Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
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Lounge
Poolside bar
Terrace/patio
Premium Cabin, Terrace, Lagoon View | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Camino de los Bueyes, Nimboja No.2, Nandasmo
  • Maria Magdalena Church
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Laguna de Apoyo
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Masaya Volcano National Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Managua (MGA-Augusto C. Sandino Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬
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Room options

Premium Cabin, Terrace, Lagoon View

  • 388 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View

  • 205 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 624 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 484 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Nandasmo

Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa places you within a 15-minute drive of Maria Magdalena Church and San Sebastian Church. This 10-room, 4-star hotel has a full-service spa along with an outdoor pool and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Maria Magdalena Church - 13 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Laguna de Apoyo - 31 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Masaya Volcano National Park - 32 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Granada Cathedral - 35 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center - 42 min drive - 21.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Qué Sabroso - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Carnes Grill Costillas - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Nani Café Masaya - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casona Vieja - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Parque Central - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa

Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Guests staying at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 65 per room one-way. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with concierge services and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include meeting rooms, a library, and a terrace.
42-inch LED TVs come with digital channels and Netflix. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include minibars, ceiling fans, and safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Linda Vista has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 40 km
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 washroom
  • 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
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 42.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

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

What's there to do within easy reach of Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa?

This hotel is located in Nandasmo, close to Masaya Volcano National Park, Maria Magdalena Church, and Masaya Old Market. You'll also find San Sebastian Church and San Juan Church within a short drive.

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

As of May 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa on Jun 1, 2025 start from $129.95, excluding 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.

Will I be able to park at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa?

Linda Vista is the hotel's spa and services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, body wraps, and reflexology.

Does Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa?

This lakeside hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private indoor spa tubs.

Does Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa serves free breakfast (local cuisine) at Linda Vista Grille each morning.

Does Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa though service animals are welcome.

Does Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa?

The closest major airport to Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa is Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA), which is 20 mi away (58 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a deck where guests can enjoy lake or garden views.

Does Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa.

Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Ecolodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Berdy

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasser

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

6/10 Okay

Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sonja

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

ilo79, geneva, switzerland

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.

10/10 Excellent

Asem, St. John's, NL

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!

10/10 Excellent

Mark, K

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....

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Super for couples

Wonderful place to relax and stay.

10/10 Excellent

Val P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

What an amazing place

Loved the setting, food, beautiful views and sunsets

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

holly, alton, il

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.

10/10 Excellent

Brian and Pat, Old Heathfield, England

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.

10/10 Excellent

stressfullllll , M

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 :)

10/10 Excellent

Martin, London

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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.

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Chicago

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!

10/10 Excellent

Laurel, Sebastopol

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

Authentic Experience

Amazing staff, quite rooms, beautiful view, social atmosphere- I'd go back in a heart beat!