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Reviews of Eden on the Chocolata

200 m norte de Tanke de Agua, La Chocolata Nacascolo, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

#5 of 32 hotels in San Juan del Sur

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Review score

Based on 44 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    You can reach Zen there! Great place hands down!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    I have no dislikes!

    We had dinner there and it was absolutely delicious. Beautifully maintained surroundings. Howler Monkey's can be heard off in the distance. The wonderful pool. The view! And the nice breeze at night. Spectacular place. And the staff were absolutely delightful! Darling people!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The peaceful location,the amazing view,the yoga class.Everything is made to relax. The staff is super friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Warm, inviting place for yoga and more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are a little sparse. They could do with more surface area for, perhaps, sitting and reading, and even a place to put your luggage. I have to agree with those who said that the beds are uncomfortable.

    A calm and peaceful vibe. The yoga teachers were exceptional, and all of the staff were kind. I love the refreshing pool, and the yoga studio could not have had a better view.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    10
    A very nice and peaceful place to relax for a few days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The price for dinner is relatively high, but the food is very good.

    A very beautiful and peaceful place to relax for a few days. Very friendly hosts and staff. The sessions with yoga and other offers (e.g. Pilates or Cacao Ceremony) were great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    10
    Amazing unique experience. We would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was solar heated water so no hot showers but cool showers were refreshing.

    The yoga was exceptional. Very friendly staff and great food.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful but
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodation part of Eden is not as excellent. The beds are uncomfortable and the towels are harsh. Although a retreat center it is very loud at night with noise from the hostel below blending in with the roosters waking you at at 4 am. The location is also rather remote making it hard to access the nearby beach ( 20 min walk ) or the town ( 10 Min drive / 7$ each way. The yoga and activities can be a hit or miss.

    Eden is a wonderful retreat center with amazing views over the San Juan del sur bay. The yoga shala is beautiful overlooking the water. The food was also nice and homemade and we were eating together with all the other guests fostering a sort of community.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    10
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Great stay, amazing location, Charming views, very friendly host team and co-residents. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is such a lovely Hotel with cabanas, some of them with a beautiful sea view. They offer yoga classes/retreats which you can be part of, if you want to. The meals are held together in a family/friends’ like atmosphere where the manager, the yoga teachers etc. sit with you at the table and you are welcome to join or not. Everything is done with so much love and care and I can definitely recommend. They also offer excursions e. g. to Granada and one free excursion down to the center of San Juan del Sur and the Cristo statue. Highly recommended stay!!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Awesome food - Great Yoga place and view

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    Amazing and peaceful paradise in Nicaragua
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Top location with most amazing views on the jungle and bay of San Juan del Sur. Best vegan food we’ve had in Nicaragua. Friendly staff and great yoga rituals.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    10
    An amazing retreat in the hills. A perfect place for a yoga retreat it just total relaxation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I noticed on my bank statement before I arrived that half the money had been deducted. Then on arrival the full total was also deducted. I was told that I will get the first payment returned in a week!! After using Booking.com for many years now, this has never happened and is not a good system for travellers. The onus is on me to keep checking daily to see if I have got my money back. I leave the country today so if there are problems, it will be difficult for me. Just don’t do it! No one else does. They take the card number to secure the booking and that’s fine.

    It is a stunning retreat surrounded by nature. The communal areas are lovely. Everyone is encouraged to eat together so that’s helpful as a solo traveller. It’s vegetarian food and no alcohol. There are yoga sessions and a pool. Sublime

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    10
    Amazing stay. Loved it. Awesome staff, beautiful view, great yoga and deliiiicious food!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some of the food options arent always available. Couldn't get the lunch option at 330 when it is supposed to be available from 1 to 5. No A/C. The double bed is actually two single bed put together. The shower in my first room had good pressure (room #4), but the second shower head was really weak (room #3).

    Staff is awesome, welcoming and take part in the meals. The two yoga teachers are really good, attentive, conscientious, intelligent, empathetic, challenging,... Food is ammaaazzziinnnnggg. Def recommend taking the retreat package. Place is so beautiful! Especially the yoga room with the view on the bay and mountains. Massage felt amazing!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    8.0
    nice for some RNR
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    set menu and set meal times. I think it’s naughty to not mention this when you book. I am also not vegan so I would have like to have been informed before I made the booking.

    accommodation and pool

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    9.0
    Amazing stay with amazing people
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bring earplugs if you are sensitive to noise. The space hostel can throw parties from time to time and can get loud but earplugs did the trick.

    The property is stunning, for the room being totally open I felt like the bug net did a good job and didn't get bitten whilst asleep. The staff are amazing, I had never done yoga before and it was a great experience Monica was really lovely and was great with all the different abilities. All the staff were so friendly and kind. The breakfast was huge so much food was different every day and really delicious. We didn't have the dinner but the other guests really raved about it and recommended doing the package. There is a shuttle from the space hostel across the street for $2 into San Juan del sur and was easy to get about. Really amazing stay we got engaged whilst in Nicaragua and staying here really made our trip so special.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    10
    I had a fantastic stay and will definitely come back to Eden next time I am in Nicaragua!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The loud music from a hotel nearby (due to Semana Santa).

    The pool, the views, the staff, the food, the atmosphere...everything!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very warm, a cat was sitting on our bed when we came home from dinner, seems like the cleaning lady didnt close the door when she cleaned. Otherwise good. Lunch is expensive if you decide to eat in

    Super nice staff, great value for money! Lovely place with great simple facilities

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location - muddy road with lot of pot holes and trash right behind the main gate. Far from city center, you either have to pay taxi ($10-20) or shuttle from theSpace or Casa Oro ($3-5). This accommodation does not provide free shuttle. Also, I am sensitive to night sounds and the main road was noisy for me, also there are parties across the street in theSpace over the weekends. Bring ear plugs. No drinks or food allowed to bring, so if you expect to bring your own food and/or snacks and drinks, it is officially not allowed. I'd say that the staff has a lot to learn about hospitality and services, meaning I was the one I had to ask, so lack of given information, it's good they are nice people and kind of laid back but impractical. For example, the shuttles that run to city/beach, I wasn't informed about them when we checked in and I specifically asked them about shuttles, we had to find the information on our own. We ordered surfing at 10am and when the pick up didn't come I was the one that had to go to the reception and ask what happened (rescheduled to 14), saying they couldn't find us (we were in the room), for me it is expected that the staff informed us. Also, we ordered taxi because we needed to be in the centre at 05:45am for shuttle and asked about the price, they said it is $5 dollars and didn't mentioned per person, luckily we had some Cordobas to give it to the driver. So, this is not a service that I would give rating of 10.

    Overall cleanliness of the premises, cute dog and cats. Surroundings are tranquil, view from common area is beautiful. Own cottage with own patio where you can sit, enjoy, move. Rich 2 course breakfast, tea, coffee from 7am, filtered water. Net over the bed.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2022

    10
    We had the best time at Eden of Chocolata
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is super friendly and its a very familiar atmosphere. The view, the food, the service, it was all perfect. Also really enjoyed yoga classes with Monica. Thank you so much!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2021

    8.0
    Awesome Staff, good organic and vegetarian meals and calming atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only negative was the lack of air condition in the rooms considering the location of the place and climate in Rivas, Nicaragua.

    The staff was very welcoming and warm. The whole property was well kept and the beautiful environment full of greenery and flowers was so awesome

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2021

    10
    beautiful views and amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you expect to be downtown San Juan Del Sur every day, I might recommend an accommodation closer. If you don’t take the one free shuttle in the morning, expect to pay 5-6 USD each way in a taxi.

    The property is beautiful and the staff were amazing. Great place to be a little further from the downtown area of San Juan Del Sur to enjoy a peaceful view. The property is on top of a hill and not every taxi driver can get up it, especially during rainy season. The hotel staff does have recommend taxi drivers and the were very available. We also enjoyed the two dogs and cats around the property. They were all very friendly and we made great friends with Taco the cat.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2021

    10
    Unique place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unique spot, unique privet cabins, very peaceful atmosphere and very kind and helpful staff. Delicious vegan food, yoga classes, amazing view and great sweeming pool. Loved our stay!

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional and originally decorated cabins , breath taken vies from pool and yoga studio, delicious breakfast and great yoga classes

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2021

    10
    Little piece of paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little more variation in breakfast. During our 5 night stay it was 3 times the exact same nicaraguan breakfast.

    Beautiful views, such a calm & peaceful place. They offer delicious vegan food and very good yoga classes. Loved our stay!

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2021

    9.0
    Beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not many options for dinner around.

    Beautiful place very good to relax and enjoy.

    Stayed in August 2021

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