Punta Teonoste

50 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2026

Armando

Staff was courteous and helpful. Rooms weren’t ready upon arrival. We didn’t get our room until past 5:00 pm. Rooms and facilities could use a little more upkeep. There were areas in room that were dusty. Overall the beautiful and peaceful setting made it a great experience.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Susanne

Beautiful hotel, thoughfully decorated. Great cuisine and cocktails. Located at a beautiful, empty, sandy beach. We loved it.
Please don’t expect a quick service like in the US, bring some time, relax, and enjoy this paradise. It’s totally worth it.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2025

Gary

Great staff, beach was beautiful, food was very good, although expensive. Resort is secluded. Grounds are a bit run down, especially the driveway and parking. A lot of bugs, especially ants and mosquitoes, even in the rooms.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

01 Apr 2025

Luis R

La vista es muy linda. Pero esta propiedad tiene mucho q mejorar. La comida estaba fria , mal cocinada y sin sabor. El aire de las cabana no llega hasta donde estan las camas en el segundo piso, era demaciado caliente, el servicio era demaciado lento , muchos meseros dando vuelta o hablando entre ellos y los clientes esperando. Casi media hora para servir una cerveza. Pienso q necesitas entrenamiento y sentido de urgencia y definitivamente el chef tiene q ponerla um poco mas de sabor a los platillos. Y como Nicaraguense tratar de servir tortillas por lo menos en el desayuno.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Alberto

The beach, facilites and overall the staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2024

Marianela

Nice hotel and nice beach

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Apr 2024

Michael

Stay elsewhere

Very disappointing experience. Reserved a room with 3 beds and air conditioning. Upon arrival we were shown to our room and 2 of the beds were upstairs with no AC and no fan. With it being over 100° during the day it was impossible to sleep in the upstairs area as we are accustomed to sleeping in AC and paying $200 per night for a unit with AC. We could have easily booked a hostel at a fraction of the cost.

Sadly that's not the worst part. After a long day of travel I was ready for rest but when I pulled the sheets back I found rat poop all over the bed. I called the front desk and was assured someone would come by and change the sheets. After waiting 45 mins no one showed. I called 3 more times with no result. I then went to the desk in person. At this point they sent someone with me with new sheets. Clearly we didn't want to stay another night but after 2 hours of this it was now 10pm and we didn't have much of a choice for that night. The next morning we talked with Elmer, the manager, he was aware of our situation and agreed to refund our money. He said it would be 3 days for the refund. Now after 14 days we have received no refund and Elmer has said in emails that he is not refunding us our entire stay. This is unacceptable.

Do yourself a favor and stay elsewhere. The beds are unsanitary and they are dishonest.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

20 Mar 2024

Kevin

We were the only couple there.
Old and hadn't been updated
Very overrated on Expedia
Grounds seemed to be maintained but not the whole resort

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Jan 2024

Mary L

It is a beautiful place but the staff and service is terrible. We had to wait until 5,30 for our room. Food is good, expensive for here. Staff is very slow, dont clean up, no maid service. They act like we are inconvenience to them. Piss poor management. Very disapointed in lack of service.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2024

Carolyn

You cannot see the beach from the rooms, despite being described as beachview.
The property is fantastic; the beach is empty with nice white sand, but the rooms are very basic.
Recommend having a car as the hotel is isolated

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2023

Mark

The place was awesome and perfect tor our meeting. If I lived closer, I would be going all the time. Derling at the front was exceptional. You have a good team there.

Business_and_leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2023

Bruno

Nice rustic resort, try to get the room with AC!

the good:
- Friendly and available staff (Derling, Ismael, Silvia). The admin manager (Elmer Ruiz) was very understanding and appreciative of my feedback.
- Very nice decoration, especially main cottage with the restaurant and waiting area.
- Bungalows are individual 2-story cottages some with a fan and some with AC. My bungalow had a fan, enough for ventilation because there is no TV and not enough artificial light to read, I spent most time outside. My room had a mosquito net, which did not close properly, which is more or less fine. Bring insect repellent.
- Several activities like bicycle riding and horse riding which a plus (Francisco the caretaker was excellent).

the bad:
- The pool water was green and turbid, not so inviting but other guests didn't seem to mind
- The hotel needs more direct paths to the beach, guests need to step over broken sticks and branches, dry leaves, to reach the sand or walk all the way through the main cottage.
- My bungalow: Shower water pressure was quite low so showering took a while (not so eco friendly)
- My bungalow: need of maintenance, some loose and rusty screws at knee height for injury and risk of tetanus.
- My bungalow: No WiFi, there are many APs but not all APs were working.

the ugly:
- My bungalow: had 2 bats inside, and bats carry rabies, therefore this is a public health hazard. Front desk and hotel management didn't realize the public health issue.

For all these points, I cannot give the hotel more than 3 stars.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2023

Carolyn

The hotel lobby is absolutely gorgeous. The staff is nice and courteous. The food is very good but more expensive for cocktails and dining in. Other restaurants are far and the road is not very nice. The secluded and private beach is a few steps away and has the most beautiful sunsets. They have a bomb fire on the beach at night and security is present. The rooms are typical open style with netting with a really unique outdoor shower. We really enjoyed our stay here.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Spectacular location!!!!!
Great staff and very nice facility.

Understand this is kinda civilized ‘roughing it’.
The thatch roof bungalows will have normal stuff falling inside with wind.

The bathroom courtyards are awesome, but a small bit of regular insecticide is needed.

I strongly recommend getting a bedroom with A/C, even if you do not want to use it... it’ll mean a better bedroom and sleeping experience... the bedroom ceiling will be solid (not thatch) and as insect free as is possible in a tropic location.

I would definitely return... great experience!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2019

Christina

A beautiful place for relaxation and recuperation

We spent three nights in this most beautiful location and were thoroughly looked after by the kind and attentive staff. The beach was deserted and perfect for walking and watching the sun set. I liked the idea that the hotel is aiming to minimise their carbon footprint and happily slept without feeling the need for air conditioning or use of the fan, simply with windows wide open listening to the waves crash on the shore. In short, our three day break was perfect!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

One of the best staffs we have ever experienced they went above and beyond to make you feel like family !! 😃

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2018

Henrik

Relaxed and nice, but remote and pricy

The hotel and the area is amazingly beautiful and relaxed. I loved the free surf/body board and the beach as well as the bungalow and the hangout area.
The negative things I have to say is that it was quite expensive with the food and their taxi services they offered was way overpriced. It was also a very difficult location to reach. But if you want a relaxed place to enjoy beach and surf as well as are not on a budget, this is the place to go!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2018

gennessa

Very beautiful! Everything you need is right there. Very quiet. Clean. Comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2018

Vicki

An Experience

We wanted to stay a few days on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua, but away from crowded beaches and this place fit the bill. We were often the only ones on the beach. Sadly, sometimes the locals will kill the turtles for their eggs when they come up on the sand to lay them, and we witnessed this on our final day. We enjoyed the food on offer and the little touches that were everywhere around the property. LOVED the outside shower in our outdoor bathroom, which was very private, and there was an indoor toilet in the upper level of our cabana. Crashing waves lulled us to sleep each night.
Pros: on the beach, no crowds, amazing staff (especially Mario and the other young bartender/waiter whose name we never caught), horses, privacy, and good food.
Cons: no AC (although the breeze from the ocean almost made up for this), slippery stairs due to the highly polished wood, wimpy pillows (we actually added the two from the beds upstairs), and a long bumpy drive on dirt road for the last few kilometres to get there. The outside toilet was swarmed by ants at night which may also be off-putting to some. Thus was not an issue during the day.

2/10

Poor

23 Jan 2018

James

Don’t Bother

During my stay the hotel lost power every single day, for at least half the day with no explanation or help from the staff. I’m not exactly sure how you run a hotel without electricity? This place is very difficult to get to, you have to have an suv to get to this very remote location and even then you will question it somewhere along the 1.5 hour drive down the access “road”. Other highlights include no hot water, very uncomfortable beds, maids that don’t show up to clean and constant bug bites throughout the night. Save yourself the trouble.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2017

Rex

Great location, great service, great beach, great villa but long ride to get there.

4/10

Poor

17 Aug 2016

Eco-hotel needs maintanance

Hotel is in need of deep maintanance: woodwork, electrical outlets, rust is settled. Gardens and particular inner gardens where the shower is located seem like there is no one caring for them. Food is ok but overpriced; 20 US charge for beach service on drinks seems too much

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Great Getaway

Beautiful private beach location. Good food, friendly staff. However, the road from Nandaime to the Resort is a challenge for anything less than rugged four wheel drive vehicle.

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

At soon as I put my arms on the sofa I had a allergic reaction; than I took a pill cause was bad allergy . Than i went to bed and same thing happened. All night long I was sick from this reactions.

4/10

Poor

25 May 2016

Verified traveler

2 nights in Managua

Check in staff was not well instructed, hotel is very noisy until 10 PM as guest are using pool, walls are very thin.
it is a decent backpackers hotel but for this purpose it is over priced

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2016

Kelly

Hotel teonoste review

Amazing private hotel but need at least one refrigerator and more light in the hall lobby features are very good and more signals to reach to the hotel during night and day time. After this I recommend this hotel is so cool private and quite great

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Awesome location.

Had a great 2 night stay. Most of the staff is attentive. Beautiful view and beach. Food is okay.

2/10

Poor

11 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

Do book here!!

This place was nice from a distance. No people were there and it's in busy session. The place was scary and way too far to go. Please don't book here!!! I promise you will regret it. We didn't even stay it was so scary!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2015

Angie

Wonderful stay!

We had a great time here. Great service, great employees that will go overboard to ensure you have everything you need! No AC but with fan isn't bad. In this price range - was exceptional!!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2015

joseph

Nice and relaxing

The staff where very friendly and helpful. We stayed for 2 nights, the place was very secluded and quite nice relaxing. Beach was very private and beautiful. I accidentally left my credit card at checkout and didn't realize for 3 days .they tried contacting me but my phone wasn't working. They offered to bring it to me, but we where already at airport to go home. They destroyed it for me and I canceled the card. All I can say is great people.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2015

Enrique

Ecohotel on beatifull beach.\n

Very good service, beach is beatifull, you are close to nature, excelente food.

4/10

Poor

29 Aug 2015

myrabetty

\"Too Close for Comfort\"

This hotel has alot of things going for it. It's near the ocean, has charming cottages with thatched rooves and a beauttiful dining area that looks out onto the grounds. The staff was generally very unresponsive to requests or complaints until we began to become overtly irritated. They also hung around us much too much interrupting conversations multiple times during meals.
There was some good food but since the hotel was empty, they allowed things to deteriorate like the pastas. Then some things were overcooked. The manager and his assisant tried to be helpful, even driving us to a volcanic soaking pool. In short one waiter of two was very good while the other continually added charges onto our bill even when we were told they were gratis. He hung aroung us even when we told him we were done with our order.
The room was kept clean although there was no air conditioning, T.V,Hot Water and there was no laundry service. After 8 days we were told that thet would do a special favor for us and wash 10 items.
There was no transportation and terrible roads all around us so taxis charged a premium which made it difficult to go anywhere. We were the only guests for most of our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2015

Dayla

Beautiful view.

My family and I enjoy our staying in this hotel. We interacted with nature 100%. Beautiful views, and the staff were polite, and always willing to help us in anything we need it.

Love this place, and I definitely would recommend to my friend and relatives.

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2015

Olga

Great location and beach!

Really friendly people who go out of their way to help you

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2015

Doug

Quiet resort on a private beach!

Before booking I read several negative reviews. My experience was much different. I found the staff to be friendly and kind (it sounds like most of the staff was replaced about a week or two before we got there). Food service is slower than food service in the US, but that is typical in Nicaragua and everything was fresh. The bungalows are fantastic and the private beach was incredible. I highly recommend this place.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Mar 2014

J.S.

Off the Beaten Track

To say that this hotel is off the beaten track might be an understatement - we spent nearly 1 hour driving on dirt roads - dodging cows, horses, chickens, etc. - in order to get there. But, that's what we were looking for, and the place itself was worth the drive. The hotel sits on its own private beach, and each of the 'rooms' is a thatched roof hut, complete with private, open-air bathrooms and mosquito nets. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We were a little surprised with the accommodations when we arrived, but were very happy with our stay. We would recommend it to friends - but would make sure that they knew what they were getting into before they booked the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2013

Melissa

Very Relaxing Resort!

Punta Teoneste was fantastic! It was very private and quiet and absolutely beautiful! The outside bathroom concept was one of our favorite features. You literally shower under the stars; however, be warned that there is no hot water, so it is best to shower while the sun is still high!
My husband and I stayed for four nights and for two of those nights, we were the only guests there. The other two nights, there was one other couple. If you are the kind of people who require nightlife, then this is not for you. There is nothing to do in the evenings...the villas do not even have tv! We had activities planned most days, so we were tired and ready for bed as soon as dinner was over!
As for the food, it was good; however, it was extremely greasy. There were pools of oil on our plates after every meal. Drinks were very weak, which was annoying considering the price we were paying for such a small glass, but they were very refreshing.
The staff could have been a little friendlier. Part of issue was our limited Spanish (shame on us!), but communication was a real challenge. I tipped for every single meal and drink we ordered and most of the time, the staff did not even acknowledge it.
All in all, we really enjoyed our stay at the resort. The villas were clean and comfortable and the scenery was breathtaking. If you enjoy the ocean, then you will love spending the days on the beach. I felt like a child again playing in the waves. Make sure you rent boogey boards! Great time!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2013

Michelle

Great resort!

The resort as a whole was great, in particular the food was amazing and the prices were more than reasonable considering the high quality of the meals. The releasing of the baby sea turtles was also a great experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2012

Verified traveler

Great hotel far off the beaten path

Directly on pristine untouched beach, fantastic waves, beautifully decorated and maintained, great helpful staff...caveats: need 4-wheel drive vehicle to get there (difficult driving conditions because it's in a VERY remote area) restaurant $$ although they are apparently revising the menu.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2012

Verified traveler

Loved it! The staff were amazing and attentive! We weren't sure why they charged so much per person since there wasn't extra amenities included. The hotel manager was very accommodating and made it up to use with free breakfast.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Jose Andres

Linda playa y piscina, pet friendly, buen desayuno y servicio.

Habitaciones con poco aislamiento que hace que se escuche todo, y una con espacio abierto al exterior que hace que existan mosquitos adentro de la habitación.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

06 Dec 2017

Alice

Lieu magique mais rien de plus...!

Nous avons choisi cet hôtel pour le lieu et la plage : nous n'avons pas été déçu de ce côté là ! Une belle plage, déserte, propre. Pour le surf les vagues n'étaient pas vraiment au rendez-vous... mais cela est indépendant de l'hôtel ! Une grande piscine avec transats (attention les serviettes de plage sont limitées!), une belle architecture pour le bâtiment central.
Notre bungalow était bien décoré avec hamac sur la terrasse, propre à l'arrivée (car pas de service de ménage régulier, il faut le demander sinon votre chambre n'est pas nettoyée, le lit non fait...), la literie correcte (matelas confortable, draps troués). Nous avions réservés un bungalow vue mer avec air conditionné. L'A/C n'a fonctionné que 24h puis pas de possibilité de le réparer ou de le changer... nous avons obtenu une compensation financière après négociation.
La restauration est bonne mais a un prix élevé pour le pays et le service très long.
Nous avons appréciés notre séjour, avec un sentiment de déception...

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2017

Juan Carlos

Excelente.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2016

Juan

Excelente para alejarse de la Ciudad.

Es una excelente opcion para alejarse de la Ciudad y convivir con la naturaleza, desafortunadamente por la temporada en la que fuimos el mar tiende a sacar la arena a la playa y hay muchas rocas dentro del agua, en general el hotel es muy bueno, su servicio es sobre saliente, una de las cosas malas definitivamente es el camino para llegar a el, demasiada terracería, pero fuera de eso es una experiencia que vale la pena repetir, personalmente he ido dos veces en un año.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Un lugar especial!!!

Un lugar excelente para disfrutar a la familia y que los niños se la pasen super.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Agradable, cuidado con las gradas

El segundo piso me pareció peligroso de subir y bajar, especialmente para niños pequeños

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2015

Jorge

Servicio restaurante

El servicio de restaurante un poco lento, pero todo lo demás muy bien

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2014

Verified traveler

Algunas de las instalaciones necesitan mantenimiento.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2013

amflaque

Hotel Ecologico

Es un hotel para ir con la pareja de uno. Es ecologico ya que los cuartos son villas, no hay television o agua caliente, no tiene ventanas es abierto y las camas tienen mosquiteros. La playa es preciosa y el hotel aunque un poco descuidado esta lindo. No hay mucho que hacer en la noche. La carretera para llegar si esta en muy MAL estado, se tiene que cruzar hasta un rio. La comida muy rica y los precios razonables. El cuarto estaba limpio pero si se nota que todo los implementos son viejos. Recomiendo este hotel si quieren un fin de semana romantico y ecologico, no esperen nada moderno.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2012

Blanca

Hotel Punta Teonoste, en medio de la Naturaleza

El hotel tiene una hubicacion previlegiaga en la costa del mar el personal es super amable. Muy bonito especialmente sus baños al aire libre. Necesita un poco de limpieza en las habitaciones y comezara dar mantenimiento al hotel. Seria una lastima que se destruyera ya que es precioso Romantico para la paraje y super ameno para la familia