About this property

Beachfront Location: EL TUMBO in Rivas offers a private beach area and direct access to Playa Gigante, just a 4-minute walk away. Guests enjoy a sun terrace and a lush garden, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features ground-floor units with private entrances, air-conditioning, and patio areas. Shared bathrooms include showers, ensuring a pleasant stay. Amenities and Services: Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional facilities include a bar, outdoor fireplace, games room, and indoor play area. Free bicycles enhance the guest experience. Local Attractions: Playa Gigante is a popular destination for surfing and swimming. Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport is 115 km away, providing convenient travel options.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, American

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Double Room with Private Bathroom
  • Free cancellation before 26 September 2025
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Breakfast US$6
  • 1 double bed
US$54 for 3 nights
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4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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Breakfast US$6
  • 4 bunk beds
US$27 for 3 nights
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4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Breakfast US$6
  • 4 bunk beds
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Double Room
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Breakfast US$6
  • 2 single beds
US$54 for 3 nights
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  • 1 double bed
Air conditioning

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Private entrance
  • Shared bathroom
  • Fan
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
Max persons: 2
US$18 per night
Price US$54
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  • Breakfast US$6 (optional)
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  • We have 1 left
  • 4 bunk beds
Patio
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Price US$27
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$6 (optional)
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  • We have 4 left
  • 4 bunk beds
Patio
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Price US$27
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$6 (optional)
  • Free cancellation before 26 September 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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  • We have 4 left
  • 2 single beds
Patio
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$18 per night
Price US$54
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$6 (optional)
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  • We have 3 left
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    We enjoyed staying here, it was conveniently located between Playa Gigante and Playa Amarillo, with a good number of restaurants only a couple minutes walk away. We had an air-conditioned room, which honestly made our stay. The bathrooms could do...
  • Telma
    Iceland Iceland
    Staff is lovely and helpful, location is good, it has what you need for a comfortable and cheap stay in el gigante! You get what you pay for, so it is a simple place but has everything you’d need!
  • Merel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Perfect place to stay if you are looking for a cozy hostel with friendly staff and a relaxed vibe. Perfect location in relation to the Spanish school to improve your Spanish, not to mention you have several top surf spots within walking...
  • Dinah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is good, the upstairs bar and seating area is very comfortable. Kitchen has everything you need.
  • Lana
    Australia Australia
    - Nice deck to hang/chill with lots of hammocks and couches - Super welcoming and friendly owner & staff & pets - Kitchen and fridge available for use - Great location close to town, supermarket and the beach
  • Magdalena
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Billard, Tischtennis, Darts, Slackline, Yogamatte und Bar an einem Surfstrand - was will man mehr :)
  • Veronique
    Canada Canada
    Magnifique endroit de rencontre avec les aires communes! Cet un bel endroit pour dormir mais surtout pour prendre le temps de vivre la vibe Nica. Près de la plage, près des petits commerces et entouré de gens et de faunes uniques! Une note tout...
  • Fabien
    France France
    La proximité avec la plage d’amarillo, la gentillesse des volontaires et de la gérante ! Le lieu en lui-même est atypique et très chill !!! La présence des singes dans les arbres voisins est un chouette plus également !
  • Julie
    France France
    Lits très confortables, bon emplacement, bonne ambiance et l hôte est très sympathique, arrangeant et disponible !
  • William
    Nicaragua Nicaragua
    Propriétaires super gentils, ils m’ont fait sentir comme chez moi ! Possibilité de louer une planche de surf aussi. Je recommande, bon raport qualité prix. Je serai de retour à ma prochaine visite à Playa Gigante.

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 15:00
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
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Children of any age are welcome.

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Cash only
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