Loved my two nights here. The location is right on the pacific ocean. We were welcomed like friends and made to feel like we were at home. It is very laid back and so cool to relax on the hammocks with a cold beer. The evening meal was lovely and everyone eats together.
Rooms were comfortable, remember this is an Eco lodge so there is no electric and the ocean cools you down.
Highly recommend.

no A/c, no TV, no power outlets, no lights, no flush toilets, no hot water. Absolutely loved it. Have been back three times now and will stay again next time I am in the country.
Friendly staff, good vibes, always a wonderful mix of guests. Great food, and lots of Tona's.
Will see you in the line up.

My two friends and I can attest to all of the great testimonials being ABSOLUTELY TRUE! Everyone at Los Cardones is so kind, considerate and really treat you as an individual, special guest. Laure (Owner) is an AMAZING hostess. She provides awesome customer service and as a great bonus, is also a great person whom my friends and I enjoyed just hanging out with and surfing with [Laure = Awesome surfer!] :) JB aka Jean Baptiste is just as exceptional...blowing me away when he called our driver as we were leaving the Managua airport to see as to what my friends & I would like to eat upon our estimated arrival time at Los Cardones! WOW! Talk about feeling special! Lucia - AMAZING MASSEUSE - she could teach the masseuses here a thing or two about giving a massage...kneading out every knot created by 3+ hour surf sessions in PERFECT, GLASSY, WELL OVERHEAD (sometimes almost DOUBLE OVERHEAD) surf conditions! Haycee, Maricela, Antonio & Juan... more examples of incredibly sweet and cool local people who work at the lodge...My friends and I were all giggling with them as we all got to know them better and exchanged jokes :) Los Cardones sets it up for you to meet amazing travelers as well! You eat dinner in a communal atmosphere and exchange stories over Victorias or Tonas (cervesas [beer]). The meals they provide are true gourmet meals. They ask you individually as to what you would like to dine upon 3 times a day - for breakfast, lunch and dinner...WOW! I felt honored each time! I also loved how much Los Cardones contributes to its local schools and communities with its school programs and turtle preservation programs and ecolodge way of sustenance. You leave feeling like you helped contribute to a better future for Nicaragua and the world. We stayed in a cabana without electricity, only lanterns and flashlights. It helps you to slow down and appreciate the natural light...especially the amazing sunsets! Our sink and shower were located inside, which was nice...the toilet was located in another little outhouse outside...which surprisingly really isn't a big deal. You walk through the path and might catch a glimpse of an iguana or colorful crab. All in all..EXCEPTIONAL, AMAZING...We WILL be back <3

Wow. Beautiful ecolodge about 2 hours outside Managua, Nicaragua. I am not a surfer but was really attracted to this place for its remote location. I tried to surf and, admittedly didn't make it...but thoroughly enjoyed trying! If you're a serious surfer you should bring your own board as the selection was limited. The food was absolutely delicious and the sunsets were perfect. We even woke up to one of the staff letting us know there were sea turtles hatching on the beach, footsteps from where we were sleeping! All around an awesome place.