Playa Hermosa Eco Resort

Right on the beach

Room was dark. Sliding door was stuck so we couldn’t take advantage of the deck overlooking the beach

The staff at the restaurant were nice and friendly. The pancakes were good. Alcohol and cocktails relatively cheap The beach itself was beautiful and my partner loved the surfing.

Photos: misleading and outdated. The room was dirty, the fly screens had large holes and very hot. This is not a 'resort' and should not be called a resort. This is nowhere near worth what we paid. This is a $20 a night 'guesthouse' Food was average to poor, made me sick on 2nd day. Undercooked rice. Menu had no healthy options. Only told us it was free to refill water after we purchased it for 24 hours. The next door neighbours partied until 3AM keeping us awake all night. I would not recommend this hotel and the listing should be changed as it was misleading. If you are going to stay, expect a very budget lodging (worse than a hostel) and bring a car so you can get out of there and get food or go to different places.

The location can't get better than this. A stunning ocean beach and there is no establishment other than this hotel. The rooms are big and comfy. The beach-facing rooms also come with a nice ocean view. The staff is friendly and helpful. If you are surfing, there is a little shop where you can rent equipment or take lessons. The prices are reasonable and the soft boards are new. But the best thing is waking up with the sunrise and surfing all by yourself on this amazing beach. The best surfing experience I've ever had. Or if you are not an early-bird, the sunset surf is pretty solid too :)

I genuinely don’t understand how this place can call itself an “Eco Resort” while almost every aspect of its operations contradicts that label. - They use plastic straws (many places in Nicaragua have already moved on to reusable ones). - Toiletries are single-use and disposable instead of refillable dispensers. Just a basic eco standard. - The menu is overwhelmingly meat-heavy, with just one sad veggie pasta and a plain salad as the only vegetarian options. It's almost comical how little thought has gone into sustainability here. No indication of organic or locally sourced ingredients either. - No sign of renewable energy use. In fact, there is a loud diesel generator in the backyard. - Zero effort for water conservation. The toilets leak constantly, and there isn’t even a polite reminder in the rooms to consider water usage. The list goes on but this was easily the least eco-conscious hotel I’ve stayed at in Nicaragua—and ironically, the only one that markets itself as an “Eco Resort.” It feels like false advertising, and it’s a shame because the location has real potential.

We stayed here for two nights in the room with a sea view. It was truly paradise and we loved everything. The staff are very friendly, professional and attentive. The resort itself is beautiful, and the attached restaurant serves delicious food and drinks. Spending our days by the beach was magical, and we both agreed it was a highlight of our Central America trip. We found the resort quiet and peaceful, there is plenty of room for everyone. Please get the chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast they are INCREDIBLE!!! They have a massage service, surf boards and lessons, and can easily organise taxis if required. Just to note, Playa Hermosa is basically just this resort and nothing else - don’t expect an ATM or supermarket anywhere, you will completely rely on the restaurant (a little more expensive than most places in Nicaragua, but nothing outrageous).