Accommodation, Hotels

You've decided to make Nicaragua your next vacation destination. You've chosen the dates and taken leave from work. Now you have to find the right kind of accommodation in Nicaragua to suit both your needs and your budget. There is a variety of accommodation in Nicaragua, from budget to luxury. On another page we discuss hotels, so on this page we focus on other forms of Nicaraguan holiday accommodation.

Oftentimes people prefer the intimacy of smaller establishments or the privacy of self-catering accommodation in Nicaragua. For those traveling with the entire family, hotels can work out a bit expensive. Nicaragua provides various types of accommodation to cater for your requirements. One of the best options for families is holiday home rental, especially if you are vacationing for an extended period of time in Nicaragua. Holiday home rentals include apartments and houses. With this option you will be able to cater for yourselves and save on food costs. Some rentals also offer various services such as meals, cleaning etc. Rental agencies will be able to assist you in finding the ideal holiday home for your vacation.

Guest houses or Bed and Breakfasts are other popular types of accommodation in Nicaragua. Guest houses are scattered around the country in a variety of locations from cities to rural areas. Prices vary between guest houses depending on the grading and facilities. Amenities available at some guest houses include: car parking, laundry, towels, luggage storage, Internet access, restaurant, bar, telephone/fax, security lockers, guest kitchen, airport pick-up, bicycle hire, travel desk and so on. Note, facilities vary from guest house to guest house. Certain guest houses may offer breakfast as part of the room charges.

If you are planning on staying somewhere for a night or are a young traveler, you may wish to consider hostel accommodation. It is inexpensive, clean and may offer several other services. Hostels can be in the form of dormitories, shared rooms or even individual rooms. Another inexpensive form of accommodation in Nicaragua are the motels located along the Pan-American Highway. These are ideal for an overnight stop-over.

Holiday resorts in Nicaragua offer a selection of accommodation options. Choose from apartments, bungalows and so on. Many activities are offered by resorts and include surfing, fishing, snorkeling, horse riding, golf and more. Oftentimes they will be able to supply you with the equipment necessary for these fun-filled activities. Bungalows ensure privacy with the convenience of the services of the resort.

As ecotourism increases in popularity in Nicaragua so do ecotourism facilities and accommodations. Lodges have been created in isolated natural areas. Accommodation can be bungalows, apartments and houses. Imagine waking up to the sound of birds and stepping out into the splendor of nature. Many activities are also offered at eco-lodges, such as tours, horse riding, cycling, sports etc. This is the ideal Nicaraguan accommodation option for relaxing and reflecting.

With such a variety of accommodation in Nicaragua, you are certain to have a fantastic holiday. We wish you a wonderful stay!

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