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Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachside hostel with outdoor pool

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Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel offers the perfect soundtrack of gentle waves and comfortable accommodations. Enjoy sunny beach days, cocktails at the bar, spa services, and stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Sea View

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Very good
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Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

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Exceptional
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Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

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Good
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Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room, Mixed Dorm

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Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Luxury Penthouse, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

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Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Loft, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

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Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Highlights

Kitchen
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Popoyo, Tola

What's nearby

  • Santana Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rancho Santana Beach - 13 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Gigante Beach - 21 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Hacienda Iguana Golf Club - 29 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pili's Kitchen Organic Fresh Mediterranean - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Don Eloy's - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Casa Maderas - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪cafe con leche - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Salty Koala - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel

Hostel by the sea
You can look forward to a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar at Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and surfing. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property 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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 credit cards and mobile payments
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
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

Magnific Rock Hotel Hostel Popoyo
Magnific Rock Hotel Hostel
Magnific Rock Popoyo
Magnific Rock
Magnific Rock Hotel Hostel
Magnific Rock Surf Resort Yoga Retreat Nicaragua

Frequently asked questions

Does Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tola hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Santana Beach, Rancho Santana Beach, and Escondido Beach. Nahaulapa Thermal Baths is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the rooms is breathtaking!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Apartment was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mihwa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place in a stumning setting. Main problem was the quality of food at the restaurant that used too much grease in everything. The hotel was hard to get to, having to cross three rivers so could get stuck with flooding. It was definitely great value. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

awesome

The Magnific Rock Hotel and their staff were excellent. The view was one of a kind and our room took full advantage of it. The beaches were awesome and yes I said Beaches one on each side of the hotel. The restaurant had great food and a wide variety and the staff were very friendly,helpful and attentive.We can't wait to return the village of Popoyo was great but the Beaches were superb we walked for a mile with the ocean on one side and jungle on the other.We saw birds and heard the crashing surf but we were all by ourselves it was wonderful. Thank You Magnific Rock Popoyo
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiene AC

10/10 Excellent

Fra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome family business
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Hector

Disliked: Cleanliness
So what to say about Magnific rock...firstly don't be fooled by the pics. The rooms that are not the nice apartment are basically only run down shacks, some with broken doors and other doors just old and in need of replacement. The staff are friendly, although I'm pretty sure one of the bartenders stiffed me 200 cordobas after I asked him to change a $20 bill. My fault I guess for being so trusting. I haven't gotten to the good part yet...The room we had was relatively new but with some questionable construction. I noticed very large and active red ants in the room. The worst part though, it felt like a kennel. 4 or 5 dogs roam round the property, unattended, and if they don't like you, will bark like hell when as they did to us when we were going back to our bedrooms one night from having dinner. Scared the hell out of us. But wait, I havent mentioned the cats. Unless they are there as rat deterrents, they keep 2 cats in the DINING area, yes the dining area, that will hound you for food until you leave. But the worst part, the first evening we ate there, the unmistakable smell of cat urine engulfed us while we were having dinner. We even smelled it one night out on the balcony when trying to enjoy sounds of the ocean. I get that its great for surfing and all I suppose and the views of the ocean are great, but is it worth it? Even getting there was risky as you have to pass to 'rivers' that could easily make a small compact stall if it rains too much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The great view and the panoramic view...and waves sound..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Great Location.

Beautiful place in the world. Hostel is old. Restaurant was good. Staff helpful and friendly. Location is great but very remote.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Beautiful spot. Old hostel

We enjoyed our stay. The building is old and a little dusty. Restaurant good but a little pricey and one of only a few options to eat at. Beautiful spot. Peaceful and quiet. Perfect sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La vue de l'appartement sur la plage est incroyable. Les couchers de soleil sont tout simplement magnifiques
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Hermann

Liked: Staff & service

Tolle Aussicht mit schönem Strand

Toll gelegenes Hotel mit atemberaubender Aussicht. Die 2 gebuchten Chalets 1 und 2 liegen ganz am Ende der Anlage und heizen sich in der Sonne extrem auf. Selbst die Klimaanlage hat Schwierigkeiten, die Räume zu kühlen. Wirklich sauber waren die Räume auch nicht, mit Spinnennetzen innen am Fenster und Haaren in der Dusche wäre das übertrieben. Mit etwas mehr Liebe zu Details wäre es wesentlich besser. Allerdings entschädigt der wunderbare Strand vor der Tür und die tolle Aussicht aus der Unterkunft und vom Restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

steven j

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

tourist

The host was David and Rita, They were very helpful, generous, and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

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

Excellent place to stay.

We had such a wonderful time at Magnific Rock and highly recommended it. The views are breathtaking... the best we’ve seen in Nicaragua. The staff were all very friendly and the owners went out of their way to show us around the area and make us feel at home. The food was delicious, the room was clean, the beach was within walking distance - everything was really enjoyable. We actually extended our stay! We don’t have one bad thing to say about Magnific Rock. It was quiet, considering that the political situation in Nicaragua has put a lot of people off, but we didn’t find it affected us at all and wouldn’t hesitate to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Luis E. Fernández

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yilian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Juan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Itzel Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Arturo Gonzalez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
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