I just returned after several nights at this wonderful place on Isla Ometepe. If you want to experience the authentic Ometepe from the vantage point of a local family, then this is the place. There are so many expensive places on Ometepe run by ex-pats who are charging way too much and taking advantage, I think, with their exorbitant prices.... More

I’ve stayed in a lot of hostels, many in Central America, and this is definitely one of the best. On Ometepe, you’d expect to be “roughing it” but this place was really top notch. It’s run by a local family who take dedication to a new level. They work very hard to offer incredible service, and always with a smile.... More

In February of 2012 we arrived at Monkey's Island hostel on Ometepe Island. We planned to stay for 3 days but ended up staying for 9 days!! The hostel is ideally suited for those who want peace and quiet as well as the ability to explore the nearby petraglyphs, the waterfall and, of course the volcano. We stayed in a... More

As we arrived, the owner told us, that our room (private two beds) is not free and we could have ether one with a double bed, or two rooms. After getting angry, he suddenly had another room (for three people, double and single bed) for $10 more and after some arguing we got the room for the price of the... More

Same as the other reviews. Very friendly family, we dealt with Damus (?) most of the time who was hilarious. Food was great too, have the Repocheta! Take the bus if you can, we felt ripped off by the cab ride from San Jose Del Sur $30us. They have free kayak rental and it's easy to go to the monkey... More

I stayed here here first a while ago, when there where only a couple buildings. Since then t family has worked to add on, they went from a little wooden shack, and 3 private rooms, to a full on 10 bed on a huge rrpm, 6 privates rooms and soon to come another 8 more bed. They have free kayaks... More

About 500m down the road south of Merida is this little gem of a hostel run by a local Nicaraguan family. The hostel had cheap, clean rooms, kayaking round the Monkey islands, beach access and excursion arrangement (horse riding, bike/dirt bike rent and volcano hikes). The family, who were so welcoming and friendly, really made the experience for us. The... More

This place isn't too easy to get to, but once you're there it's pretty cool. The menu prices range from $1 to $5, and everything we tried was delicious (especially the fresh made pineapple juice. $1. whoa.). The activities are really good and inexpensive too. We hiked up a volcano, swam in the lake, kayaked to monkey island. If we... More

Off the beaten path and away from the nosiy crowds. Family owned Monkey Island offers charming service, great homestyle cooking, free kayaking, direct access to beach, and basic but cozy rooms at budget prices. We ended up staying 3 days longer than planned. Certainly an authentic Nicaraguan experience and worth every penny.