Selvista Guesthouses

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

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9.1

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Selvista Guest houses in Balgue offers recently renovated bed and breakfast rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, free toiletries, and a work desk. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a lush garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a games room, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Free on-site private parking is available. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian, Texmex, international, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast options include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections with warm dishes, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Local Attractions: Maderas Volcano is 8.1 mi away, offering scenic views. Yoga classes and cycling activities are available. The property is highly rated for its garden, convenience for nature trips, and restaurant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
2 bunk beds
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1 queen bed
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1 futon bed
1 bunk bed
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1 queen bed
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1 futon bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
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1 futon bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nikolaos
    Austria Austria
    “Very nice location in the middle of the jungle. Renting a car or scooter recommended to access the location with ease. Nearest amenities are a min. 15 min walk away.”
  • Evan
    United States United States
    “This place is set on the most beautful hillside, with clear views of the volvano from our room and restaurant. The immediate accessibility to farm and petroglyph walking trails and the hike to the top of Madera Volcano was unreal. This place is...”
  • Ashlee
    United States United States
    “I loved the surrounding area. you are really in the jungle and fully surrounded by nature. I loved the rustic room with tht¡e outdoor bathroom, you felt fully immersed”
  • Raman
    United States United States
    “Such a unique experience at a great location! My room was wonderful, with an awesome volcano view. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was simple, yet quality and the rest of the offerings at the restaurant were delicious. I would...”
  • Adam
    United States United States
    “Beautiful location in the best part of Ometepe in our opinion! Super safe and lots of things to do in the area.”
  • Michael
    United States United States
    “Food was delicious and the staff was incredibly friendly”
  • Adolfo
    United States United States
    “The staff at Selvista were really nice from the pick-up at the port and all through the week that I stayed. Great breakfast but they don't offer lunch or dinner so you will need transport for those meals because of the location. They helped with...”
  • Juarez
    United States United States
    “The property was great. It was a complete nature experience. We stayed in the Chilemate room. We were in the trees and we’re engulfed in nature. The view was great. Wandering around the property provided us with a great opportunity to see animals...”
  • Tammy
    Canada Canada
    “unbelievable location and super clean. environmentally sustainable and conscientious.”
  • Rosario
    Panama Panama
    “Nice place to stay if you enjoy being surrounded by nature!”

Hosted by Christopher Shanks, owner

9.2
Host Review Score
Christopher Shanks, owner
Selvista Guesthouses is a jungle luxury collection of guesthouses on Isla de Ometepe. The island is a lush and tropically forested UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the middle of Lake Nicaragua, the largest lake in Central America. Named for the Spanish "selva" (jungle) and "vista" (view), our unique site boasts incredible panoramic views of Volcán Concepción and Lake Nicaragua. Relaxing in hammocks, glimpsing howler monkeys, sipping on coconuts, savoring the delicious farm-fresh breakfasts, and enjoying incredible sunsets is what characterizes our guests' stays. **Please read property descriptions thoroughly to know what to expect from your stay. We also send a detailed message with instructions on how to access the house upon booking. Please check correspondance carefully to ensure a seamless trip.**
Designer, plant explorer, trail runner, foodie, ecological builder and developer, dog lover, farmer. I am originally from New Jersey, USA but have lived and worked in Nicaragua for over a decade. Over the past 18 years I have completely reforested and developed my farm property on Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua. Together with my local team we welcome guests to 6 houses & suites in a peaceful tropical forest, just walking distance from exploring town, hiking a volcano, and swimming in the lake. At Selvista Guesthouses we look forward to sharing with you the BEST "jungle luxury" experience on Ometepe.
My 1-hectare (2.5-acre) Selvista Guesthouses property features a total of 5 guesthouses with a central open-air kitchen. It is located next to a 9-hectare (22.5-acre) educational organic farm called Project Bona Fide. The entire site has been completely reforested over the past 20 years. You can find many trails, tropical fruits, plants, trees, butterflies, birds, and monkeys throughout the property. The organically grown greens garden below the kitchen features spinaches, salad greens, herbs and hot peppers. The property at large includes chickens and ducks (enclosed area), pigs (enclosed area), coconuts, bananas, mango, jackfruit, breadfruit, starfruit, canistel, and many other exotic species to learn about and explore and a plant nursery to purchase from. We have a restaurant on-site for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local restaurants and small grocery stores in the town of Balgüe are a 15-20 minute walk from the property. After dark, from 6:30 onwards, be sure to have a flashlight to assist you on the private driveway and along the unlit 5-minute stretch between our farm entrance and the well-lit, populated main part of town.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Mediterránea
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Zapote Ometepe
    • Cuisine
      Tex-Mex • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Selvista Guesthouses takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
15% per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that if you bring your own vehicle, a 4x4 vehicle is required to reach the parking area.

Please note that the property accepts Cash and PayPal as payment methods.

Please note that the full payment will be invoiced to the guest prior to check-in.

Please note the property offers full use of the kitchen, garden greens, and seasonal fruits on the property, but has no on-site restaurant.

Please note that the property is managed by a team of local employes during the day, with a spanish speaking security guard overnight.

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 Selvista Guesthouses 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.