Rancho Santana

4.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools
Front of property - evening/night
Casa Pomerelle | View from room
Casa del Sol | Living area
Luxury Suite (Pied-a-terre) | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Comarca Limon #1, Carretera Las Salinas, Tola, Rivas, 48500
  • Santana Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Rancho Santana Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Guasacate Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Guestroom

  • Partial ocean view
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite (Pied-a-terre)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Residences of The Inn)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1750 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

Honeymoon Suite (Pacific)

  • Ocean view
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Guestroom

  • Partial ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Villa Paraiso

  • Ocean view
  • 3444 sq ft
  • Sleeps 14
  • 5 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Casa Bello Amanecer

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3494 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 4D

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 3A

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Casa El Mirador

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1023 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

Casa Para La Familia

  • Partial ocean view
  • 4200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Villa Cielo

  • Partial ocean view
  • 6457 sq ft
  • Sleeps 14
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Villa Santana

  • Partial ocean view
  • 6480 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Queen Beds

Casa Buena Vida

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1551 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Casa Sara

  • Partial ocean view
  • 5350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 8 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Casa Una Mas

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3918 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Villa Rosada

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3444 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Double Beds and 3 Queen Beds

Casa Linda

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Casa Todo Bien

  • Partial ocean view
  • 5178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Casa Pomerelle

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3856 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Villa Querencia

  • Ocean view
  • 4993 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Garden View Casita V20

  • 1750 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Casa Campana

  • Partial ocean view
  • 8633 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Twin Beds and 3 King Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 6A

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Casa Sueno Santana

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

Casa Serena

  • Partial ocean view
  • 4176 sq ft
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Twin Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 2A

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 4A

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Casa Brown

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3459 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed and 5 Queen Beds

Casa Barranco

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3143 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 1D

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 5B

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1625 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Villa Juliana

  • Partial ocean view
  • 9041 sq ft
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 King Beds, 4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Casa Los Perros

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 Queen Beds and 6 Twin Beds

Villa Escondida

  • Partial ocean view
  • 11172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Garden View Casita V4

  • 1750 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Garden View Casita V15

  • 1750 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Casa Romy

  • Partial ocean view
  • 4527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

La Casa Mas Alta

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3918 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds and 1 King Bed

Casa Paloma

  • Partial ocean view
  • 4263 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Garden View Casita V3

  • 1750 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 3C

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Casa Tucan

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3845 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Villa Payita

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3845 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds, 4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Garden View Casita V5

  • 1400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 6B

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1750 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Casa Rica

  • Partial ocean view
  • 4026 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 4C

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Casa del Sol

  • Partial ocean view
  • 4949 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds

Garden View Casita V7

  • 1750 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 3B

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Casa de la Selva

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3659 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Casa Palapa

  • Partial ocean view
  • 4144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 5C

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1625 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Rancho Santana

4-star hotel in Rancho Santana
Catch some rays on Rancho Santana's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants.
Rancho Santana offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Spa in El Bosque has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. The spa is open daily.
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. At Rancho Santana you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a fitness center, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Rancho Santana is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Rancho Santana has 4 restaurants on site.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 25 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 25 per person
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Rancho Santana Tola
Rancho Santana Hotel
Rancho Santana Hotel Tola

Rancho Santana Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beatifull
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mallory

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was fine. Not terrible, but not great. Beautiful scenery. Food awful- boring, poor quality, and just not tasty. Resort gets boring.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!! One of my top resorts in Nicaragua! Lovely place, staff, and food!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow
Our second time Rancho Santana. Great place to relax in this beautiful country. Everything was great, especially the food and the service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t wait to be back. Everyone was super friendly, amazing facilities and beaches, great outdoor activities and excellent food
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Lakeway

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful buildings in quiet and peaceful setting, attentive staff and miles of beaches w waves. Very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couples Retreat
From the initial reception, all the great customer service at the restaurants, and bar, it was a great experience we will try to repeat soon with more family members.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality everything here - and that’s not easy to find in Nicaragua! Our room was incredible, and the quality of detail in everything they do is impressive. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service are the best, property condition and facilities: excellent. In my book they deserve 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many options for fun things to do. The food at every single restaurant was superb. The people were really really awesome and very accommodating. I would highly recommend this resort to any adventurous person.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rex, Menasha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful sitting. Excellent facilities. Roads to/from resort terrible in rainy season.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary lynn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful pool area and the art work at the Hotel spectacular. Yummy breakfast and great drinks.😍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love this place will be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Marlee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking in be clear about breakfast being included with the reservation. We didn’t know until the last day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

monica

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023