3
6
5.0
(20)
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