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Matilda's

Playa Maderas, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
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Bend, Oregon
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I had the pleasure of spending three great nights out at Matilda's recently and want to thank them for creating a super sweet spot to chill and get away from it all. If you are looking for a cool getaway that is affordable ($9 a night with private bath!), clean and comfy (no bugs,clean sheets, good fans), and right on... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

A bit of a walk in the hot sun but much better value and much more relaxing than tres hermanos. Room was clean, great quiet beach just out front! Nice to relax on the hammocks and listen to the waves. Owners are friendly. Stayed 3 nights and soul felt at peace upon leaving.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012 via mobile

We stayed here for a night. The staff is friendly but don't speak any English, location is great as the beach they are on isnt busy and it's just a short walk to a surf spot. You can buy food there, it's cheap and decent. Rooms weren't very clean, the whole placed is filled with air freshened to cover up... More

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Granada, Nicaragua
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2012

We had the pleasure of staying here for a week and felt like it was our own private beach paradise. It's on one of the nicest beaches I have seen in Nicaragua and within walking distance of many more, and all with less than 10 people a day at the time I was there. White sand, blue water, paradise, howler... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012

i own part of the camping next door to matildas where 1 reviewr said ,,it was a dusty paddock with no ocean view,,,well that is suprising as at high tide the ocean is less than 10 feet away,( possibly glasses in the near future)The property is not dusty but near white beach sand,,with mature tamarindo,and hardwood shade trees,for hammocks and... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

We headed out to Matilda's from SJDS with hopes of camping on the beach for a couple nights. We arrived and were immediately disappointed with the level of service. We were appalled at the $10 a night charge to camp across the road in a dusty old paddock with our own tent. Not even in view of the ocean. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011 via mobile

I dont know why there aren't more reviews about this place! After getting dropped at the shuttle point at cafe Barrio on the main part of Maderas walk and keep walking until you see gorgeous white sand and the little soda "matildas" perched on the edge of the playa. A totally secluded beach while we were there, matildas allows for... More

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Beloit, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2011

This funky little hotel was one of the highlights of our trip to Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Well, that and the beach in front, which is at the north end of Playa Madera and absolutely gorgeous. I was traveling with my son, his wife and their friend, so they stayed in one room, while I had a cute little room... More

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Odessa, Ukraine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2011

I travelled all over Nicaragua and the northern end of Maderas beach is the prettiest beach in the country. The far south end is a surfer beach with 3 restaurants and is separated physically and visually be a rocky point. Matilda's offers different kind of accomodations and the high end is private room with bath for $30/night $25 if more... More

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Also Known As:
Matilda`s Hotel
Matilda`s Hotel San Juan Del Sur
Address: Playa Maderas, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Region: Nicaragua > San Juan del Sur
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Ranked #35 of 47 Speciality lodging in San Juan del Sur

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