There are a lot of places to stay while in San Juan del Sur. Whether you are looking for a high end hotel or to just rough it on the beach, San Juan del Sur has something to fit your needs and your budget.
Backpacking is becoming really popular in San Juan del Sur. These locations generally only provide the bare necessities, as in no air conditioning but a dry roof over your head. Here are some locations that are ideal for backpackers:
Matilda’s: Matilda’s is located right on the beach, just 2 minutes away from Playa Maderas and offers dorm rooms for $8 per night, private rooms for $25 per night, camping spots (includes hammock) for $4 per night and even and little tiny make shift huts on the beach for $5 per night.
Hotel Estrella: This hotel has rustic all wood rooms with a great view of the San Juan Bay, for only $6 per night. The rooms do not have Air conditioning or a fan in them, but the majority of the time there is a relaxing sea breeze going through which is enough to make it comfortable.
If you are not up to roughing it like the backpackers there are some nice mid range hotels for you to choose in San Juan del Sur:
Aventura lodge: The Aventura Lodge is a jungle themed hotel. They ahve an amazing jungle garden that wil make you feel as if you are in the middle of the rainforest. They have 5 jungle themed rooms, one 2 bedroom canopy style apartment and even have treehouse beds. All this comes with the creature comforts such as cable TV, wireless internet and of course air conditioning.
Azul Pitahaya: This mid range hotel is located right in the center of downtown San Juan del Sur. They have single, double and triple rooms which offer the standard amenities of hot water, TV, internet, air conditioning and as an added bonus breakfast is included as well.
If you are looking for the highest quality hotels in San Juan del Sur and it fits your budget, you might try out these high end, luxury hotels:
Orquidea del Sur: This high end, luxury hotel have five suites which overlook Playa Yankee of San Juan del Sur. This hotel has two afinity pools which have a connecting waterfall, a conversation lounge, a very impressive dining lounge, a library and even a place to play billiards. Coming in at around $150 per night for double occupancy including breakfast, it is pricey but well worth it. It should be noted that this hotel has a two night minimum stay.
Palermo Hotel and Resort: Boasting 50 high quality villas, which have 2 two bedroom suites each, located amidst seemingly never ending tropical gardens which overlook the Pacific Ocean. The Palermo Hotel and Resort is perfect for those who require a quiet, peaceful and private place to stay in absolute comfort.