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Selvista Guesthouses

★★★★ From the Balgüe River Bridge 350 meters East Entrance of Finca Bona Fide, Balgue, NI

8.2 guest rating· 93 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Jungle Retreat

Experience barefoot luxury at Selvista Guesthouses, nestled on the slopes of the Maderas Volcano on Ometepe island. Enjoy private outdoor showers, modern amenities, and the option of hot water in our rustic rooms.

Nature-Inspired Features

Indulge in a greens garden, shared kitchen, and daily breakfast with fresh local produce. Explore the lush tropical forest surroundings, join free farm tours, and spot diverse plant and animal life on-site.

Adventure Awaits

Embark on volcano hikes, coffee tours, and various outdoor activities like biking and ATV rentals. With easy access to nearby town amenities and transportation services, your jungle adventure is just a step away.

Ready to immerse yourself in nature's embrace? Book your stay at Selvista Guesthouses now.

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Rooms & rates

Two-Bedroom Villa

Sleeps 5 · 100 m² · Queen bed, Sofa bed, Queen bed, Futon Mat

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower
  • Fan

Deluxe Queen Suite

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Family Room with Balcony

Sleeps 5 · 70 m² · Bunk bed, Queen bed, Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Rustic Suite with Forest View

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Rustic Studio with Volcano View

Sleeps 2 · 70 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Comfort Double Room, Terrace, Ground Floor

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shared/communal kitchen access

Family Room with Mountain View

Sleeps 5 · 70 m² · 2× Bunk bed, Queen bed, Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Comfort Loft, Lake View, Garden Area

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shared/communal kitchen access

Deluxe House, Balcony, Mountain View

Sleeps 4 · Queen Bed, Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen

Luxury Suite with Volcano View

Sleeps 4 · 70 m² · Queen bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet bowls
  • Tour desk
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
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  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bike tours
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Cooking class
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Wine/champagne
  • Yoga classes

Location

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From the Balgüe River Bridge 350 meters East Entrance of Finca Bona Fide, Balgue, NI

Check-in
from 01:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.293 reviews

+ Beautiful nature views+ Kind and helpful staffDifficult accessDiscrepancies in room booking
Cleanliness8.0
Service8.9
Location8.9
Room Quality7.0
Amenities8.0
Value for Money8.0

Empfehlenswert! Unvergesslicher Aufenthalt.

9.0

5/5 Sterne ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wunderschöne Unterkunft mitten im tropischen Dschungel auf Ometepe. Die Atmosphäre war einzigartig, man wacht mit den Geräuschen der Natur auf und fühlt sich komplett entschleunigt. Alles war sauber, gemütlich und liebevoll gestaltet und die Gastfreundschaft war sehr herzlich. Viele Früchte umsonst.

Man sollte nur wissen, dass es kurz vor der Regenzeit sehr warm und schwül sein kann. Es gibt keine Klimaanlage, sondern nur Ventilatoren, worauf man sich einstellen sollte. Viele Insekten und Spinnen - Also Jungle Feeling! Insgesamt trotzdem ein unvergesslicher Aufenthalt mit echtem Tropenfeeling. Würden jederzeit wiederkommen!

Charlotte · DE · 2026-05-07

Excellent stay, food, staff, view, atmosphere. Everything we needed was sorted out immediately.

10.0

The staff was amazing, helpful and did more than expected to make us feel at home

No a/c . For us it wasn’t an issue

maya · IL · 2026-05-06

Only stay if you like tarantulas & huntsmen spiders

4.0

The staff were friendly & helpful doing what they could to make you comfortable. The views from the reception / restaurant are lovely. The breakfast was good.

The track up to the hotel at night is sketchy. It does say it on the website so do believe it & only stay here with a 4x4 or an off road bike. Not a normal car or scooter. It’s not lit along the road up either so be careful. My room had 4 tarantulas in across just a couple of hours and 1 huntsman. The staff were nice to check the room for me beforehand but failed to find all 5 of these spiders. They did remove them which I appreciated. However, despite it being the jungle & knowing bugs will of course be part of the stay I wasn’t expecting anything as extreme, nor so many. Do not stay if you have any concerns. I left after the first night (had 2 to go) I wouldn’t return.

Laura · GB · 2026-05-04

Jungle paradise

10.0

Incredible private houses in the jungle. All sustainable. They grow much of the food they serve. Incredible mission of the owner. Extensive facilities. The wildlife was wonderful. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable bed. The view from our upstairs balcony was exceptional (Jackfruit house). View from the yoga platform is also exceptional. There is a trail directly to the Volcano Maderas trail. You are very close to nature. We had geckos and large spiders in our rooms- ok if you're ok with that. It's a wonderful property. Also had lots of fans and potable water

No A/C so prepare for that. It was super warm sleeping at night but I'm a menopausal woman. Lol. Driveway is challenging and rough.

Mardi · CA · 2026-05-02

Onprettig

1.0

De medewerkers waren erg vriendelijk en deed wat ze konden

Hoe mooi het ook lijkt, denk er goed over na of je hier wil slapen. Geen airco betekent echt heel erg heet, vooral omdat het hoog ligt en best een stuk lopen is (auto’s kunnen niet dichtbij komen). Daarnaast is het constant helemaal bedekt in vliegjes. De medewerkers zijn hier al aan gewend maar je kan niet normaal ademen zonder dat ze in je neus of mond vliegen. Zelfs binnen de klamboes liggen ze. Wij hebben besloten er niet te slapen, helaas hebben we ons geld niet terug gekregen.

Annemieke · NL · 2026-04-12

Guest review

7.0

Die Unterkunft war sehr schön gestaltet und gut ausgestattet. Auch das Frühstück hat uns begeistert.

Die Unterkunft ist etwas außerhalb gelegen und man muss einen holprigen Weg entlang fahren (wir waren mit dem Roller unterwegs). Außerdem sind durch die Lage im Wald ziemlich viele Fliegen und andere Insekten unterwegs.

Lea · DE · 2026-04-11

Good to know

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 employes during the day, with a spanish speaking security guard overnight. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.