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Surf Ranch Popoyo Resort - Popoyo, RIVAS

Surf resort, Emerald Coast

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Pool WiFi Laundry

Nicaragua Surf Resort on the Emerald Coast with Ocean-View Condos

Surf Ranch Popoyo Resort covers 25 acres of Nicaragua's Emerald Coast, minutes from legendary surf breaks. The 18 ocean-view condos and 5 private-pool houses have full kitchens, AC, and Pacific balconies. On site: a swim-up pool bar, Nicaragua's largest skateboard park, a jungle paintball course, and a tower-drop airbag. Dogs and parking are free.

What You Get

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A stay at Surf Ranch Popoyo Resort on Nicaragua's Emerald Coast, a few minutes' walk from legendary surf breaks
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Full kitchen in every unit with coffee maker, toaster, and cookware for self-catering or private chef on request
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Swim-up pool bar, skateboard park, paintball course, and tower-drop airbag all on the 25-acre resort grounds
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Kids 11 and under stay free with paying adults, and dogs are welcome at no extra charge
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Playa Popoyo, Lance's Left, and Santana Beach all within easy reach of the resort for every surf level

Plan Your Stay

Amenities

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Pool
Pool
  • Pool: Swim-up bar on an island in the resort pool
  • WiFi: Free high-speed internet throughout the property
  • Laundry: On-site laundry facilities available
  • Mobile check-in: Contactless check-in and check-out available

Room Details

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Ocean-View Condo
Ocean-View Condo
  • Ocean-View Condo

    • Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
      • Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 4 guests
      • Above Standard occupancy: Children 11 and under stay free, while guests 12 and older incur a $45 surcharge per guest, per night.
    • Room amenities: Air Conditioning, Free WiFi
    • Includes: Full Kitchen, Ocean-view balcony overlooking the Pacific; upper-floor units have progressively better views

Getting There

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  • Nearest Airport: Augusto C. Sandino International (Managua) (MGA) — 45 miles away
  • Distance from Liberia: 76 miles

Location Highlights

Attractions Nearby

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Playa Popoyo (2 mi from hotel) — Nicaragua's most famous surf beach, with beach and reef breaks including the expert-only Popoyo Outer Reef drawing surfers year-round.
Refugio de Vida Silvestre Rio Escalante Chacocente — Wildlife refuge protecting dry tropical forest and a key sea-turtle nesting beach, with Olive Ridley arrivals from July to December.
Playa Guasacate — A locals-and-surfers stretch of sand fronting the resort's own entrance road, walkable from the property for a low-key beach afternoon.

Hidden Gems

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Santana Beach — A quieter break near Popoyo favored by intermediate surfers, with the same quality waves as the marquee spots but far fewer crowds.
Lance's Left — A long, peeling left-hand point break rated among the most consistent and rippable waves on the Emerald Coast for intermediate-to-advanced surfers.
Popoyo Tide Pools — Natural volcanic-rock tide pools along the Popoyo coastline, listed in the resort's own area guide as a top activity beyond surfing.

Trip Ideas

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Surf, Sunset & Seafood Day — Morning session at Playa Popoyo, a resort-side kitchen lunch, low-tide pools in the afternoon, then seafood at Magnific Rock Cafe.

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3. Instant Confirmation — Your booking is instantly confirmed with the hotel, guaranteeing they have your details and are expecting your arrival.

Fine Print

  • Cancellation & Changes

    • Room upgrades: upgrades may be available during booking or at check-in for an additional cost.
    • Cancellation Policy is non-refundable.
    • No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate.
    • No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in.

    Check-in & Check-out

    • Check-in after 3 PM.
    • Check-out before 11 AM.

    Eligibility & ID

    • Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in.
    • Guests must be 18+ to check in.
    • Credit cards accepted, cash not accepted.

    Fees & Charges

    • $100 refundable incidental deposit required at check-in on a valid credit card (the Front Desk is cashless; cash is not an acceptable form of deposit).
    • The price shown is the full price of your reservation, and only applicable taxes are added at checkout.

    Other

    • Pets: Dogs stay free.
    • Non-smoking rooms available.
    • Free self parking.
    • Airfare is not included.

About Surf Ranch Popoyo Resort

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