Beachfront Location: El Pital, Chocolate Paradise in Balgue offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace while enjoying stunning lake views.
Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family-friendly rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and terraces. Each room includes a shower and essential amenities for a comfortable stay.
Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves lunch and dinner with vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. An outdoor terrace provides a perfect setting for meals.
Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy yoga classes, film nights, and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
“The property itself is beautiful. A real jungle experience so stunning.
The houses are also really beautiful.”
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Elmar
Netherlands
“This hostel is an absolute paradise! The staff is really friendly and helpful. Angel was the one who worked at the reception when I arrived. He remembers your name and every time I saw him, he asked me if everything was alright and if I needed...”
Silke
Belgium
“One of the most beautiful places I’ve stayed during my visit. You’re really in the jungle, in between the cacao trees with an exceptional view on the lake. All the vegan food I ate in the restaurant was delicious. Also the service was great, I’ve...”
James
United Kingdom
“The location cannot be beaten. The whole island is stunning, but the deck here has the best view of anywhere on Ometepe. Even if you don’t stay here, you have to stop by for something to eat or a drink. All the staff were incredibly helpful and...”
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Sophia
Germany
“- the cacao tour is very nice!!
- the restaurant has a very nice location, right at a platform at the lake”
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Oanam
United Kingdom
“I extended my stay by another night in the dorm. Great room, wonderful view. Shower was still cold, not sure if that's how it is meant to be. Cleaning and disinfecting can be done a bit better.”
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Meg
Australia
“A perfect little oasis. Beds are comfy and nice to be in the jungle.”
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Aldas
Lithuania
“Space is pretty amazing, people working and staying there also. Hippy vibes and nice sleep with lake speaking, good guitar to play”
Sedgwick
Nicaragua
“The view of the water from the king Felix room was MAGIC.”
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Kaitlin
Canada
“I like the location, the cheesecakes, the restaurant”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
Dietary options
Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
El Pital, Chocolate Paradise takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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