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Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat where travelers can enjoy local cuisine with mountain views, rejuvenate with aromatic treatments, or relax poolside in Nicaragua

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Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa offers a tranquil lakeshore escape. Enjoy a local breakfast, outdoor pool with swim-up bar, aromatherapy, massages at Linda Vista spa, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is €105
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May

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  • 45 sq m
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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Lagoon view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Nandasmo, Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa is in the mountains and on a lake. Museo y Galería de Héroes y Martires and Old Train Station are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Masaya Old Market and Folklore Museum. Hertylandia Amusement Park and National Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ziplining nearby. Visit our Nandasmo travel guide
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Camino de los Bueyes, Nimboja No.2, Nandasmo

What's nearby

  • Maria Magdalena Church
    16 min drive - 6.2 km
  • San Sebastian Church
    17 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Mercado Artesanías
    19 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Masaya Old Market
    19 min drive - 7.2 km
  • El Calvario Church
    21 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alas Buenas Masaya
    14 min drive
  • Quesillos Y Tiste Monimbó
    14 min drive
  • Chimichanga's
    13 min drive
  • Rancho Del Mondongo
    11 min drive
  • Don Ceviche Masaya
    13 min drive

About this property

Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa

Upscale hotel by the lake
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a swim-up bar and a poolside bar at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa. Treat yourself to a facial, aromatherapy or a massage at Linda Vista, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Linda Vista Grille, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and pool views. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services and barbecues
  • Massage treatment rooms, a TV in reception and a banquet hall
Room features
All guest rooms at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa boast perks, such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as safes and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 40 km
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Linda Vista Grille

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 9 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 42.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way), (up to 10 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 42.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hacienda Puerta Cielo Ecolodge Hotel
Hacienda Puerta Cielo Ecolodge Hotel Masatepe
Hacienda Puerta Cielo Ecolodge Masatepe
Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge Spa
Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa Hotel
Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa Nandasmo
Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa Hotel Nandasmo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa?

As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa on 3 May 2026 start from €105, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Does Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 65 per room applies.

Where is Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa located?

Situated on a lake, this spa hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Maria Magdalena Church, San Sebastian Church and Masaya Old Market. San Juan Church and Mercado Artesanías are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was amazing. JC the owner and manager was very attentive to our needs. The staff was very friendly and hospitable, especially Francisco. I would definitely come back. It was definitely a little piece of heaven
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly amazing staff. They really go out of their way to make your trip special
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel we have ever been to. It is designed, built, and operated by the owner JC Espinoza, an accomplished architect for his clients. The view is simply phenomenal overlooking volcano Masaya which had a minor eruption on Dec 22, 2024. The hotel also overlooks lake Masaya, an old volcano crater. During our 4 night stay, we were practically the only guests there. So, we had the whole villa and staff to ourselves. Road access to this hotel is rural. Best to have a local guide or ask hotel for pick up. Food is simple and local not fine dining. No buffets. Activities include star grazing at night and playing with the pet cow. Side trip to the historical city Granada is highly recommended. This hotel is simply superior to the $650 CDN per night one we stayed in Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the beginning, Juan Carlos was on top of things from making sure everything was in order and ensuring that our arrival was managed accordingly. The location, the place and most of all the staff amazing. Francisco and Erick were superb from the check in till the end. Muchas gracias.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property was nice but , no WiFi , swimming pool dirty, we paid to stay in a jacuzzi tub which was not working. Restaurant and bar closed at 8 pm really early. Getting to the property was complicated not enough info on the road and gps was taking us thru roads with dead ends. The property has so much potential and beauty .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful resort, friendly staff

An amazingly beautiful resort with staff that did everything they could to accommodate all of my needs. It had a pool and some of the best views in Nicaragua.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely.
Verified

8/10 Good

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is very difficult to get there you need to get a 4x4 car
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aweson!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Beautiful place, inapt staff; scorpion in bed

The place is small and beautiful, built very well out of good natural materials. The food is simple (chicken, etc) but done very well, tamales at lunch on Saturday were amazing. The attitude of staff was curios. Getting hot water to work required multiple reminders and 40 minutes to solve. You need to specifically ask for it every time you want to use it. The first day the staff refused to clean our room, remarkable as we were the only guests staying. A scorpion climbed into an unmade bed and bit one of us in the middle of the night, which was unpleasant. It took us a while to find the offending creature, hidden in a blanket. Later during the stay a sensible English-speaking manager arrived and things worked better.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Qué nunca lo encontré. Qué fue una estafa. este Hotel no Existe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely staff and beautiful views of the Volcano

The staff was amazing! The meals and friendly service made our stay very memorable. The lodge setting was spectacular. We loved our time there!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Have extra money and need rip off experience?

We just finished a 3 night stay this hotel and have some serious concerns regarding the exorbitantly high rate we were charged per night and the value we received, or did not receive for it. Since we want to be fair in reviewing we will start with the good things and then move to our concerns. We would also like to compare this hotel with the Camino Real hotel we stayed in for part of our trip. Camino Real is also a 4 star property in Managua and very conveniently located to the city and airport. Comparing the two, we found Camino Real to be a REALLY good value, with super amenities, outstanding food, all for half the price of the Hacienda full board. So, our advice is to stay at someplace else, and take a day trip to the volcanoes. Anyway, here is our review of the Hacienda. FOOD was not at par with what was promised. after paying more than a 4 figures for full board, we ended up having beans and rice for two out of the three dinners, and were hungry during the lunches. The hotel is in a very remote area, so no restaurants or anything within walking distance left us at the hotel’s mercy and hungry. Even when we used the hotel’s tours, we were not offered lunch for those tours. The room’s amenities are not at par with a 4 star property or worth the pricing. The WiFi was too slow for us to complete any work, which is going to cost us due to backlog of work. No WiFi in the rooms. This is a glorified campsite, not a 4 star hotel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ilo79

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous lodges on a cliff

I absolutely loved this place! It really is a little bit of paradise! Wonderful lodges, the view is out of this world- one can actually see the erupting volcano from afar- excellent service, great food and both wfficient and friendly staff. I honestly dont have anything negative to write.Moreover their choice of excursions is perfect- there is something for everyone. I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECCOMEND IT.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent choice, wonderful people,

I found about the place while searching choices for a stay in Nicaragua. I love to be closer to Nature and away from cities. This place provided all that. It has a breathtaking view over a lake and some amazing peaks. The staff were very helpful and friendly and always ready to take the extra mile to accommodate any plans or requests. JC, the manager, was very friendly and helpful. The organized last minute excursions for me that were really fun and enjoyable. Highly recommended. You won't regret it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A honeymooners paradise!!!

From beginning to end, the entire stay was wonderful! The view was breathtaking, the room and the resort were perfectly designed, and the meals were excellently prepared. The staff were extremely kind, professional, and knowledgeable and we were grateful for all their hard work. Katherine, Ruth, Ariel, Oscar, and Adrian worked tirelessly throughout our stay to keep the place clean and were always on time with a smile and kind word. The owner, JC, also generously gifted us with a bottle of wine. The masseuse, Blanca, really helped to make my wife very comfortable and we highly recommend her services. All together, they helped make this honeymoon a memorable and fantastic visit we will never forget!! We cannot wait to visit again....
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super for couples

Wonderful place to relax and stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Val P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

What an amazing place

Loved the setting, food, beautiful views and sunsets
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spectacular views and staff. Amazing food

a must experience for anyone traveling to masaya. Staff are amazing. Views unbelievable. Perfect place to unwind
Verified

10/10 Excellent

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic with all comforts you need

You cannot go wrong with stay at the Hacienda. The views, the casitas, the staff make for a perfect vacation. You will not want to leave.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian and Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A true Gateway to Heaven

We spent a glorious 3 weeks at Hacienda Puerto del Cielo over Christmas and New Year 2014-15, with its stunning scenery, photographs cannot do it justice, the panoramic view across the National Park to the distant Masaya volcano are so beautiful one can understand why the hotel has been named, “Gateway to Heaven”. Despite the beauty of HPDC, we found the most important and consistently enjoyable aspect of our stay was the staff. The front of house and kitchen staff were delightful, great characters, full of fun and made sure they looked after every need. We stayed in Casa Bela and made friends with a great diversity of people from many walks of life and soon found the humour and bon-homie of like minds. This differentiates the Hacienda from other places we have stayed where one only gets to know a few people. In the evening JC’s bar is a magnet for banter, fun and delightful cocktails after a hard day relaxing or touring. Every trip was a great experience, the folk music evening was very special, we can't understand a previous comment about being embarrassing and feeling compelled to pay; that is a niggardly response, we found it a joyful experience and believe it fundamentally important not to lose Nicaragua’s cultural heritage. Many visitors stayed just a night or two on their way to other destinations, consider a longer stay. HPDC supports the local community.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stressfullllll

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo

This place is one of the most beautiful places that we have visit, the staff is beautiful the hacienda is beautiful the food is amazing the views are what your eyes mind heart and body needs to relax; Don Juan Carlos is an exceptional person ; we are planning to enjoy this place again ; and take my family as well . love this place love the people love the food. Thank you love you all :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home From Home - Next to a Volcano!

JC and his staff give you the warmest welcomes and make you feel at home at the Hacienda which overlooks a lagoon in the shadow of the Masaya volcano.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning Views in a Beautiful Hotel

Stunning view from this beautiful hotel with beautiful cabinas and great staff. Ricardo is particularly good. Meals were usually good but with one very notable exception.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Startlingly quiet with extraordinary conversation

The first thing we felt when we arrived was that there was a vacuum of noise. It was incredibly still, with only birds breaking the silence. Next, we were hit with the once in a lifetime view. You would really have to be determined not to relax here. JC and Linda treat hospitality like a dinner party. They create a wonderful atmosphere where everyone gets to know each other. There wasn't anyone at the dinner table of 20 that I wouldn't want to chat with. It was a mix of couples and singles, Brits and Americans, mid-20's to mid-60's. It felt like this out of the way, isolated respite attracted an interesting, unpretentious crowd who enjoyed staying up late, drinking Macua and chatting well into the night. Lovely!