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Ananda Guest house specializes in sustainable luxury and is located on the slopes of the Maderas Volcano on Ometepe Island, 19 mi from the port of Moyogalpa. The 5 acre organically managed property runs on a hybrid energy system including solar and grid energy. There are 5 guest rooms each with private bathroom and free in-room WiFi. All rooms have access to a well equipped kitchen – either private or shared. Most rooms have a furnished private porch. We offer a concierge service to help you arrange all of your tour, restaurant andtransport needs. Free private parking with 24-hour security is available for the 4x4's recommended to easily reach the property. Guests can enjoy various activities near the property, including volcano hikes, coffee tours, taxi transport, rental of scooters, motorcycles, and ATVs. Guests can walk 10 minutes into the village of Balgüe where there are restaurants and small convenience stores. Food delivery service is available from restaurants located in the nearby village. Numerous sustainable practices at Ananda Guest house includes passive cooling techniques, bio-digestors, solar-heated hot water, organic farming and furniture made from locally sourced hardwoods.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Balgue
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  • Ivana
    Canada Canada
    Fantastic accommodations! Large very clean room with a beautiful view of the volcano and garden. Waking up to the sound of the howler monkeys and watching them climb from tree to tree was a highlight. We loved having access to a kitchen to...
  • Jesse
    Canada Canada
    Breathtaking location and exquisite staff. Highly recommended.
  • Carolyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment was large with terrace overlooking the grounds and the volcano

Hosted by Roslyn Winstanley & Jonathan Rogiest

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Roslyn Winstanley & Jonathan Rogiest
We are slowly realizing our dream of creating a luxury off-grid boutique guest house on the incredible island of Ometepe. Part of our dream is to have numerous edible organic gardens around the property. We give priority to the creation of ecologically sound processes to minimize our footprint this includes deriving 100% of our energy needs from the sun, solar heated hot water, using bio-digestors to process our black water, gray water leech fields, LED lighting used throughout, organic farming, 100% local labor.
We have lived on the island since 2007 and founded Totoco Eco-lodge, Xalli Beach Hotel and now Ananda Guesthouse. We are focused on offering guests the most comfortable stay on the island that is also highly sustainable!
We are located in the quaint village of Balgue which has a population of +/-6,000 people and is is located on the Maderas Volcano side of the island. Surprisingly the village has a some truly incredible restaurants and local comedors. Balgue is developing into one of the main tourist hubs on the island due to its friendly people, wonderful location to hikes, access to coffee plantations, cultural importance and abundance of flora and fauna.
Language spoken: Spanish

Area info

Amenities of Ananda Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • Spanish

    House rules

    Ananda Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Ananda Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    There are 2 dogs on the property, a night guard and on-site parking.

    Property accepts cash (US Dollars and Nicaraguan Cordobas) as well as Bitcoin.

    The last 1969 feet to the property is along a dirt and rocky road. While all vehicles can access the property year-round, those with 4WD and/or higher clearance capabilities will find it more comfortable. Contact property for details.

    Room are not air conditioned.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Ananda Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Ananda Guesthouse

    • Ananda Guesthouse is 0.7 miles from the center of Balgue. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Ananda Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • À la carte

    • The prices at Ananda Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Ananda Guesthouse is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Ananda Guesthouse include:

      • Suite
      • Triple
      • Double
      • Apartment
      • Studio

    • Ananda Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Horseback riding
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Tour or class about local culture