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El Caite San Juan del Sur

3.0 star property
Travelers can savor local cuisine and soak up sunshine during the day, then unwind with happy hour drinks while taking in spectacular ocean views at sunset

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El Caite San Juan del Sur offers beachfront relaxation with convenient shuttle service to the shore. Guests start their day with continental breakfast, lounge on the welcoming terrace, and discover international flavors at The Barrio Cafe.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Clothes dryer
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located on the beach, El Caite San Juan del Sur is in Centro, a neighbourhood in San Juan del Sur. While the natural beauty of San Juan del Sur Beach and Nacascolo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore San Juan del Sur Port. El Remanso Beach and Playa Marsella are two other places to visit that come recommended. Sailing, surfing/body boarding and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our San Juan del Sur travel guide
Map
Avenida Mercado, behind Barrio café, San Juan del Sur

What's nearby

  • Sunny day in San Juan Del Sur
    San Juan del Sur Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Church of Saint John the Baptist
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Juan del Sur Port
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Lighthouse Trail
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Christ of Mercy Statue
    6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • La Tostadería
    2 min walk
  • Ikal
    1 min walk
  • Restaurante Josseline's
    2 min walk
  • Taco Stop
    1 min walk
  • Ding Repair Cafe
    2 min walk

About this property

El Caite San Juan del Sur

Hotel near San Juan del Sur Beach
Located close to San Juan del Sur Port and Nacascolo Beach, El Caite San Juan del Sur provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and a beach shuttle. The on-site international cuisine brasserie, The Barrio Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Beach towels and concierge services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, a personal chef and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Barrio Cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 5

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 10:30 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 5 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Azul Pitahaya
Azul Pitahaya San Juan del Sur
Hotel Azul Pitahaya
Hotel Azul Pitahaya San Juan del Sur
Hotel Azul Pitahaya Nicaragua/San Juan Del Sur
Barrio Café Hotel San Juan del Sur
Barrio Café Hotel
Barrio Café San Juan del Sur
Barrio Cafe Hotel Nicaragua/San Juan Del Sur
Barrio Café Hotel
Caite Juan Sur Juan Sur
El Caite San Juan del Sur Hotel
El Caite San Juan del Sur San Juan del Sur
El Caite San Juan del Sur Hotel San Juan del Sur

Frequently asked questions

Is El Caite San Juan del Sur pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Caite San Juan del Sur?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at El Caite San Juan del Sur?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: noon. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 12:30 PM to 10:30 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at El Caite San Juan del Sur?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 5 (subject to availability).

Does El Caite San Juan del Sur provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is El Caite San Juan del Sur located?

Located in Centro, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of San Juan del Sur Beach and San Juan del Sur Port. Nacascolo Beach and El Remanso Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

El Caite San Juan del Sur Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room really clean. Hotel was quiet even tho it’s downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Great location. A little pricey
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Hubert

Liked: Staff & service
I believe that their add on Expedia says beach property. It’s a block away. They have a nice restaurant but restaurant patio is 4 feet away on an open patio. You can hear them as well they would hear you too?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean, air conditioning works well, free breakfast, makes this great for the price. Close to the beach and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
all good like family stay there many times
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable room and plenty of space for our luggage. Clean room and comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Amenities
Great location, comfortable beds, small bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Safe did not work and staff did not seem interested. Instead they said the safes in all the rooms didn’t work and shrugged shoulders. Otherwise, the room was quite clean and well-kept. I had to leave before breakfast so I did not have a chance to try it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
air conditioning was excellent. We didn't eat breakfast but were offered it. It's a good restaurant so assuming it would be good. The only drawback is for older people as there's a steep set of stairs if your room is top floor. Otherwise, it seems good value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Nice rooms, comfy bed. AC and hot shower. The walls were thin though so if you are on the ground floor expect some noise from the street and the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay if you are playing around SJDS. Breakfast is great. The WIFI was annoying in the room we were staying in which kind of sucked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfectly situated place to rest between long days at the beaches near by. Clean and comfortable beds. Loved having my own washroom and shower. Staff were super friendly and helpful. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely little hotel right in the center of town, making it easy to reach every place in the area. My room was clean, comfortable and felt spacious enough to hang out in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable. Breakfast was good. Near the beach and restaurants. No pool.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Caite hotel was formerly the “Barrio Cafe” and hotel. For about $40 per night including breakfast, you can’t beat it. The cafe and restaurant have excellent food, coffee and beverages. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable and the air conditioning is cold. I don’t spend much time in the room, so I don’t need more expensive accommodations. I have stayed the 3 times before and will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Direction to property were poor. Facility was under construction and parking was hard to find. Room was clean and comfortable. We stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe spot with security all night. In my case the room was very clean. No bugs. Room #6 on the balcony. Very comfortable bed and pillows. I believe the rooms have newly been built so they're modern.theres a restaurant inside so food/drinks are always available. Breakfast was included and also very good. Stayed a Friday and Saturday night. All in all, no complaints 10/10. Will be back there on my next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a small room, no rack to put luggages; requested chairs was privided. Bed was comfortable. Room had balcony; was raining most of the time so wasn’t able to enjoy it. Some loud noises in the area on some nights. Close to the beach and restaurants, convenient. Breakfast choices can be modified. Tiresome to be eating the same especially when you’re there over 2 days. Staff were nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

daphney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here especially **during a weekday** staff and guest were polite about the noise and respected closing time at the bar making it quiet after 9/10pm. The restaurant is styled like a sports bar, it has great breakfast selections, not sure about lunch/dinner. The coffee options were 10/10. For a hostel it felt more like what tourist can expect at Hotels: clean sheets, comfortable bed/pillows, towels, great a/c, tv with apps, and your private bathroom. Disclosure rollaway beds are not available here. There’s no parking but I had no issue parking my car on the street. Overall I would stay here again, not sure how noisy it can get on the weekends considering other reviewers but like I mentioned that wasn’t an issue for me during the week.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James-Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at El Caite was absolutely amazing! The location is unbeatable, right in the heart of San Juan del Sur, close to everything, including great restaurants, shops, and all the main attractions. The bar downstairs is simply outstanding. The service is impeccable, the staff are friendly and professional, and the overall atmosphere is exactly what you want when staying in a vibrant beach town. I will definitely be coming back without hesitation and highly recommend this place to anyone visiting San Juan del Sur!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will start with the positive of El Caite which is its location - it’s very close to the beach, restaurants, and shops. We enjoyed the convenience. The negative was our room had a broken door which let in warm air and noise. It’s a busy street. The room wasn’t very clean. The floor and bathroom had a lot of hair on it. I noticed a red stain (yikes) on one of the bath towels. Hot water was intermittent which is not uncommon for Nicaragua. I never felt like the staff was very friendly especially compared to other places in Nicaragua. Overall our stay was just OK. I think it was overpriced for what we got.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cleaned. Personnel was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our one night stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff like family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean small hotel with an excellent restaurant options and quality.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023