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Hotel Villa Isabella

Diagonal Norte Iglesias Catolica San Juan del Sur Rivas, Nicaragua
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4.5 of 5 stars 127 Reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Front porch(5)
  • Great Place(5)
  • Rooms are clean(4)
  • Air conditioning(3)
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TJKNewJersey
New Jersey
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15 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

Stayed here 2/5 & 2/6. Walked in without reservation and got lucky - beautiful triple room for cheap. A/C worked fanstastic, place looked well cared for, toilets flushed paper, plenty of high power, hot water in shower. The also had coffee going 24/7, which I find as a big perk at 5am when I get up and otherwise can't easily... More

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Andrew T
Palo Alto, California
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5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Spacious air conditioned rooms with large bathrooms and hot showers met our needs. Not exactly charming, but certainly adequate, and well kept, clean. The staff is accommodating and helpful. Centrally located near the San Juan del Sur church. Breakfast was average for Nicaragua, nothing special - fruit, eggs, reconstituted jiuce, weak coffee. We had a large double room at $75,... More

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LGtravelreviewer
New York City, New York
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

I'm from NY so I thought the prices were ridiculously cheap. You can definitely stay elsewhere for cheaper, but here you get a clean, safe (they even have a night watchman), comfortable room with a pool, mini fridge and the best pancakes I've ever had (seriously- you have to order the banana/chocolate). The breakfast is complimentary and you can have... More

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Davehunt85
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

This hotel is located on the corner of a block that overlooks the main church in town. Only a couple of blocks from main bars, restaurants, shops etc and about 4 blocks from the beach. American owner was really helpful and made every effort to make sure we were happy. Breakfast was included and a good standard. Free tea and... More

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almi_guerrero
Lugano, Switzerland
Contributor
16 reviews
19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011

I have visited this hotel four times, since 2001. The last visit was in November 2011 and I will be coming back for sure. The hotel is located in a quiet neighbourhood, has big clean rooms with good bathrooms and the staff and American owner are very friendly and helpful. I like it especially because it is an excellent deal.... More

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doubletravel
New York
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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011
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We will be back at the Villa Isabella for the fourth time in January. We love it here. Amazing breakfasts (thanks Mike) just lovely times lazing on the front porch in a hammock, great rooms (we stay in condo 1A). And the place is run by two humanitarians. Ask Jane, one of the owners, to tell you about all the... More

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LauraG1010
New York City, New York
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
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There are literally scores of places to stay in this great beach town, ranging from bare minimum hostels to a top notch resort. I've stayed in many of them over the years. Villa Isabella is definitely in the top 5% with regard to amenities, but it beats them all for value. It offers hotel rooms and 1 or 2 bedroom... More

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MonJo
Atlanta, GA
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3 reviews
68 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My husband, son and I spent 3 nights at Hotel Villa Isabella in July and we were very satisfied with the accommodations. The first room that Mike (the owner) showed us was not quite spacious enough for the three of us so he moved us into another, bigger room without any problem at all. The complimentary breakfast each morning is... More

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John_C_Morley
La Canada Flintridge, California
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011

A return visit to Villa Isabella finds improvements including a new kitchen, larger lobby area, and a Vonage phone for calls to the US and Canada. Earlier improvements added a pool, dining area, and wifi. The staff continues to be friendly and attentive. Breakfast continues to be delicious. Although mostly Spanish-speaking, the staff is accustomed to English-speaking guests and is... More

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NickStClair
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2011

With a young family, you are always looking for child friendly accomodation and we found it in Villa Isabella. Kids always insist on staying there and on chocolate pancakes for breakfast... More

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