La Omaja Hotel is a great option for those traveling through Ometepe. The hotel is located on a hillside with a great view of its surroundings and the Cocibolca lake (Lake Nicaragua). The property grounds are full of lush greenery where guests can relax and have a great time in the middle of this beautiful scenery. La Omaja has an advantage of being a little further inland that results in less mosquitoes and bugs but it won’t eliminate all of them because, after all, this is the tropics.
The hotel has different cabanas for guests to stay in. The hotel décor and furniture is simple but very clean. The rooms are all equipped with a bathroom, air conditioning, and a television. On property there are telephones if someone needs to make a call. There is also a great restaurant on site that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is a great place for guest to enjoy a great meal before they embark on a journey for the day and for when they come back after a long day.
The hotel is owned by an American named Jaime, married to a Nicaraguan named Roxana. Guests who have stayed at La Omaja have raved about the attention and service provided by them. Jaime is able to relate with foreigners coming through the hotel and, together with his wife, they are able to provide the local know-how of what there is to do and see on the island. They can help arrange tours of the island’s attractions for guests. The attractions on the island include:
San Ramon Waterfalls
Hiking Concepcion Volcano
Hiking Maderas Volcano
Kayaking
Horseback Riding
Eye of Water swimming hole
Coffee Farm
Next time you visit the island, strongly consider staying at La Omaja Hotel. They will do their best to make sure your stay is worthwhile. Their rates are very affordable and a great place for families traveling on a budget. Room rates start at $45 per night.
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