OverviewLocated on Playa Madera and about a 20-minute drive from San Juan del Sur's city centre, Matilda's is suitable for travellers who require economical hostel-type accommodations on the beach.
This hotel has 16 guest rooms, ranging from private rooms with an en-suite bathroom to small cottages. Linens are included. Dorm-style rooms are also available, as are camping sites.
The hotel also offers refreshments for sale, an outdoor kitchen for guests to use, barbecue facilities and a lounge. During the hotel's high season, they open a small restaurant on the beach, and pets are permitted.
Lake Nicaragua is about a 35-minute drive northeast of the hotel, while Santa Rosa National Park is roughly a 1-hour and 10-minute drive southeast. The city of Managua can be found 2 hours and 15 minutes northwest by car, and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) is a 2-hour and 10-minute drive southeast. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodWhile there were very few online reviews available for this hotel at the time this editorial was written, of those consulted, guests showed positive responses towards the hotel's location, staff, rooms and value.
Several reviewers praised the hotel's location, describing it as gorgeous, beautiful, relaxing and romantic, as well as close to restaurants. One guest remarked, "It's on one of the nicest beaches I have seen in Nicaragua and within walking distance of many more. White sand, blue water, paradise, howler monkeys climbing through the trees. All within less than a 10 minute walk from the Maderas surf area, which is a rambunctious party scene on a rocky shore".
The hotel's staff were complimented for their friendly and helpful service. One patron remarked, "It is true that they may not speak a lot of English, but the service was incredible nevertheless".
Lodgers described their rooms as clean, cute, comfortable and simple. A few guests had complaints about their accommodations, however (see below).
The hotel's rates were described by reviewers as cheap, affordable and reasonable.
The Bad
As mentioned above, there were very few online reviews available for this hotel. Of those sourced, however, guests complained about a lack of toiletries and the toilet paper running out in the bathrooms.
