Name: Totoco Eco-lodge
Address: Callejon de la Palmera, 800m arriba, 050-088-4 Balgue, Nicaragua, Callejon de la Palmera, 800m arriba, Ometepe, 050-088-4, Nicaragua
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $88 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Lodge Totoco Eco-lodge

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Callejon de la Palmera, 800m arriba, 050-088-4 Balgue, Nicaragua –

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What a beautiful resort! You cannot beat the view from this property - both at the restaurant and in our Lodge. We had a stunning volcanic view from our porch and also a beautiful view from the resorts restaurant and pool. You really feel one with nature at this resort. The breakfast was great and I really love all that the resort does for the community and environment.

Sarah, United States of America

The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

Steven, United States of America

The beds were fluffy! I liked everything! Great food. Comfort, serene, constant breeze, howlers, spectacular scenery, butterflies, birds, hammocks. PEACE

Kate, United States of America

The kitchen and bar staff are the sweetest people and go out of their way to assist you. The administrator facilitated tours and transportation for us.

Myra, United States of America

Great location with an amazing view on the volcano from the pool and from the bedrooms Excellent food Very nice people Great rooms Nature friendly The perfect stay

Oliver, France

Totoco staff were super friendly and always there to help. They helped us several times for modifying our ferry reservation (we had to reserve a spot for our car), booked our tour guide for the volcano hike and in general everything we asked for was provided immidiately with no hustle, which gave us peace of mind to just relax and enjoy this beautiful island. Our house was beautiful and super clean and surprisingly bug-free, given the fact that you are literally in the middle of a tropical forest! The pool is gorgeaous and allows you to enjoy the view of Madera volcano while you enjoy your drink and relax after an adventurous day on the island :-) Totoco is an eco-friendly lodging facility with a meaningful mission to foster sustainable tourisim and community involvement, which makes it an even more attractive place to stay. I highly recommend!

Sahar, United States of America

Gets you in-tune with nature. I would not change a thing. From the top to the bottom everything was perfect. From the fresh farm raised food to the made from scratch Margaritas along with the sounds of the creatures in the woods. This place is the Bomb , Two Thumbs Up !!

Vernon, United States of America

I liked how close we were to nature. The jungle feel.

Yasohara, United States of America

A wonderful mountain stay in individual cabins. Totally off the grid eco-lodge so not 5 star luxury but that is not why you would go there. Loved falling asleep to the sound of the jungle outside our windows. Loved sitting on the hammock reading books during the rain storm that passed through. Loved listening to the howler monkeys in the morning. I highly recommend this place.

Donn, United States of America

The view from our eco-hut was amazing. The dinner in the restaurant was delicious.

Daniella, United States of America

8.6

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What guests loved the most:
“What a beautiful resort! You cannot beat the view from this property - both at the restaurant and in our Lodge. ”

Sarah United States of America
“The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.”

Steven United States of America
“The beds were fluffy! I liked everything! Great food. Comfort, serene, constant breeze, howlers, spectacular scenery, butterflies, birds, hammocks. PEACE”

Kate United States of America
“The kitchen and bar staff are the sweetest people and go out of their way to assist you. The administrator facilitated tours and transportation for us.”

Myra United States of America
“Great location with an amazing view on the volcano from the pool and from the bedrooms Excellent food Very nice people Great rooms Nature friendly The perfect stay”

Oliver France
“Totoco staff were super friendly and always there to help. They helped us several times for modifying our ferry reservation (we had to reserve a spot for our car), booked our tour guide for the...”

Sahar United States of America
“Gets you in-tune with nature. I would not change a thing. From the top to the bottom everything was perfect. ”

Vernon United States of America
“I liked how close we were to nature. The jungle feel.”

Yasohara United States of America
“A wonderful mountain stay in individual cabins. Totally off the grid eco-lodge so not 5 star luxury but that is not why you would go there. ”

Donn United States of America
“The view from our eco-hut was amazing. The dinner in the restaurant was delicious.”

Daniella United States of America

One of our best sellers in Balgue! Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Totoco Eco-lodge is located in Balgue. Free Wi-Fi access is available in public areas of this lodge.

The bungalows offer wooden furniture, mosquito net and a fan. Private bathrooms come with a shower. The property is an Eco-lodge in the middle of the tropical forest, uses only solar energy and have dry pit latrines.

Guests can enjoy international dishes and local food at the on-site restaurant.

At Totoco Eco-lodge you will find a terrace with hammocks and free parking.

This property is 1.2 mi from Maderas Volcano and 0.7 mi from Nicaragua Lake. Playa Santo Domingo Beach is 4.5 mi away and Puerto de Gracia is 12 mi away.

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Maderas Volcano
2.2 miles

Natural Beauty

Volcan Maderas Mountain
1.2 miles
Cocibolca Lake
1.2 miles
Istiam River
3.1 miles
Cascada San Ramon Mountain
9.3 miles
Volcan Concepción Mountain
11.2 miles

Closest Airports

San Carlos Airport
56 miles
Liberia Airport
61.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Stunning lodge, with lovely views . Cabanas are really peaceful and comfortable, surrounded by the sounds and sights of the rain forest with views to the volca...”

Calluna50

United Kingdom

9.1

“Totoco was our first stop on our Nicaraguan trip. We were hesitant to go at first due to the travel warning that Canada and USA had issued. WE ARE SO GLAD to ha...”

Benjamin

Canada

“Our stay at Totoco was one for the books. The pictures online don't do it justice! We stayed in a three-person bungalow with an outdoor shower, and it was j...”

Stephanie

United States of America

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

Totoco restaurant & pool

Food: International, Latin American, European

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

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Check-in

1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Totoco Eco-lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please inform Totoco Eco-lodge 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.

“What a beautiful resort! You cannot beat the view from this property - both at the restaurant and in our Lodge. We had a stunning volcanic view from our porch and also a beautiful view from the resorts restaurant and pool. You really feel one with nature at this resort. The breakfast was great and I really love all that the resort does for the community and environment.”

Sarah

“Totoco staff were super friendly and always there to help. They helped us several times for modifying our ferry reservation (we had to reserve a spot for our car), booked our tour guide for the volcano hike and in general everything we asked for was provided immidiately with no hustle, which gave us peace of mind to just relax and enjoy this beautiful island. Our house was beautiful and super clean and surprisingly bug-free, given the fact that you are literally in the middle of a tropical forest! The pool is gorgeaous and allows you to enjoy the view of Madera volcano while you enjoy your drink and relax after an adventurous day on the island :-) Totoco is an eco-friendly lodging facility with a meaningful mission to foster sustainable tourisim and community involvement, which makes it an even more attractive place to stay. I highly recommend!”

Sahar

“Gets you in-tune with nature. I would not change a thing. From the top to the bottom everything was perfect. From the fresh farm raised food to the made from scratch Margaritas along with the sounds of the creatures in the woods. This place is the Bomb , Two Thumbs Up !!”

Vernon

“A wonderful mountain stay in individual cabins. Totally off the grid eco-lodge so not 5 star luxury but that is not why you would go there. Loved falling asleep to the sound of the jungle outside our windows. Loved sitting on the hammock reading books during the rain storm that passed through. Loved listening to the howler monkeys in the morning. I highly recommend this place.”

Donn

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Newest Reviews for Totoco Eco-lodge

Reviewed: September 27, 2018

Benjamin
Canada
10

“Beautiful place, breathtaking views, monkeys.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Totoco was our first stop on our Nicaraguan trip. We were hesitant to go at first due to the travel warning that Canada and USA had issued. WE ARE SO GLAD to have decided to go regardless and we felt safe at all time.The touristic destinations such as isla de ometepe are more than safe. We discovered an island with breathtaking landscapes like we have never seen before. Totoco has the nicest views on the volcano and the area and we felt almost alone on this privileged environment. Pablo was extremely accommodating to us and did everything to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. He set us up with the best guide for our hike on Concepcion volcano which to this day will remain one of our most memorable experience. One thing to know before booking Totoca you need to rent a 4 x 4 as the road to get up there is quite bumpy. For most of Nicaragua it’s preferable to rent an suv if you want to be free to explore anyways.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: May 7, 2018

Anita
United States of America
9.2

“Wonderful location!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Lodge
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All the insects that come in on the porch and the room. But that’s part of the experience
The scenery was breathtaking

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: April 22, 2018

Anonymous
Canada
6.7

“Poor Access”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Home
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Terrible location. Looks good on Google but it's up a road in very poor condition; almost impossible to maneuver a scooter. Compost toilets.
Breakfasts were amazing. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 19, 2018

Chris
United States of America
9.6

“The most beautiful, tranquil , and peaceful place I've ever been or stayed ever !!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bungalow
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Outdoor composting toilet was an adjustment and bugs access to bathroom was not what you expect from more expensive lodging but overall natural beauty and Eco-friendly building was totally rewarding and worth some minor discomfort that westerners aren't used to !
Incredible views of volcano from quiet cabins spread out and isolated from each other creates complete privacy !!

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 13, 2018

Sarah
United States of America
7.9

“A beautiful ecolodge with unbeatable views!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Lodge
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Make sure you have a 4wd or vehicle with off-roading capabilities!!! I actually had a blast getting up to the resort on our quad but I feel as though it would be extremely difficult to get to the resort if we to have been driving a car or scooter.
What a beautiful resort! You cannot beat the view from this property - both at the restaurant and in our Lodge. We had a stunning volcanic view from our porch and also a beautiful view from the resorts restaurant and pool. You really feel one with nature at this resort. The breakfast was great and I really love all that the resort does for the community and environment.

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: April 9, 2018

DaphneBouwhuyzen
Netherlands
Age group: 25 – 34
8.3

“Jungle adventure with a view!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bungalow
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bring your bug spray and earplugs, it can be quite noisy during the night with the wild animals around. Furthermore arrange transportation as the place is super remote.
Great place in the heart of the jungle. Stunning views and amazing service!

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 3, 2018

Gloria
Netherlands
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Lodge
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The view was amazing and I loved the outdoor showers

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: March 21, 2018

Steven
United States of America
5.4

“there’s NO flushing toilets. It’s very Eco friendly.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Group Lodge
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They are very short staffed. I’ve called on different occasions; both before and during my stay for questions and no one ever picked up. Both owners and their two adult children were there, but they don’t help at all. Everytime in the lobby they are getting served by the one waiter/receptionist/bartender. We and other guests felt that was really weird that they needed to be served and not help. We all waited for a while to get service from the waiter/ bartender/ receptionist.
The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: March 17, 2018

Katie
United States of America
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bungalow
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful facility with excellent staff. Pablo was the best!!!

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: March 15, 2018

Kate
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

“WONDERFUL! Super relaxing. Too short”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Group Lodge
- • Stayed 2 nights
The hilly bumpy road to Totoco is particularly rugged in a few spots, then again, that is part of the adventure. Besides once you get to Totoco theres no reason to go anywhere. It's paradise.
The beds were fluffy! I liked everything! Great food. Comfort, serene, constant breeze, howlers, spectacular scenery, butterflies, birds, hammocks. PEACE

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: March 3, 2018

Candice
Canada
5.0

“This hotel was not worth the price that we paid. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The food was inconsistant. One day our chicken sandwich had a decent amount of chicken in it and then the next day it had two little flakes of chicken (only enough for the middle of the bread, leaving an inch all the way around bare). The chicken was dry so we pulled it out and ate just the bread. The mosquito net in our room had numerous holes in it. The receptionist who greated us was not at all friendly. She left us sitting in the gathering area and disappeared when we first arrived. I had to find her and ask her to show us our room as we wanted to put our luggage away and get changed to enjoy the amenities. One morning my eggs tasted like fish. A bottle of water we received also stunk like fish. We ended up eating most of our meals off this resort as the food was not great.
The view from the main gathering area. The pool was also nice.

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: February 24, 2018

Lisa
Canada
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bungalow
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The food was disappointing
The setting is beautiful and very quiet.

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: February 23, 2018

Susanne Goetz
United States of America
Age group: 35 – 44
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Lodge
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The amazing view

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: February 22, 2018

Caroline
Germany
5.8

“Nice view but heavily overpriced”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Being far away from anything else can be nice. But only if your offers to get around are good. Here, any service for a cab, a tour, motorbikes, etc. are twice the Price than anywhere else. Food is okay, as the rooms and the bath. Having just an eco toilet is a challenge. But considering the costs, this accomodation is by far overpriced. Since its far up in the hills in the middle of nowhere, there should also be some "light offers" to get forth and back from the main house to the bungalows.
Wonderful view

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: February 14, 2018

Ramon
Chile

2 helpful votes
8.8

“Great place lake not for swimming”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Lodge
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You must have car as it is on a slope
Staff and nature..sorroundings...

Stayed in February 2018

Sleeps	Room Type
	Double Lodge 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This private lodge includes a custom-made bed and a private bathroom with a warm water shower. A porch with a hammock and seating area set in a tropical garden setting and great views of Concepcion Volcano and lake Nicaragua. The lodge sleeps a maximum of 2 people. Bungalow Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Bathtub or shower • Private entrance • View • Mosquito net • Lake view • Garden view • Mountain view • Landmark view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bungalow 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This private lodge includes a custom-made bed and a private bathroom with a warm water shower. A porch with a hammock and seating area set in a tropical garden setting and great views of Concepcion Volcano and lake Nicaragua. The lodge sleeps a maximum of 2 people. An extra bed for a 3rd person can be added to this lodge for an additional cost. Bungalow Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) • Bathtub or shower • Private entrance • View • Mosquito net • Lake view • Garden view • Mountain view • Landmark view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 6	Family Home Bedroom 1: 1 twin bed and 1 king bed Bedroom 2: 1 twin bed and 1 full bed and 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This spacious holiday home has two bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen & dining area. A spacious porch and a roof terrace includes a plunge pool are enjoyed. Views of the lake and Concepcion volcano from the terrace and lounge are available. The bathroom is located off of the lounge. The house sleeps up to 4 people, and 2 more people may be added for and addition cost each. Bungalow Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) • Bathtub or shower • Private entrance • View • Mosquito net • Lake view • Garden view • Mountain view • Landmark view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 5	Group Lodge Living room: 1 sofa bed Bedroom 2: 1 king bed Living room: 1 sofa bed Bedroom 4: 1 twin bed and 1 king bed Living room: 1 sofa bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This lodge offers two rooms. The first room has a sofa and a custom-made bunk-bed with a twin on the bottom and a single on top. The bathroom with warm water shower is located off of this room. The master bedroom has a 4-poster king size bed. The private porch offers a tropical garden setting and views of Concepcion Volcano. The lodge sleeps up to 4 people, and 1 more person may be added for and addition cost each. Bungalow Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Kitchenette • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) • Kitchen • Bathtub or shower • Private entrance • Sofa • Tile/Marble floor • View • Dining area • Kitchenware • Mosquito net • Oven • Stovetop • Lake view • Garden view • Mountain view • Landmark view • Coffee machine • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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