San Simian Lodge

Great service. Super clean!

Very cool place to stay. Very beautiful. Loved the enclosed outside shower. So cool.

What a hidden gem. Beautiful cabins with hammocks, amazing views, great food and a very nice staff. Not too crowded. I stayed 3 nights and wish i could have stayed longer. Highly recommended

Comfortable, affordable, and the grounds are beautifully kept.

Another quiet paradise on earth! The peaceful sweetwater Laguna di Apoyo invites for a swim, kajaks and floating aides available. The beach is pebbly and beachshoes are a good idea! The nicely decorated, typical palm-roofed cabanas with open air bathroom are clean and beds surrounded by a moscito net for the night. Only the biggest cabana (6 beds) has Aircon, all others have a fan. Very good cuisine and quite a diverse menu for all tastes. Even the wine menu, though small, offers good quality wine. Breakfast with all these wonderfully delicious different fruit are so refreshing, original in taste and only available here, fresh from the trees! The San Simian Lodge is located between the unmade road and the beach accessible by descending some 60 steps, the restaurant being at the top and there is a bar just above the beach open for lunch and drinks as well. The staff are all very friendly and Raquel and Daniel are wonderful hosts, helpful in any way, organising transport to the airport or tours around the laguna. As mentioned, if you are looking for a quiet, nice and cosy little place off the beaten tourist paths, this is it! Thanks for everything Raquel and Daniel, keep going! Best value for money in Nicaragua!

This place is fantastic. Great friendly hosts, good food and a beautiful lagoon. Be sure to check out the Free diving school right down the road as well as the Water Slide Hotel. The family room was perfect for travelling with kids.

We felt spoiled here! Accommodations are wonderful..the beds were comfortable the sheets were soft, the bath towels were large. (we stayed in the two bedroom family casita with our two teenage sons). The views of Laguna de Apoyo are beautiful. It was nice to have breakfast included in the stay as well as restaurant onsite open all day for food and beverages. The resort organized a massage therapist come one afternoon which was fantastic! The grounds are full of plants and flowers and beautiful walkways, and many cute areas to relax with hammocks and lounge chairs, etc Recommendation, Do speak with the owners about any outside activities. They are extremely kind and knowledgeable. We made an evening trip to Masaya Volcano, only to find out that it was closed for several weeks due to a landslide. (would have been avoided if we had spoke to the owners first :)

Quaint and cozy with a relaxing atmosphere. The landscaping is lush, and with plenty of hammocks, you can enjoy relaxing in the shade. The spacious cabins have comfortable beds, and the open-air shower is a must-try. The free breakfast options are tasty, the coffee is excellent, and with lunch and dinner options you don't have to interrupt your day of relaxation. The bar area is welcoming and there are many drink options to enjoy. Kayaks and snorkel equipment are available to explore the lagoon and a floating platform is not far from the shore. The property is on a slope with the road at the top and paths leading down to the cabins and the lake shore. The paths are cobbled so rolling luggage is inconvenient and may be challenging for those with mobility issues. The lodge is centrally located between Granada and Masaya making it a good HQ for day trips to the surrounding areas. The owner and staff are friendly and helpful. I will definitely return to San Simian Lodge.