Name: Selvista Guesthouses
Address: From the Balgüe River Bridge 350 meters East Entrance of Finca Bona Fide, 48800 Balgue, Nicaragua, From the Balgüe River Bridge 350 meters East Entrance of Finca Bona Fide, Ometepe, 48800, Nicaragua
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £61 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Selvista Guesthouses

From the Balgüe River Bridge 350 meters East Entrance of Finca Bona Fide, 48800 Balgue, Nicaragua – Great location - show map

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Selvista Guesthouses is a barefoot luxury collection of jungle guesthouses on the slopes of the Maderas Volcano on Ometepe island, 31 km from the port town of Moyogalpa. Guests can enjoy the on-site honesty bar. Free private parking is available for all vehicle types. Free WiFi throughout the property is available. The rustic room features private outdoor showers. All rooms include indoor, private bathrooms with modern flush toilets. Luxury rooms have hot water. All rooms except the ground floor of the Jungle House have private balconies. The property features a greens garden and a shared kitchen, fully equipped for guests who wish to cook. Breakfast is served each day and includes fresh fruits, freshly toasted Nicaragua coffee, and natural juice plus a cooked option. Food delivery service is often available from restaurants located in the nearby town. Guests can enjoy various activities near the property, including volcano hikes, coffee tours, taxi transport, and rental of bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, and ATVs. Selvista Guesthouses offers free farm tours. The entire property is a lush tropical forest, abundant with plant and animal life with dogs living on-site. Located within an permaculture farm guests can find local fruits and salads, and a playground and outdoor gym. Guests can walk 15 minutes down into the town of Balgüe, or 10 minutes up to the entrance of the Maderas volcano trails. Altagracia is 12 km from Selvista Guesthouses, while the Ometepe Airport is 28 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Luxury Suite with Volcano View

Bedroom :

1 large double bed

Living room:

1 sofa bed

Rustic Suite with Forest View

1 double bed

Rustic Studio with Volcano View

1 double bed

Deluxe Queen Suite

1 large double bed

Family Room with Mountain View

2 bunk beds

and

1 large double bed

and

1 futon bed

Family Room with Balcony

1 bunk bed

and

1 large double bed

and

1 futon bed

Two-Bedroom Villa

Bedroom 1:

1 large double bed

and

1 futon bed

Bedroom 2:

1 large double bed

Living room:

1 sofa bed

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

9.0

Facilities

8.9

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.0

Value for money

8.4

Location

8.7

Free WiFi

9.4

See what guests loved the most:

Alex
United Kingdom
“Great escape in the jungle. Amazing home made breakfasts with food grown onsite.”
Bianca
Canada
“It was a beautiful and quiet property. I love the vision for the property and the forest they are maintaining. We had an amazing experience. Breakfast was amazing. I think whatever the restaurant is when it's finished will be great too!”
Arianna
Germany
“Very nice resort in nature, the room was stunning. Good breakfast, and I loved the atmosphere in the common area, just chatting with other guests and sharing tips. Great for a solo traveler or a couple.”
Sofie
Belgium
“Everything was amazing! The staff is very friendly and helpfull from the beginning untill the end. We had an amazing time in the family house!”
Mareli
Australia
“Beautiful cabins in lush jungle setting. Good kitchen facilities. Ability to book quality guide for Volcano Maderas hike was a plus. Helpful staff.”
Jana
Germany
“We loved the terrace on the cabin and the hangmat. Also the staff was Always very Kind and even came when we asked for Help about a big spider inside the cabin. Be prepared of being in the jungle! It is wonderful and full of insects also. ;-) also...”
Marie-pier
Canada
“This was a magical experience! The place is so peaceful, the owner is super kind and the room was so comfortable. We got a massage and it was amazing.”
Gavin
South Korea
“Truly exceptional stay. We booked for five nights and ended up staying thirteen.It was very hard to leave this place. The rooms are of a very high standard and the views from each property have been really considered during construction. This is...”
Jeanne
Ireland
“beautiful property in the heart of the jungle! lots of wildlife and interesting plants”
Nicolaas
Netherlands
“The setting and scenery of this place is just phenomenal. Both the shared kitchen and my room offered exceptional views. Facilities in the room were great (except for the fan). You feel really away from it all. Still the place isn’t too remote as...”

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 Christopher Shanks, owner

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 is partly solar-powered with 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.**

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 15 years. You can find many trails, tropical fruits, plants, trees, butterflies, birds, and monkeys throughout the property. The organic greens garden above the kitchen features spinach, lettuce, oregano, basil, rosemary, amaranth, arugula, 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. Local restaurants and small grocery stores in the town of Balgüe are a 15-25 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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Selvista Guesthouses
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

House rules

Selvista Guesthouses takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 20:00

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

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

15% per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Selvista Guesthouses accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-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 employees during the day, with a spanish speaking security guard overnight.

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 Selvista Guesthouses 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.

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

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

Selvista Guesthouses offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Games room
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Horse riding
- Bike tours
- Head massage
- Bicycle rental
- Neck massage
- Walking tours
- Full body massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Back massage
- Hand massage
- Foot massage
- Yoga classes
Room options at Selvista Guesthouses include:
- Suite
- Studio
- Family
- Villa
Selvista Guesthouses is 750 yards from the centre of Balgue. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The prices at Selvista Guesthouses may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Selvista Guesthouses. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Check-in at Selvista Guesthouses is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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