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Hotel Lara's Planet

2.5 star property

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Panoramic Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Overwater
Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area | Balcony
Exterior
Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area
Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Overwater | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
del Muelle 200 mts al Norte, El Castillo, Rio San Juan
  • Afortunada Ranch Reserve
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Reserva Privada El Quebracho
    ‪215 min walk‬
  • Indio Maiz Biological Reserve
    ‪331 min drive‬
  • San Carlos (NCR)

Room options

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Panoramic Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Overwater | Porch

Panoramic Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Overwater

  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Overwater

Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Overwater

  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Overwater | Balcony

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Overwater

  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area | Balcony

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel Lara's Planet

Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and a fitness center
This smoke-free lodge features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a business center, and a meeting room.
Hotel Lara's Planet offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations are furnished with single sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a fitness center.

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

During your stay at Hotel Lara's Planet, you'll be within walking distance of Afortunada Ranch Reserve. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, horse riding/rentals, and rowing/canoeing
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Afortunada Ranch Reserve
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Lara's Planet. Self parking is free.

This El Castillo lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free off-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness centre
  • Horse riding/hire

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge (on request)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Sofa bed
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Hotel Lara's Planet El Castillo
Hotel Lara's Planet
Lara's Planet El Castillo
Lara's Planet
Hotel Lara's Planet Nicaragua/El Castillo
Hotel Lara's Planet Lodge
Hotel Lara's Planet El Castillo
Hotel Lara's Planet Lodge El Castillo
Hotel Lara's Planet Nicaragua/el Castillo

Hotel Lara's Planet Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place within easy walking distance of the boat dock. My room was big and clean. Despite what is said on the Wxpedia booking website; Unilingual staff. No hammock on deck. Cash only and no ATM in town. No gym.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had reserved for one night at Larà’s but we ended up staying 3 Natasha is a Lovely host and her right hand Rachel is also a very help full person The breakfast was great, the room spacious and the bathroom well supplies. Hot water with no interruption. We had a great balcony overlooking the river. All in all a great expérience. You can go there without worries.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

ian, victoria canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Our stay at Lara's planet was better than we expected. Natasha is a excellent host and very very helpful with all kinds of transport etc. Great place. Great view of the river and would definately stay there again. Thanks Natasha for your excellency in customer care. It really is what it is all about.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location riverside.
Natasha the owner was very helpful and the hotel restaurant is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely private terrace over Rio San Juan
A special stay in a nice spacious corner room overlooking the river. Great balcony, nice breakfast, good service. A bit overpriced for the area but would recommend Lara's Planet as it is way above the other options in El Castillo
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Although our original night's stay was cancelled due to bad weather we did pitch up and spend a night later and were so glad that we did. Natasha, the owner, is charming, entertaining and an excellent cook. The hotel itself is small but fabulous; it deserves an award for its natural wood and bamboo design. The front is built out over the river to give wonderful views in all directions. Each upstairs room is large, comfortable and elegant. Rooms have their own outside lounging area. El Castillo is well worth a short visit. We had a great trip there and back by public boat, enjoyed the town and its fort and took a guided tour to the Bartola reserve, which Natasha can arrange for you from her own little private boat dock.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

S&J, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Lovely large room, comfortable beds, brilliant balcony, excellent bathroom with large shower. Great views of river and castle. Natasha is a friendly, helpful host with great English (and some German I believe but haven't tested).

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Heli, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hammock on your own terrace above the river
We (mother 60, son 23) came to El Castillo to experience Rio San Juan. The hotel is perfectly situated next to the "harbor" but hidden in a garden. Wonderful sight to the river both from the room and the restaurant.Large room with terrace, all furniture and details made of bamboo. Food not excellent, good drinks. The town consists of two streets. Have dollars for excursions - no ATM!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marinus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfecte plek!
Mooi stijlvol hotel van hout en bamboe. Mooi gelegen aan het water en heeft mooie tuin met veel vogels. Eigenaresse is erg behulpzaam om reis heen en weer te regelen. Tours kunnen via het hotel worden geregeld. Kortom een perfecte plek.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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