Hotels

There are several good hotels in Nicaragua which charge anywhere from $60 to $180 a night. The following hotels would be suitable for visting businessmen.

Managua:
Hotel Intercontinental: This is generally regarded as the most elite hotel in Nicaragua although the rooms are rather small. It is located in the middle of the city with very good restaurants and business sectors nearby. The price is around $140 per night. ****
TEL: 228-3532
FAX: 228-3087

Hotel Camino Real: If it not for its location, which is a few blocks from the Airport and about 13 minutes from the center of the city, this hotel, with its park-like and quiet setting, could be splendid. It has several conference rooms and exhibition centers which often host international gatherings. The price for a single room is about $150 per night. ***
TEL: 263-1381
FAX: 263-1690

Hotel Las Mercedes: The largest hotel in the country, Las Mercedes is also economical for its quality. Instead of a large building, the rooms are set up in individual cottages which are spread out over the large grounds. The hotel also hosts small conventions in its 1000 person capacity center. The air of a Central American tropical country club will cost guests about $80 per night. **
TEL: 263-1011
FAX: 263-1082

Hotel Mansion Teolinda: Just a few blocks away from the heart of the commercial district, the Mansion Teolinda is a smaller alternative to its rivals. The motel-like rooms run at about $70 per night. **
TEL: 228-1050
FAX: 228-4908

Other:
Hotel Barcelo Montelimar: The only international-class resort area in Nicaragua, Montelimar is a one-price includes all weekend or week-long excursion. You may choose from miles of clean beaches, a huge swimming pool built around a cabana where your drinks and food are unlimited and free, or the casino and bar after 7:00. Buffet meals are served three times a day in the large beach house and the rest of your time could be spent riding horses, boogy boarding, or slaughtering your companion on the tennis courts. The price is about $55 for a one night visit. ***
TEL: 269-6752
FAX: 228-4145

Nicarao Lake Resort: The Granda location lies on one of the hundreds of islands created when the nearby volcano erupted into the lake. It offers a restaurant as well as some water sports and a small hotel. The price is approximately 100 dollars for one night with meals included. The San Juan del Sur site is not actually a hotel, but you can rent a furnished house with 5 bedrooms and air conditioning on a private beach for about $220. **

Housing

At present, there are no suitable apartment buildings anywhere in Nicaragua. However, there are several safe residential districts around the city of Managua with rental costs ranging from $700 to $2000 for a comfortable three bedroom house. Houses within the actual city tend to cost a lot more than their equivalent in the suburbs.