Selvista Guesthouses

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Selvista Guesthouses in Balgue offers recently renovated bed and breakfast rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, free toiletries, and a work desk. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a lush garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a games room, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Free on-site private parking is available. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian, Texmex, international, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast options include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections with warm dishes, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Local Attractions: Maderas Volcano is 13 km away, offering scenic views. Yoga classes and cycling activities are available. The property is highly rated for its garden, convenience for nature trips, and restaurant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
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1 futon bed
1 bunk bed
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1 large double bed
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1 futon bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
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1 futon bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Daisy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“the property was very peaceful, the restaurant had excellent views of the volcano and delicious food. staff were very friendly and attentive. the massage service available was good value for money and they brought the table to our treetop house.”
Justin
Germany Germany
“Great bungalow right in the nature and the jungle. The breakfast was amazing and the staff was really helpful.”
Bettina
Germany Germany
“great location in the jungle with amazing views from the top of the tree house as well as the restaurant. great breakfast with good local coffee or herbsl tea and very good dinner! all staff - and especially Elias - were were friendly and helpful....”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely setting Friendly staff Hot showers Clean Great view from the upper balcony Lovely upper room I used for yoga We enjoyed ourselves so much in Omtepe here we extended our stay from 3 nights to 7”
Katy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The setting is lovely and the wraparound terrace with hammock to enjoy it and spot wildlife is great. Easy to check in with lockbox for key and lots of information in the room. Easy to hire quad- delivered directly to the hotel. Bugs weren't as...”
Sarah
Australia Australia
“Breakfast was great, we ate in the restaurant each night for dinner and it was delicious. Room was perfect with a view of the volcano.”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“After staying in more than 60 hotels, hostels and guesthouses over the past 5 months with my family this is one of the very few that lives up to and surpasses its guest rating. The pictures are an accurate representation of the accommodation and...”
Lauraxh
Netherlands Netherlands
“Nice accommodation in the middle of nature and nice view of the volcano. We also had a tour guide provided by the accommodation to the Conception Volcano, which was a great guide and experience.”
Johanna
Australia Australia
“Unique stay in a treehouse with monkeys in the trees outside your porch :) Lovely surrounds and great area to stay close to get around the south of the island. Had an amazing dinner the first night at the restaurant on sight. We had a few minor...”
Alex
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great escape in the jungle. Amazing home made breakfasts with food grown onsite.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Christopher Shanks, owner

9.1
Host review score
Christopher Shanks, owner
Selvista Guesthouses is a jungle luxury collection of guesthouses on Isla de Ometepe. The island is a lush and tropically forested UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the middle of Lake Nicaragua, the largest lake in Central America. Named for the Spanish "selva" (jungle) and "vista" (view), our unique site boasts incredible panoramic views of Volcán Concepción and Lake Nicaragua. Relaxing in hammocks, glimpsing howler monkeys, sipping on coconuts, savoring the delicious farm-fresh breakfasts, and enjoying incredible sunsets is what characterizes our guests' stays. **Please read property descriptions thoroughly to know what to expect from your stay. We also send a detailed message with instructions on how to access the house upon booking. Please check correspondance carefully to ensure a seamless trip.**
Designer, plant explorer, trail runner, foodie, ecological builder and developer, dog lover, farmer. I am originally from New Jersey, USA but have lived and worked in Nicaragua for over a decade. Over the past 18 years I have completely reforested and developed my farm property on Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua. Together with my local team we welcome guests to 6 houses & suites in a peaceful tropical forest, just walking distance from exploring town, hiking a volcano, and swimming in the lake. At Selvista Guesthouses we look forward to sharing with you the BEST "jungle luxury" experience on Ometepe.
My 1-hectare (2.5-acre) Selvista Guesthouses property features a total of 5 guesthouses with a central open-air kitchen. It is located next to a 9-hectare (22.5-acre) educational organic farm called Project Bona Fide. The entire site has been completely reforested over the past 20 years. You can find many trails, tropical fruits, plants, trees, butterflies, birds, and monkeys throughout the property. The organically grown greens garden below the kitchen features spinaches, salad greens, herbs and hot peppers. The property at large includes chickens and ducks (enclosed area), pigs (enclosed area), coconuts, bananas, mango, jackfruit, breadfruit, starfruit, canistel, and many other exotic species to learn about and explore and a plant nursery to purchase from. We have a restaurant on-site for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local restaurants and small grocery stores in the town of Balgüe are a 15-20 minute walk from the property. After dark, from 6:30 onwards, be sure to have a flashlight to assist you on the private driveway and along the unlit 5-minute stretch between our farm entrance and the well-lit, populated main part of town.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Mediterránea
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Romantic
Zapote Ometepe
  • Cuisine
    Tex-Mex • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Selvista Guesthouses takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 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.

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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
15% per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that if you bring your own vehicle, a 4x4 vehicle is required to reach the parking area.

Please note that the property accepts Cash and PayPal as payment methods.

Please note that the full payment will be invoiced to the guest prior to check-in.

Please note the property offers full use of the kitchen, garden greens, and seasonal fruits on the property, but has no on-site restaurant.

Please note that the property is managed by a team of local employees during the day, with a spanish speaking security guard overnight.

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.

Please inform Selvista Guesthouses in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.