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Hotel El Balcón

2.5 star property
Experience wine country charm and unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or explore nearby on your complimentary bicycle rental.

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At Hotel El Balcón, you can look forward to an attached winery and a free daily manager's reception. Enjoy the garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room

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Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Catarina is home to Hotel El Balcón. Museo y Galería de Héroes y Martires and Old Train Station are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Masaya Old Market and Folklore Museum. Hertylandia Amusement Park and National Zoo are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. Visit our Catarina travel guide
Map
Rotonda de Catarina, Catarina, Masaya

What's nearby

  • If your looking for something to do to cool off in Nicaragua's heat, head to Laguna de Apoyo just outside Managua. Resorts line the rim of this volcanic Crater Lake and you can sit by the lakeside enjoying piña colodas. Swimming here is great though there's not much in the way of beaches. Spend the day or stay over night and be prepared to chill.
    Laguna de Apoyo
    16 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Western Nicaragua which includes tropical scenes, a coastal town and street scenes
    Puerto Salvador Allende
    59 min drive - 30.5 miles
  • Parish of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mirador de Catarina
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center
    50 min drive - 27.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Alas Buenas Masaya
    7 min drive
  • Chimichanga's
    7 min drive
  • Quesillos Y Tiste Monimbó
    6 min drive
  • Rancho Del Mondongo
    7 min drive
  • Esquina Del Gourmet
    7 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Balcón

Property highlights
At Hotel El Balcón, you can look forward to an attached winery, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with streaming services and cable channels
  • Decks/patios, heated floors, and free tea bags/instant coffee

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NIO 180 for adults and NIO 160 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NIO 370 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NIO 180 for adults and NIO 160 for children
  • Late check-in fee: NIO 370 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

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
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site

Property is also known as

Hotel El Balcón Hotel
Hotel El Balcón Catarina
Hotel El Balcón Hotel Catarina

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel El Balcón pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Balcón?

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM– 2:00 PM for a fee of NIO 370.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Balcón?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel El Balcón located?

Situated in Catarina, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Parish of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Mirador de Catarina. Augusto C Sandino Library and Laguna de Apoyo are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hotel El Balcón Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private parking and Pepperoni the dog on site was a blast to meet!! The staff was absolutely excellent. The value for the price is incredible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A clean and simple place to stay when in Catarina
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Amenities
Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am so grateful tis hotel is in Catarina. I often drive over to visit the nurseries and buy plants, a short overnighter from SJDS. It is exactly all that I need and you cannot beat the value. Breakfast is always really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice place, walking distance to restaurants and places nearby. Only issue was the drapes are see through and didn't fit the glass windows. People passing by can see you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

rigoberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, very clean and affordable. Is in the heart of Catarina, the owners are super nice. Sometimes the receptionist is not in the lobby and the front door is locked, just go to the pharmacy 2 doors down, the owners live there and they will let you in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WARNING: THIS BUSINESS IS CLOSED. However, they still accept bookings through Expedia and other booking websites. If you attempt to contact the hotel via phone or email they do not answer. And they don't provide refunds. It's a scam to steal your money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Franck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Petit hôtel sympa avec un jolie patio. Chambre simple avec une salle de bain moderne et fonctionnel. Possibilité de payer un supplément pour avoir la climatisation. Dommage que le petit déjeuner ne soit pas inclus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy acogedor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

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

Experiencia mala y pesima

Fue una experiencia mala a la hora llegada nos querian cambiar la habitacion y nos toco pagar por otra Habitacion y nos cobraron mas dinero en el baño habia un pescado muerto tenian una mascota que se orinaba en todo el hotel y uno caminaba de entre miados de perro y basura experiencia pesima tambien las sabanas de la cama tenian manchas como de sangre.
Manchas de sangre
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

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

Una joya en Catarina!

El Balcón es una opción hotelera que sobresale en la zona. Ubicado en Catarina, ofrece opciones bastante atractivas para disfrutar en Masaya. La atención es personal, con alta disposición. Hospitalidad y calidad es su actitud!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

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

Ambiente grato!

Hola, la estancia maravillosa. Gerso, con charla amena y de buen nivel! Gracias. Espero volver, y seguir en comunicación. Enrique camnav@unam.mx
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

rigoberto

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ismael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar Josue

Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

santos

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

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