Verdad Nicaragua - San Juan del Sur

5-star boutique surf retreat on Nicaragua's Emerald Coast

Surf & Adventure

Verdad Nicaragua operates an on-site surf school with professional instructors providing private lessons at uncrowded Playa Escameca. Guests have access to water sport facilities on site, fishing excursions, and diving trips organized by the hotel. A ponga ride with El Tumo Azul includes spearfishing, snorkeling, and fresh ceviche prepared aboard the boat.

Wellness & Fitness

The hotel has an open-air yoga and fitness studio with ocean views, equipped with weights, yoga mats, and TRX. Full-body massage and spa treatments are available in a serene environment, and guests can book Swedish massage with Magali. Fitness classes, yoga classes, and nightly happy hour with live music are included in the weekly schedule.

Dining

Meals at Verdad Nicaragua are made with locally sourced ingredients and served family-style in a communal dining room overlooking the ocean. A complimentary early riser breakfast is provided, followed by a full breakfast at 9:00 AM; dinner features dishes like chalupas, paella, and fresh lobster. Lunch is available at Rancho Las Tortugas on the private beach, where the ceviche and lobster tacos are served.

Rooms & Suites

Each casita at Verdad Nicaragua is a private hillside room with an ocean-view deck and a screened-in outdoor shower that looks onto the Pacific. Accommodations are designed with natural-chic style and include a private bathroom, daily housekeeping, and a stocked honor bar accessible 24 hours. Every room offers direct views of Playa Escameca and the surrounding jungle hillside.

Families & Children

Verdad Nicaragua boutique hotel & retreat offers babysitting and child services, board games and puzzles, and kids' meals prepared by the kitchen. Families can walk down to the private beach via a jungle trail or request a free shuttle ride from the staff at any time. A sea turtle release with Vital Actions on Playa Escameca provides an educational experience for children.

• Surf: Private lessons with professional coaches at uncrowded Playa Escameca
• Wellness: Open-air yoga studio, full-body massage, and Swedish massage with Magali
• Dining: Family-style meals with locally sourced ingredients; Rancho Las Tortugas ceviche
• Rooms: Private casitas with ocean-view decks and screened-in outdoor showers
• Activities: Ponga ride, fishing, snorkeling, horseback riding, and waterfall hikes
• Family: Babysitting, kids' meals, sea turtle release with Vital Actions