Please read through the entire description of the listing for all the information you will need to know for your stay! Room 5 of 7: - ONE double bed - ONE single bed - Max. 3 guests - Private bathroom (fresh water showers) - Air conditioning - WiFi - Breakfast included - Pool access The space Hefziba is located on the beautiful and peaceful Ometepe Island in Rivas, Nicaragua. We’re located on the outskirts of the town of Moyogalpa; a 15-20 minute walk from town or a 5 minute mototaxi ride from the port. Hefziba currently has seven rooms available for booking. This listing is for ROOM 5. This is a small AC room with TWO double beds and can accommodate up to 4 guests. It also has a private bathroom. Breakfast can be purchased at an additional cost NOTE: We do NOT have hot water showers. Also, WiFi is available but it's not always a very strong connection so please keep in mind if you plan to work while you're here! Lastly, we ask that you please respect our property (rooms, appliances, etc). We do reserve the right to charge any damages to cover for repairs! We will be fair with you so please be fair to us! =). Thank you! During your stay Although I spend a lot of time on Ometepe, this is not my permanent home. It belongs to my grandmother who you might get to meet if she's not in the capital city of Managua! My cousin Augustin lives here permanently however, so he will always be available to you on site along with the help of our on-call translator. My family on the island does NOT speak English which is where I do my best to help them with reservations and communicating with guests before hand to assure a smooth reservation and stay. This is truly a family effort and we do hope you appreciate all the effort that goes to making you feel at home!

## Room 5 Details

- One double bed  
- One single bed  
- Maximum occupancy: 3 guests  
- Private bathroom with fresh water showers  
- Air conditioning  
- WiFi access  
- Breakfast included  
- Pool access  

## The Space

Hefziba is situated on the tranquil and scenic Ometepe Island in Rivas, Nicaragua. The property is located on the outskirts of Moyogalpa, approximately a 15 to 20-minute walk from the town center or a 5-minute mototaxi ride from the port.

Hefziba offers seven rooms for guests. This listing refers to Room 5, a small air-conditioned room featuring two double beds that can accommodate up to four guests. The room includes a private bathroom.

Please note that hot water showers are not available. WiFi is provided but may have limited strength, so plan accordingly if you intend to work during your stay. Breakfast is available for an additional fee.

We kindly ask guests to respect the property, including rooms and appliances. Any damages may result in charges to cover repair costs. We strive to be fair and appreciate your cooperation.

## During Your Stay

While I spend considerable time on Ometepe, this is not my permanent residence. The property belongs to my grandmother, who you may meet if she is not in Managua. My cousin Augustin lives here full-time and will be available to assist you on-site, supported by our on-call translator.

Since my family on the island does not speak English, I help manage reservations and communication before your arrival to ensure a smooth experience. Hosting is a family effort, and we hope you recognize and appreciate the care we put into making you feel at home.

Cynthia

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Studio in Moyogalpa

Ometepe B&B - Room 5 of 7 (Breakfast Included) - Bungalows for Rent in Moyogalpa, Rivas Department, Nicaragua

The truth is that the place is better in the pool area than inside the rooms, the bathroom needs a complete renovation, the pipes need to be cleaned, the bathroom always had a bad smell of sewage, for the price of almost $65 a night I don't think it's worth it, I've been to other places both in Nicaragua and in the rest of the world and I had never paid so much for so little and I'm not saying that I would have wanted something luxurious but if they are going to rent something for the price of $65 per night, at least it should be a little cozy and more so when I refer to the time one uses the bathroom, the tiles and everything in the bathroom is so old that no matter how well they clean it, it will always look dirty, recommendation for the owners, remodel the bathrooms ah and please a little more pressure when using the shower and the sink, in the shower there was hardly any water, and one more point I had to go outside to brush my teeth there was no water pressure in the sink

La verdad que el sitio está mejor en el área de la piscina que dentro de los cuartos ,el baño necesita una remodelación completa ,la cañería necesita ser limpiada ,siempre el baño tenía mal olor a aguas negras ,por el precio de casi $65 la noche no creo que valga la pena ,he estado en otros sitios tanto en Nicaragua como en el resto del mundo y nunca había pagado tanto para tan poco y no estoy hablando que  hubiese querido algo de lujo si no que si van a rentar algo por el precio de $65 por noche ,por lo menos que sea algo un poco acogedor y más cuando me refiero a la hora de uno usar el baño ,está tan viejo los azulejos y todo lo que lleva el baño que por más que lo limpien bien siempre se verá sucio ,recomendación para los dueños ,remodelar los baños ah y por favor un poco más de presión a la hora del uso de la ducha y el lavamanos ,en la ducha apenas salía agua ,y un punto más tenía que ir afuera a cepillarme los dientes no había presión de agua en el lavamanos

A comfortable place, for the price it's great.

Un lugar cómodo , para el precio súper bien.

Good value for money, the small courtyard is unique, and the stay is comfortable.Thank you so much Host!

性价比高，小院有特色，入住舒适。非常感谢房东！

very good place, pleasant and good attention climate

muy buen lugar, clima agradableuy buena atencion

A great place to stay ran by a local family. Very spacious and clean rooms and free tea and coffee which is nice. The location is a little out from the main centre but we didn’t mind the walk and there’s a nice local restaurant a couple mins walk away.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cynthia's! The space is comfortable and well appointed. Note that the shower is not super efficient (and it is cold), but it was as described. The pool is simply beautiful, a real haven of peace to relax. Lunch was delicious, with fresh and typical produce. The hosting was warm and thoughtful. We highly recommend this place (good value for the money)

Nous avons grandement apprécié notre séjour chez Cynthia ! Le logement est confortable et bien aménagé. Notez que la douche n’est pas hyper efficace (et elle est froide), mais cela était conforme à la description. La piscine est tout simplement magnifique, un vrai havre de paix pour se détendre. Le déjeuner était délicieux, avec des produits frais et typiques. L’accueil a été chaleureux et attentionné. Nous recommandons vivement ce logement (bon rapport qualité/prix)

Eveything was just fine except some little details: when we got there, there was no one at the lobby, we got only two towels even though the reservation was for 3 adults, our tv had to be changed and the AC was not working; everything was solved by the friendly staff that’s why I give it a four, bc sometimes u want everything to be set. The location is amazing, close to the main landmarks, staff was responsive.

Nice place.   Very quite.  Hist is a gentleman and will accommodate you.

We had a great stay at Cynthia’s Airbnb! There is parking available for our ATVs which made us feel a lot safer about leaving them at night. The staff at the hotel were super helpful and kind! There’s a lovely outdoor space to relax with beautiful gardens, very well-kept by the groundskeeper. Our room was very clean, and had all the amenities listed on the Airbnb. There was fresh water and coffee outside in the main area which we greatly appreciated. We only spent one night here, but wish we had more time! I would highly my recommend this Airbnb, and hope to visit again in the future.

i felt very welcome and the place was nice :)

me sentí muy bienvenida y el sitio era bonito :)

The place is awesome, big bedrooms, AC in each room, and good water pressure (I did try others fancy places whit almost no water pressure, that is not cool when taking a bath), safe and quiet. The crew are terrific, and the breakfast include is great value.

Hefziba was an amazing experience and the perfect place to start exploring Isla Ometepe.  Cynthia kindly offered to get us a ride directly from airport in Managua to port in San Jorge and then had a tuk tuk waiting for us once we arrived in Moyagalpa.  Everything went very smoothly as planned and we felt very comfortable throughout the journey to our destination.  Hefziba was a true oasis with beautiful flowers/fruit trees and the hammocks were perfect for relaxing at any time of the day. Memo and Octavio were our onsite hosts and provided anything/everything we needed to make our visit the most memorable and enjoyable.  I highly recommend Hefziba to anyone traveling to Isla Ometepe and would absolutely stay there again in the future! 

Awesome place. Awesome breakfast. People help us with the activities and scooter. It was a peaceful paradise for us.

This is a lovely hidden place with a beautiful garden found right off the ferry. Affordable - clean with very good breakfast!  Found quiet with lovely host that gave us the best information for travel on Ometepe !

This is a great place to stay in Moyogalpa. It's tucked away and slightly difficult to find but once you do it's perfect for both backpackers and anyone needing a place. The common area in the back is gorgeous with all the plants and flowers where you can relax on couches or hammocks. Everyone was extremely nice and was able to help us organize transportation after leaving Ometepe. They also let us rent a scooter for a reasonable price. I felt at home immediately.

This place is an absolute gem on Ometepe.  Hope to stay again sometime.  Memo and Octavio are awesome hosts!!!

Great big room with working AC, lovely staff, good breakfast and a cute garden area.. would recommend!

Hefziba was a great place to stay in Moyogalpa! The garden is beautiful and was a great place to sit back and relax in one of their 3 hammocks. Breakfast was great and they had purified water for the guests. We hiked Concepcion with Octavio who is a local guide Cynthia can get you in touch with. He was amazing and helped us with other island advice and activity suggestions. I would highly recommend staying here!

This place is the one of the best of this type we have found. The breakfast was fantastic, the rooms were clean. And the place has a beautiful garden and outdoor seating area to chill and relax. Cynthia was away but her cousin took excellent care of us. Cynthia was very accomodating with us as our ferry had broken down and the other was fully booked so we were unable to get to our accomodation on the night we booked, as there were rooms available she allowed us to change our booking which was so very kind of her, she was so quick to respond to my messages. We would recommend cynthias place to anyone.

We spent 2 days at Hefziba and had a really great time there. Everybody was very kind, the room was good, the garden was really nice and they recommended us a very good ATV company so that we had a fantastic time exploring beautiful Ometepe. We will come back for sure! Thanks a lot for everything and all the best for you and your family, Michèle

Fantastic place to stay on beautiful Ometepe island! Memo and Octavio were great hosts, really informative about the local sights and gave great recommendations. Location was walkable to Moyogalpa which has a few good restaurants. Cynthia gave excellent instructions and directions before our stay so we were put at ease from the onset! Our room was lovely and clean. There was A/C in all rooms which was a god send after having stayed in a few stuffy rooms with only a fan on the mainland. Breakfast was delicious too! Another reviewer commented on the spongy soft lawn and I'm also happy to report didn't disappoint!

Delicious breakfast! Huge clean and lovely garden. The on-site Octavio is a guide and makes a lot of great trips and comes with lots of great recommendations! We went to the big volcano with him for $25, but I think you can get it cheaper in the city! On the other hand, we were just my boyfriend and I on the trip, and he's hugely nice - and told a lot of things about the volcano and nature we got through! Would definitely stay here again!

Lækker morgenmad! Enormt rent og dejlig have. Octavio, som er på stedet, er guide og laver en masse gode ture og kommer med mange gode anbefalinger! Vi tog en tur til den store vulkan med ham til 25$, men man kan vist godt få det billigere i byen! Til gengæld var vi kun min kæreste og jeg på turen, og han er enormt rar - og fortalte en masse ting om vulkanen og naturen, vi kom igennem! Ville helt klart bo her igen!

Me and some friends stayed at Hefziba for 3 nights. We had an excellent time. Super relaxing, with an amazing backyard. One night I even slept outside in a hammock and woke up to the beautiful garden. Breakfasts were delicious, especially the pancakes and omelette! Memo and Octavio let us rent their dirtbike and scooter, and Octavio guided us to the top of Concepcion. Would definitely stay there again !!

My PLUSES: - Comfortable beds. - Clean room. - Efficient AC. - Very clean bedroom and common space. - Adequate water flow. - excellent and generous breakfast (and concept). - Beautiful gardens. - Easy to find. - Safe area even in the evening. - Memo service. My MINUS: - The noise generated by the neighbors' dogs next door who are constantly barking during the day. - The absence of time rules as to the common respect of other travelers (in my case, premises staying there were standing at 5: 15 a.m. with music, screaming, singing, etc.)

Mes PLUS: - Lits confortables. - Chambre propre. - Air climatisé efficace. - Chambre et espace communs très propre. - Débit d'eau adéquat. - Petit déjeuner (et le concept) excellent et généreux. - Jardins magnifique. - Facile à trouver. - Secteur sécuritaire même le soir. - Service de Memo. Mes MOINS: - Le bruit généré par les chiens du voisins d'à côté qui jappent sans cesse de jour. - L'absence de règlement horaire quant au respect commun des autres voyageurs (dans mon cas, des locaux y séjournant étaient debout à 5h15am avec la musique, cries, chants....)

Nice place, host was terrific and so were the guys that helped us set up plans, however, lots of noise from roosters and AC and didn't find any hot water.

Thank you so much for staying with us Jeryl!  Please know that we have warnings about noises you can expect while staying with us on the island. The roosters are definitely loud... thankfully you didn't hear the goats or monkeys! xD   We also warn guests that we do not have running hot water in our bed and breakfast which is common not only in Ometepe, but in all of Nicaragua.   Thank you again and safe travels!

The rooms are very well equipped and have air conditioning, the bathroom is spacious and comfortable. Excellent breakfasts

Los cuartos están muy bien equipados y cuentan con aire acondicionado, el baño es amplio y cómodo. Los desayunos excelentes

Great place! Loved the stay here. Note to other travellers: The latitude and longitude coordinates in the Airbnb app for this listing is off. Instead, follow directions as given by Cynthia or search for Hefziba on Google maps.

Thank you so much for your review Siddarth! Thank you also for bringing the coordinates to my attention! We'll definitely fix that =)

Cynthia’s place was a great stay on the island. It was a short walk from the ferry and felt very safe and secure. You have one room within a multiple room unit and the courtyard is shared. The courtyard has a lounge space and a lush garden. Breakfast is served every morning and is incredibly delicious. Our room was very comfortable and the provided towels were nice. The shower was cold but it was refreshing after a long day.  Cynthias cousin and a translator was present and they were both extremely kind and helpful. They provided us with a map full of recommendations. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone coming to Ometepe to stay with cynthia. 

Thank you so much for your review Leana!  So glad you enjoyed your stay! ^_^

Excellent. Large room with private bath, fridge, TV, AC and comfortable beds. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was great.

Excelente. Habitación grande con baño privado, heladera, tv, AC y camas comodas. El personal muy amable y el desayuno buenisimo.

A wonderful family operation, very responsive to guest needs.

We booked two nights at Hefzibah last minute - although Cynthia wasn't there, she was very helpful over messaging and super easy to talk to. The place itself is spotless and the garden is beautiful. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying near Moyogalpa

Really amazing hospitality. Octavio guided our hike up Concepcion and recommended some great spots. It wasn't right downtown but we enjoyed the 10 minute walk to get food.

Me and two  (Dutch) friends stayed at Cynthia and however Cynthia wasnt there we had the time of our life! The accommodation is nice, clean and outside the centre (perfect for us). And the local translator took us on a hike up the vulcano which was brilliant and we where able to rent scooters,, all with a nice discount.. But these people are not just friendly... you make friends for life!! I really recommand you to stay here!

Best deal on the island, by far! I visited other spots while there for the restaurants etc and I really lucked out with Cynthia’s spot. Memo and his colleagues there gave us the best advice/information for self guided tours and combined with a rented motorcycle, we made the most of our trip for next to nothing. The incredible breakfast that was included (go for the Nicaragua type, you’ll be good for all day) was delicious and would easily set you back 6 bucks each in town. The room came with a hot water heater, mini fridge, cable tv, great WiFi, towels and soaps etc. The grounds are lovely to walk around/sip coffee in and the entire place is gated with a night watchman so your motos are totally safe. Rent a moto...you will need one. This island is huge! And the roads can be rough and the public trans infrequent so plan ahead if you’re on a schedule. Overall one of my favorite places to stay in Nicaragua and if you book somewhere else you’re doing yourself a disservice.

The place is just as it is in the photos, it is very clean, they are very attentive. The place is beautiful and we received an excellent service. It is quite close to the port, there are places to shop and eat quite close. Highly recommended 👍

El lugar es tal y como está en las fotos, es muy limpio, son muy atentos. El lugar es precioso y recibimos un excelente servicio. Está bastante cerca del puerto, hay lugares para comprar y comer bastante cerca. Totalmente recomiendado 👍

The Hotel is quiet central, it's just a 10 Minute walk to the center and the supermarket. We had a double bedroom for four persons. The room was big and we had a fridge. The Hosts were so nice. We booked a tour to the volcano with them and had a great afternoon. After the check out we had the possibility to use the showers.

Loved it! Beautiful place to stay and the people were beyond helpful. Lester went above and beyond by setting up transportation and being a guide on our hike of Volcan Concepción. You won't be disappointed!

The location and space was as described! It ended up being worth so much more than its value. The hosts were incredibly helpful to us. Lester, one of the hosts, lent us his bike to go into town, was so helpful with recommendations, cooked us a phenomenal 'tipico' breakfast, and was always ready to help with whatever we needed. I would highly recommend this space for their hospitality alone. The garden is also quite serene and gorgeous, a perfect place to enjoy breakfast or take a few minutes.

Great place just outside the city of Moyogalpa (10min walk to town). The host are amazing, very friendly and helpful. My family and I felt very welcomed. Our stay was very quiet since we were the only ones there at the time. Would definitely recommend!

Great communication with the host was really good and fast!! Great breakfast too ☺️👌🏽

Super la communication avec l'hôte était vraiment bien et rapide!! Petit déjeuner super aussi ☺️👌🏽

Amazing stay! Wonderful little terrace area next to your room with hammocks and a garden. Rooms are clean, breakfast was super delicious, and the hosts are very friendly. Would definitely recommend!

It's a beautiful place I would stay again ;) My family loved it... breakfast is delicious. Completely satisfied 

Es un hermoso lugar en el cual me alojaría nuevamente ;) A mi familia le encantó... el desayuno es delicioso. Completamente satisfecho 

I had a really great time in this somewhat secluded but beautiful airbnb! I would recommend anyone to use a taxi or "Tuctuc" back and forth because the way to Airbnb is quite far. But the place is beautiful and our room even equipped with A/C and small fridge. I would recommend anyone to ask Cynthia's cousin locally about exploring the island. As there were four of us we did a tour with a car and private driver and this cost only $70 (for all together). We have also seen many with motorbike or moped, but a lot of entrances are a bit hidden! 100% recommended!!

Ich hatte eine wirklich tolle Zeit in diesem etwas abgelegenen, aber wunderschönen airbnb! Ich würde jedem empfehlen ein Taxi bzw. "Tuctuc" hin und her zu benutzen, denn der Weg zum Airbnb ist ziemlich weit. Aber die Unterkunft ist wunderschön und unser Zimmer sogar mit A/C und kleinem Kühlschrank ausgestattet. Ich würde jedem empfehlen vor Ort den Cousin von Cynthia bezüglich Erkundung der Insel zu befragen. Da wir zu viert waren haben wir eine Tour mit einem Auto und privaten Fahrer gemacht und diese hat nur 70$ gekostet (für alle zusammen). Wir haben auch viele mit Motorrad oder Moped gesehen, aber viele Eingänge sind etwas versteckt! Zu 100% empfehlenswert!!

This bed and breakfast was an excellent stay for us. The place was clean, and the outside lawn and common area was will kept. The room we stayed in had its own private bathroom and air conditioning as well. It was quiet as there weren't any other guests staying with us at the same time. Since a lot of the sites on Ometepe are scattered, we rented a motorcycle to get around, which fortunately we were able to do without hassle directly with the BnB. The location itself is around a 15 minute walk from the heart is Mogoyalpa. Overall, I would stay here again and i would definitely recommend Ometepe in general as it's a beautiful island with many things to see and do, and not overly touristy just yet.

Perfect. We had a great stay at Hefziba. It's not directly in Moyogalpa, only a 10 min walk. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had room number 5 with ac. We enjoyed the hammocks and the quiet and nice atmosphere. Would definitely come again and recommend this accommodation.

Amazing! We checked in late, but Cynthia's cousin was right there to greet us. Another host even called a taxi for us so that we could get some food. Great experience!

Great location close to Moyogolpa and catching sunsets at Punta Jesus Maria! Clean rooms, great breakfast, and really nice common areas to chill out at. Lester and Memo were super helpful in organizing a great guide to hike Volcan Maderas, and with general directions about the island. They also had a scooter that we were able to rent for $20/day which was a great way to check out the island. If you'll be doing any offroading though I would suggest a motorcycle for ease. Memo and Lester went the extra mile and made sure to feed us pancakes at 4:30 in the morning before our volcano hike to make sure we were properly fueled up! Would definitely stay here again. 

We had a great couple of nights at this spot it is quiet but only a 5-10 minute walk to the Main town of moyogalpa which has lots of restaurants and a lively atmosphere! Cynthia is great, as with all the other people that run this air b n b! Thanks to memo, Lester and pops for being such great hosts! :) 

The whole place is amazing, Lester speaks very good English. The only negative is the fact the wifi doesn't work in the rooms,  I understand completely it is mentioned but I feel in this day in age it's something that is easily fixed and could be avoided.

Hefziba was a great place to stay.  It is far enough away from the main core but close enough to walk for meals.  The rooms are clean and the breakfasts were really great. We rented a scooter and had a wonderful time on the island. 

Lovely B&B with nice hosts helping out with everything (bikes, scooter, car rent, tours etc.)! Great garden with hammocks!

Check in was a breeze, Lester met us at the door as we were pulling up in a moto-taxi. He showed us to our room and to the restrooms and asked us what we would like for breakfast and at what time. We were also able to rent scooters from here, $20 each and you can have them all day. Garden was beautiful and hammocks were comfy to relax in. Close to the port, so easy to get to. Lester was very helpful with any questions we had. We will definitely be back soon!

So glad you enjoyed your stay Nelson and Teela!! Come back soon! =)

The facility is well maintained and the hosts have set up areas for you to be able to relax. Great breakfasts and help from Lester.  If I would change anything maybe a mirror by the sink, apparently helps my husband shave. Also the rental bikes are not in the best shape so we found better deals in town but those are very small details.  Overall if you don't mind a short walk to get your dinner in the evening it is a lovely place to stay. Very tranquil and clean and good size rooms.

Thank you for your review and for your suggestions Linda! Will definitely look into it =) Cheers!

Great place to stay! Staff was very accommodating and the beds were comfy. Everything was clean, and we appreciated the helpfulness of everyone working. Breakfast was delicious! 

Thanks so much for your review Drew! So glad you enjoyed Hefziba =)

We had a great time there. There is a very nice garden to relax in, well prepared. The hostel is in a very quiet location. Walking in 10-15min you are in the center of Moyogalpa. Restaurants etc are only available in the center. You can rent a scooter at the hostel - which is highly recommended, or if you want to hike on one of the volcanoes you can book a guide in the hostel. The people on site were able to speak English very well. All in all highly recommended.

Wir hatten eine super Zeit dort. Es gibt einen sehr schönen Garten zum Entspannen, top hergerichtet. Das Hostel liegt in einer sehr ruhigen Lage. Zu Fuß ist man in 10-15min im Zentrum von Moyogalpa. Restaurants etc gibts nur im Zentrum. Man kann im Hostel einen Roller mieten - was sehr zu empfehlen ist, oder wenn man auf einen der Vulkane wandern möchte, kann man im Hostel einen Guide buchen. Die Leute vor Ort konnten fast alle sehr gut Englisch. Alles in allem sehr empfehlenswert.

Thank you so much for your review, Petra!! So happy you enjoyed your stay at Hefziba =)

I loved staying at Cynthia's - At first I was a bit afraid of the bathroom situation (from previous places at stayed at in Nicaragua), but everything was perfect. It is a 5 minutes ride in Moto-taxi from the port (50 cordobas). I was greated by Memo (Cynthia's cousin), who helped me plan my trip. Being alone had its advantage - since I didn't feel up to the challenge of renting out a scooter, Memo organized everything out for me, and made sure that I had someone to show me around (at very reasonable cost) - and never felt alone. Rooms were very clean and spacious, the bathroom as well (do not complain about the cold water, it is almost impossible to find quality-price ratio place in Nicaragua that have hot water), hammocks everywhere and a nice garden - From breakfast we had a variety of things to chose from the night before, and it was ready the first thing when we woke up in the morning. I was so happy to meet Cynthia (who happened to be there) with her family - spend time with her, her dad and future sister in law, shared stories, etc.. you really feel at home and welcomed (Plus Cynthia is the exact twin of Gina Rodriguez - if you are a fan of Jane the Virgin - That made up my trip pretty much (a bit pathetic of me lol)). I regretted not spending more time in Ometepe, and fell completely in love with Moyogalpa and the surroundings.

Emmanuelle!!!  haha. Thank you so much for such an amazing review. It was soooo good to chat and get to know more about you and your world travels! You are so great and I greatly enjoyed meeting you! I'll share your review with the boys!  Thank you again ^_^

Hefziba was a beatiful, small place five minutes walk from Moyogalpa, being both close to the city center while at the same time in a fairly quiet location. It had a nice little garden and a couple of hammocks which could be used for sunbathing or relaxation. It was easy to get a guide to Concepción and scooter rental. The breakfast was above average and the staff super helpful. They even fixed us breakfast as 4.30 am before our hike, which was not expected, but much appreciated!

Haakon!!  Thank you for your awesome review and for staying with us!! You were great.  Happy New Year!! So glad you enjoyed your stay =)

We had a great stay!!! That was the reason for sleeping there a second night. The place is a bit outside of Moyogalpa and a good starting point for trips on the islands with a scooter / car. The breakfast is perfect as well! 

Thanks so much for staying with us Alexandra! So glad you extended your stay with us too =). Safe Travels!!

Clean bedroom and bathroom. We wish we could have used the kitchen. Our hosts were very kind and helpful in organizing the activities. Wifi is excellent. Very quiet place, we were alone during our visit.

Chambre et salle de bain propres. Nous aurions aimé pouvoir utiliser la cuisine. Nos hôtes ont été très gentils et aidant pour organiser les activités. Le wifi est excellent. Endroit très tranquille, nous étions seuls lors de notre visite.

Our stay at Hefziba was marvellous. We had a great time, enjoying the lovely garden (where we also had the delicious homemade breakfast) and Lester being super attentive and helpful throughout our stay. For two days we rented scooters from our hosts and explored the island which was great fun also. Plus: the accommodation is just a short walk from town where you find anything you need. Communication with Cynthia beforehand was super easy and quick. Thanks again, Cynthia! I highly recommend this place and would definitely return when back on lovely ometepe.

Fantastic and exactly as described! Note that the owner, Cynthia, lives in Canada, while the onsite hosts Lester and Memo take care of the operation.  It's located about 50m off the road; but there is a big sign saying "Hefziba" on the other side of the road. Even though our room supposedly had only a fan, we were pleasantly surprised that it did have air conditioning. The wifi is strong and fast; I even used it for wifi calling and it worked great. The wifi is based in the main living room area, so it's weaker in the rooms, though there is a wifi extender unit in the middle to give it a boost. Plenty of plugs for your smartphones, too, and many beautiful places to sit outside (chairs, sofas, and hammocks). There is even a stereo speaker unit in the large patio area--you could probably plug your device into it and hold a dance party!  The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We made a couple of special requests--a USB charger for the car (the thing that plugs your phone into the 12V cigarette lighter) and shampoo, and the hosts cheerfully provided. They also prepared our choice of breakfast in the morning (hours 7am to 9am); very good eggs and very good coffee.  The area is very safe and quiet. I heard that the island has a population of 45,000 with only 20 police officers--who are usually bored. Nevertheless, Hefziba has a gated parking area within which we parked our car--completely safe.  I would definitely come back and highly recommend it.

Cynthia is a very handsome and honestly person! 

Hefbiza B&B was perfect for my stay on Ometepe for only one day while traveling alone. Prior to arriving, I had been in contact with Cythia, who was very friendly and answered all of my questions about ferry times, the best way to get to Hefbiza, and how I could make the most of my time on the island. Their friendly staff once I got there taught me how to ride the scooter and told me exactly where to go on the island to ensure I would make the most out of the five hours I had of daylight. When I got back from my day trip, I was over the moon about everything I was able to see in such a short period of time. Once back at the hotel for the evening, I enjoyed chatting with other staff members on duty (my choice because I was traveling alone and wanted to make conversation) and lounging in the hammock outside of my room. The temperature dropped at night so I didn't need anything other than the fan in my room to circulate the air a little bit, and the bathroom was very clean and closeby. The breakfast the next morning was delicious as well. I would highly recommend Hefziba to anyone traveling to Ometepe! I can't wait to return!

We spent 3 nights at Hefziba; a great base for exploring the Island! Memo and Lester made sure our stay was comfortable, so all we had to do was relax and enjoy this laidback island.

We had a great start of our journey at Hefziba! The room was big and clean, the garden beautiful and the staff, Lester and Memo, helpfull and welcoming. Everything is how it should be: just perfect! For the people who are looking for transportation on the mainland (to Granada or San Juan del Sur) ask Lester or Memo, maybe they can help.

Excellent place! We loved to stay there! Staff helped with everything, gave the information how to get around on the ometepe island and organised motorcycles for all of us! Felt likewise and would highly recommend!

Hefziba B and B was a great place to stay. From the moment we arrived, Lester and Memo made us feel right at home. We were in one of the fan rooms but we opted to get air conditioning for a little bit extra each night,which was great.   The hotel's location was great too. It is a little outside of town so there is not much noise at all to keep you up at night. All four of us slept really well in the very comfortable beds. There was free bottled water to fill your bottles and keep you going throughout the day. The place rents out bicycles and scooters or if you prefer to take the bus like we did a few times, the bus stop is about  50 yards away. Make sure you ask around for the bus schedule, because that can be tricky.  When you go into town to eat, it is about a 15 to 20 minute walk. We did it nightly with our six and eight-year-old in tow. Not bad at all considering the wind and the rain cooled us down. The breakfast at the hotel was really good. You have a choice of three things daily. Our kids always choice chose the pancakes, and they were large and fluffy. My wife always chose the omelette and it also was  amply proportioned. All of the breakfasts come with a bowl of fruit and coffee or juice. We definitely enjoyed getting up and eating our breakfast in the beautiful surroundings.  There are always a lot of butterflies, birds, and other little animals flitting around to delight our kids. We really did enjoy our stay at the bed-and-breakfast. We would definitely return. It was tricky to find the place when we first got on the island. Best to take a Moto taxi from the ferry. It will cost about 60 cordobas.

So awesome =)  Thank you Mark, for such a great comment! Memo and Lester send their regards as well! Glad you and your family enjoyed your time =)

Hefziba was a nice and calm place to stay in Ometepe. Great staff ready to help and near the port.

We weren't able to meet Cynthia, but her staff was very welcoming. Everything is as described. Our room was nice, the garden is beautiful and the breakfast is very good. I will warn you that its a bit of a hike to the B&B and the road is not well-lit. If you have any bags, you'll really want to spring for a mototaxi (or tuk-tuk as they're called on the island).

Her airbnb was immaculate. The staff was friendly and we felt at home.

As a solo traveler, I wasn't sure if I wanted to stay at an Airbnb or a hostel during my time on Ometepe, but as soon as I arrived at Hefziba, I knew I made the right choice! I had a wonderful relaxing couple of days, with my own room and AC! The place is very clean and the staff is very friendly and helped me plan my time on the island. 

Excellent stay! The room and shared bathroom were very clean and comfortable. The aircon was and extra $5 per night but that was no problem. The free breakfast was superb and the property managers were very helpful. Thanks

I could not have asked for a better place to stay in ometepe!!!! Cynthia and the staff here are so so wonderful. On my boyfriends and I first day on the island we got into a moto accident. Memo, one of the gentlemen who takes care of the grounds and his nephew Lester were so amazing and provided us with great care. They called us a Tuk tuk and Lester even followed us to the hospital to make sure we could converse with the Doctor (our Spanish isn't very good). Afterwards they made sure that we were doing okay and Cynthia even called to check up on us. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a beautiful, clean, and caring staff. The walk into town was less than 10 mins and the breakfast in the morning was delicious!!! All in all, scooter accident included we really enjoyed our time at hefziba! 

Excellent staff were very friendly and helpful even though I don't speak spanish

Excellent great staff very helpful , nice breakfast a little way from town but not too far and no noise

We loved our time at Hefziba. Great garden and hammocks for relaxing. The scooters and bikes on site made getting round the island very convenient. It's an easy walk or ride from town for dinner. Breakfast was delicious and staff were lovely. Nothing bad to say! We stayed an extra night we liked it that much!

We enjoyed our stay here at Hezfiba.   Cynthia was not there, but the rest of the staff are as nice of people as you'll ever meet. As we only speak a little bit of Spanish, we got to know Lester a bit and he was really fantastic. The other workers were just as friendly we just didn't have as much of an ability to get to know them, but all of our interactions were very positive.  Breakfast in the morning was very good and a great way to start the day. Bathrooms were clean and we had no problems there. Cable TV was a nice touch as we were staying here the night of the Super Bowl and were able to get a feed of the game!  As others have mentioned the wifi was a bit hit or miss, but such is to be expected in Nicaragua and was simply a minor thing.   On the whole, we enjoyed our stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at Hefziba! Right when we arrived they arranged for us for the scooter rentals. The room had everything we needed and the common area with the hammocks was a great addition. Hefziba made our stay in Ometepe enjoyable. 

It was easier to find than I thought it would be and people in town knew it by name. Lester was there and welcomed us no problem! It is a nice place with great rooms. Proximity to downtown Moyogalpa was convenient  as well.

Hi Paul!  Thank you so much for staying with us! Hope you enjoyed it =)  All the best!

Very friendly staff, helpful with information about things to do, bikes to travel to the town (as the hotel is a bit remote)guide for the volcano concepcion. The tour was great, but the guide not very helpful as we could've find the way on ourselves and he couldn't give any information about animals, volcano, nature...this was a bit poor for 20 dollars each. Place is very quiet with a big and beautiful garden. A swimmingpool would have made id perfect, as it's really hot during day and night, with not much wind. Breakfast is great, you can chose and it's a good portion. We enjoyed the stay, though we found the value for money not really justified.

Hi Fanny!  So sorry about your experience with the guide =(  Hope the rest of the island made up for it!  And although we are located in a third world country, island life is still hard to come by. The costs are very high for water, energy and certain foods that we deliver with our "good portion" breakfasts. Sorry you found it high!

Cynthia was not there at the time, but Lester and Memo, her groundskeepers were absolutely wonderful. The place was peaceful, beautiful, clean, and convenient. We were able to rent a dirt bike and acquire a guide to hike the Volcano Concepcion, all through Memo and Lester. They also were quick to suggest places to go, where to eat, and made the entire stay wonderful. Me and my husband agreed this was one of our favorite Airbnb's we have ever experienced. 

Hi Nora!  Thank you so much for your kind words! Memo and Lester loved reading your review! Hehe. All the best!

This is a really beautiful property that almost sucks you in- you don't want to leave! Memo and Lester (I hope I spelled those right) opened the door upon our arrival and had everything ready to go. The room was spacious and clean, as were the shared bathrooms. We enjoyed it so much we extended another night! Every morning we were made breakfast to order of our choice and enjoyed it outside on the colorfully decorated patio. Memo and Lester were both extremely informative and let us pay them to use their scooter and bikes to take around the island. Thanks for an awesome stay- we surely will return.

Hi Kathleen! Thank you so much for such nice words about Hefziba!  We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us =)  Thank you for even extending your stay! All the best !

Absolutely stunning. Lush garden with large clean, comfortable rooms and lovely communal areas. Very friendly and helpful staff. A little walk out of the centre of Moyagalpa but it is really beautiful. 

Overall it was a good stay, the rooms were a good size, breakfast was good, the staff were friendly enough, and the grounds were nice. However we didn't like how dirty the bathroom and shower were, there was only one that appeared to be shared by most guests. Also some mornings the breakfast was very very slow.

We had a wonderful and relaxing time on Ometepe here. The rooms and common areas were very clean and quiet. There was a nice open courtyard with hammocks and seating where you could relax and unwind. The yard was filled with beautiful plants, flowers, birds and butterflies. B&B staff (particularly one young man named Hector??) was very helpful giving us many amazing recommendations and sharing knowledge about the local area. We rented a motorcycle on site and toured the whole island which was an amazing experience! We also followed Cynthia's advice in checking our Ojo de Agua and Punta Jesus Saint Maria - both were also amazing! The breakfast here was the best we had in Nicaragua. We would definitely stay here again and will recommend to our friends and family. Thanks for a great time :) 

This space was beautiful with lots of hammocks for guests to relax in. The room was spacious although very warm (we had a fan room but it is also possible to upgrade to a room with A/C if you'd like it to be cooler). It was a little bit outside the town (about a 15 minute walk) so at night it was a little tricky to find transportation (although walking was also easy) but it felt very safe. We didn't meet Cynthia but she was very easy to communicate with and Momo and Lester took care of us and were the best! I would definitely recommend staying here!

The hefziba staff were extremely helpful, always available when we needed them. Despite being late for our stay by a day due to a storm that prevented boats from taking people to the island, Cynthia graciously provided a partial refund. Breakfast was simple but wonderful. Neighborhood is quiet but requires a taxi drive to nearby sites. Even though I didn't choose to rent their scooters, they were popular by fellow travelers and the streets were safe enough to use them. 

Hefziba is a charming place with wonderful breakfasts and a friendly staff. Lester made every effort to make us feel welcome and answer all of our questions. The garden is beautiful and well maintained. We have every intention of returning to Ometepe, and we will certainly stay here again when we do. Thanks Hefziba, don't change anything!

The host was not there. She did have a groundskeeper, which I found a bit odd, along with the signage designating the location a hotel. The groundskeeper was lovely and nice and extremely helpful in navigating the island.   Rooms The rooms left something to be desired. They were a bit run down but had the basics. Additionally I thought there was hot water here but it is only cold. I mentioned this to the host and she said she would change the listing to make this accurate.  Courtyard/Common Space The actual courtyard was beautiful and having hammocks and a couch was nice. The breakfast was fine as well.   Location The location was a 10-12 minute walk from the main street of the town. It was nice to not be in the town. I felt completely safe walking to the town.

Hi Viviana,  As it says in my profile, I am not always on the island since I travel back and forth from Toronto. Memo and Lester are like family that take care of my family's home while we're away. I couldn't do anything without them =)

Hefziba was in one word AWESOME! Cynthia was extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to make our stay one to remember! The b&b was located just on the outskirt of town but was easily in walking distance to the center of town. The grounds on the property were very well manicured and the housekeepers were available at all times to assist with anything we might need or to have a question about. The breakfast was delicious, the entire property was extremely clean, and really we couldn't have asked for more. We honestly felt like we were in paradise! Thanks again Hefziba for a wonderful experience in Nicaragua! 

Ahhh! Thank you so much for an awesome review Haley! =D  So glad you enjoyed your stay!

This is the best place we've stayed in Nicaragua. Just one advice take a room with AC. It was hot ;) i loved the garden and the location

Cynthia's place is a beautiful and convenient base for travelers who want to stay on Ometepe. We had a very nice time and appreciated the staff's friendly and accommodating approach, as well as their understanding with our limited Spanish! They also gave us recommendations for beaches and other things to check out on the island. Being in Moyogalpa it is close to the ferry and a short walk to town where most of the restaurants and bars on that side of the island seem to be. 

good experience; bed and breakfast clean, well located;  the staff is polite and helpful we stayed 3nights and we were very happy to be there thanks

We stayed 2 nights at Hefziba and it was really great! The rooms are simple but equipped with everything you need (and you can make your own coffee!). The inner yard is a green oasis and perfect to relax from the very hot sun :) We did not get to meet Cynthia personally, but her groundkeeper Memo is the very best! He made us feel comfortable, gave us advices where to go and where to eat, organized a guided hike up the volcano - he was the perfect host to us!  I can fully recommend staying at Hefziba! And if you are in Nicaragua, Ometepe is a must-see anyways!

Thank you so much for such an amazing review, Remy!  We truly appreciate it! So glad you enjoyed your stay with us =)

the host wasn't there at the time which was fine, when I was confused about directions she responded promptly to help me find my way.  The place was as advertised, although I thought all the rooms have AC, some just have fans.  It was a short walk into town which was nice and Memo and Lester provided flashlights and bikes as needed!

Cynthia's place is a quaint little sanctuary really close to the ferry drop off point In west ometepe. The staff were super friendly and even insisted that instead of walking to town we take their two little bicycles. The room we stayed in was a fan room but was enough to survive the night easily. Thanks Cynthia!

We really enjoyed our time at Hefziba. We had a hard time finding it the first time. We were too stubborn to take a 2$ taxi, but it would have been worth it. After that, it was super easy to walk back and forth to town. Memo was helpful and welcoming, and patient since we arrived late. 

Nice quiet place with delightfully friendly staff and great breakfast. Slightly out of the way from the center of Moyagalpa, about a 15 minute walks.

The grounds were beautiful! The rooms were clean and spacious, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful!  They went out of their way to service us, evening making us breakfast at 5:30 am so we could catch the ferry! Plus, the location was close to Moyogalpa so there were places to rent mopeds, have dinner, etc.

Cynthia is a fantastic host. She was extremely responsive to all of our messages leading up to our visit and provided tons of helpful information. We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the helpful hosts who were on-site, the great breakfast, and the beautiful outdoor facilities to relax in. Great place to stay when you're visiting Moyogalpa!