El Gigante

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Photo by Mark & Kylee

Where to stay in El Gigante

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Playa La Redonda

5/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors to Playa La Redonda enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Gigante Beach is worth a stop.

Playa La Redonda
Hotel Ingigante
Hotel Ingigante
3 out of 5
Blue Sol 150m sur, Playa Gigante, Tola, Rivas
The price is SAR 294 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 294
SAR 338 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Tola. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (20 reviews)
"The property was close to beach and walkable. We enjoyed the pool and breakfast was an option which we had a few times. Staff was very helpful arranging taxi and sharing walks and things to explore. Enjoyed that it was non smoking. Enjoyed having coffee and water available as well. I would recommend ..."

Reviewed on 14 January 2025

Hotel Ingigante
Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly
Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly
El Gigante, Nicaragua
The price is SAR 188 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 188
SAR 300 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this apartment in Tola. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Nica Oasis
"We loved our stay so much here! Everything was clean and safe (and there’s even A/C!). Luis was helpful with everything we needed. The location is great- just a short walk to Playa Gigante and Playa Amarillo. We walked everyday to surf, eat, and swim. El Gigante is seriously a hidden gem in Nicaragua ..."

Reviewed on 26 April 2024

Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly
TreeCasa Hotel & Resort
TreeCasa Hotel & Resort
4 out of 5
1 TreeCasa Road, From San Juan del Sur Alcadía 1 km north, San Juan del Sur, Rivas
The price is SAR 938 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 938
SAR 1,172 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in San Juan del Sur. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions San Juan del Sur Beach and Nacascolo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"We were never given information about property(beach area). Their day pass customers took over the entire pool area and we couldn’t find a chair to enjoy the main reason we booked the property. Wanted a relaxing environment shown on the pictures. We would never go back on a weekend. Felt overcharged ..."

Reviewed on 23 January 2025

TreeCasa Hotel & Resort
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly
Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly
El Gigante, Nicaragua
Stay at this apartment in Tola. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Nica Oasis
"We loved our stay so much here! Everything was clean and safe (and there’s even A/C!). Luis was helpful with everything we needed. The location is great- just a short walk to Playa Gigante and Playa Amarillo. We walked everyday to surf, eat, and swim. El Gigante is seriously a hidden gem in Nicaragua ..."

Reviewed on 26 April 2024

Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly
Spectacular views over the ocean at Casa Ezulwini
Spectacular views over the ocean at Casa Ezulwini
Tola
Stay at this vacation home in Tola. Enjoy balconies. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"I am glad we chose to stay with our family at this house. Rooms were comfortable and clean, we had 7 people and everyone was comfortable, enjoyed the view from the pool. The beach inside the complex is amazing Caribbean white sandy beach with a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. ..."

Reviewed on 20 March 2023

Spectacular views over the ocean at Casa Ezulwini
La Santa Maria Resort
La Santa Maria Resort
4 out of 5
Calle Barlovento, La Santa Maria, San Juan del Sur, Rivas
Stay at this 4-star condo in San Juan del Sur. Enjoy free parking, a health club, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Petroglyph and Church ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (45 reviews)
"fast "check in" . The only hiccup was that the front gate guy didn't speak English very well. But otherwise, clean and air conditioning worked well. pool was nice, great sunset view from it"

Reviewed on 1 October 2024

La Santa Maria Resort
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Gigante Beach during your travels in Tola?

Gigante Beach

Rancho Santana Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rancho Santana Beach during your trip to Jiquelite?

Rancho Santana Beach

Guasacate Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Guasacate Beach during your trip to Tola?

Guasacate Beach

Hacienda Iguana Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Playa Colorado at Hacienda Iguana Golf Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Hacienda Iguana Golf Club

Guacalito de la Isla Golf Course

5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Manzanillo at Guacalito de la Isla Golf Course.

Guacalito de la Isla Golf Course

Santana Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santana Beach during your trip to Jiquelite? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Santana Beach

Reviews of El Gigante

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5/5 - Excellent

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It was a small, but nice little town and the people were provste but also very friendly if you made the effort to engage them in conversation. There are several stores that sell general good for pretty much the same cost as in a bigger town.