Ometepe Island New Clean PRIVATE Tranquil Room for 4 guests with Private Entrance & Bathroom with warm water showers adjacent Comedor Gloriana on Santo Domingo Beach/Lake front, WiFi, large glass windows, all tiled, stone detailing, fans, tables, chairs, Lake Front porch, central island location on paved roads from port - we arrange motorcycle, bicycle, scooters, ATV rentals, horses, kayaks, tours, taxis. Large Studio Apartment + 1 bdroom w/kitchen next door to accommodate larger families/groups The space Santo Domingo Beach on Ometepe Island = 2017 Newly constructed room with private entrance and private bathroom with warm water showers. All ceramic tiled, newly painted with stone detailing, new mattresses/bedding, fans, large glass windows with views to lake with breezy front porch - step down to the sandy bottom shallow warm Lake Cocibolca. No currents so perfect for families. The 2017 rainy season was good for our island farmers but raised our lake levels so we won't have the beach front until January 2018 as the lake receeds during the dry season. We catch fish right off the front porch now! We offer a Studio Apartment with 1 bedroom, spacious living/dining/kitchen area for 4 guests. 1 bedroom with double and single bed and a single bed in the spacious living/dining room. Let us know if you are traveling with a large group and are interested in both spaces. Island family with decades serving delicious economical homemade meals and refreshments at the entrance to the Santo Domingo Beach plus we offer motorcycle, scooter, ATV rentals and can arrange horseback / kayak adventures, volcano hikes with guides, tours and taxis Guest access Private entrance to your private room with bathroom plus front porch adjacent to our Comedor Gloriana which is open daily from 7am- 9pm

## The Space

Located on Santo Domingo Beach, Ometepe Island, this newly built private room accommodates up to four guests. Constructed in 2017, the room features a private entrance and an en-suite bathroom with warm water showers. The interior is fully tiled with ceramic flooring and accented by stone detailing. It includes new mattresses and bedding, ceiling fans, and large glass windows offering lake views. A breezy front porch leads directly to the shallow, sandy-bottom shore of Lake Cocibolca, which is calm and ideal for families.

The property also offers a spacious studio apartment with one bedroom and a combined living, dining, and kitchen area suitable for four guests. The bedroom contains one double bed and one single bed, while the living area has an additional single bed. This setup is perfect for larger families or groups interested in booking both accommodations.

## Location

Situated centrally on the island, the property is accessible via paved roads from the port. The lakefront setting provides direct access to Lake Cocibolca, where guests can enjoy fishing right off the porch. Although recent rainy seasons have temporarily raised lake levels, reducing the beachfront area, the water recedes during the dry season, restoring beach access.

## Amenities

- Private entrance and bathroom with warm water showers  
- Ceramic tiled floors with stone accents  
- New mattresses and bedding  
- Ceiling fans for comfort  
- Large glass windows with lake views  
- Breezy front porch with direct lake access  
- Studio apartment with one bedroom and combined living/dining/kitchen area  
- Accommodations suitable for up to four guests per unit  

## Services and Activities

The property is adjacent to Comedor Gloriana, a family-run eatery open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, serving affordable homemade meals and refreshments.

Guests can arrange a variety of rentals and tours, including:

- Motorcycles, scooters, and ATV rentals  
- Bicycle rentals  
- Horseback riding adventures  
- Kayaking excursions  
- Guided volcano hikes  
- Local tours and taxi services  

## Guest Access

Guests have exclusive access to their private room and bathroom, along with the front porch area next to Comedor Gloriana. The eatery provides convenient dining options throughout the day.

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Our stay was lovely. You are right on the lake overlooking the volcano. You can have breakfast in the restaurant in the morning. We also played billiards with the locals. Great atmosphere

Unser Aufenthalt war wunderschön. Man ist direkt am See mit Blick auf den Vulkan. Man kann super morgens im Restaurant frühstücken. Zudem haben wir Billiard mit den Lokals gespielt. Super Atmosphäre

We lived almost in the middle of the family, all very warm and attentive. Were also very satisfied with the vehicle rental from you, went smoothly and quickly. All in all, we felt very comfortable and they have very good home cooking

Haben quasi mitten in der Familie gewohnt, alle sehr herzlich und bemüht. Waren auch sehr zufrieden mit dem Fahrzeug verleih von Ihnen, ging anstandslos und flott. Alles in allem haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt und sie haben sehr gute Hausmannskost

We stayed for four nights, as my partner contracted a virus a few days before our arrival. We needed a peaceful place for her to rest and recover strength. achieved. The hosts were very kind, despite our lack of knowledge of Spanish. However, it was not a problem, they did their best to allow us a successful understanding. The place is located at the edge of the water and the sound of the waves has soothed us a lot. Although a family restaurant is not included in the accommodation, it offered excellent service and delicious food with large quantities. They also offer rental services for motorcycle scooters and quad bikes at competitive rates. You won't find  it cheaper on the island. The room was very well ventilated and we will be happy to come back to our next vacation . Basically excellent value for money and we recommend thank you for everything!

Nous avons séjourné pendant quatre nuits, ma partenaire ayant contracté un virus quelques jours avant notre arrivée. Nous avions besoin d'un lieu paisible pour qu'elle puisse se reposer et récupérer des forces. réalisée. Les hôtes ont fait preuve d'une grande gentillesse, malgré notre manque de connaissance de l'espagnol. Cependant, ce n'était pas un souci, ils ont tout mis en œuvre pour nous permettre une compréhension réussie. Le logement est situé au bord de l'eau et le bruit des vagues nous a beaucoup apaisés. Bien qu'un restaurant familial ne soit pas inclus dans l'hébergement, il proposait un excellent service et une délicieuse cuisine avec de vastes quantités. Ils proposent aussi un service de location pour moto-scooter et quad à des tarifs compétitifs. Vous ne trouverez  pas meilleur marché sur l'île. La chambre était très bien ventilée et il  nous fera plaisir de revenir à nos prochaine vacance . En gros excellent rapport qualité prix et nous recommandons merci pour tout !

At the beginning, the owners were nice, kind, and helpful. They were always in touch whenever we needed something. However, on the third day of our stay, we discovered a giant rat in the room. The owner suggested placing a trap, but this didn’t make sense because the room had several large holes. It would have been better to address these holes first. I understand that we were in the middle of the jungle, where various animals are common, but sharing a room with a rat was too much. We decided to move to another place, even though we still had eight days left in our booking. I requested to change the booking dates, but after that, I received no response at all—just silence and being ignored.

Overall a good expierence. Good location, directly by the beach and motorcycle rental available for 15$ a day. Only in the end there was kind of a weird vibe, some misunderstandings and miscommunication. The tab in our bathroom was lacking in the beginning but they fixed it within a day.

The physical space of the accommodation is as shown in the photos. However, I think the best thing about this listing is the position it's in. The room is just 5 steps from the coastal strip.

El espacio físico del alojamiento es tal cual se muestra en las fotos. Sin embargo, me parece que lo mejor de este alojamiento es la posición en la que se encuentra. El cuarto se encuentra a tan solo 5 paso de la franja costera.

The host and his family welcomed us very warmly. They will talk to you in spanish and english is a little bit difficult, but they are always trying to make the best out of our mediocre spanisch - but to improve our spanish skills it was the best! We were picked up right at the street, otherwise it would be a little bit difficult to find. The room was clean and directly at the beach. If you have a light sleep you should bring Oropax, because the wind is loud and constant. There are a lot of lovely dogs and a restaurant just around the corner. The waiter was always very friendly and the food was very good. We rented a scooter for the whole week and the price was fair :) Would definitly recommend going there!!

Solid accommodation, good for the price and the location is beautiful with beach views and direct access. The host family is wonderful and kind.

Super stay by the water. Enough winds so no mosquitoes and the restaurant serves good food. Staff incredibly friendly, you immediately feel at home. Nice spacious room and scooter rental possible. Totally top!

Super verblijf aan het water. Genoeg wind dus geen muggen n het restaurant serveert lekker eten. Personeel ontzettend vriendelijk, je voelt je direct thuis. Mooie ruime kamer en scooter huur mogelijk. Helemaal top!

This was a dream vacation for my partner and I. Ometepe island is a paradise and my experience on the island was only made better by Guissell and Juan Carlos. They both made my partner and I feel right at home the second we got off the ferry. Their home is very peaceful and is right on the beach front. You are steps away from an incredible beach with fresh coconuts from the trees outside. They have the sweetest pups that love to play with you and will run into the water with you! I am not fluent in Spanish so their employee Giovanni helped translate to English which was a great help to us! He is helpful, kind, and approachable! My only issue was at the time we went, there was no hot water and the shower water was colder than expected. However, I do not expect that to be a recurring issue, it was a timing thing. I cannot wait to return to Ometepe and stay here again! It was the perfect location with great hosts and staff. I highly recommend and miss the place dearly already!

Beautiful accommodation, great location right on the water :) and close to the most beautiful part of the island to explore this! You can also rent a scooter from the property. Very kind hosts who often inquire about our well-being!

Schöne Unterkunft, tolle Lage direkt am Wasser :) und nahe am schönsten Teil der Insel, um diesen zu erkunden! Auch kann man bei der Unterkunft einen Roller ausleihen. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber, die sich oft nach unserem Wohlbefinden erkundigen!

Guissell is a very responsive and helpful host for guided tours and motorcycles. He does not speak English but Spanish communication was swift and understandable. His restaurant offers decent food with reasonable prices. We visited in January when the water level was still so high that the beach was not passable. The accommodation is quite basic, it is in the nature where nightly animal visitors are common. Especially birds trampling on the corrugated sheet roof greeted us in the morning. We did not have hot water.

Guissell and her husband are very friendly, the service guy was very attentive. The location of the place is on the lakeside and you can hear the waves when you sleep, we liked that. There's no air conditioning,  but it's very cool for the sea breeze. There's a restaurant where you can eat, food is good, price ratio. We recommend them.

Guissell y su esposo muy amigables, el muchacho de servicios muy atento. La localización del lugar está a la orilla del lago y se escuchan las olas al dormir, a nosotros nos gustó eso. no hay aire acondicionado,  pero es muy fresco x el brisa del mar. hay un restaurante donde se puede comer, la comida está buena, la relación precio. los recomendamos.

Guissell and Juan Carlos' place was everything we were hoping for. Close to the lake and located near Santo Domingo beach! Juan Carlos was great with us, he was very attentive to make us feel the best we could and even kindly pick us up from El Quino one night on a motorcycle because there was no bus at that time. I would recommend this place if you're looking for authenticity and conviviality!

Le logement de chez Guissell et Juan Carlos était tout ce que nous espérions. Proche du lac et située près de la plage Santo Domingo ! Juan Carlos a été super avec nous, il était au petit soin pour qu'on se sente le mieux possible et est même venu gentiment nous chercher à El Quino un soir à moto car il n'y avait plus de bus à cette heure là. Je recommande cet endroit si vous chercher de l'authenticité et de la convivialité !

The location is excellent, the hosts and all the other family members present and friends of the family are extremely friendly. I can recommend the place without hesitation and enjoyed my time very much

Die Lage ist exzellent, die Gastgeber und alle anderen anwesenden Familienmitglieder und Freunde der Familie sind extrem freundlich. Ich kann die Unterkunft bedenkenlos empfehlen und habe meine Zeit sehr genossen

Great location right on Playa Santo Domingo as well as very warm and helpful hosts who will help you with all the problems and have a lot of good tips. Highly recommended if you want to experience an authentic holiday in Nicaragua.

Grandiose Lage direkt am Playa Santo Domingo sowie sehr herzliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber, die einem bei allen Problemen behilflich sind und eine Menge guter Tipps haben. Uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen, wenn man einen authentischen Urlaub in Nicaragua erleben möchte.

If you’re looking for a beautiful place to stay for amazing value on ometepe, look no further! As others have alluded to, falling asleep to the sounds of the wind and the waves at this house is heavenly. The place is right on one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, and they have a great family-run restaurant on the property. Juan Carlos and Guissell were amazing hosts. Communication was on point - they helped us book taxis to and from the Airbnb, as well as a guide to hike up one of the volcanoes. We were also able to rent a scooter right on the property, which was very convenient. They’re a short scooter ride away from a ton of great restaurants and things to do. Our Spanish is not good (we’re learning slowly lol), but Guissell & JC were extremely accommodating and we managed to figure everything out with no problems at all. They are some of the most hospitable Airbnb hosts I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying with - we’re already looking forward to our next visit! Thanks for having us 🙏

Juan Carlos and the family / team were great!  The place is in a fantastic location, right on the lake between the two magical ometepe volcanoes.  Thank you for the unforgettable time in Ometepe.  Juan Carlos is very communicative and helps you in everything you need (tours, taxi, shopping or whatever) you feel at home.  We highly recommend the place!  Best regards Florian and Joanna

¡Juan Carlos y la familia / equipo fueron excelentes!  El alojamiento está en una ubicación fantástica, justo en el lago entre los dos volcanes mágicos de ometepe.  Gracias por el tiempo inolvidable en Ometepe.  Juan Carlos es muy comunicativo y te ayuda en todo lo que necesitas (tours, taxi, compras o lo que sea) te sientes como en casa.  ¡Recomendamos encarecidamente el alojamiento!  Saludos cordiales Florian y Joanna

I don’t think I’ll be able to articulate how amazing this place is, but I’ll try. From the start Guissell and Juan Carlos welcomed us into their space with open arms. Juan Carlos was outside with a warm welcoming smile as soon as we arrived . He walked us down to the beach, which is just off the road, to our room to unload our things and then took us to see the restaurant and get a drink. The room is adjacent to the restaurant but still has a private vibe with its own view and rocking chairs. There is also a big and comfy hammock I napped in which is amazing with the wind coming off the lake. The room: very comfortable and clean with dual fans! Awesome view! We had the smaller room with a queen bed and one twin. There was one room next door that is a bit bigger. Four people were in it during our stay and we never heard anything in our room from next door or the restaurant. It was quite windy which was welcomed because it felt so good and was a great white noise to sleep to. The hosts: Juan Carlos makes you feel so at home and will help you with transportation to and from anywhere, vehicle rentals(he rents atvs, scooters, ext…at an affordable price), he also mentioned horseback riding and can assist with getting hiking tours if you are interested. We loved Guissell’s cooking so much we ate all our meals there except one and we wish we just ate at Glorianas (their restaurant). The fried whole fish is superb! Luis was our server/bartender the whole time and he is super sweet and attentive and even brought me drinks out to our semi private patio! He keeps the beers cold and makes an awesome mojito with freshly picked mint! There’s a water hole (Ajo de Auga) walking distance and another village (Santa Cruz) you can walk to by the beach. My husband and I do not speak Spanish and Juan Carlos doesn’t speak that much English but somehow we were still able to communicate and all our needs were met plus more! (Luis did speak pretty decent english though) We were only there 3 nights but I would’ve stayed longer if we hadn’t already made other plans. I highly recommend this gem of a place and even if you don’t stay here eat, drink and hang out here! Muchos Gracias Guissell y Juan Carlos!

Just a few steps from the water - right on the beach, with all the breezy coolness that comes with that. The room was clean and attractive.. This place is not what you would call fancy, but it's a good place to stay with lots of great food right at the property or just a few feet away..

Perfect for the price.  Rustic.  Unsealed.  Natural. 3 restaurants on site.  Motorbikes available. Tours available.  Their family restaurant is popular sometimes - and once when it was and I had to work Guissell really helped me out ensuring I had a good spot to use WiFi for work.

My brother and I absolutely enjoyed our stay at Santo Domingo beach. Our hosts Juan Carlos and Guissell were both super friendly and helped us get around the island. Ask Juan Carlos if you want to rent a two-wheeler for a good price and value. The best way to explore the island is on a motorbike/scooter. The room we stayed in was sparkling clean and the views of the lake were amazing. We also enjoyed the homemade food at Comedor Gloriana, which was freshly made for us with local ingredients. There are a lot of vegetarian/vegan options on the menu as well. Tips for the island: make sure to have enough cash on you for your stay, as the only ATM's on the island are in Moyogalpa, where you arrive with the ferry. Most places accept only cash, either cordobas or dollars. Hike the San Ramon waterfall (you can ride up to a point with a motorbike -no scooter as the terrain is very rough-) or hike from the beginning, but prepare for a long and partially rough hike. Visit the Charco verde national park and enjoy some nice trails and a butterfly aviary at the beginning. Explore the villages on the island and try some of the local seasonal fruit sold by farmers along the roadside. We hope to be back soon.

Juan Carlos was hosting us at Guissells quaint and rustic place. He met us on arrival and was very helpful, friendly, & outgoing. The location was outstanding! The lake is only 10 meters from the door and we could see the beach and nearby volcano from our patio. we enjoyed looking at the lake from bed, swimming, cool breezes, sunrises, and gecko chirps at night. The restaurant next door has a nice selection and is reasonably priced. Try the fried fish from the lake Juan Carlos is available to attend your needs and can arrange scooter rentals and taxis.

Guisell and Carlos were really friendly from the first second. They helped us with our luggage and explained us everything. The room is super clean. That made us very happy after many nights in 10 bed dorms. My boyfriend said „we could eat from the floor“ haha. The staff from their restaurant and their renting shop was also very friendly. We enjoyed the conversations and they helped us with everything. They gave us many good recommendations. During the week it’s possible to use the public transportation. Maybe not that comfortable but way cheaper than a taxi. There are just ATM‘s around the ferry station in Moyogalpa and you can just pay cash in Santa Domingo. So make sure you get enough cash. We really enjoyed our stay at this AirBnB, directly on the beach with nice sunrises and the sounds of the waves.

Very nicely located accommodation. It is right at the beach, so you can hear the waves of the lake in bed, which is very pleasant. You can sit comfortably on the terrace and also put it in the hammock. Right next door is the family restaurant with good food. Can recommend this place without hesitation.

Sehr schön gelegene Unterkunft. Sie liegt direkt am Strand, so dass man die Wellen des Sees im Bett hören kann, was sehr angenehm ist. Man kann sich gemütlich auf die Terrasse setzen und auch in die Hängematte legen. Gleich nebenan befindet sich das Restaurant der Familie mit gutem Essen. Kann diese Unterkunft bedenkenlos weiterempfehlen.

Best Airbnb experience, book it for a tranquil stay on the beach. Our host was amazing, friendly, helpful with arranging all tours, taxis and anything we needed. He checked on us daily to see if we were happy or needed anything. Sooo friendly.. This place has it all, relaxing stay on the beach & close to all activities. We felt special being there, 5 out of 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Unfortunately we had a family emergency so we only stayed here one night. This airbnb is located directly on Lake Nicaragua, the waves sounds will surely put you asleep. As with any airbnb in rural Nicaragua, be prepared to deal with lizards, gnats, etc. Hospitality is amazing here, and the restaurant they own is delicious. They can help you set up scooter or 4x4’s so no need to purchase before your arrival. Their taxi took provided us a roundtrip fare at a very reasonable price. If you’re an adventurous traveler, this is the spot for you.

GREAT LOCATION This apartment is beautifully located on Santo Domingo Beach. You are right on the beach and can enjoy the lake and the sound from the bed. In front of the cottage is a small terrace with table and chairs as well as hammocks... very cozy. The family lives right next door and is very hospitable and helpful. Despite language barriers, they were always eager to fulfill our every wish. Communication went well via Airbnb chat, as he also translates right away and an acquaintance of the family who speaks good English and also offers tours. The ascent of the Maderas and renting a scooter is recommended and was worthwhile via this contact. You can eat cheaply in the family's restaurant. The apartment was very clean and everything needed was available. A great place to stay, highly recommended! Attention : There is no ATM nearby and credit card payments are often not accepted!

TOLLE LAGE Dieses Apartment ist wunderschön gelegen am Santo Domingo Beach. Man ist direkt am Strand und kann den See und das Rauschen vom Bett aus genießen. Vor dem Häuschen befindet sich eine kleine Terrasse mit Tisch und Stühlen sowie Hängematten... sehr gemütlich. Die Familie wohnt direkt nebenan und ist sehr gastfreundlich und hilfsbereit. Trotz Sprachbarrieren waren sie immer bemüht, uns jeden Wunsch zu erfüllen. Kommunikation ging gut über Airbnb Chat, da er auch gleich übersetzt und einen Bekannten der Familie, der gut Englisch spricht und auch Touren anbietet. Die Besteigung des Maderas und das Leihen eines Scooters ist zu empfehlen und war über diesen Kontakt lohnenswert. Im Restaurant der Familie kann man günstig essen. Das Apartment war sehr sauber und alles nötige war vorhanden. Ein toller Ort zum Verweilen, sehr zu empfehlen! Achtung : Es gibt keinen Geldautomat in der Nähe und Kreditkarten Zahlungen werden häufig nicht akzeptiert!

The place was nicely furnished and very clean! The kitchen is not in this room if you think so. The food in her comedor is very tasty and reasonable. They helped us borrow a motorbike and organize a kayak tour. Both are highly recommended! Would definitely return.

Die Unterkunft war schön eingerichtet und sehr sauber! Die Küche ist nicht in diesem Zimmer, falls man das denkt. Dafür ist das Essen in ihrem comedor sehr lecker und günstig. Sie haben uns geholfen ein Motorrad zu leihen und eine kayaktour zu organisieren. Beides ist sehr zu empfehlen! Würden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen.

Guissel is extremely helpful and generous. True to the Nicaraguan hospitality. This rustic simple beach house is like no other places you'll stay at. If living literally on the beach, and sleeping to the sound of the waves and the wind is your thing; this Airbnb is for you.

The host was great. Juan Carlos and his family are always looking out for you making sure you are enjoying not just your stay but the island of Ometepe and also your safety.  Although the island itself is relatively safe and even though it has avoided political protests, it was heavily impacted by lack of tourists.  The room was clean and spacious, a nice breeze comes in from the lake which at times made the fans unnecessary, at least at night.  It's centrally located for activities on both sides of the island.  I do wish there was access to turn the porch light on from inside the room (the switch is currently located outside).  No complaints, accommodation was exactly as pictured and described.  Thanks for going the extra mile for me.

Stay Here!!! You won’t find a better Airbnb on Ometepe. It is awesome!!! I have been traveling 4 months and this is my favourite Airbnb. It is located in the best spot in Santa Domingo beach. Right on the beach! The view is amazing. The room is large, very clean and amazing value given its location. Their is a restaurant on site and the food is excellent. And cheap! Thanks to Juan Carlos, Guissell and family and their excellent worker Manuel. We liked it so much we stayed longer. Highly recommended!!!

If you like the sound of the wave and a beach super close of your stay thats the spot, and a lot of trip that he can atrange for you!

My stay here was fantastic! The waves from the lake lapping on the beach right outside your door will relax you to no end, and Guissell, Juan Carlos, and Linda were all wonderful! The room was perfect, the hospitality outstanding, and the location right on the lake unbeatable! One of my best Airbnb experiences yet. I can’t wait to come back one day!

Thanks Nancy, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay in our Comedor Gloriana was a total pleasure attend you. It was nice to meet you, we hope you return in the future.

We had a wonderful 3 night stay. The family are very welcoming and accommodating and do everything they can to make you feel welcome. The space itself is exactly as described: very clean, good wifi, hot water and in a beautiful location. They are happy to help you organise tours/bikes/taxis etc. We also enjoyed food in the restaurant. Overall, a really great stay.

Their rooms are all wonderful. The property is a treasure with breathtaking views. The family running the house is hospitable, very accommodating, and they will treat you like family. You can trust them to help you with anything. They are well connected to all the best activities on  Ometepe Island so you do not need to make any reservations on your own prior to your visit. You will certainly enjoy your stay with Juan Carlos and his family. Guaranteed!

We really enjoyed meeting and hosting all of you and look forward to your return in the future ! Thank you for supporting our local tourism efforts and thoughtful review. It was our pleasure to assist you to make sure you had a relaxing stay at Comedor Gloriana and many adventures while visiting Ometepe Island.

We were disappointed with this property. For the good things: the room is right by the water, with a great view of the Maderas volcano. The wifi works well. On the other hand, the value for money is not good. We still let go of a sacred one for a simple room without breakfast, with several negative points. The main problem: noise, and lack of privacy. Our room was attached to that of the neighbors, very very noisy (they spent an evening drinking alcohol screaming). The insulation between the two bedrooms is very poor, there is a whole space without partitions. When they smoked on the terrace, it went directly into our room because again there are plenty of holes, it's not well insulated. Things to know about the phobics of the animals: we had the visit of cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, spiders and even a mouse in the room. Finally, the prices charged by hosts for all ancillary services are totally exaggerated. Their restaurant costs twice as much as the other comedors in Santo Domingo, when it's much less good. Scooter rental is $35 vs $20 a few meters away in the village. It feels like pigeons! One last point: note that in Santo Domingo there is little something to do and you will need a vehicle to get around. We did a lot of things on foot (Ojo de Agua, Santa Cruz) but it's pretty limited. Finally, stay in Moyogalpa and move from this city, in our opinion.

Nous avons été déçus de ce logement. Pour les points positifs : la chambre est tout au bord de l'eau, avec une superbe vue sur le volcan Maderas. Le wifi fonctionne bien. En revanche, le rapport qualité/prix n'est pas bon. On lâche quand même une sacrée somme pour une chambre toute simple sans petit déjeuner, avec plusieurs points négatifs. Le problème principal : le bruit, et le manque d'intimité. Notre chambre était collée à celle des voisins, très très bruyants (ils ont passé une soirée à boire de l'alcool en criant). L'isolation entre les deux chambres est très mauvaise, il y a tout un espace sans cloison. Lorsqu'ils fumaient sur la terrasse, ça entrait directement dans notre chambre car là encore il y a plein de trous, ce n'est pas bien isolé. À savoir pour les phobique des bêtes : on a eu la visite de cafards, mouches, moustiques, araignées et même d'une souris dans la chambre. Enfin, les prix pratiqués par les hôtes pour tous les services annexes sont totalement exagérés. Leur restaurant coûte deux fois plus cher que les autres comedors de Santo Domingo, alors que c'est beaucoup moins bon. La location de scooter est à 35$ vs 20$ à quelques mètres dans le village. On se sent pris pour des pigeons ! Un dernier point : notez bien qu'à Santo Domingo il n'y a pas grand-chose à faire et que vous aurez besoin d'un véhicule pour vous déplacer. Nous avons fait un maximum de choses à pieds (Ojo de Agua, Santa Cruz) mais c'est assez limité. Finalement, autant loger à Moyogalpa et se déplacer depuis cette ville, à notre avis.

Scooters were quoted at US$25 per day ...you were confused since later you asked for motorcycles. Additionally our accommodations are superbly clean and fumigated regularly so your issues did not exist. Our prices in our family comedor are the same economical prices as all the nearby places. All our information and menus are printed in English so communication was not an issue and we welcomed you with an orientation and asked you to let us know if there are any issues which you never mentioned in fact everyday we asked if everything was fine and you said it was all good. We do not allow fiestas and ask our guests not to smoke in the rooms or on the private balcony and have posted quiet hours too as we strive to offer you relaxation and help to arrange any adventures too. We welcome suggestions to improve and would have welcomed your comments but you never said anything....we are not mind-readers ! We are sure that the other guests did not intend to prohibit you from sleeping and we would have asked them to respect the quiet hours.  Travelers coming to Ometepe Island who are looking for a long stretch of sandy beach with clean warm shallow lake water and lots of natural flora and fauna stay in Santo Domingo or nearby to enjoy what the UNESCO Biosphere has to offer - none of this can be found in the port town and would require guests / tourists to travel several hours round trip for any adventures. Your recommendations are quite odd ...as any travel book would concur.

If you're headed to Ometepe, you can't miss out on this place! We stayed only 2 nights and wish we could have stayed longer. The staff was extremely welcoming, the food was wonderful (and reasonably priced) and the location is simply unbeatable. Watch a gorgeous sunrise in front of the room (or in bed if you'd prefer) and fall asleep to the sound of the water. Thank you so much for making our stay perfect!

Thank you Sarah for your thoughtful review ! We would love to host you again here at Comedor Gloriana on magical Ometepe Island and hope you return for a longer stay and more adventures !

The pictures are accurate however not recommended for light sleepers ,even with ear plugs ,the waves and wind are very loud.Linda was excellent for communications ,however she does not live there and knowing some Spanish would be a huge asset to talk with Gisselle. ....It’s a good location to venture from.

Thank you Mac and Bernie ! Perhaps your Spanish skills will improve along with the locals English skills on Ometepe Island - everyone seems to be able to communicate with patience and a smile. Linda talked with you on the phone the day of your arrival - describing the tours and activities which are all written and posted in English in your room and you received a helpful document with information in English prior to your arrival. She also offered for you to call if you had any communication issues - so you must have communicated your plans since your hosts arranged a scooter rental and your full day tour for you and understood your English.  The airbnb listing clearly describes your local hosts and owners of Comedor Gloriana and the profile on airbnb says "Spanish" language. We recommend if you are traveling in Spanish speaking countries and prefer hosts who speak English read the profile of your hosts and ask if you are not sure.  On our listing we do recommend ear plugs for light sleepers traveling in developing countries... some city folks can sleep with the traffic, sirens, etc.. and some country folks are not bothered by roosters and dogs....during your stay it was windy and wavy! These are the northern jet streams pushing south called "Papagayo winds" which keeps us nice and cool at this time of the year. We are sorry that your earplugs didn't block out the sounds of nature...some travelers even use "sound machines" for sleeping which are the sounds of winds and wave !!

We had a lovely time. The room is simple but spacious and clean and with a great warm shower. Next to the lake with beautiful views. Easy in organising hike up volcano. Linda , who helps with the communication is amazing: so helpful. Fantastic!

Thanks for you comment. We loved having you hosted in our Comedor Gloriana we hope you return in the future so you can enjoy more of our magical Ometepe Island.

Absolute perfection, from even before we arrived to the moment Juan Carlos and Guissell dropped us off at the ferry. The actual room and home is awe-inducing: you're about 20 yards from the waves of Lake Nicaragua, so the sound of lapping waves lulls you to sleep. The room is comfortable and beautiful, there's GREAT water pressure with warm water in the shower, and they're willing to help arrange any activity you'd like to do on the island. The food at Comedor Gloriana is delicious  (get the lake fish!!) and even the family dogs are friendly and welcoming. It felt surreal to be lucky enough to stay there. We loved it so much, my sister just rearranged her travel plans to be able to stay there too. If you have the chance to stay, jump on it!

Thank you for your thoughtful sweet review and sending us your sister too ! We look forward to hosting her and her fiance too. We will take good care of them and share with them what makes Ometepe Island so special ! We look forward to your return as you would be welcome back !

We loved our time in this beautiful home & had a hard time leaving! Linda was great about communication and Juan Carlos and his family were all incredibly kind & sweet, making everything very comfortable for us. The room is nearly in the water when it’s “high tide” (which it is currently). Sunset & volcano Maderas view from the window. Quite a unique & unforgettable experience. Santo Domingo itself is a small, fairly quiet lakefront town, nice for a relaxing time. You can bike or walk to hikes, springs, and other nearby towns like Santa Cruz (don’t miss Jorge at “Tiki Ometepe”) & Altragracia (If you’ve got a little more stamina/patience). Would definitely recommend! Thanks for everything :)

Thank you for your nice comment, we hope your return to magical Ometepe Island, you would be welcome back. A pleassure to meet you. Good luck in their lives.

Such a kind and helpful family!! The accommodation is simple but very clean! The hotshower didn't work but they immediately tried to fix it! During our stay it was very windy, so sitting in front of our accommodation wasn't possible/enjoyable. But the sound of the wakes makes us sleep like a baby. :-) Unfortunately, we don't speak Spanish, which made the communication with our host sometimes a bit difficult. All in all, a nice stay!

Thank you Nina for your kind review. The Papagayo winds are the northern jet streams which push south down into Central America during this time of year which are perfect for kite-boarders and keeping refreshed in the tropics. But we know for some travelers who are not accustomed to the windy times it might be too much which is why we offer hammocks, chairs and tables inside our comedor too. The water pressure from our community water system was very powerful when it was turned on and might have damaged the electric water shower head during your stay or the button was left in the center rather than on the hot warm - either way we are sorry it was not functioning when you arrived. Our orientation information is printed in English in the accommodations and our menus are bilingual - we do our best to communicate and if there is an issue you can text our co-host Linda or we can call her for immediate assistance.

Great location .the hosts are very friendly and helpful .there English is basic as is our spainish but had no problem communicating .There are several local restaurants within a few minutes walk.santa Cruz is a nice 30 minute walk along the coast road where there are a few restaurants and bars .The wifi was really good .we there for 6 days and really enjoyed the lazy pace of life .linda an American lives nearby and is always there to help if you do get stuck with anything ,she helps the local children and is always very grateful if you are able to bring pens pencils crayons colouring books etc .

Thank you again for your thoughtful generous donation to the children who clean the beach and road ! We enjoyed meeting and sharing with you what makes Ometepe Island so special. We hope you return in the future as you would be welcome back ....for more chess matches too !

My boyfriend and I enjoyed our week’s stay in the beachfront room. It was spacious, clean, a cute design and had nice big windows for a great view of the lake. Unfortunately the lake was at maximum capacity during our stay, so we didn’t get to enjoy the beach (since it was under water). It was still a great location, but I can only imagine how awesome it would be with a beach to walk on. The porch was a nice place to relax in the shade with a nice breeze from the lake. The WiFi worked well in our room and in their restaurant next door. Our hosts, and their employees, went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. We would highly recommend a stay here!

Muchas gracias por su comentario, les agradecemos infinitamente  que nos hayan elegido, espero vuelvan pronto cuando haya costa  y puedas caminar en la playa como deseabas. Fue muy grato tenerlos en nuestra posada y comedor Gloriana, les deseo mucha suerte en sus vidas y espero vuelvan a nuestra posada y comedor Gloriana, nosotros los recibiremos nuevamente con los brazos abiertos y un rico nacatamal. lol

I absolutely loved my stay in Ometepe because of Juan Carlos and Guisell. They have a beautiful and comfortable lakefront property that is clean and exactly as described. They are kind and treated me like member of the family. Juan Carlos scheduled my day trips and even my transfers. He was also nice enough to drive me to the meeting point for a hiking trip. Also, the atm was not working for me, so he had one of the boys drive me to every atm until we found one that worked for me. I tried to give the boys tips, but Juan Carlos wouldn't allow it. He said he wanted me to feel like family. He is a very kind person. The restaurant next door was delicious. I enjoyed the rice and chicken. I fell in love with the puppy, Tooky. He was playful and loving. Overall, i had an amazing stay. I 100% recommend this place to anyone who wants to feel at home.  Ometepe is a magical island. 3 nights was not enough. I will be sure to return in the future and stay at this AirBnb again. :)

Thank you we look forward to your return and you will be welcome back to our magical Ometepe Island.

I LOVED my stay at this property! I had a fairly unpleasant first couple of days in Nicaragua but I was able to get to Ometepe a full day early and was greeted with open arms. Linda and Juan Carlos answered each of my MANY questions and gave me a ton of helpful information prior to my trip and during my stay. Linda arranged for my transport getting me to and from the island which was wonderful. She even helped to arrange plans for me for New Years (extremely appreciated for a wandering solo backpacker!) Juan Carlos helped me get a scooter for a couple of my days on the island- highly recommended- so I was able to explore on my own. The property itself was right on the water, close to several great restaurants and very clean and cozy! It was easily my favorite part of Nicaragua. Hoping to make it back one day soon!

Thank you for your thoughtful review....we were happy to make your stay on Ometepe Island adventurous plus to ring in the New Year ! We look forward to your return...the hammocks are waiting for you.

This is a lovely little place to stay while in Ometepe.  Accommodations are right on the water front with a volcano view while lying in the bed.  You have the lake breeze and sounds of the waves lapping the shore.   I recommend at least three days. Guissell and family were friendly and Manuel was attentive and ensured I had everything I needed while I was there.   This is a lively family with children, dogs, friends and a popular resturaunt in addition to the two rooms tucked up at the waters edge -  so a nice balance between peaceful getaway, friendly homestay and social happenings.  I bicycles to ojo de agua,  rented an ATV to explore the island, took a kitebording lesson close by and hiked a couple hours up to see a spectacular waterfall.   I wish I had more time ♥ ....

We loved all of you it. The accommodation the vistas the tours and the food.

Thank you Michelle and M'hammad - we hope you return for more adventures and swimming....our dogs miss you too! Guissell and family

My daughter and I spent eight night at Juan Carlos and Guissell’s lakefront home. Comedor Gloriana""Their hospitality and kindness went above all expectations. This family is deeply connected in the local community and arranged many day trips for us. Our living quarters were very comfortable and cleaned impeccably every day. Juan Carlos and his staff  were amazing, they looked after our every need. When my daughter was sick, Juan Carlos insisted on taking me on his motorcycle to the nearest pharmacy (10 kms away) to get medicine for her. He would not accept any compensation for his kindness. So if you want to experience true Ometepian hospitality , I highly recommend to anybody staying at Juan Carlos and Guissell’s place to make your Ometepe experience a  most memorable one....Thomas and Celina. ..My daughter and I stayed 8 nights Juan Carlos and Guissell waterfront house. "Gloriana Dining Room" . They went above and beyond all expectations to make sure our stay was more enjoyable. They are truly genuine and deeply connected people in their community. Juan Carlos even took me to the nearest pharmacy (10 Away) on his motorbike to get medicine for my daughter when I was sick, and I would not accept any compensation. They and their staff took care of us every day for every need...I highly recommend staying at the Juan Carlos and Guissell lake house to make their visit to Ometepe a memorable one. Now,to Germans :) My daughter and I spent 8 nights in this beautiful place Nicaragua. The house" Comedor Gloriana" is home to our wonderful real people. They helped us with all needs, including getting into a pharmacy 10 km away, for medicine if my daughter was sick. Juan Carlos wouldn't accept for his kindness. Our living spaces were very comfortable and cleaned daily. This local island family is closely connected in its community. I recommend staying at Juan Calos and Guisell's house when you visit Ometepe. Thomas u Celina

My daughter and I spent eight night at Juan Carlos and Guissell’s lakefront home. Comedor Gloriana""Their hospitality and kindness went above all expectations. This family is deeply connected in the local community and arranged many day trips for us. Our living quarters were very comfortable and cleaned impeccably every day. Juan Carlos and his staff  were amazing, they looked after our every need. When my daughter was sick, Juan Carlos insisted on taking me on his motorcycle to the nearest pharmacy (10 kms away) to get medicine for her. He would not accept any compensation for his kindness. So if you want to experience true Ometepian hospitality , I highly recommend to anybody staying at Juan Carlos and Guissell’s place to make your Ometepe experience a  most memorable one....Thomas and Celina. ..Mi hija y yo nos alojamos 8 noches Juan Carlos y Guissell casa frente al mar. " Comedor Gloriana" . Fueron por encima y más allá de todas las expectativas para asegurarse de que nuestra estancia era más agradable. Son personas verdaderamente genuinas y profundamente conectadas en su comunidad. Juan Carlos incluso me llevó a la farmacia más cercana (10 Away) en su motocicleta para obtener medicamentos para mi hija cuando estaba enferma, y no aceptaría ninguna indemnización. Ellos y su personal nos cuidaron cada día cada necesidad...Recomiendo encarecidamente alojarse en la casa del lago Juan Carlos y Guissell para hacer su visita a Ometepe una memorable. Jetzt,auf Deutsche :) Meine Tochter und ich verbrachten 8 Nächte in diesem wunderschönen Ort Nicaragua. Das Haus" Comedor Gloriana" beherbergt unsere wunderbare echte Menschen. Sie halfen uns bei allen Bedürfnissen, einschließlich der Einnahme in eine Apotheke in 10 km Entfernung, für Medikamente, wenn meine Tochter krank war. Juan Carlos würde nichts für seine Freundlichkeit akzeptieren. Unsere Wohnräume waren sehr komfortabel und wurden täglich gereinigt. Diese lokale Inselfamilie ist in ihrer Gemeinschaft eng verbunden. Ich empfehle den Aufenthalt in Juan Calos und Guisell's Haus, wenn Sie Ometepe besuchen. Thomas u Celina

We appreciate your very thoughtful tri-lingual review !  We would welcome you back and hope you return.  Safe enjoyable travels.