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Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort

4.0 star property

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Consider a stay at Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a beach bar and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages and fishing. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a hot stone massage, a body treatment or reflexology. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours and kayaking. In addition to a firepit and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Wonderful
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Tree House, Ocean View (Deluxe Double Room with Sea View)

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Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, Resort View (Suite with Garden View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Luxury Suite, Ocean View (Villa with Sea View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Villa, Resort View (Villa with Garden View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Deluxe Villa, Ocean View (Villa with Sea View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Living room
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon
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About the area

Located in Playa La Redonda, a neighbourhood in Tola, Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort is in the mountains and on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Refugio de Vida Silvestre Río Escalante-Chacocente and Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Tola travel guide
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1 Redonda Bay, Playa Gigante, Tola

What's nearby

  • Next time you find yourself in Nicaragua, skip the tourist hordes and party scene of San Juan Del Sur, and head up the coast a little bit to Playa Gigante. It's a beautiful, quiet little beach town, with some really decent surfing, and a few really great restaurants.
    Gigante Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hacienda Iguana Golf Club
    5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Rancho Santana Beach
    18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Guasacate Beach
    19 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pili's Kitchen Organic Fresh Mediterranean
    27 min drive
  • La Finca y El Mar
  • Gigante Bay
    6 min drive
  • Don Eloy's
    25 min drive
  • La Taqueria

About this property

Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort

Upscale boutique hotel located in Playa La Redonda
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a beach bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages and fishing. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a hot stone massage, a body treatment or reflexology. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours and kayaking. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a firepit and an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free property and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2010
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed with a deposit of USD 25 per stay
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 11 kg per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per stay
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Aqua Wellness Resort Rivas
Aqua Wellness Rivas
Aqua Wellness Resort El Gigante
Aqua Wellness El Gigante

Frequently asked questions

Is Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 11 kg per pet. There's a deposit of USD 25 per stay.

How much is parking at Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort located?

This beachfront hotel is located in Tola (Playa La Redonda), where regional attractions include Refugio de Vida Silvestre Río Escalante-Chacocente.

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Reviews

Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 145 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this resort, we had a blast. Aqua and staff went above and beyond to make us feel right at home.

10/10 Excellent

ZULEYKA T

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
amazing beach! not very safe for littles but we spent most of our time at the beach. the staff is amazing and the tree houses are beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a quiet and lovely day, would definitely recommend it to my family and friends. Staff at aqua strive to make sure you feel right at home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Yeltsin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad customer service and the pool dirty old like was abandoned..restaurant staff horrible and the food was ok to expensive for the quality of food they gave you… Wont recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

shlondya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located in the heart of the jungle and it's beautiful! The only wildlife I encountered was the crabs that tried to take over our romantic dinner on the beach and some other wildlife at that time. Everything else was amazing, just be mindful there is no elevators all stairs...so if you're taking older parents with you be mindful of how they would get up and down. It's an amazing workout tho, my legs are super tight because of it lol...so glad I workout because it could have been a lot worse. Great property for relaxing and that is what we did! Great staff and people!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Pros: beautiful property in the middle of the jungle, private beach, and delicious food at the restaurant. They were very kind to upgrade our room close to the beach. It was a beautiful 2-story villa with a kitchen, private pool, a balcony, and AC in the bedroom. Cons: lack of honesty and services Leading up to the trip, we received a few emails telling us about all the activities and services available in the resort. They offered complementary hiking and snorkeling, and we could pay for yoga classes, spa treatments, romantic packages, and activities such as surfing, hikes on Mombacho and Omepete island, etc. None of that was available once we got there. We asked the reception to book activities and they said they would call amd organize them. They never did. After a few days, we decided to book them ourselves through tour websites. We even asked them to call a nearby golfing course and they said they would. After 3 days, they said the golf course hadn't answered yet. My partner emailed the golf course and we got a response within 5 minutes. The staff at the reception were very kind, but not helpful and the lack of honestly from the management really disappointed us. The restaurant staff were always great and the service was excellent. The reception even gave us the wrong opening hours for the restaurant so we showed up late one evening. The staff were still there and were so extremely kind to prepare us a meal even after closing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was allright
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

The rooms need love. Stains on the sheets and curtains. Cobwebs. You can tell the room wasn’t used for a while. Also. They don’t clean the pool before you get there so expect lots of leaves and bugs in the pool. The fan in the living room didn’t work so we had to sleep together in the bedroom. Also the hotel was super short staffed so the poor girl who attended the front was also attending the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing stay! Beautiful views, friendly/attentive staff and incredible rooms. I was lucky enough to get a visit from a family of monkeys as well. Overall such a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kisthier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has private access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone!! We’ll definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil Retreat

I had a great experience at Aqua. The staff were accommodating and welcoming. The cabins are beautiful, hearing the trees dance in the wind and the waves on the shore- you cannot bet that. The beach itself is amazing and sunsets are in perfect view. Very happy with my stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic

Amazing resort with excellent service. Only suggestion is firmer beds and either more pillows or better ones.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was magical. Will come back in a heartbeat. If you’re looking for a place to disconnect from the world come here, you will not regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evaristo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One with nature

This was an enjoyably relaxing unique experience for my wife and I. We’ve never been so close to nature while enjoying such pleasant creature comforts and astonishing views. We even got a good scenic walk and stair work out in daily while walking back and forth to the beach/restaurant. The staff was awesome, super friendly and accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

HECTOR

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The maintenance very low
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was ok, felt a bit abandoned, I found out that they just switched to a new administration and they will be making changes which I did see, our room was excellent, pool was dirty when we got there but they cleaned it right away, whatever problem we encountered they took care of us inmediately, I love that. We had a hiking tour guide named Will, he was outstanding, I can see him in a leadership role for the resort, he knows the property in and out. Overall I definitely recommend this place, we stayed in a luxury suite with a beach view, kitchen and pool with breakfast included, very nice. If you stay in a suite with a kitchen, bring your own food, you have a fully equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Youssef

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property however two issues I have to mention. It is not as private as it looks in the pictures, another cabin is right next to it and whoever passes behind the cabin can see the pool patio. Another thing to note, there is absolutely nothing in the town around so we mostly hang out in the cabin. The private beach for the resort is nice tho so if youre planning on not doing anything besides staying in the lodge this could be a great option
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Catrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peace and Wellness

This place is perfect if you're looking truthfully to "get away". It is secluded, safe and peaceful. They do offer the wellness activities and services, but not a regular program - this is more self directed, which I was fine with. If you want a service, just ask and it will be arranged for you by the front desk. Breakfast, if included with your room, is the traditional breakfast (eggs, rice, bananas, coffee) or pancakes and provided literally seaside. The front desk and services were extremely friendly. Being a small resort, they come to know your name and room and are always happy to help. There are a lot of stairs, but after a couple of days, I got used to it. The trade off is a truly quiet and private place, safe enough that I forgot my keys a couple of times and didn't worry too much. A great place to reset yourself.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect couple's mini-getaway in the Pacific Coast

This was a very nice surprise. Aqua Nicaragua is situated in El Gigante and enjoys their private bay with white-ish sandy beach, live music on Saturdays, great fish and seafood menu, friendly staff, spotless clean rooms, my cabin was located very close to the beach and restaurant area so I didn't have to walk very far the good: -super attentive staff, they borrowed me mosquito repellent which I had forgotten in Managua -plenty of extra activities available, from monkey to sea turtles, yoga classes, kayak riding, snorkeling, the works! -breakfast and dinner food was just great -at least my cabin was very well maintained, with AC and a fan which combined provided a nice cool temperature, I had a nice terrace overlooking the bay, a comfortable bed, and unbelievably stable WiFi connection in my room the bad: -if you are not situated by the beach, there will be a lot of walking in the wooden cat walks up and down stairs to get to the action area (beach, restaurante, etc.), but you do have to know that when you book this resort -I would advise to come by 4x4 pickup to the resort (the roads are not great) the ugly: -nothing, I wished I was able to stay 1 more night :-)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JSK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Waves and wellness, leave your electronics at home

Beautiful resort, lovely lodge, pristine bay. The only downsides were the very poor wifi signal in our two treehouse rooms, and the unpleasant - verging on surly - attitude of our receptionist, Haydee. She had a disinterested approach to our request to understand why the wifi didn't work, and then treated us like we were just a bother to her when we explained that our request had gone hours unaddressed. Turns out the router is not located well for the upper rooms, a fact quickly communicated by the technician I had to corral. Altho you don't go there to stayed connected, a little more courtesy on this particular employees part would have been nice. Food is great but pricey although you have no other options. All other staff were great, the kayaks and snorkeling equipment are free and good quality, and the bay on Playa Gigante outstanding.

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Unique Stay in Nicaragua

I booked Aqua Resort at the end of a week long active trip in Nicaragua to relax and unwind. Overall it was a nice stay as long as you are aware of a few things. Pros: The view from my suite (Sapote LS) was one of the most beautiful sights I've seen with clear view of the ocean. The plunge pool was perfect for the hot temps. The room was spacious and there was an additional room/kitchen if you want to prepare your own food. The beach was private and so pretty. I enjoyed the restaurant although it is expensive for Nicaragua. Playa Gigante is about a 30 min walk if you want cheaper options for food/drinks. The service was great. I was able to reach the front desk via WhatsApp and they tried to quickly resolve issues. Cons: If you do not like or cannot do many stairs, you will have trouble at this hotel. But it is a treehouse set up so that is to be expected. If you do not like nature this may not be the hotel for you. I encountered monkeys, raccoons, scorpions and other wildlife but again you are in the trees. My main issue was my A/C did not work well which made for uncomfortable sleep when its 85 degrees at night. They tried to fix it but it only temporarily improved. For the price of the room this should not be an issue. I also felt they could have had better toiletries in room for the price. I would stay again if they worked out some of the kinks. It truly is a unique place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will start with the first day. The lady in the receptionist was very nice no complaint w her. At the bar area the workers were very nice and helpful. We order plenty and the staff were helpful. After the band stopped playing they started playing music in a radio and we asked if they can play a few songs in Spanish and we asked the person claiming he was the owner he said he was Argentinian. He was the one who hires the band. He said he won’t play any of the songs we request because he has white customers he needs to satisfied. I am from nicaragua and I felt offended when he said that. Acting as if our music is terrible even though he’s in nicaragua. I told my wife don’t worry I’ll just play that back in the room. He said I will call to shut your power off. After spending over $600 here and being treated like this. I will make sure I never come back. He made another joke about adding drinks to my tab as if I was broke. He was sitting with his girlfriend who was smoking all night long. He was arguing with other customer who had a dog. I know this man is not the owner and is just someone in charge who has let his ego get to him. Very unprofessional. I was already upset they only play English music all night. Upon checking out this man/heavy set with beard tells me I have to pay the room which I paid w Expedia tried charging room again then added $50 extra and I ask for receipt and he was wrong. He said sorry. But this is tactics to overcharge. Don’t come here! Not worth it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023