Join us in a relaxing getaway on the Ometepe Island in Nicaragua! Please read through the entire description of the listing for all the information you will need to know for your stay! Room 6 of 7: - TWO double beds - Max. 4 guests - Private bathroom (fresh water shower) - Air conditioning - WiFi - Breakfast included - Pool access The space Hefziba Bed & Breakfast 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 6. This family room has TWO double beds and therefore can accommodate up to 4 guests (two persons per bed). It is equipped with AC and 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 Memo 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!

## The Space

Hefziba Bed & Breakfast is situated on the serene Ometepe Island in Rivas, Nicaragua. Our property is located just outside the town of Moyogalpa, approximately a 15 to 20-minute walk from the town center or a 5-minute mototaxi ride from the port.

We offer seven rooms for guests, and this listing is for Room 6. This family room includes:

- Two double beds, accommodating up to four guests (two people per bed)
- Private bathroom with a fresh water shower (note: no hot water)
- Air conditioning
- WiFi access (connection may be intermittent)
- Breakfast available for an additional fee
- Access to the pool

Please note that while WiFi is provided, the signal may not always be strong, so plan accordingly if you need to work during your stay.

We kindly ask guests to treat our property, rooms, and appliances with respect. Any damages incurred may result in charges to cover repairs. We strive to be fair and appreciate your cooperation.

## Location

Hefziba Bed & Breakfast is located on the peaceful outskirts of Moyogalpa town on Ometepe Island. The property is easily accessible by foot or a short mototaxi ride from the port, making it convenient for travelers arriving on the island.

## During Your Stay

Although I spend considerable time on Ometepe, this is not my permanent residence. The property belongs to my grandmother, who you might meet if she is not in Managua, the capital city. My cousin Memo lives here full-time and will be available to assist you during your visit, supported by our on-call translator.

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

Cynthia

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Ometepe B&B - Room 6 of 7 (Breakfast Included) - Bungalows for Rent in Moyogalpa, Rivas Department, Nicaragua

Cynthia answered my questions, clean room, clean pool, attentive staff, Breakfast was delicious, the decor was very nice, the only negative thing in the living area is that you can't enjoy it much at night because there are many insects, if they could be driven away it would be great.

Cynthia respondió mis dudas, habitación limpia, piscina limpia, personal atento, el desayuno estuvo rico, la decoración muy bonita, lo único negativo en el área de estar no se disfruta mucho en la noche porque hay muchos insectos, si se pudieran ahuyentar sería genial.

The place was clean as well as the garden and pool. Wet towels/jerseys are missing points. When we needed a taxi to get around and have a guide, Augustin was great tips.

Le logement était propre ainsi que le jardin et la piscine. Il manque de points pour étendre des serviettes/maillots humides. Lorsque nous avons eu besoin d'un taxi pour nous déplacer et avoir un guide, Augustin a été de très bon conseils.

We really enjoyed our stay at Cynthia’s, the location is less than a 5 minute scooter ride from town and great restaurants. We loved being able to rent the scooters right there, they made our exploring easy. Everyone there was helpful and kind. The pool is fantastic and they have a few games to play in the patio sitting area. Highly recommend staying at Cynthia’s!

We had was a great experience Augustin helps us out with anything we needed, they were very nice kind people. They also made us a breakfast sandwich that was pretty good. Theres a lot to do on the island, just that they go to sleep around 1030pm so they might be turning off the lights and locking up. But its fine just ring the bell and Augustin will open the door. Overall we had a great time staying there they also had scooters that was cool.

He prepared what we needed, and we were able to spend comfortably in his home.

그는 우리에게 필요한것들을 기꺼히 준비해 주었고 그의 집에서 우린 편안하게 보낼수 있었다

Great place to stay, very central from the island

Cynthia place is so charming!!  The stay was as welcoming as the lovely island!  Cynthia is quick in responding and helped us with last minute adjustments to our trip!  Thank you Cynthia, Octavio, and Memo for a wonderful stay!

Gillermo the gentleman who attended us was very friendly, always helpful I loved having stayed there, everything very clean and tidy, the truth is very surprised by the price that is paid in my opinion should be a little higher than what is offered, air conditioning, private bathroom everything very clean and especially the breakfasts wow amazing I go in love with the place and the attention with security I recommend 100%. Thank you

Gillermo el señor que nos atendió fue muy amable, siempre servicial me encanto mucho haberme hospedado ahí, todo muy limpio y ordenado, la verdad quede muy sorprendido por el precio que se paga a mi parecer debería ser un poco más alto de lo que se ofrece, aire acondicionado, baño privado todo muy limpio y sobre todo los desayunos wow increíble me voy enamorado del lugar y la atención con Seguridad recomiendo al 100 %.gracias

Best Airbnb on the island. Near town, and safe to walk to. Also not too far from ojo de agua and other nearby towns. Great price, amazing breakfast included for FREE!, A/C. The have a beautiful outdoor courtyard with flowers and butterflies, would stay here again!

Amazing place, close to the ferry. We were welcomed by the cousin Memo, he was really kind and cook us a good breakfast. Thanks!

Good location if you want to be just outside the main city center. Only about a 20 minute walk to the ferry which worked out well for us!

Such an amazing place, clean, the hosts are amazing and breakfast is excellent, thanks to Memo. He gave us local tips, called his guide friend to climb the volcano. All this for a decent price.

The place is cute and quiet. Other than that, the breakfast is delicious

El lugar es suoer lindo, y tranquilo. Aparte el desayuno es delicioso

Hidden just off the main road is a beautiful garden oasis of Hefziba! We had the whole place to ourselves, a delicious breakfast prepared & the cold showers were not a problem at all under the Nicaraguan sun! Octavio took very good care of us, he provided us with lots of local tips (best place to catch sunset) and great conversation!

This was a great place to stay! Rooms were clean, with good air conditioning. Common area was great with hammocks and chairs to socialize. Breakfast was a nice addition. WiFi only really works in the common area. We had Octavio on site helping us. He went above and beyond by telling us all the good places to see in Omtepe including the mineral pool, kayaking and volcano hike. He arranged a scooter rental for us and answered all the questions we had. The only thing for this place is it is a 15 minute walk to Moyogalpa. It isn’t too bad of a walk, but it feels farther with the heat! Would definitely suggest taking a tuktuk from the port instead of walking. Overall had a great experience!

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 !

We loved staying here and would definitely stay again given the chance!

Very friendly and great at communicating with us when we wanted to change our room for one with AC. Would stay here again!

Beautiful house a 10-15 min walk from the center of Moyogalpa. If you have your own transport you can't go wrong. The room is clean. The grounds are very pretty and well kept. Also the staff was very willing to work with our schedule to get our complimentary breakfast ready in time for our commitments every morning. Would book again!

Thank you so much for your review Areeb =)

I would HIGHLY recommend staying here!!! I cant say enough great things about this place. Some peoples reviews complain about the location but it is so nice to stay outside the hustle of the town and everyone rents scooters or takes tuktuks anyways (I would definitely recommend renting a scooter to fully enjoy the island). The staff are very accommodating and  the rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable. My partner and I had each had our own double beds and we felt spoiled with the large shower and AC. This place is an excellent price and the breakfast is awesome (we loved the coffee!!) We booked in room 6 which is at the far end of the place and had lots of privacy. The building is very spacious and the garden/patio is even more beautiful than the photos can capture. Cynthia was quick to communicate with us and was so thorough with directions/instructions. If someone is looking to get away from the hostel life for a bit or wants a cute relaxing stay, you will love this place!! We wish we could have stayed a week longer! Thanks again Cynthia, Memo and staff. All the best.

Oh my goodness!  What a beautiful review! Thank you so so much for your lovely and kind words. We were soo happy to host you and can't wait for you to visit us again in the future ^_^. Safe travels!

I fully recommend staying at Hefziba! The staff were very welcoming. They say down with us at the beginning and went through all the activities to do on Ometepe. We were travelling with our 6 month baby so they put a change table in our room for be duration of our stay. Such a nice gesture! The hostel is very clean and slightly off the road so it’s quiet and safe. The breakfast in the morning was delicious - all complimentary by the way! We had pancakes 2 days in a row! I do recommend staying here - you won’t regret it. The staff literally go out of their way to help out. With all our baby equipment and so on, I managed to leave my day bag with some important stuff inside at the hostel. I got a hold of Cynthia and she coordinated the transport of my bag on one of the ferry’s so that I could pick it up. They went above and beyond - I can’t thank them enough! Thanks again for the stay - if we come back to ometepe we will for sure stay here again! Cheers.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review Brandon!  It was a pleasure hosting you (and we're so glad we were able to get your bag back to you!)  Please visit us again!

Great location, amazing hospitality. Rooms are simple but clean, and they have people onsite to help with organizing tours etc, which was great. Breakfast is good as well

The place is a little off-center, but it's lovely. The rooms are spacious, with fridge, TV, air conditioning. Lovely garden with hammocks. Good breakfast. Unfortunately: - the roof is noisy when there is wind or rain! - Dogs bar a lot at night on the street , the neighborhood - the neighbors are noisy: do early morning work. The cousin, Memo, on site, is nice and very helpful. Reliable for Laundry and for scooter rental.

Le logement est un peu excentré, mais Il est charmant. Les chambres sont spacieuses, avec frigo, TV, air conditionné. Grand joli jardin avec des hamacs. Bon petit déjeuner. Malheureusement: - le toit est bruyant quand y'a du vent ou de la pluie! - Les chiens aboient beaucoup la nuit dans la rue , le quartier - les voisins sont bruyants: font des travaux tôt le matin. Le cousin, Memo, sur place, est sympa et très serviable. Fiable pour la Laundry et pour la location de scooter.

Great house with self contained rooms. Great garden and outdoor area for relaxing. Just off the main road walkable distance to the amenities.

This place is as described! Manuel and his team are really helpful and will work with you to meet your needs. I would definitely stay here again and I would recommend this place to anyone who stays in Ometepe.

Cynthia was super helpful and responsive leading up to our stay.  Everyone at the B&B was eager to make our stay as comfortable as possible.  We set up a tour when we arrived with one of the Nicaragua Tour Guides who was there to offer their services.  The breakfast was great.  The room was clean.  The a/c and TV were a major bonus after a few weeks traveling in Nicaragua without either.  We probably abused the privilege.  I felt totally safe here.  We were an easy walk into the town of Moyogalpa and not to far of a drive from other sights.  We would happily stay here again!

This is a wonderful place to begin exploring ometepe.  Close to the ferry.  Very helpful staff  wonderful breakfast.  And very secure.  

This was such a charming Airbnb. Cynthia was very responsive through Airbnb and checked in with us the day before arrival to make sure we had a smooth check in. I spent 3 nights here with my husband. The location was a perfect base for our daily excursions. It's a short walk into town and we walked into town each night for dinner. The room itself was quiet, clean, and the AC got very cold. The cold shower was nowhere near as cold as I expected and it's quite nice after a long day of hiking in the heat. Everyone working here is so kind and willing to help. The breakfast (we got the typical Nica style each morning) was wonderful and super filling. We were grateful to have this breakfast before each long day. We would definitely stay here again. 

This BnB is so charming. It is located slightly outside of the center of town so it is nice and quiet. It is very clean and the breakfast was phenomenal. I would certainly stay here again if ever back in Moyogalpa.  

Nice place. The scoots offered would need to be repeated. Otherwise Memo was available.

Endroit agréable. Les scoots proposés seraient à renouveler. Sinon Memo a été disponible.

The location is away from the busier parts of Moyogalpa, but the seclusion was welcomed. It's just a short walk into town. The courtyard is lovely and the staff was extremely helpful and friendly! Breakfast was beyond our expectations. 

Pay attention to the directions to get here. It is walkable from the ferry, but there is also plenty of transport options. The accommodations were rustic. Breakfast was great. Lester is very helpful and efficient with setting up activities. He will also rent you mopeds or motorcycles. Make sure the AC is working before staff leaves for the night. The roof is corrugated metal, and was noisy with wind and tree branches. 

Our stay here was really great. Quiet rooms and very friendly service. Helped us book our outings and have some great advice about the island. Would recommend!  

A very nice and calm place to stay in Moyogalpa! The welcome was nice and Guillermo was the best to give advices and help to us. We recommend it! 

Nice place, helpful and welcoming people at Hefziba

Very good option in Ometepe! Good beds and rich breakfast. Very friendly staff. Beautiful garden!

Muy buena opción en Ometepe! Buenas camas y rico desayuno. Personal muy amable. Bellísimo jardín!

Cynthia was amazing, she answered our questions quickly and helped us out when we made an error with our reservation.  The property is gorgeous, very comfortable, private and relaxing.  There was an awesome seating area outside with a variety of seating options, great place to have breakfast, socialize, read a book, enjoy the sunshine or rain from under the roof! The room was really spacious and comfortable and cooled off quickly with the A/C.  Soap, shampoo and conditioner were all provided in the bathroom with a nice big cold water shower (standard from our experience in Nicaragua).  Memo and Lester greeted us and were very friendly!  We had most contact with Lester who offered to take us on a tour of Concepcion volcano which we cancelled due to rain.  We also heard scooters/motorcycles were available for rent but we weren't there long enough to try them out.  Lester brought us the most awesome pancakes and fresh fruit in the morning with nice hot coffee.  He's super laid back, totally helpful with a perfect solution for everything and managed to give us complete privacy but was easy to find whenever we needed anything - thank you for this!  He also set us up with a last minute private driver when we left and needed to get from San Jorge to Managua.  Everything was very, very easy to arrange!  The property is just a 5 minute or so drive from the ferry - you'll want to arrange a tuktuk to drive you if you have luggage.  It's probably not a bad walk into town if you aren't carrying anything, although we didn't have the opportunity to try.  Once we got to Hefziba, we took a tuktuk back to the main drag for supper and back.  The next morning, we went for a long walk down the road away from town into the country, which was really enjoyable.  Wish we had more than one night there!  The room was really clean and set up nicely, bed was comfortable.  Maybe one day we can come back for a week or two.  Would love to stay here again.  Must be one of the most beautiful properties on the island.  

Ahhh!!   Sarah! Thank you so much for such a beautiful review!! =)  We are soooooo happy that you enjoyed your stay and Lester just smiled and smile reading this =)  Thank you for your kind words! Safe travelllssss!!!

The bed and breakfast was exactly as it is listed on air bnb. The service and hospitality exceeded our expectations, Lester was very accommodating. He arranged a guide for us to hike the volcano and even let us rent his motorbike. Highly recommend this place for anyone planning to stay on Omtepe! 

Host was out of town but staff went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and had great suggestions on attractions of the island! Happy to stay again next time I return 

We could not have had a better place to stay while visiting Ometepe! The two caretakers, Memo and Ester, were extremely helpful with any questions we had about the island. Cynthia send us great directions on how to find the place. The breakfast every morning was delicious, the room was great (very clean, comfortable beds, etc), with a wonderful AC! They took an afternoon to help us practice using a scooter and motorcycle before renting them to us. I would highly recommend Hefziba B&B! Thank you for the great stay

Hi Monica! ahh so happy that you had a great time at Hefziba =) Thank you so much for your nice comment! Take care!

Hefziba is a 10 min walk outside of town but easy to find due to a big sign on the main street. The rooms are very large, and have quality AC. The B&B was relatively large with a nice common area that had games and comfortable hammocks. Breakfast was great and the staff would customize to your desire. The staff was also extremely helpful in teaching us about the area and setting up tours. They also helped us order a Pizza for delivery :) 

Really enjoyed our stay at Hefziba! Great spot - nice and quiet with a superb staff and great breakfasts in the morning. They were very helpful in organizing tours and transportation for us and made a lot of great recommendations for things to do. 

Beautiful complex, very nice staff, great value for money!

Wunderschöne Anlage, sehr nettes Personal, tolles Preis-Leistungsverhältnis!

My friends & I LOVED our stay at Hefziba. The staff were welcoming, extremely helpful and kind. The rooms were beautiful and clean. Breakfast was delicious and the staff were attentive to our needs. Cynthia was even willing to accommodate for our group of 5 in one room and brought us a comfortable sofa bed. They provided drinking water and helped us to plan our hike to Maderas.   We found that the location was ideal - a 15 minute walk to the port and a 10 minute walk into the center of town.   We had a quiet, restful time at Hefziba. And we also were able to walk to delicious restaurants in town.  We highly recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone visiting Ometepe! :)

A short tuck-tuck ride from the pier.  Very quiet area.  Big room.  Very helpful staff.

We had such a wonderful 5-night stay at Hefziba! Cynthia was prompt and informative in all of our communications leading up to our stay (sadly, we didn't get to meet her). Lester and Memo were welcoming, friendly, and available onsite at all times and really helped us get the most out of our time on Ometepe. They set us up with a motorbike for two days, organized a tour up Volcan Concepcion, loaned us free bikes for the short ride into town, and gave us recommendations for what to see and do on the island. The breakfasts were hearty and delicious, the A/C was a luxurious refreshment from the heat, and the quiet gardens were perfect for siesta hour relaxation. If you're looking for a charming and convenient location, this is the one! Muchas gracias!

Cynthia and her Grounds Keepers, Memo and Lester, made our stay very enjoyable. When we had a little trouble finding the place, we contacted Cynthia, Memo and Lester came to get us on Dirt Bikes.   We had a room with a private bath. It was very spacious and the AC worked well. The shower is cold water, but in 95 degree heat that was not a problem.   Breakfast was delicious both mornings we ate there.   The guys arranged for a guide for a volcano hike. When we wanted to rent dirt bikes, they arranged to have them delivered to us.   It is about a 15 minute walk to town, so not bad. The road is not well lit at night though. TukTuks are readily available. If it is early enough, the guys can call one for you.   We would gladly stay here again.

Loved my stay. The place is located just outside town, which makes it convenient and peaceful at the same time. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Great time in Myogalpa.  Enjoyed Hefziba.  Good location. Lester and Meme were friendly and helpful.  Loved the island.

Comfy and clean, nice areas round the garden to relax but the wifi is hit and miss Lester who runs the place is super helpful and tries. Otherwise fine would stay again.

Hi Nick!  Thank you again for staying with us at Hefziba! And for even staying the additional night!  Sorry for the wifi! Our winter winds have been limiting our connection unfortunately =( Thanks again!

What a great little hotel!  Rooms were basic but very clean and A/C was perfect.  Lester and Patty were the nicest people.  Very helpful, loaned us bikes and made a tasty breakfast that was served in a beautiful courtyard/garden area.  Close to town via cab or Tuk-tuk (?)  and at a very fair price.  Maybe a 3 or 4 minute ride.  Hotel was very quiet at night so made it easy to sleep.  Highly recommended!!

Hi Craig! Thank you for staying with us!  Glad you enjoyed your sleep! Cheers

Cynthia's B&B is very conveniently located near the ferry and the main town on the Island of Ometepe. The room was large and comfortable with great AC and a mini-fridge. The breakfasts were delicious. The staff was really kind and helpful. If you are looking for a clean, convenient and nice place to stay in Moyogalpa, I highly recommend Cynthia's place. There was also a really nice garden at the B&B. It is obvious Cynthia cares a lot about her B&B. She was very responsive through both messaging and texts and worked hard to make sure her guests were happy.

We had a wonderful stay at Hefziba. The room was big and clean. Lester and Memo made us feel welcomed and helped us with finding the perfect activities to do. Breakfast was delicious and served at our convenience. We rented a motorcycle from Hefziba and we enjoyed discovering the island ( bicycle were free and there were other véhicule for rent ) . We would definitely stay there again.

Hefziba is a very nice place to stay in Moyogalpa.  The room was clean and nice, the breakfast was very good, and Lester and Memo were very helpful, friendly, and especially patient with our mediocre spanish.

What a fabulous stay! Everything was so good... Information and communications before arriving with details about reaching the house were great. The room was large, good air con, fridge, kettle (for the Brit who likes to be able to make tea)spacious bathroom, good storage. Everything spotless ...beautifully maintained by Memo and Lester in Cynthia's absence. They were helpful with food, breakfast, cycles, taxis, and always greeted us with smiles. The garden is lovely with seating, flowers and calm. It's about 10 mins to walk into moyagalpu so location good. Only regret is we didn't get to meet Cynthia as she was away ....but we were very well looked after, please thank them!

Thank you so much for your amazing review Helen!  So sad I didn't get to meet you but I'm so happy you were well looked after =)