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A Pacific Paradise in Central America with Five Beaches and Endless Adventures
Experience "The Good Life" when you book a stay at Rancho Santana on Nicaragua’s pristine Emerald Coast. Enjoy ultimate privacy and serenity at this resort set on 2,700 acres of forested hills, stunning cliffs, and five peaceful beaches. Guests of Rancho Santana can:
- Indulge in luxurious treatments at the Spa in El Bosque with signature massage and holistic therapies
- Explore miles of hiking, horseback riding, and secluded beaches spread throughout the grounds
- Relax poolside with cocktail in hand, while nibbling on light bites from The Sand Dollar Pool Bar
- Spend a day on the water paddle boarding, surfing, swimming, fishing, and more
With spacious rooms themed in relation to the four major elements of fire, wind, water, and earth, you will feel an immediate spiritual and physical connection to the lush landscape of this Central America Pacific Coast paradise.
Hotel Amenities
Accommodations
Rancho Santana Beach Resort is home to 38 comfortable guest rooms within both its Inn and Residences, which offer guests a choice of intimate retreats or spacious ocean-view homes.
With Inn accommodations that spread across five guest room types and apartment-like suites that feature high ceilings accented with wooden beams, bathrooms designed with hand-painted tiles, and furniture and other design flourishes designed and built on site, guests immediately feel at home away from home.
The resort's Residences boast nearly 30 private ocean-view homes that offer guests the opportunity to relax in private infinity pools or dine al fresco with mesmerizing views of the Emerald Coast. From expansive terraces to private beach access, Ocean View homes are luxurious retreats large groups love.
For smaller groups, the resort offers condo-style units surrounded by a lush tropical forest and within walking distance of Playa Santana. Choose one of six casitas available for a small family Nicaraguan adventure or one of the 12 beach condos as the ideal surf shack.
Each accommodation was designed with comfort and privacy in mind. Some accommodations feature soaking tubs and generous outdoor areas. Rancho Santana is the ideal destination that any adventurer would wish for - from outdoor adventures to lazy beach days with plenty of family fun in the sun there is an adventure for everyone.
Book with PointsResidences
Get the very best features of a luxury hotel within the comforts of a residential setting.
- The Residences
1750 sq ft 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms6 guests
The Residences have three bedroom and three bathroom luxury condo style units featuring kitchen and living areas. The interiors are a collection of four schemes that reflect the different distinctive natural elements, earth, water, air and fire. Each unit is equipped with air conditionng, in-room ipad Concierge, mobile phone, full back up generator, and a personal safe. Wirelless internet is available complimentary in each unit.
AMENITIES
Internet/Wifi Included
Dining
With its own onsite organic farm and garden providing produce and area fishermen providing fresh catch daily, Rancho Santana's food and dining options could not get any fresher or more natural. Diners will enjoy savoring local flavors, strong Nicaraguan coffees, and delectable beach fare.
La Finca y el Mar – Serving lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers guests farm-to-table dishes of organic vegetables and locally sourced seafood and meat.
El Café – For a quick pick-me-up, guests can head to El Café where Nicaraguan coffee is complemented by pastries, smoothies, and delicious meals.
La Boquita – Located at the pool at Playa Rosada, La Boquita features an open-air kitchen with outdoor dining and an ever-changing menu of wood-fired oven pizzas, raspas, and small plates, along with craft beer, wine, and cocktails.
La Taquería – Set on the beautiful beach at Playa los Perros, La Taqueria serves beach fare like Baja-style tacos, quesadillas, and ceviche for breakfast and lunch.
La Tienda – A small market set alongside the organic garden steps from The Inn, where you’ll find produce, and prepared items from the kitchen of La Finca y El Mar for takeaway, snacks, and beverages including a selection of beer, wine, local rum and other spirits.
The Bar at The Clubhouse – Enjoy a casual bite at the bar, on the terrace, or while playing a game of pool in The Clubhouse at Playa Santana. A small menu includes familiar pub fare as well and local snacking staples perfect for pairing with a cold beer or world-class cocktail.
The Pool Bar at Playa Santana – Popular poolside pickings including fresh ceviche and smoothies, sandwiches, and salads.
Activities at Rancho Santana
With five unique beaches, an effortlessly indulgent spa, and options for both on- and off-site excursions, a stay at Rancho Santana means making choices like whether to snorkel or swim, hike or horseback ride, or simply spend the day pampering yourself.
At the Spa in El Bosque, you can treat yourself to massages, skincare, and body treatments using local indigenous and organic ingredients, take a dip in the hot and cold contrast therapy pools, or opt for an alternative therapy including acupuncture, reflexology, and reiki.
If a spa day is a little too sedate for you, head to the water for surfing, swimming, SUP, fishing and boat tours, and bodyboarding, or head to the hills for horseback riding and hiking among the lush coastal forests. Rancho Santana has a variety of waves that are perfect for beginners and seasoned surfers.
Rancho Santana can also provide offsite tours like trips to nearby volcanos, zipline parks, and more.
Location
Set on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua near the small city of Tola, Rancho Santana holds the distinction of being perched on an isthmus with stunning views of the sea, the valley, and the forest along with access to five unique and beautiful beaches. Enveloped by pristine natural beauty and secluded from cosmopolitan areas, Rancho Santana offers a retreat where relaxation, fun, and freeing solitude come as easily as the area’s perfect surfing waves.
Address
Comarca Limon #1, Tola, Rivas, NicaraguaTransportation
- Airport
- Costa Esmeralda Airport is 10.8 km / 6.7 mi – about 18 minutes away by car
- Managua (MGA): August C. Sandino is 134 km / 83 mi - about 2.5 hours away by car
- Liberia (LIR): Nearby Costa Rica 164.9 km – about 4+ hours away by car
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