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Reviews of The Jungle

Hacienda Merida 800 Mts este, 48800 Mérida, Nicaragua

#2 of 8 hotels in Mérida

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 97 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    10
    Beautiful sunset, beautiful family run
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is far away but the sunset makes up for it.

    Amazing family run homestay. Unique building and great restaurant

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    10
    Great food, great hosts, great accommodations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful view of sunset and lake, very quiet

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    10
    It was extraordinary. Would return here without any hesitation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would stay longer next time. The island has a lot to take in.

    The location was amazing. The views were spectacular and it was easy to get to nearby kayaking and hiking spots. The food was fantastic, the hospitality was most gracious, and it would be hard to find a better place to take in a sunset.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    10
    Great service, friendly staff, and beautiful views
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beds were a little on the firm side, but this is what is expected in the country.

    Beautiful place with great views. The rancho area had plenty of space for eating, working, and family gatherings. Food can be ordered and purchased from the owner. Everything we ordered was fantastic! The owners were very accommodating of our two large dogs. His daughter gave the dogs a stuffed animal toy :)

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    good view. The restaurant in the hotel is delicious. There is also another restaurant near here. Come to here to enjoy the Kayak trip. I took two times. Highly recommend to stay in the Jungle. The environment is relaxing. You can see the sky full of stars and good sunset

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    10
    Beautiful, remote, peaceful with great food, super nice owners and beautiful, lush gardens. Amazing sunset views. Safe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit remote but that’s why people stay there…for the peace. They didn’t have fish ):

    Jungle, great, local design, gardens, amazing view.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    10
    Best place in ometepe
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    This place is the best you can find in ometepe is really amazing in a very lush garden full of amazing plants and monkey and the rooms are very nice and clean and the food is very well , thank you Mikel to arrange everything for us

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Maykell offered us his place to stay at the jungle and our favorite part of this place was feeling all inclusive. He had a restaurant steps away from our room that we could order food and drinks and treats to be ready for times that fit our schedule. He gave us recommendations that helped us plan our time on the island.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    9.0
    A relaxing, quiet place, close to nature, with great hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Maykell and family are great hosts and the food was consistently excellent. The property is clean and quiet with a nice view from the restaurant. It was cool to see a troop of howler monkeys come though the trees during breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner service ends quite early which was not problem but something to be aware of.

    We stayed in the upstairs room - the views were incredible, close to the waterfall, amazing garden/ wildlife and the food was sooo good!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing :)

    The property was absolutely stunning. Best sunset view on the island by far. The owners were so kind and helpful and cooked great meals. They were a family and very welcoming. the jungle has so much wildlife around and the rooms are private which made it feel imerssive.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Maykell is really nice and caring everything. someone who love nature and relaxation its a good place to be

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower was not powerful however it seems to be quite common in Nica.

    The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful, room is clean and comfortable, the view is amazing and meals are delicious.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    10
    Perfect for people who are looking for a calm stay in the jungle.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing garden, construction and view. Maikel and Family are very welcoming and helpful. Food is very good too.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional stay in the jungle!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish we could have stayed longer!

    Everything was perfect! The loveliest hosts, Maykell and his family, and Joe, incredibly welcoming and helpful. Maykell was able to organise motorbike hire, tours, taxis, and anything else we needed. The restaurant food was delicious and so fresh, we ate there many times, and each meal was perfect. The property is stunning, well located, and right in the jungle. The views are superb and we watched monkeys play all morning from our porch. We were lucky enough to try both the quadruple and double rooms, (due to a free upgrade for a few nights) and both were exceptional. Clean, comfortable, and spacious with great outdoor space and views. The wifi worked well during our whole stay. And it was very affordable! Definitely book to stay here for your time on Ometepe!!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The location is amazing! Howler monkeys at your doorstep every morning! Tons of butterflies, flowers and birds. A nature lovers paradise. Rooms were spotless and very comfortable. Views were amazing. Great food in the restaurant! Charming family that runs the place!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    10
    Hidden Gem for a Perfect Weekend Away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My partner and I came here with our dog and loved everything about the place. The family that run the jungle are so welcoming and kind but also give you tons of privacy while you stay on the property. The gardens are stunning with beautiful flowers and plants everywhere. The room was a great size with a comfy bed and huge shower. The outdoor seating area was so nice to sit and relax in the evenings with a beautiful view overlooking the lake. The breakfast was some of the best food we’ve had in Nicaragua!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    10
    The Jungle Lodge was beautiful and comfortable, the restaurant food was delicious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was perfect for us, I wouldn't change a thing.

    Hello, I was in Nicaragua for the first time, meeting up with my adult son. I was staying a coastal resort in Tola, Rivas Department. We decided to explore a bit, and choose to visit Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua. We wanted to stay one night, then wake up and hike the waterfall, and other areas. I was searching for a place to stay and The Jungle Lodge looked like a perfect fit (found on Booking.com). I had never used Booking.com and read some reviews, finding it to be a great choice. When we arrived at The Jungle Lodge we were greeted by Michael, the owner and operator. He answered our questions, told us about the food (restaurant ) and we made plans for our dinner. The gardens are beautiful, the views, the sounds of the jungle. Michael and his wife do everything and their children are wonderful too. We had a beautiful stay and great adventure!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great!

    Had an absolutely incredible stay! It is a family run business and everyone was super helpful and kind. Also, we had a few meals there and all the food was wonderful. We would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Great view, relaxing place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the room on the ground floor you can hear the noises from above very loud. The location is close to the jungle, of course there were small bugs in the room but that didn’t bother us.

    Nice family, great relaxing place with a nice view, nice breakfast. The host and the family did everything to make our stay nice, they organized tours, taxis and a scooter.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    You won’t regret this wonderful place hosted by a wonderful family
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom needs a little general maintenance

    Amazing view, unbeatable food, cute room, good vibes, super nice and accommodating host and hostess

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Far from main attractions

    Amazing hosts

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Comfortable , elightfully quiet- helpful friendly hosts- highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad!

    We were given a very warm welcome and were well looked after by Maykel and his family . He arranged a volcano guide and we ordered packed lunches which were perfect at the top of a long hike . It was really useful that we could rent Maykal’s scooter as we had taken a taxi from the port. With large backpacks renting motos at the port would not have been fesible for us. Having independent ( not taxi) transport is, I think important to have a relaxed tour of this beautiful island . The roads are quiet and generally very low speed so biking is easy and the main way people get around. We had a wonderful , large room and big bathroom with a shower. There was a terrace where we sat peacefully in the evenings watching and listening to monkeys and enjoying the sunset. The food is all cooked to ordered. We had excellent breakfasts and we ate in 2 out of 4 evenings. They ask that you order your meal in advance so it can be freshly prepared. We were really happy with the location. Close to a lake beach, but close using the moto to the best sandy beaches- Playa Mango and San Domingo. The WiFi was excellent . We were so pleased we chose The Jungle and highly recommend it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You need to be comfortable with different animals, which is normal when staying on this island.

    The view was great and the accommodation was really comfortable and clean! They offered great food! You could rent a scooter, which helps a lot traveling on the island.

    Stayed in March 2024

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