Few rooms have windows but this isn’t a big deal when the communal areas are light and airy with loads of space to chill out.

Finca Magdalena is a 15 minute walk away from Balgue but so worth the walk because you’re immersed in nature, it’s great for bird watching, activities are on your doorstep, there’s use of the beautiful natural pool, the view of Conception is divine and the staff are friendly and a delight. It was really difficult to leave.

Stayed in April 2024

wifi isn't very stable

Great spot to stay if you want to hike the Maderas vulcano. It's simple, but good. The fan in the room is needed and bring musquito spray but the staff is lovely and the food is good.

Stayed in April 2024

No noise insulation between rooms in the main building, It is quite "open". With a tour group staying, no "early" sleep....

Very friendly staff, great views from the terrace

Stayed in February 2024

Some things could be improved, like mosquito nets in the rooms, and some other improvements at the bathrooms

They are a estancia, not a hotel. A nice place surrounded by nature and old style. I got to see some new species of birds I didn't know, saw some petrogliphs, etc, Very quiet and charming. I had some issues with bats, but the manager moved me to a nicer room, so they work the extra mile to keep visitors happy.

Stayed in December 2023

No breakfast included but the coffee is fantastic

Stayed in November 2023

Finca Magdalena has a special place in the history of the island and it's well worth the 20 minute walk (or short drive) up from Balgue. The building and rooms are getting a bit tired but the overall surroundings make up for it (trees, plants, birds) Charming, authentic, friendly, we absolutely loved it here and extended our stay. You're also conveniently located to visit the wonderful Cafe Campestre down on the main road, which we did countless times (or you can eat onsite, which we also did multiple times)

Stayed in February 2023

Breakfast was delicious and the location was perfect for walking around the farm seeing petroglyphs and hiking up the volcano . The staff were helpful and very friendly . The gardens are lovely and there is a beautiful and refreshing natural pool surrounded by trees to swim in .

Stayed in February 2023

This is an economic, rural, hostel, which we thought great. One suggestion we have is to include vegan options with protein in their menus.

The Finca is part of a cooperative. We saw many staff, all were very friendly and eager to help. The food was always freshly cooked and tasted great. There was a lovely swimming pool, created by damming the river, kept in good condition. Bikes and guides were arranged promptly and efficiently. The coffee, they grow organic coffee commercially, was outstanding.

Stayed in January 2023

The road up to it isn't the best

The staff and the area are so nice

Stayed in January 2023

Pretty spartan but honestly think that's fine if you go in openminded about it being quite barebones. More adventure than comfort, but fine for a nights stay

Very friendly staff, nice view, quiet, can take a hike up behind the finca to see the petroglyphs. Cheap. Community run. Nice little village at base of mountain

Stayed in October 2022

the food there is very good and the staff really nice!

Stayed in November 2022

simple , in nature, beautiful surroundings , no luxury, just being …

Stayed in July 2022

Good staff.

Stayed in April 2024

don’t expect luxury - it was just what we wanted but just a warning - it’s basic !

rustic but gorgeous accommodation amazing views great location just at the start of the Maderas hike

Stayed in April 2024

I really loved my stay at Finca Magdalena. It is so peaceful and quiet there. The rooms are spacious and the view from the balcony just amazing. There are lovely hiking trails in the woods. The staff is friendly and helpful. I will certainly be back.

Stayed in December 2023

I was alone there, there were kids from outside making a lot of noise in the night, I didn’t feel safe even to leave my room to go to the bathroom during the night. The road there is quite difficult to do on a scooter

The sorroundings are beautiful . Very nice staff

Stayed in November 2023

I absolutely love it here! This is my second time staying and I would come back for the true authentic feel of the island. Amazing staff, wonderful food, incredible views!

Stayed in February 2023

Very basic accommodation, what is fine but unfortunately it was very dirty. there was no toilet seat in my bathroom, the sheets smelled weird and it didn’t feel homely. The shared bathroom area was very dirty, and no toiletpaper to be found. Lack of communication during check in, no informations about the finca was offered, I wasn’t informed about food options etc. The way there is barely makeable with a scooter, must be a good driver!

Nice girls who run the business, gave me a private tour through the coffee plantation (after I asked for it) Location in the middle of nature

Stayed in December 2022

nothing!

everything! it was amazing…

Stayed in July 2022

it’s hard to walk the whole way with the backpack from the main road. you need to walk from the main road to the finca for like 10-15 min. there is no kitchen for guests, so you can’t cook for yourself. the food there was good, but also a little pricey. the busses do not drive often & take a lot of time.

the staff is really nice and benevolent. I booked a dorm but, it was really easy and cheap to get a privat room. the view there is really amazing and you are in the real nature and you can see a lot of animals there. the rooms has ventilators, it’s not to hot. I felt save there in general. if you wanna do the Vulcan tour than it’s the best place to stay, because the route starts behind the finca. when you rent a scooter than you can explore a lot from the island.

Stayed in May 2022

This lovely family-run hostel at the base of the Maderas Volcano is unpretentious, warm and friendly, and the *perfect* spot to get an early start to your hike up the volcano. It's a farming cooperative of 23 families that started in the 70s... they sell delicious ORGANIC coffee beans that they grow! Organic coffee is kinda hard to find in Nicaragua. This isn't a fancy place by any means, but the gardens and view are absolutely beautiful, there's a big deck with hammocks and tables, and the staff are super friendly... plus, you're supporting sustainability!

Stayed in April 2022

the garden was amazing and the room had windows open to a great view of the lake

Stayed in January 2022

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Stayed in April 2024

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Stayed in February 2024