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Ananda Guest house 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. The property offers a concierge service to help guests arrange tour, restaurant and transport needs. Free private parking with 24-hour security is available for the 4x4s recommended to reach the property. Guests can enjoy various activities nearby, 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. Ananda Guesthouse uses passive cooling techniques, bio-digestors, solar-heated hot water, organic farming and furniture made from locally sourced hardwoods.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 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 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Balgue
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  • Natasha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely loved the location- beautiful views of the volcanoes and so peaceful. People were so helpful there couldn’t do enough for you. We stayed here twice as we enjoyed it so much.
  • Line
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful place, quiet, clean and delicious breakfast.
  • Amandine
    France France
    We had a great stay with my friend at Ananda Guesthouse! The view was incredible, super easy access from Balgue but also super peaceful and quiet. You feel disconnected when you are there. We also appreciate that they found us a guide to hike the...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ananda Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • 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 be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment and 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
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • Spanish

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 13:00 to 18:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-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 600 metres 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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

    FAQs about Ananda Guesthouse

    • Check-in at Ananda Guesthouse is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

    • The prices at Ananda Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Ananda Guesthouse include:

      • Suite
      • Triple
      • Double
      • Apartment
      • Studio

    • 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

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

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