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Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachside hostel with outdoor pool

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Yoga
On the beach, surfing
Massage
Comfort Chalet, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View | View from room
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Playa Popoyo, Tola
  • Santana Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Nahaulapa Thermal Baths
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rancho Santana Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Tola (ECI-Costa Esmeralda)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Loft, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Classic Loft, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Classic Loft, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Chalet, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Comfort Chalet, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Comfort Chalet, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Tola

At Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel you'll be steps from Santana Beach and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Nahaulapa Thermal Baths. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find surfing/body boarding. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Tola hostel you'll find San Juan del Sur Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Santana Beach - 2 min walk
  • Nahaulapa Thermal Baths - 6 min drive
  • Guasacate Beach - 18 min drive
  • Rancho Santana Beach - 20 min drive
  • Gigante Beach - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Finca y El Mar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Santana Pool Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La Taqueria - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pili's Kitchen Organic Fresh Mediterranean - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Vista Mar - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel

Beachside hostel with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This Tola hostel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, with fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, mobile payments and PayPal.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.

Property is also known as

Magnific Rock Hotel Hostel Popoyo
Magnific Rock Hotel Hostel
Magnific Rock Popoyo
Magnific Rock
Magnific Rock Hotel Hostel
Magnific Rock Surf Resort Yoga Retreat Nicaragua

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel?

Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel?

Yep, Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel?

Yep, Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel is a short 2-minute walk from Santana Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding.

Does Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel have a pool?

Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel has an outdoor pool.

What makes Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel?

No, Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Calex

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Apartment was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the rooms is breathtaking!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mihwa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place in a stumning setting. Main problem was the quality of food at the restaurant that used too much grease in everything. The hotel was hard to get to, having to cross three rivers so could get stuck with flooding. It was definitely great value. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Luis E. Fernández

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome family business
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Hector

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
So what to say about Magnific rock...firstly don't be fooled by the pics. The rooms that are not the nice apartment are basically only run down shacks, some with broken doors and other doors just old and in need of replacement. The staff are friendly, although I'm pretty sure one of the bartenders stiffed me 200 cordobas after I asked him to change a $20 bill. My fault I guess for being so trusting. I haven't gotten to the good part yet...The room we had was relatively new but with some questionable construction. I noticed very large and active red ants in the room. The worst part though, it felt like a kennel. 4 or 5 dogs roam round the property, unattended, and if they don't like you, will bark like hell when as they did to us when we were going back to our bedrooms one night from having dinner. Scared the hell out of us. But wait, I havent mentioned the cats. Unless they are there as rat deterrents, they keep 2 cats in the DINING area, yes the dining area, that will hound you for food until you leave. But the worst part, the first evening we ate there, the unmistakable smell of cat urine engulfed us while we were having dinner. We even smelled it one night out on the balcony when trying to enjoy sounds of the ocean. I get that its great for surfing and all I suppose and the views of the ocean are great, but is it worth it? Even getting there was risky as you have to pass to 'rivers' that could easily make a small compact stall if it rains too much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The great view and the panoramic view...and waves sound..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Great Location.
Beautiful place in the world. Hostel is old. Restaurant was good. Staff helpful and friendly. Location is great but very remote.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful spot. Old hostel
We enjoyed our stay. The building is old and a little dusty. Restaurant good but a little pricey and one of only a few options to eat at. Beautiful spot. Peaceful and quiet. Perfect sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Arturo Gonzalez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

steven j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tourist
The host was David and Rita, They were very helpful, generous, and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay.
We had such a wonderful time at Magnific Rock and highly recommended it. The views are breathtaking... the best we’ve seen in Nicaragua. The staff were all very friendly and the owners went out of their way to show us around the area and make us feel at home. The food was delicious, the room was clean, the beach was within walking distance - everything was really enjoyable. We actually extended our stay! We don’t have one bad thing to say about Magnific Rock. It was quiet, considering that the political situation in Nicaragua has put a lot of people off, but we didn’t find it affected us at all and wouldn’t hesitate to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
awesome
The Magnific Rock Hotel and their staff were excellent. The view was one of a kind and our room took full advantage of it. The beaches were awesome and yes I said Beaches one on each side of the hotel. The restaurant had great food and a wide variety and the staff were very friendly,helpful and attentive.We can't wait to return the village of Popoyo was great but the Beaches were superb we walked for a mile with the ocean on one side and jungle on the other.We saw birds and heard the crashing surf but we were all by ourselves it was wonderful. Thank You Magnific Rock Popoyo
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiene AC

10/10 Excellent

Yilian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Juan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Itzel Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La vue de l'appartement sur la plage est incroyable. Les couchers de soleil sont tout simplement magnifiques
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Hermann

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Tolle Aussicht mit schönem Strand
Toll gelegenes Hotel mit atemberaubender Aussicht. Die 2 gebuchten Chalets 1 und 2 liegen ganz am Ende der Anlage und heizen sich in der Sonne extrem auf. Selbst die Klimaanlage hat Schwierigkeiten, die Räume zu kühlen. Wirklich sauber waren die Räume auch nicht, mit Spinnennetzen innen am Fenster und Haaren in der Dusche wäre das übertrieben. Mit etwas mehr Liebe zu Details wäre es wesentlich besser. Allerdings entschädigt der wunderbare Strand vor der Tür und die tolle Aussicht aus der Unterkunft und vom Restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019