All rooms here at The Surf Sanctuary have private baths with hot water, AC and ceiling fans, private porches with garden and pool views. Just a short 5 minute walk down to the beach at Playa Santana (Jiquillite). Enjoy the onsite restaurant, pool, hammocks, wifi in common areas, pool table and ping pong table.

## The Space

Each room at The Surf Sanctuary includes a private bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, and ceiling fans. Guests can also enjoy their own private porch overlooking the garden and pool.

## Location

The property is conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Playa Santana (Jiquillite) beach.

## Amenities

- Onsite restaurant  
- Swimming pool  
- Hammocks  
- Wi-Fi available in common areas  
- Pool table  
- Ping pong table

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The surf sanctuary is an amazing place to stay and I would definitely revisit it when I’m back in the area

I was very well received Great environment Food Tasty

Fui muito bem recebido Ótimo ambiente Comida gostosa

A spectacular and incredibly welcoming place.

The service was very warm, and Aurelia welcomed us in a very friendly way. The whole place is very nice, quiet, and close to other places to visit, and Popoyo Beach is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful! An excellent choice, highly recommended.

La atención muy cálida y Aurelia nos recibió de manera muy amigable, todo el lugar es muy bonito, tranquilo y cerca de otros lugares que visitar, y sin duda la playa de popoyo una de las más lindas! Excelente opción, súper recomendados.

We will only stay with Tony for one night. It was a very nice stay. My wife took a yoga class while our son could swim in the pool. Very tasty food… and incredibly friendly people!

We verblijven maar één nachtje bij Tony. Het was een zeer fijn verblijf. Mijn vrouw deed mee met een lesje yoga terwijl onze zoon kon zwemmen in het zwembad. Heel lekker eten… en ongelooflijk vriendelijke mensen!

This place is SOLID. Honestly, a paradise away from the beach and a total hidden gem. Family friendly, the rooms are exceptional, super fun for kids, clean, AC works well, super quiet, pool is clean, food is great, staff are friendly! everyone speaks English. The staff helped us entirely through dealing with Police for an accident were faced, then owners helped us find a mechanic that repaired it instead of an insurance claim. Seriously incredible experience.

Lovely stay! Staff were all lovely, food was yum and the communal areas were really good!

A very nice, safe, clean place, super friendly hosts. Thank you!

Un lugar muy Agradable, seguro, limpio, anfitriones super amables.  Gracias !

Great place, very charming and intimate. Beautiful pool and very nice people on site. We booked a room for my wife's family and they loved it. I recommend it! Close to the beach too 😀

Super endroit très charmant et intime. Belle piscine et les personnes sur place très gentilles. Nous avons réservé une chambre pour la famille de ma femme et ils ont adoré. Je recommande! Proche de la plage aussi 😀

A good place to enjoy a weekend at the beach

Buen lugar para disfrutar de un fin de semana en la playa

A literally heavenly place! I recommend it to anyone traveling to Nicaragua! Whether you like surfing or not! And the prices are more than affordable.

Un endroit littéralement paradisiaque! Je le recommande à n’importe qui voyageant au Nicaragua! Que tu aimes le surf ou non! Et les prix sont plus qu’abordable.

Great hospitality from good-hearted people in a peaceful little natural sanctuary. It’s one of those places you can kind of just lay out and do nothing, but still feel content. The food at the on-site restaurant was excellent, staff was super kind, and the dogs were fun to hang out with. 10/10 would come back again!

Very private, excellent place and safe recommended

Muy privado excelente lugar y seguro recomendado

Beautiful place with a wide pool, room with comfortable beds, all good only that is 9min walking from the beach

Lugar bonito con una amplia piscina, habitacion con camas cómodas, todo bien solo que está a 9min caminando de la playa

The room is in a beautiful hotel near the beach. The pool is gorgeous, with vegetation all around.  And the food at the restaurant is amazing. Especially the power smoothie! Aurelia, the manager, was very helpful. Let us stay and  hang out around the pool because we couldn’t get into our next Airbnb until the afternoon. Also found us transportation which can be hard in the area.

Beautiful place just a few minutes walk from a beautiful beach. The rooms pretty and comfortable and are great if you’re traveling with friends (groups of 3 or more). The common area has a nice pool and is very inviting. The restaurant is lovely too. You can walk towards Popoyo beach if the tide is low. If you drive it’s a very short drive, like 10 minutes. The hosts are very friendly. I 100% recommend this place.

It's good, it's beautiful, but it's expensive for what it is. Extremely inconvenient.

C'est bien, c'est beau, mais c'est cher pour ce que c'est. Vraiment peu arrangeant.

Great place! The outdoor courtyard is amazing! Comfortable rooms! Recommended ++!!

Super bel endroit ! La cours extérieur est incroyable ! Les chambres confortables ! Je recommande ++ !!

It was amazing. Tony and Nancy are the best!

Thank you for the stay, we (4 pp 2 kids 2 adults) went for one night and enjoyed the few hours at the clean pool, and didn’t need to leave for breakfast since they have everything you need.

We loved our stay here, photos don’t do the garden/pool area justice it’s beautiful! Hosts were lovely and helpful with booking us travel and the food is great! (And accommodated for vegetarian)

a very nice accommodation and helpful staff.

eine sehr schöne Unterkunft und hilfsbereites Personal.

Cool spot, nice workers, but a little expensive for what you get.

This is beautiful property, close to the beach, great place to disconnect from the city. Two thumbs up!!

loved!!! The most beautiful property. Easy walk to surf. Yummy food. The total package!

Great location, lovely pool and restaurant, and friendly/helpful hosts! Highly recommend!

Nice and quiet place! Just a few mins walks from the beach

the place has a lot of trees, very cool and quiet, the pool is excellent, perfect place for family vacations or relaxing.

el lugar tiene muchos árboles, muy fresco y tranquilo, la piscina es excelente, perfecto lugar para vacacionar en familia o relajarse.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Very clean and well maintained gardens and pool area. Excellent tasting meals

Lovely place, nice host, fantastic value for money

Tony and his crew are very nice. A very nice place close to Playa Santana.

Surf Santuary was clean, quiet and beautiful. The food was great and everyone we met was kind and helpful.

Staying at Tony’s was great; it was just what we wanted, a peaceful place with a great pool and the ocean within walking distance. The room was as described, and we fitted perfectly. The service was excellent, and there are several places nearby to eat and stores to buy essential groceries or beverages. During winter, a 4x4 vehicle is very much recommended.

Excellent place to stay. Tony and Nancy make everyone feel at home. Loved the pool area!

Surf Sanctuary is a beautiful place to stay. Our room was very comfortable and pleasantly different in design to most others I've stayed in on my trip to Nicaragua. Staff helpful, friendly, and fun to chat to. Very good location for Santana beach break to surf.

really deserves the name sanctuary. wow. simply beautiful

This place is so good in every aspect that we always return, it is a place to vacation in privacy, silence, tranquility and above all an atmosphere of trust and security

Este lugar es tan bueno en todos los aspectos que siempre volvemos, es un lugar para vacacionar en privacidad, silencio, tranquilidad y sobre todo ambiente de confianza y seguridad

The super quiet place perfect to rest or arrive in groups, swimming pool and large areas, very good attention, the beach is 500 meters away you can enter the vehicles to it, the only detail is that you have to bring cash throughout the area there are no ATMs and almost 90% of the few shops that accept card charge 5% commission for use of the POS, preferable to bring your own food, there are no ATMs near the area. Any type of vehicle can enter. The streets are in the process of preparing for pavement installation.

El lugar súper tranquilo perfecto para descansar o llegar en grupos, piscina y áreas amplias, muy buena atención, la playa queda a 500 mts se puede ingresar los vehículos a ella, el único detalle es que hay que llevar efectivo en toda la zona no hay cajeros y casi el 90% de los pocos comercios que aceptan tarjeta cobran 5% de comisión por uso del POS, preferible llevar alimentos propios, no hay cajeros cerca de la zona. Puede ingresar cualquier tipo de vehículo las calles se encuentran en proceso de preparación para instalación de pavimento.

5 stars. It was beyond our expectations and uncomparable for the reasonable nightly rate.  The Sanctuary is an absolute oasis! I found it to be a beautiful, relaxing, and comfortable place just a minutes walk from the beach. Tony and his wife are awesome hosts. Myself and my friends had a great time.  I recommend anyone looking for a nice place close to the beach to stay st the Surf Sanctuary

This place is amazing! It's so beautiful, I went here with my girlfriend and we loved it, we had to extend our stay so we could enjoy another day of this paradise! It has a beautiful big pool, lovely garden, nice rooms, and the beach is so close you can walk there. If you want to have a relaxing, quiet vacation this is the place to stay. Definitely coming back, can't wait to return.

Couldn’t possibly find a better value for the money. The property is beautiful, the hospitality is above and beyond, the location to the beach is perfect and the peacefulness is unbeatable. We will definitely be back!

The place is better than what you see in the photographs, a very nice pool ideal for the whole family, beautiful spaces to have a great time, very good location, the beach is lovely, easy access to the beach, places nearby to meet, the food in the very rich place, everything was very good, everything was very good, we will definitely come back...

El lugar está mejor de lo que se ve en la fotografías, una piscina muy linda ideal pra toda la familia, espacios hermosos para pasarla súper bien, muy buena ubicación, la playa está encantadora, acceso fácil a la playa, lugares cerca para conocer, la comida en el lugar muy rica, todo estuvo muy bien, seguro volveremos…

Very clean, and peaceful spot! Super close to all the beautiful beaches the area gas to offer

The place is located nearby the beach, in a vibrant spot. It's not a busy beach like San Juan so this makes it enjoyable. The communication with Tony via the Airbnb app is very good, he'll clear all your doubts. Looking forward to stay there in the future.

This place is awesome. It's actually more beautifull than it looks in the pictures. The owners, staff and guests were very cool, and the whole vibe of the place is very relaxing.

It was a really cool place to stay. Tony and his wife are also nice people that keep a good communication while staying at their place. “Surf sanctuary” is where you want to go and stay if you’re looking for a calm hotel near the ocean. Super clean and very well organized rooms.

Tony's place is a peaceful oasis, with an amazing pool, plenty of lounging areas and a short walk to Santana beach! Not to mention a great, laid back staff who attends to you like a true Bed & Breakfast. . . Will be coming back for sure!

There may not be anyone at the reception building  but there is always staff across the pool, just ring the bell and someone will come out to assist you. There are two dogs on the complex that are very friendly so if you are terrified of them message Toby beforehand so they can keep them locked up.

Very nice place, it's for a quiet stay. The beaches are close by even walking Spacious, comfortable and clean room with everything one needs Great facilities, clean too

Muy bien el lugar, es para una estadía calma. Las playas están cerca incluso caminando Habitación amplia, cómoda y limpia con todo lo que uno necesita Muy buenas instalaciones, limpias también

Very nice place. Excellent attention. We'll definitely come back.

Muy bonito lugar. Excelente atención. Definitivamente vamos a volver.

Tony is an excellent host. The place is really nice and have a great environment.

Tony's place is amazing!! We loved the pool and how close it was from the beach, we actually ended up staying an extra night . Tony was an amazing host and we were happy at how clean and well taken everything was despite the current situation in Nicaragua. We will def go back!

Stayed here with my girlfriend for a few nights as a holiday after 4 weeks backpacking around Central America. This was the nicest place we stayed during our 4 weeks and was as good as it looked in the photos. Didn't meet Tony but the local hostess was great and very helpful and friendly. How to get to the accomodation: we came from Granada and planned to get three chicken buses and a taxi get here. You get to Rivas then change for the second leg. As the buses leave Granada early if they are full, we missed the bus but it was a blessing. Lots of travellers were turning up for the 9.30 am bus to Rivas after if had departed early. So we combined with another couple that were also going to Popoyo and got a ride all the way to the accom. Well worth the extra few dollars! The accom is 20 mins walk down a dusty lane with no passing taxis so glad we got a taxi all the way. The following is information to help fellow travellers / backpackers who want to surf: These comments are not a criticism of the accomodation which was great and accurate by way of the Airbnb listing: I chose to stay at this accomodation so I could surf while my girlfriend relaxed around the pool. I found a website (not Airbnb) that said the local beach of Playa Santana was good for beginner/ intermediate surfers. I hoped to get up at day break and walk the 5 mins to the local beach for a surf and be back for breakfast. The local beach is not a surfing beach due to the slabby and dumpy waves. You will need to walk to the bay just beyond Magnificent Rock which is 45 mins walk away along the beach. This bay does have great waves although it doesn't work on all states of the tide. The Surf Sanctuary accomodation provide surf packages with transport to the surf breaks but these are geared towards the Americans that come for a week and not to the backpacker. Food Food options are limited around the accom. The accom does meals and there is a good pizza place nearby and an OK restaurant on the beach. However one night we got caught out with no food at the accom and the pizza place was shut. Luckily we found the place on the beach that was open and ran a reduced menu. One tip would be to bring as much food/snacks as you can from Rivas etc as everything is quite expensive around here due to the remote location of the area. Summary We enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it to others - you won't be disappointed by the rooms, gardens and pool, they surpassed our expectations.

This place is hands down the best bang for your buck in the Tola area. Truly a wonderful and relaxing place for couples and families. 👍🏾👌🏾👏🏾

Very friendly. Nice place, unique design and close to the beach.

Muy amables. Lugar bonito, diseño único y cerca de la playa.

First, I'll talk about why I chose this destination: Tony answers all the questions I had to decide, and was interested in making proposals in light of what I needed. The place can be reached perfectly in a sedan type vehicle (preferably in summer) through Tola, passing through Rivas. All access is with paved and cobblestone streets. However you have to walk around about 8kms before arriving but the road is good. The attention to the place is warm and cozy. They try to deliver the rooms as clean and tidy as possible. The house rules remind you of the entryway. It's very quiet and pleasant for a good rest. The pool is highly recommended for the little ones. If you want to go to the village it's very close just two kilometers away. The beach is less than 1 km away. I would repeat the experience.

Primero hablaré de la razón por la cual escogí este destino: Tony responde todas las dudas que tuve para decidirme, ademas se interesó por hacerme propuestas en vista de lo que necesitaba. Al local se puede ir perfectamente en un vehículo tipo sedán (preferiblemente en verano) a través de Tola, pasando por Rivas. Todo el acceso es con calles pavimentadas y adoquinadas. Sin embargo hay que recorrer una trocha de unos 8kms antes de llegar pero el camino es bueno. La atención en el local es cálida y acogedora. Tratan de entregar las habitaciones lo más limpio y ordenado posible. De entrada te recuerdan las reglas de la casa. Es muy silencioso y agradable para el buen reposo. La piscina es muy recomendada para los pequeños. Si quieres ir al pueblo está muy cerca, a escasos dos kilómetros. La playa está a menos de 1 km. Volvería a repetir la experiencia.

Tony and the whole staff at Surf Sanctuary was amazing! Just a few minutes to the beach, rooms were beautiful and food was delicious Definitely staying there next time!

I’ve been at this place 2 times; both times it’s been great! Tony and Nancy are amazing hosts.

Very Nice place quiet and relax close to main surf spots of Popoyo Many options ;)

Truly a sanctuary.. quiet and peaceful. Rooms were clean and complete. I would definitely stay again on my next trip to the Rancho Santana coast.

An unexpected place, very well maintained, ideal for relaxing. We spent one night there with the family, the room was nice, clean, air conditioning + fan, with direct access to the garden and pool. The beach is a 5-minute walk, it is superb and almost deserted. We can say that this place is a little paradise and we highly recommend it. We loved the pool. Breakfast was ok. Only weak point, the prices shown are a little expensive for food and the bar... but everything else is perfect!

Un endroit inattendu, très bien entretenu, idéal pour se détendre. Nous y avons passé une nuit en famille, la chambre était nickel, propre, clim + ventilateur, avec accès direct sur le jardin et la piscine. La plage est à 5 mns à pieds, elle est superbe et quasi déserte. On peut dire que l'endroit est un petit paradis et nous le recommandons vivement. On a adoré la piscine. Le petit déj était correct. Seul point faible, les prix affichés sont un peu chers pour la nourriture et le bar... mais tout le reste est parfait!

Great place to relax and enjoy nature, it’s like the 5th time I come here and I’ll be back for sure! Never getting enough of it. Thank you Tony!

Surf Sanctuary is a great resort just off Playa Santana. The friendly staff, great food and awesome pool area make it the perfect place for a family stay or a surf trip with buddies. I can't say enough about how friendly the staff was. Justin was very approachable and very knowlegable about surfing. Also, the food was delicious. They serve banana chip nachos with all the toppings in a bowl. I had it for dinner. It was one of the best meals of my trip. I can't say anything negative about this place. My only suggestion, would be that the lighting in the room could have been better as there was just one tiny light over one of the beds. Also, if you're traveling without a car and you want to go to Guanacaste Village (Popoyo break), it's at least a half hour to 45 minute walk.

Lovely place! Built with a lot of attention to detail. Large pool and a laid back atmosphere. Great place for families with spacious rooms. However, a real surf spot, otherwise little to do on and around the beach. We did not have our own transportation and could not go to Tola, for example.

Mooie plek! Gebouwd met veel oog voor detail. Grote zwembad en een relaxte sfeer. Prima plek voor gezinnen met ruime kamers. Wel een echte surfspot, verder weinig te doen op en om het strand. Wij hadden geen eigen vervoer en konden bijvoorbeeld niet even naar Tola.

Very nice place, we loved our stay, thoughtful hosts, good food, 4 minutes walk from the beach.

Très bel endroit, nous avons adoré notre séjour, hôtes attentionnés, bonne nourriture, 4 minutes à pied de la plage.

Very beautiful place, just a quick walk to the beach.   This place is perfectly set up for whatever you wanna do.  

Great find for an off the beaten path kinda place.  Amazing staff, impeccably clean, and an overall great experience.

We spent three nights at Surf Sanctuary and really loved the set-up and vibe.  Tony and his wife were great hosts and made us feel welcome right away.  This is a great place for families or groups of friends, with a large pool, lots of shady areas, and just a 5-minute walk to the beach.  We hope to stay at SS again soon!

The place is very nice, the beach is nearby and very good food, excellent prices

El lugar muy bonito, la playa cerca y muy buena comida, excelentes precios

Nice property clean rooms and very quiet place to relax. Maybe for everyone to know this place is not located at the beach, the only way to get there is a 5 min drive. You can walk but it’s not recommended to do so at late afternoon! Others then that nice place.

It is true that we are not on the beach but we do not advertise as such. We are a mere 5 minute WALK to Playa Santana which is perfectly safe to do throughout the day and evening. As with anywhere we advise caution if doing so in the middle of the night after parties further down the beach.

The place is an oasis 5 min walk to the beach, Great staff! and one of the best breakfast we had in Nicaragua!

Tony and his family are very hospitable and friendly people. Their property is beautiful, which goes to show that they're continually working and making improvements. Their staff went out of their way to make sure we knew where to surf, when to catch buses, and where to eat locally. All the food served was fresh and well prepared. The rooms are large, the AC was cold, and the water pressure was great. Thanks again, and looking forward to next time!

My stay at the surf sanctuary was nothing but spectacular. It is exactly as described. The walk to the beach is about 5 min, and the beach is amazing. Perfect for surfers. The rooms are super cleans and pool is a plus. I would definitely recommend this stay for a nice get away from the city.

Surf sanctuary is a great deal for anyone in the area and the rooms are very nice. The outdoor showers are an added bonus and the pool is beautiful. The on site restaurant is too convenient and you are also a 5 min walk to the beach! If you have a car or Moto rental you can really explore the area where there is a lot to see with in a 20 min drive. Definitely check them out on your next trip.

We had such a fantastic stay at the Surf Sanctuary and I can honestly say it was the highlight of our trip to Nicaragua. The Surf Sanctuary is a lovely, spacious place, about a 5 minute walk to the Surf. It has   a beautifully maintained outdoor area - hammocks and lounges, plus a dedicated yoga space hidden behind the flowers and eucalyptus trees. Our room was large, clean and exceeded expectations. Most wonderful though was connecting with Jan and Aurellia, the hosts/managers of the Surf Sanctuary, who looked after us so well, showing us the best places to surf, eat and see. You guys made our trip! Also, check out one of Aurelia's yoga classes, she is a knowledgeable, thoughtful and experienced yoga instructor. I loved it. We couldn't have hoped for a better experience at the Surf Sanctuary and highly reccomend it to anyone looking to check out a beautiful part of Nicaragua.

Tony and his staff were great.  The place is clean, the food is good, the coffee is solid and the Tona's were cold.  I'd definitely go back.

The location was perfect for us with our motorcycle. This sanctuary is situated within walking distance to Santana beach and is about a 20 minute ride to popoyo, magnific rock, the hot springs, and Colorado. The pool is perfect to cool off in after a long day spent at the beaches and all the plants and landscaping create a pretty serene environment. Staff is super friendly and our room was everything we needed. Thanks Surf Sanctuary! 

Although this place is off the beaten path and a bit secluded. It was an amazing place to spend with my family. It felt as if we were right in our own home. The rooms are so nicely taken care of and the decor is awesome. Try the yoga class, it was so great. I did not want to leave!