Caballito's Mar

Nice spot on the lake, lovely to chill out and remote. Staff all lovely and helpful and the free breakfast is good! Definitely get the AC, it’s needed as we struggled the first night without it! You can rent kayaks for free for an hour, would recommend doing this over sunset.

There were fires burning constantly from the neighbours and all our laundry we got done smelt of smoke afterwards as well as coming into our room on the last night. Not very sociable but good for a couple or those looking to chill out.

The private balcony was the best. Could swing in the hammock and watch the sunset over the lake and watch the fireflies flutter around after dark. AC was nice and meant we slept well. Other places with AC on the island are much more money. Food at the restaurant is well priced and big portions. You can book a kayaking tour of the swamps with them. It was very good. The price is very very good for what you get.

Water in shower was cold but think that’s common for Ometepe. Road to hotel was very bumpy and rocky. We had an ATV which made it easier but would be hard on motorbike (although we saw many people manage). Again quite common for Ometepe

Very nice cabin at the lake. Restaurant was good and prices in the same range as similar restaurants. Attentive staff. Calm area. Roller rental (necessary if you want move around the island, since only one bus per day and taxis are expensive). Kayak tour (altough it was very hard to paddle against the wind - take the motorboat to the river if you don't want to suffer).

Very thin dogs always laying on our porch and also fighting with each other (but same as everywhere in Nicaragua). There was a problem with Booking so we could stay only 3 nights in the booked cabin. They would have provided another room (cheaper, no AC) for us. We decided to continue our travel - so this was not a big issue for us (they had a solution for the problem). Our guide at the kayak tour didn't really speak english, so we did not get so much information (but he tried).

Having the water right In front of my room was a beautiful view to wake up to . Staff were friendly , music was nice, very nice and peaceful place to stay , breakfast was really good ! Room was comfortable and cold ac and fan !

It was right on the water and had a welcoming staff with a good kitchen. The value was amazing

It's far from the more social town of Balgue, but with a scooter ($25 rental) you should be okay. The island is a jungle and bugs might enter the room

Everything. The included breakfast was great and staff very welcoming and helpful. Kayaks for free for an hour a day. Sunset from here is incredible. Right on the water and fishes are jumping out. Very comfortable rooms with clean showers and soap provided. Beds comfortable. Not too many bugs due to good policies in the place. The road down is treacherous but not too far (I walked it most days from the main road.

Not too social but can make friends in the restaurant if you try.

Great location and good food in the restaurant! You can rent kayaks as well.