Children allowed

Facilities

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Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Garden
Hiking
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very clean
Excellent, attentive staff
Stunning location with volcano views
Beautiful facilities and pool
Delicious/memorable dinners
Extra bed provided without charge
Cons:
Restaurant prices are high
Late check-out is costly

Categories

Cleanliness
9.8
Explicitly described as 'muy limpio' in one review and generally praised across stays.
Service
9.9
Multiple reviews praise staff as 'adorable', 'serviable', 'souriant' and 'aux petits soins'; luggage carried and warm welcome noted.
Location
10
Outstanding island setting: calm, waterfront, pool and restaurants with views toward Mombacho/volcano.
Room Quality
9.5
Rooms nicely decorated; extra bed provided without supplement and arrivals handled smoothly.
Amenities
9.7
Facilities described as beautiful and well thought through; pool with volcano view highlighted.
Value for Money
7.5
Several guests note that restaurant prices and late check-out are expensive, lowering perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.7
Food repeatedly described as very good and dinners as 'magical', though one comment notes restaurant prices are high.
Overall Experience
9.9
Strongly positive overall: headlines such as 'Exceptionnel' and 'séjour féerique' reflect a near-excellent guest experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 16:44

Property Description

Escape to Isleta El Espino, a hidden gem in Lake Nicaragua

Isleta El Espino offers an exclusive eco-lodge experience with locally crafted furnishings and a sustainable approach to hospitality.

Immerse yourself in nature and local flavors

Indulge in healthy, farm-to-table meals at the on-site restaurant and bar, sourcing ingredients from the island's own gardens.

Personalized experiences and relaxation

Let our attentive staff organize yoga sessions, spa treatments, and excursions, ensuring a truly rejuvenating stay.

Book now and discover the tranquility of Isleta El Espino for yourself!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MGA

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 84 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.8
Service: 9.9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 9.7
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 9.7
Overall Experience: 9.9
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eneko • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Karla • couple • us
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Sidney • couple • ni
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Cuadra Wayland • couple • es
9
Pros:

Nos encantó el lugar; muy limpio, tranquilo y la piscina con vistas al Mombacho.

Cons:

La comida del restaurante y el late check out son caros.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Santiago • couple • ar
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Franco • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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AUDE • solo_traveller • fr
9
Great place to recover from the business and madness of the world !
Pros:

Beautiful and well thought through facilities - v tranquille place

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Ronny • extended_group • us
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Carolin • couple • de
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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helene • couple • fr
10
Un séjour féerique et reposant
Pros:

Tout est magnifique, le cadre évidemment sur une île avec le calme, tout est joliment décoré
Le personnel est adorable et serviable !
Valises portées , accueil dès l’arrivée du bateau, avec un verre de bienvenue, visite de l’endroit !
Le personnel est souriant et vous vous sentez chouchouté !
Nous avons pu bénéficier d’un lit supplémentaire dans notre chambre sans supplément !
Se relaxer à la piscine face au volcan est vraiment magnifique !
Sans compter le dîner au bord de l’eau qui était magique et très bon

Cons:

Tout est bien 🤩

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Lucie • couple • fr
10
Exceptionnel
Pros:

Tout. Le lieu est magnifique, paisible, discret, le personnel est aux petits soins, la nourriture est très bonne.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Henri • couple • be
10
Het was een paradijs, een droom, geen enkele opmerkinh, wij komen terug!
Pros:

De bediening, de accommodatie, het uitzicht, het eten, de heerlijke zeep,…

Cons:

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2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Marcel • couple • de
10
Christmas Island
Pros:

Very beautifull place, very friendly people. We had the island almost for ourselves it was wonderful. We liked the concept of sustainable (water purification and solar panel systems) as well as maintaining clean place as role models for Nicaragua.

Cons:

The prices for the Drinks were a bit high and the Cocktails were mediocre

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Juvel • couple • cr
10
Excepcional
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Nada

2025-11-29 • via Nuitee
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Ellie • couple • gb
7
Tranquil stay on isleta
Pros:

The property is beautiful, located on a small island on the lake. The vibe is very tranquil and serene, perfect for switching off and getting away from the busyness of Granada. Pablo was very helpful in organising our boat to and from the port to get to the island. He was also very attentive to all of our requests. The breakfast was tasty, the banana pancakes were absolutely delicious! The bungalow we stayed in was well furnished, lovely design and calming atmosphere. The bed was decent although felt a bit hard and pillows were not soft enough for us. The outdoor areas are super nice, the pool area is great for relaxing, although lacks shade so maybe some umbrellas would be a good addition.

Cons:

There were not enough sunbeds for all the guests to sit by the pool, nor other alternative areas to lie and relax in the sun. The towels provided were quite small and thin material, this is ok for the pool but better shower towels should be provided. There were no activities on offer, we did a self guided kayak around the islands which was nice. There wasn’t much to do, we enquired about yoga classes but there weren’t any, only yoga mats to do it yourself. The food was nice but over priced and lacked finesse. The portions were huge (too much) and the menu was fairly small/basic, it was strange having to pre order every dinner by 5:30pm given there were few guests on the island. To improve, the property should organise and offer tours which show off the beauty of the islands e.g. wildlife or sunset tours, also offer yoga/pilates classes in the morning, provide more of a wellness offering to guests and encourage people to stay longer. The food menu should be expanded and refined, or lowered in price/portion size. A few small changes here would ensure a luxurious experience for guests. Booking.com offered a last minute/genius discount, which seemed like a fair price, however I would not pay full price to stay again.

2025-11-22 • via Nuitee
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Amy • family_with_children • us
10
Great island lodge.
Pros:

This small island lodge is quiet, beautiful, has lovely helpful staff and delicious food. They were so accommodating, helping to set up a trip to see Masaya volcano. Excellent 2 nights!

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Adrien • couple • be
10
2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • de
10
A truly unique stay with incredible views
Pros:

Spectacularly designed hotel. Generous, comfortable rooms, a great pool, lovely lounge areas, old mango trees that drop fruit, kayaks on site, and an incredibly picturesque location. They’re able to organise shore activities and a local fishing tour (though don’t expect to catch anything, you don’t go when the fish are feeding 😀) Overall, it feels truly special.

Cons:

The food was hit and miss - the lunch options were delicious (!) but the dinner menu was bland. The cocktails were creative interpretations of their usual selves.

2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Ata • young couple • pk
9
Outstanding Escape at Isleta El Espino!
Pros:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Isleta El Espino, and it was truly a memorable experience. Nestled on a private island in Lake Nicaragua, this eco-resort perfectly blends natural beauty, serenity, and warm hospitality.

From the moment we arrived by boat, we were captivated by the lush surroundings and tranquil atmosphere. The rooms are beautifully designed — airy, clean, and tastefully rustic, offering stunning lake views. Waking up to the sounds of birds and gentle waves was pure bliss.

The staff deserves special praise. Every team member was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely passionate about ensuring guests have a wonderful stay. The food was another highlight — fresh, locally sourced, and expertly prepared, with plenty of healthy and vegetarian options.

We enjoyed kayaking around the isletas, lounging by the pool, and taking in breathtaking sunsets from the deck.

Highly recommended for those looking for a unique, eco-friendly escape in Nicaragua. I’d happily return in a heartbeat.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Fabian • group • de
4
Nice location and team, but very expensive for limited comfort and dirty toilets
Pros:

Beautiful island, nice rooms with great view. Team was very friendly and organized interesting tours for us.
As it was the anniversary of me and my wife the team decorated the dinner table very nicely and organized sparkling wine. However, the wine was way too expensive (60 USD)

Cons:

Power supply was not properly working and it was recommended to not use light, power, toilets, or showers, so we were offered to cancel our stay, but did stay anyway. This limited the comfort for our stay.

Also, the bathroom of one of the rooms was not cleaned at all. There where stains at the mirror, faucets and handles where all stained. The toilet was not cleaned and it was very visible that our predecessor had a severe diarrhea - very disgusting.

We thought the dinner was okay but way too expensive for what was offered to us (~80 USD for two excluding the sparkling wine, which was extra 60USD).

2025-06-08 • via Nuitee