Rancho Santana

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools
Front of property - evening/night
Villa Cielo
Business centre
Cafe
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
Comarca Limon #1, Carretera Las Salinas, Tola, Rivas, 48500
  • Popular LocationSantana Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationRancho Santana Beach12 min walk
  • Popular LocationGuasacate Beach33 min drive

Room options

Guestroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • 41 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite (Pied-a-terre)

  • 59 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Residences of The Inn)

  • 163 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

Honeymoon Suite (Pacific)

  • 49 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Guestroom

  • 32 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Villa Paraiso

  • 320 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 5 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Casa Bello Amanecer

  • 325 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 4D

  • 160 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 3A

  • 160 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Casa El Mirador

  • 200 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

  • 95 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

Casa Para La Familia

  • 390 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Villa Cielo

  • 600 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Villa Santana

  • 602 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Queen Beds

Casa Buena Vida

  • 144 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Casa Sara

  • 497 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 8 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Casa Una Mas

  • 364 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Villa Rosada

  • 320 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Double Beds and 3 Queen Beds

Casa Linda

  • 321 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Casa Todo Bien

  • 481 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Casa Pomerelle

  • 358 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Villa Querencia

  • 464 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Garden View Casita V20

  • 163 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Casa Campana

  • 802 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Twin Beds and 3 King Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 6A

  • 160 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Casa Sueno Santana

  • 186 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

Casa Serena

  • 388 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Twin Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 2A

  • 160 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 4A

  • 160 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Casa Brown

  • 321 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed and 5 Queen Beds

Casa Barranco

  • 292 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 1D

  • 160 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 5B

  • 151 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Villa Juliana

  • 840 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 King Beds, 4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Casa Los Perros

  • 325 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 Queen Beds and 6 Twin Beds

Villa Escondida

  • 1038 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Garden View Casita V4

  • 163 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Garden View Casita V15

  • 163 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Casa Romy

  • 421 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

La Casa Mas Alta

  • 364 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds and 1 King Bed

Casa Paloma

  • 396 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Garden View Casita V3

  • 163 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 3C

  • 160 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Casa Tucan

  • 357 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Villa Payita

  • 357 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds, 4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Garden View Casita V5

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 6B

  • 163 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Casa Rica

  • 374 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 4C

  • 160 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Casa del Sol

  • 460 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds

Garden View Casita V7

  • 163 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 3B

  • 160 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Casa de la Selva

  • 340 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Casa Palapa

  • 385 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 5C

  • 151 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Tola

On the beach.Within the region of this Rancho Santana hotel, you'll find Maderas Beach and Playa Marsella. San Juan del Sur Beach is also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Santana Beach - 2 min walk
  • Rancho Santana Beach - 12 min walk
  • Escondido Beach - 8 min drive
  • Guasacate Beach - 33 min drive
  • Gigante Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rancho Santana Pool Bar - 1 min walk
  • Don Eloy's - 29 min drive
  • Rock Bottom Bar - 22 min drive
  • La Finca y El Mar - 1 min walk
  • Restaurante Casa Maderas - 29 min drive

About this property

Rancho Santana

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. At Rancho Santana you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a fitness center, and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Tola hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Rancho Santana offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The Spa in El Bosque has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 8-25 per person
  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Tennis
  • Surf lessons

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 31
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 8 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 25 per person
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 8 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Rancho Santana Tola
Rancho Santana Hotel
Rancho Santana Hotel Tola

Rancho Santana Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John, Lakeway

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful buildings in quiet and peaceful setting, attentive staff and miles of beaches w waves. Very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couples Retreat
From the initial reception, all the great customer service at the restaurants, and bar, it was a great experience we will try to repeat soon with more family members.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality everything here - and that’s not easy to find in Nicaragua! Our room was incredible, and the quality of detail in everything they do is impressive. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service are the best, property condition and facilities: excellent. In my book they deserve 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many options for fun things to do. The food at every single restaurant was superb. The people were really really awesome and very accommodating. I would highly recommend this resort to any adventurous person.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary lynn

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful pool area and the art work at the Hotel spectacular. Yummy breakfast and great drinks.😍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023