The hotel is quite good and is really clean and well maintained but charging $US10 a day for wifi that only works in the hotels reception is a bad joke. I have just travelled in Costa Rica where every single hotel/motel/hostel I saw had free wifi. I'm told they're "working on it" at Barcelo Montelimar - In the mean time... More

Been here a few times and while it the quality has gone down a little we did enjoy our stay. The bungalow was beautiful, pool was wonderful, food was delicious and the price couldn't be beat. Most of the wait staff in the restaurant was fabulous friendly. We had a few problems, internet was not available except at reception. The... More

We went to the resort for a weekend and had a great time! The all inclusive food and drink was excellent. Our room was clean, we had a working AC and comfortable chairs in the room. Ours was a villa by the beach and it was beautiful. The pool is gorgeous and huge! We also went horseback riding and had... More

My friend and I were in Nicaragua for one month volunteering at a children's program in Managua. After a very rough week, we decided to plan a getaway for the weekend and we found Barcelo. We ended up staying her twice on our trip we loved it so much! The price was right and food and drinks were included so... More

My daughter and I were in Nicaragua on a medical mission and came to Montelimar Beach for a long weekend before returning home to New York . We were pleasantly surprised. The beach was gorgeous and the bungalow we stayed in was lovely (especially considering the price point..I think I paid $75 a day for each of us). The food... More

We traveled as a family with teenage boys. The food was great, especially the a la carte! Teens even liked the food. The Beach was awesome...always big waves for boogie boarding. There was never an under tow and the Lifeguards were pretty vigilant on keeping a close eye on you. there was no sailboats or canoes, no snorkeling...but lots of... More

I came to Barcelo for a weekend after a volunteer trip so keep in mind my previous accommodations & food had been bare bones, so coming here was a real treat. I have been to other resorts & beaches and will say that this one has the nicest beach I have ever seen. Silky smooth sand with hardly any rocks... More

Good value all round for an all inclusive resort. Well appointed bungalows situated for the bars, restaurant and the beach. The staff were friendly and helpful but the main reception area was understaffed and had difficulty coping at peak times. The food was good with a varied choice but was a little monotonous after 10 days! Overall good value and... More

There are many things to enjoy about the Hotel Barcelo, but the things you have problems with, you might as well just accept with a smile, unless you want to raise your blood pressure a LOT arguing with the infuriatingly complacent and incompetent staff. When you have questions about anything--Internet access/fees, restaurant reservations, etc.--you will get a different answer every... More