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.
67
rentals
4.8
rating
4,482
reviews
$88
–
$927
/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.
What people are saying
Recent guest reviews from stays in this area
What people are saying
Recent guest reviews from stays in this area
Charles
Last week
Logement magnifique idéalement placé ! La vue et la maison sont superbes
2 br·6·$186/n·45San Juan del Sur
Jamie
Last week
Great views!!! Great location near town! Camilo is a great host. The apartment is great, modern, spacious. I would love to stay there again.
2 br·6·$162/n·29San Juan del Sur
Yvonne
Last week
From the time of booking through check out the day was a completely enjoyable experience. For the location and proximity to beach and SJDS center-it c…
4 br·12·$321/n·150San Juan del Sur
Christopher
Last week
The place was amazing. Mike was a great host. I love the area. My family loves the area as well. We are definitely coming back again
2 br·5·$136/n·70San Juan del Sur
Sheldon
Last week
would stay here again
3 br·6·$207/n·80San Juan del Sur
Joseph And Dominique
This month
Wonderful, private stay with extremely responsive hosts and great amenities. We hope to visit again!
2 br·4·$127/n·55San Juan del Sur
Rodolfo
Last month
Excelente!
3 br·8·$143/n·145San Juan del Sur
Yn
Last month
Excellent
2 br·8·$159/n·67San Juan del Sur
Pamela
Last month
Great location and fantastic view. Very spacious open concept. Nolan was easy to communicate with. Would most definitely stay again.
2 br·4·$153/n·151San Juan del Sur
Mildred
Last month
The place was great!!! We really enjoy our vacations! Elisha was so helpful, responsive and very kind! Our kids enjoyed the pool and garden.
4 br·12·$338/n·200San Juan del Sur
Thijs
Last month
unforgettable stay! truly gorgeous place ! words can't describe our experience. thank you so much!
3 br·7·$402/n·20San Juan del Sur
Paige
Last month
Absolutely amazing!!!!! If this place is available book it you won't regret. Great location, clean and nicely decorated, awesome reception desk and ov…
2 br·4·$88/n·36San Juan del Sur
Dan
Last month
Wonderful cozy property, great location and the best hosts! can't recommend enough.
2 br·5·$113/n·296San Juan del Sur
Mauricio
Last month
Great place , exactly what we were looking for..Family enjoyed every bit of the stay..
2 br·6·$154/n·32San Juan del Sur
Where people are staying
Recently booked stays at highly rated rentals
Where people are staying
Recently booked stays at highly rated rentals
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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
- $113/nightA
Beach Front Condo El Torreon 3 San Juan del Sur
condo
2
2
5
4.8
(296)
- $192/nightC
Tropical Views
house
2
2
6
4.9
(100)
- $338/nightE
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
villa
4
3
12
5.0
(200)
- $153/nightN
Penthouse with pool in the heart of SJDS
house
2
1
4
4.9
(151)
- $321/nightS
Downtown home w/ private pool
house
4
3
12
4.9
(150)
- $207/nightD
Casa Travista
house
3
2
6
4.9
(80)
- $365/nightW
Casa Miramar
house
5
5
10
4.6
(28)
- $291/nightK
Casa Dulce Vida
townhouse
3
2
10
5.0
(59)
- $354/nightL
Fantastic mediterranean villa
house
3
3
6
4.9
(126)
- $614/nightL
Spacious Mediterranean villa -comfort & location!
house
6
5
12
4.8
(79)
- $143/nightIJ
San Juan del Sur Pool, Santorini 59
house
3
2
8
4.8
(145)
- $192/nightT
Casa Colina- Infinity Pool, VIEWS, Walk to Town
house
3
2
6
4.9
(120)
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
- $88/nightV
Villa Luisa, Palermo, Ocean Views, Pool
house
2
2
6
4.9
(72)
- $88/nightS
San Juan del Sur Top-Floor RockStar Bayfront Condo
house
2
2
4
4.9
(36)
- $188/nightH
Her’s House
house
4
3
10
4.7
(42)
- $143/nightIJ
San Juan del Sur Pool, Santorini 59
house
3
2
8
4.8
(145)
- $117/nightC
Casa Santorini #76
villa
3
2
8
4.7
(91)
- $113/nightA
Beach Front Condo El Torreon 3 San Juan del Sur
condo
2
2
5
4.8
(296)
- $229/nightR
La Casita de Rossie
house
4
3
8
4.7
(40)
- $116/night
El Nido
condo
2
2
4
4.6
(69)
- $192/nightT
Casa Colina- Infinity Pool, VIEWS, Walk to Town
house
3
2
6
4.9
(120)
- $220/nightIJ
Casa Fira: private pool, wifi, 5 min SJDS
house
4
3
12
4.6
(41)
- $120/nightBE
Safe and with a nice view: Villa in San Juan del Sur
house
2
2
6
4.7
(28)
- $128/nightB
Casa Del Bosque (House of the Forest)
house
2
2
4
5.0
(33)
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
- $927/nightK
Rocks and Waves
villa
4
3
8
5.0
(20)
- $214/nightR
The Sea House, Paradise Bay, San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
house
3
3
10
5.0
(14)
- $338/nightE
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
villa
4
3
12
5.0
(200)
- $221/nightT
La Niña, downtown luxury house in SJdS
house
3
2
8
5.0
(76)
- $291/nightK
Casa Dulce Vida
townhouse
3
2
10
5.0
(59)
- $354/nightL
Fantastic mediterranean villa
house
3
3
6
4.9
(126)
- $262/nightMJ
Casa Lakshmi, Luxury Villa w/private pool in town
house
3
4
6
4.9
(97)
- $321/nightS
Downtown home w/ private pool
house
4
3
12
4.9
(150)
- $192/nightT
Casa Colina- Infinity Pool, VIEWS, Walk to Town
house
3
2
6
4.9
(120)
- $207/nightD
Casa Travista
house
3
2
6
4.9
(80)
- $402/nightC
Villa Los Tamarindos
villa
3
3
7
4.8
(20)
- $195/nightH
Vacation Rental Casa Dos Vistas San Juan del Sur
house
3
2
8
4.8
(96)
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
- $128/nightB
Casa Del Bosque (House of the Forest)
house
2
2
4
5.0
(33)
- $116/nightSL
Devon's Cute & Cool Town Apartment
house
1
2
4
5.0
(21)
- $168/nightR
Santa Cruz Loft 7
house
2
2
4
4.9
(51)
- $88/nightS
San Juan del Sur Top-Floor RockStar Bayfront Condo
house
2
2
4
4.9
(36)
- $127/nightKA
CHEERFUL CASA NEAR HEART OF SJDS
house
2
2
4
4.9
(55)
- $174/nightR
Santa Cruz Loft 4
house
2
2
4
4.9
(101)
- $153/nightN
Penthouse with pool in the heart of SJDS
house
2
1
4
4.9
(151)
- $295/nightLR
Serene Ocean Views and Private Plunge Pool
luxury condo
2
2
4
4.9
(24)
- $140/nightJ
Beachfront Condo
condo
2
2
4
4.9
(91)
- $172/nightR
Santa Cruz Loft 2
house
2
2
4
4.8
(82)
- $177/nightR
Santa Cruz Loft 6
house
2
2
4
4.8
(46)
- $174/nightR
Loft with Private Pool & Bay View Near Downtown 5
house
2
2
4
4.8
(45)
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
- $117/nightC
Casa Santorini #76
villa
3
2
8
4.7
(91)
- $88/nightV
Villa Luisa, Palermo, Ocean Views, Pool
house
2
2
6
4.9
(72)
- $105/night
Sailor's Return: Coastal Escape in SJDS
house
2
2
7
4.6
(63)
- $103/nightC
Dream House
house
2
2
6
4.8
(24)
- $143/nightIJ
San Juan del Sur Pool, Santorini 59
house
3
2
8
4.8
(145)
- $220/nightIJ
Casa Fira: private pool, wifi, 5 min SJDS
house
4
3
12
4.6
(41)
- $94/nightC
Relaxing Ocean-View Retreat | Balcony & Pool
house
2
2
5
4.8
(76)
- $188/nightH
Her’s House
house
4
3
10
4.7
(42)
- $159/nightM
Villa in San Juan del Sur
house
2
2
8
4.9
(67)
- $120/nightBE
Safe and with a nice view: Villa in San Juan del Sur
house
2
2
6
4.7
(28)
- $214/nightR
The Sea House, Paradise Bay, San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
house
3
3
10
5.0
(14)
- $151/nightE
Ocean View Villa
house
2
2
7
4.8
(41)
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
- $927/nightK
Rocks and Waves
villa
4
3
8
5.0
(20)
- $614/nightL
Spacious Mediterranean villa -comfort & location!
house
6
5
12
4.8
(79)
- $582/nightBE
Location, comfort and beauty in San Juan del Sur
house
6
7
16
5.0
(24)
- $575/nightK
Las Palmas in San Juan del Sur
house
5
5
12
4.8
(22)
- $475/nightL
Modern Hideaway • Pool • Views • Sleeps 8
house
4
4
8
4.6
(15)
- $402/nightC
Villa Los Tamarindos
villa
3
3
7
4.8
(20)
- $365/nightW
Casa Miramar
house
5
5
10
4.6
(28)
- $354/nightL
Fantastic mediterranean villa
house
3
3
6
4.9
(126)
- $338/nightE
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
villa
4
3
12
5.0
(200)
- $321/nightS
Downtown home w/ private pool
house
4
3
12
4.9
(150)
- $300/nightC
Vacation Villa, Ocean View, Walking to Town
house
2
2
4
4.7
(55)
- $295/nightLR
Serene Ocean Views and Private Plunge Pool
luxury condo
2
2
4
4.9
(24)
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
- $113/nightA
Beach Front Condo El Torreon 3 San Juan del Sur
condo
2
2
5
4.8
(296)
- $338/nightE
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
villa
4
3
12
5.0
(200)
- $153/nightN
Penthouse with pool in the heart of SJDS
house
2
1
4
4.9
(151)
- $321/nightS
Downtown home w/ private pool
house
4
3
12
4.9
(150)
- $206/nightR
Casa Sueños-Ocean View Infinity Pool, Walk to Town
house
3
2
9
4.8
(148)
- $143/nightIJ
San Juan del Sur Pool, Santorini 59
house
3
2
8
4.8
(145)
- $354/nightL
Fantastic mediterranean villa
house
3
3
6
4.9
(126)
- $192/nightT
Casa Colina- Infinity Pool, VIEWS, Walk to Town
house
3
2
6
4.9
(120)
- $232/nightD
Casa Colibri
house
3
3
10
4.8
(105)
- $182/nightG
Casa Christie: 3 Bedroom Ocean View
villa
3
2
7
4.7
(105)
- $174/nightR
Santa Cruz Loft 4
house
2
2
4
4.9
(101)
- $192/nightC
Tropical Views
house
2
2
6
4.9
(100)
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
- $321/nightS
Downtown home w/ private pool
house
4
3
12
4.9
(150)
- $113/nightA
Beach Front Condo El Torreon 3 San Juan del Sur
condo
2
2
5
4.8
(296)
- $153/nightN
Penthouse with pool in the heart of SJDS
house
2
1
4
4.9
(151)
- $220/nightIJ
Casa Fira: private pool, wifi, 5 min SJDS
house
4
3
12
4.6
(41)
- $206/nightR
Casa Sueños-Ocean View Infinity Pool, Walk to Town
house
3
2
9
4.8
(148)
- $338/nightE
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
villa
4
3
12
5.0
(200)
- $186/nightD
Casa Cielo-Pelican Eyes, Stunning OceanView Villa
house
2
2
6
4.9
(45)
- $162/nightC
Tropical Views
house
2
1
6
4.8
(29)
- $143/nightIJ
San Juan del Sur Pool, Santorini 59
house
3
2
8
4.8
(145)
- $192/nightC
Tropical Views
house
2
2
6
4.9
(100)
- $207/nightD
Casa Travista
house
3
2
6
4.9
(80)
- $127/nightKA
CHEERFUL CASA NEAR HEART OF SJDS
house
2
2
4
4.9
(55)
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/nightT
Infinity pool, Walk to town, Epic Views
house
2
1
5
5.0
(51)
- $927/nightK
Rocks and Waves
villa
4
3
8
5.0
(20)
- $214/nightR
The Sea House, Paradise Bay, San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
house
3
3
10
5.0
(14)
- $338/nightE
Stylish Retreat Just Moments from Town & Beach
villa
4
3
12
5.0
(200)
- $150/nightB
Casa Lilliana
condo
2
2
5
5.0
(45)
- $221/nightT
La Niña, downtown luxury house in SJdS
house
3
2
8
5.0
(76)
- $128/nightB
Casa Del Bosque (House of the Forest)
house
2
2
4
5.0
(33)
- $582/nightBE
Location, comfort and beauty in San Juan del Sur
house
6
7
16
5.0
(24)
- $291/nightK
Casa Dulce Vida
townhouse
3
2
10
5.0
(59)
- $116/nightSL
Devon's Cute & Cool Town Apartment
house
1
2
4
5.0
(21)
- $168/nightR
Santa Cruz Loft 7
house
2
2
4
4.9
(51)
- $354/nightL
Fantastic mediterranean villa
house
3
3
6
4.9
(126)
Top Local Hosts
Connect with 12 experienced hosts in this area
Rosi
5
4.9
325 reviews
Gordon
Superhost
3
4.7
207 reviews
Denise
Superhost
3
4.8
197 reviews
Chris
2
4.6
241 reviews
Lucrecia
Superhost
2
4.9
205 reviews
Towe
Superhost
2
4.9
171 reviews
Camilo
Superhost
2
4.9
129 reviews
Scott
Superhost
2
4.7
114 reviews
Ksenia
Superhost
2
5.0
79 reviews
Brigida Ericka
Superhost
2
4.8
52 reviews
Surf Training Lab
2
4.8
36 reviews
Armando
Superhost
1
4.8
296 reviews
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