Rancho Santana

4.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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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
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Comarca Limon #1, Carretera Las Salinas, Tola, Rivas, 48500
  • Santana Beach
    2 min walk
  • Rancho Santana Beach
    12 min walk
  • Escondido Beach
    8 min drive
  • Tola (ECI-Costa Esmeralda)
    18 min drive

Room options

Guestroom

  • 41 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite (Pied-a-terre)

  • 59 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Residences of The Inn)

  • 163 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

Honeymoon Suite (Pacific)

  • 49 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Guestroom

  • 32 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Villa Paraiso

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

Casa Bello Amanecer

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

Puerta del Mar Villa 4D

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

Puerta del Mar Villa 3A

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

Casa El Mirador

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

Family Suite

  • 95 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

Casa Para La Familia

  • 390 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Villa Cielo

  • 600 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Villa Santana

  • 602 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Queen Beds

Casa Buena Vida

  • 144 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Casa Sara

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

Casa Una Mas

  • 364 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Villa Rosada

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

Casa Linda

  • 321 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Casa Todo Bien

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

Casa Pomerelle

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

Villa Querencia

  • 464 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Garden View Casita V20

  • 163 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Casa Campana

  • 802 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Twin Beds and 3 King Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 6A

  • 160 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Casa Sueno Santana

  • 186 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

Casa Serena

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

Puerta del Mar Villa 2A

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

Puerta del Mar Villa 4A

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

Casa Brown

  • 321 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed and 5 Queen Beds

Casa Barranco

  • 292 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 1D

  • 160 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 5B

  • 151 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Villa Juliana

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

Casa Los Perros

  • 325 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 4 Queen Beds and 6 Twin Beds

Villa Escondida

  • 1038 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Garden View Casita V4

  • 163 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Garden View Casita V15

  • 163 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Casa Romy

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

La Casa Mas Alta

  • 364 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds and 1 King Bed

Casa Paloma

  • 396 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Garden View Casita V3

  • 163 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 3C

  • 160 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Casa Tucan

  • 357 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Villa Payita

  • 357 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds, 4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Garden View Casita V5

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 6B

  • 163 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Casa Rica

  • 374 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Puerta del Mar Villa 4C

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

Casa del Sol

  • 460 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds

Garden View Casita V7

  • 163 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Puerta del Mar Villa 3B

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

Casa de la Selva

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

Casa Palapa

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

Puerta del Mar Villa 5C

  • 151 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Tola

Located in Tola (Rancho Santana), Rancho Santana is within the region of Maderas Beach and Playa Marsella. .This beach hotel is within the region of San Juan del Sur Beach.

What's nearby

  • Santana Beach - 2 min walk
  • Rancho Santana Beach - 12 min walk
  • Escondido Beach - 8 min drive
  • Guasacate Beach - 33 min drive
  • Gigante Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Finca y El Mar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rancho Santana Pool Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Taqueria - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pili's Kitchen Organic Fresh Mediterranean - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Casa Maderas - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Rancho Santana

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. After dipping into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–11:00 AM: USD 8-25 per person
  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Tennis
  • Surfing lessons

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Private beachfront location

Spa

  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 80
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • 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

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

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. 26 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Rex, Menasha

Travelled 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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn’t have been better
My stay was wonderful from start to finish. The food is fantastic and the service could not have been better. All of the staff were wonderful. Will absolutely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Thelenia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bayardo

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024