3-, 4-, or 5-Night Stay for Two in a Private Casita with Meals at Jicaro Island Ecolodge in Granada Isletas, Nicaragua
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Ecolodge’s private two-story casitas have lake views, located on what Travel + Leisure calls one of the world’s best secret islands
What You Get
- Stay for two in a private casita. Click here to see all options.
Included in all options:
- All meals and nonalcoholic beverages
- One round-trip transfer from Granada’s Asese Port to Jicaro Island
Policies and Fees
Book by: 11/28/14
Travel: 9/30/14–12/19/14 or 1/5/15–1/31/15
- Cancellation policy & fees: For October stays, 30-day cancellation notice required or fee up to the Groupon price applies. For November–January stays, 60-day cancellation notice required or fee up to the Groupon price applies.
- Taxes: 17% tax not included
- Airfare not included.
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
Property at a Glance: Jicaro Island Ecolodge
Jicaro Island Ecolodge tries to live in harmony with its beautiful setting: a private island in Lake Nicaragua. To that end, the resort—built from trees toppled by a hurricane—stocks only biodegradable soaps and uses an underground electricity system to avoid disturbing local wildlife. Its nine private casitas even blend in with the surrounding foliage. Each two-story unit is raised off the ground, featuring a thatched roof and slatted façades, affecting the appearance of a contemporary treehouse. The resort’s eco-friendly attitude and stunning scenery helped the island earn a spot on Travel + Leisure’s list of the Best Secret Islands on Earth.
- Stylish accommodations: Relax on your private deck’s oversized hammock while enjoying views of the lake, foliage, and Mombacho Volcano. Inside, each unit is decorated with locally made furniture crafted from Rainforest Alliance-certified wood.
- Watch chefs at work in the open-air kitchen at the onsite restaurant as they prepare grass-fed steak with chimichurri sauce and bananas foster pancakes. Though the menu changes frequently, the restaurant stays dedicated to using locally sourced ingredients.
- Outdoor adventure: The staff can help schedule numerous tours, including nature hikes, zipline tours, and cultural tours. To explore on your own, rent a kayak and paddle around the islets’ canals.
- Practice sun salutations during yoga classes on the resort’s dedicated yoga deck, which overlooks Lake Nicaragua and offers views of the Mombacho Volcano.
- Pamper yourself with a shiatsu or hot-stone massage in the resort’s open-air treatment rooms, which are outfitted with private showers.
- Sustainability practices: The lodge’s onsite chicken coop, vegetable garden, and pig farm help provide food and jobs for local families; the lodge also helps to maintain a local elementary school by providing clean, filtered water and solar panels.
Granada Isletas, Nicaragua: Volcanic Islands Off the Shores of an Old Colonial Town
Jicaro Island is one of the Granada Isletas, which are more than 300 small volcanic-rock islands in an archipelago just off the coast of Granada. Visitors arrive on the island by motorboat, and it’s easy to explore the rest of the islets by simply hopping in a kayak. One of the mainland’s highlights is the nearby Mombacho Volcano, a stratovolcano that many climb for fantastic views of Lake Nicaragua. Mombacho has varied ecosystems, including both high-altitude cloud forests and low-altitude dry forests. The volcano is also home to a wide variety of animals, including howler monkeys and iguanas.
The closest city to Jicaro Island is Granada, founded in 1524 by Spanish colonists. Today, the city offers a glimpse of the old Spanish empire at the height of its powers: there are restored cathedrals, colorful squares, and glistening bell towers. Old-fashioned horse carriages still mosey through the city’s cobblestone streets, and vendors showcase hand-carved wood toys and jewelry in the central plaza.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? Granada, Nicaragua is about 26 miles from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua (MGA). This Groupon includes a round-trip boat transfer from Granada’s Asese Port to Jicaro Island.
2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. Adding occupants above standard is $160 per night for an additional guest 12 or older; kids 11 or younger are not allowed.
3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.
4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not included with the Groupon.
5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Dinner reservations for the onsite restaurants are not required and there is no specific dress code. For more information about your dining options, please click here.
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Other Details
Room Details
Private Casita * One king bed * Standard occupancy: 2 * Maximum occupancy: 3 * Adding occupants above standard: $160 per night for an additional guest 12 or older; kids 11 or younger are not allowed
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 2 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Parking: not available
- Rollaways: not available
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: please contact property for handicap accessibility requests or options.
- Room upgrades: not available
Amenities
- Sunset-facing infinity pool
- Farm-to-table restaurant
- Wellness center and spa
- Guided nature tours available
- Lakeside yoga deck
Traveler's Tips
- There’s no air conditioning on the island, but ceiling fans and cross ventilation provide sufficient cooling.
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
Getting There
- Granada, Nicaragua, is about 26 miles (43 km) from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua (MGA). This Groupon includes a round-trip boat transfer from Granada’s Asese Port to Jicaro Island.
Ecolodge’s private two-story casitas have lake views, located on what Travel + Leisure calls one of the world’s best secret islands
What You Get
- Stay for two in a private casita. Click here to see all options.
Included in all options:
- All meals and nonalcoholic beverages
- One round-trip transfer from Granada’s Asese Port to Jicaro Island
Policies and Fees
Book by: 11/28/14
Travel: 9/30/14–12/19/14 or 1/5/15–1/31/15
- Cancellation policy & fees: For October stays, 30-day cancellation notice required or fee up to the Groupon price applies. For November–January stays, 60-day cancellation notice required or fee up to the Groupon price applies.
- Taxes: 17% tax not included
- Airfare not included.
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
Property at a Glance: Jicaro Island Ecolodge
Jicaro Island Ecolodge tries to live in harmony with its beautiful setting: a private island in Lake Nicaragua. To that end, the resort—built from trees toppled by a hurricane—stocks only biodegradable soaps and uses an underground electricity system to avoid disturbing local wildlife. Its nine private casitas even blend in with the surrounding foliage. Each two-story unit is raised off the ground, featuring a thatched roof and slatted façades, affecting the appearance of a contemporary treehouse. The resort’s eco-friendly attitude and stunning scenery helped the island earn a spot on Travel + Leisure’s list of the Best Secret Islands on Earth.
- Stylish accommodations: Relax on your private deck’s oversized hammock while enjoying views of the lake, foliage, and Mombacho Volcano. Inside, each unit is decorated with locally made furniture crafted from Rainforest Alliance-certified wood.
- Watch chefs at work in the open-air kitchen at the onsite restaurant as they prepare grass-fed steak with chimichurri sauce and bananas foster pancakes. Though the menu changes frequently, the restaurant stays dedicated to using locally sourced ingredients.
- Outdoor adventure: The staff can help schedule numerous tours, including nature hikes, zipline tours, and cultural tours. To explore on your own, rent a kayak and paddle around the islets’ canals.
- Practice sun salutations during yoga classes on the resort’s dedicated yoga deck, which overlooks Lake Nicaragua and offers views of the Mombacho Volcano.
- Pamper yourself with a shiatsu or hot-stone massage in the resort’s open-air treatment rooms, which are outfitted with private showers.
- Sustainability practices: The lodge’s onsite chicken coop, vegetable garden, and pig farm help provide food and jobs for local families; the lodge also helps to maintain a local elementary school by providing clean, filtered water and solar panels.
Granada Isletas, Nicaragua: Volcanic Islands Off the Shores of an Old Colonial Town
Jicaro Island is one of the Granada Isletas, which are more than 300 small volcanic-rock islands in an archipelago just off the coast of Granada. Visitors arrive on the island by motorboat, and it’s easy to explore the rest of the islets by simply hopping in a kayak. One of the mainland’s highlights is the nearby Mombacho Volcano, a stratovolcano that many climb for fantastic views of Lake Nicaragua. Mombacho has varied ecosystems, including both high-altitude cloud forests and low-altitude dry forests. The volcano is also home to a wide variety of animals, including howler monkeys and iguanas.
The closest city to Jicaro Island is Granada, founded in 1524 by Spanish colonists. Today, the city offers a glimpse of the old Spanish empire at the height of its powers: there are restored cathedrals, colorful squares, and glistening bell towers. Old-fashioned horse carriages still mosey through the city’s cobblestone streets, and vendors showcase hand-carved wood toys and jewelry in the central plaza.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? Granada, Nicaragua is about 26 miles from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua (MGA). This Groupon includes a round-trip boat transfer from Granada’s Asese Port to Jicaro Island.
2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. Adding occupants above standard is $160 per night for an additional guest 12 or older; kids 11 or younger are not allowed.
3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.
4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not included with the Groupon.
5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Dinner reservations for the onsite restaurants are not required and there is no specific dress code. For more information about your dining options, please click here.
Love to travel? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for travel tips, inspiration, and photos from around the world.
Other Details
Room Details
Private Casita * One king bed * Standard occupancy: 2 * Maximum occupancy: 3 * Adding occupants above standard: $160 per night for an additional guest 12 or older; kids 11 or younger are not allowed
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 2 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Parking: not available
- Rollaways: not available
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: please contact property for handicap accessibility requests or options.
- Room upgrades: not available
Amenities
- Sunset-facing infinity pool
- Farm-to-table restaurant
- Wellness center and spa
- Guided nature tours available
- Lakeside yoga deck
Traveler's Tips
- There’s no air conditioning on the island, but ceiling fans and cross ventilation provide sufficient cooling.
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
Getting There
- Granada, Nicaragua, is about 26 miles (43 km) from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua (MGA). This Groupon includes a round-trip boat transfer from Granada’s Asese Port to Jicaro Island.
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Nov 28, 2014. Amount paid never expires.
- Must book by 11/28/14 or promotional value expires
- Travel 9/30/14-12/19/14 or 1/5/15-1/31/15
- Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
- Limit 2 per visit
- Valid only for option purchased
- Reservation required, subject to availability
- For October stays, 30-day cancellation notice required or fee up to the Groupon price applies
- For November-January stays, 60-day cancellation notice required or fee up to the Groupon price applies
- Must be 21+ to check in, 12+ to stay
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Must use promotional value in 1 visit
- Not valid with reward points
- 17% tax not included
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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