Reviews of Estación Biológica Agualí
Del Hotel Bermudez, 900 metros al este y 100 metros al sur Reserva Natural Cerro Apante, Matagalpa 61000, 61000 Matagalpa, Nicaragua
#3 of 8 hotels in Matagalpa
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 16 hostel reviews
9.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
8.1
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.4
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Dennis
Germany16 reviews10“Green Oasis in Matalgalpa”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful place in nature just a short walk from Matalgalpa up the hill :)
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Estelle
Australia57 reviews11 helpful votes9.0“Tranquil place tucked away in nature”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The kitchen was a little basic. Because the hostel is out of town, it is advised to arrive before dark as you have to walk up a steep hill for the last 15 mins, as no taxi will take you the whole way.
The staff were very friendly and nice to talk to. The beds were comfy and came with mosquito nets and the bathroom was very modern and clean. The location of the hostel is in beautiful nature.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Krithika
United States12 reviews10“I wish I could live here”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There is nothing I didn’t love about this place.
This property is a slice of paradise. Located on several hectares of land that abut the Cerra Apante National Reserve, the property offers stunning views of Matagalpa. There are several fruit trees around the buildings that attract lots of birds. Our hostess was lovely and had plenty of interesting and useful information to share. The property owners seek to educate locals and school children about environmental issues. The thoughtfulness they have displayed in weaving this property seamlessly into its surroundings is a testament to their goals and values. I really wish I could have extended my stay.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom12 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Get out of the city...”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The walk up the hill to the hostel, from the city, was a bit of a workout, but you don't come here for the city.
The food was great, the garden was lovely and the climate was perfect - a relief from the high sea level temperatures.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Maddie
United States3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Bungalow
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great!
Agualí is a beautiful place in the hills above Matagalpa. The nature is great here, and it is well worth going up the hill to spend time here. It is an added bonus that staying at Agualí supports Agualí’s environmental education programs for children and adolescents. We thoroughly enjoyed our three nights there and hope to return someday!
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Ryan
Nicaragua6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Host was very welcoming and we enjoyed great conversations every night. Her project is great and the ambitions she has to help the environment and local community sincere. More people should visit to help contribute to the cause.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Keeley
United Kingdom26 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Fun stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Bungalow
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely stay. The farm is a great setting with beautiful views and they run lots of community projects from the space. Helpful friendly staff.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Carlie
Philippines1 review10“Gema is a gem and will make you feel welcomed during your stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Awesome stay, Gema made me feel very welcomed. The rooms and bathroom were clean and because it is on the top of the mountain, the weather is nice and fresh at night. It is a bit out of the ways as you have to climb a steep Hill for about fifteen minutes, but for relaxing, there is nothing like being away from the city. During my stay Gema was gracious and patient enough to help me practice my Spanish. On weekends they host different educational events such as English learning, bird watching, and learning about climate change to name a few. Really cool place, strongly recommend for anyone coming to Matagalpa!
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Lindsey
Canada26 reviews2 helpful votes10“Outstanding”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom was outdoos so there were a lot of mosquitoes in the shower. Taxi drivers have no idea where this place is so make sure you brush up on your directions in Spanish and have Google maps open 😀
Beautiful location, super friendly hosts. Our room was basically a whole house and had a lovely outdoor patio space.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Lukas
Germany7 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Wonderfull Garden with nice views and lovely host”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Bungalow
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
- getting to the property in our regular street car was not possible. So you have to walk a bit. But Gemma talked to a local Family just down the road and we were allowed to park our car on their property. - if you are traveling by public transportation keep in mind the Property is quite uphill. And Gemma recommended us to be home before dark, so going out to eat was always quite early.
- Amazing views - Great garden - Food available if needed - Walking trail right next to the property - lovely people around - food in town ist great!
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Annika
Germany10 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The only thing is that the hostal is up a hill, so it takes some time to get there and I wouldnt walk it in the dark.
My stay here was great, I can really recommend it. The staff was super friendly and helped me organizing trips and also how to get to my next stop. The cooked food was tasty and inexpensive. Everything was super clean. They have a garden with herbs snd some vetegables that can be used. The hostel is also part of a schoool, teaching english to some locals and environmental sense to children. So you support a good cause.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Jane
United Kingdom80 reviews8 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Bungalow
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Sorry to say there were too many mozzies for me even with repellent on. Kitchen in bungalow had only basic equipment. Also when I stayed there was only one other person who I saw in the evening. Nicer to go as a family or group. And do not underestimate the hill up from town!
Lovely small nature reserve helping local families and educating children. Gardens and woods very pretty and it was peaceful. The staff I met were welcoming and friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Elena
Germany2 reviews10“It was a wonderful stay with great sunsets and the most lovely and self-confident hostess ever ◡̈!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Family Bungalow
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Ines
Mexico25 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Andrew
United Kingdom31 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2023
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