Nicaragua Resort: Chef Arrives at Nicaragua Hotel

Resort in Nicaragua Welcomes New Hotel Nicaragua Chef

It's all coming together at our San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua resort.  Our new hotel chef, Geronimo Athuel Amaral, arrived today.  Although he was born in Brazil, Amaral is familiar with cuisines from around the globe and is especially experienced with Italian, Oriental and Brazilian cuisines.

Educated at Senac, a world-renowned culinary school, Amaral developed a keen understanding of menu development, kitchen management and plate aesthetics.  His food is absolutely amazing.  Formerly the chef at Miramar Surf Camp, the demands of a Nicaragua hotel venue are nothing new to Chef Amaral.

Geronimo has been developing his craft for seven years.  He is sure to be an excellent addition to our Nicaragua resort.

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Beach Hotel Nicaragua: Hotel in San Juan del Sur Gets New Look

Nicaragua Beach Hotel: Hotel in San Juan del Sur Gets Remodeled

Our hotel in San Juan del Sur is upgrading its natural surroundings to form a beautiful beach hotel in Nicaragua. After consulting with landscaping services and nature reserves, we compiled a list of the most aesthetic plants that we could cultivate in Marsella, and thanks to careful research and hard work, our Nicaragua beach hotel looks better than ever.

The nature surrounding the Marsella Beachfront Hotel in San Juan del Sur is unrivaled.  Thanks to our location in the southern part of the country, we enjoy the complex plant life that northern regions do not.  This includes hibiscus flowers and many fruit-producing plants.  Our property is covered with coconuts, which are just as fun to cut down as they are to eat.

Below are some photos of the new landscaping at the Marsella Beachfront Hotel.

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Beach Hotel Nicaragua: San Juan del Sur Accommodation

As we near opening day, our San Juan del Sur accommodation is promised to be the best value of any Nicaragua beach hotel.  All of our amenities are new, the beds are comfortable and the beach is clean (a welcomed change from most of Nicaragua).  Our first guests are sure to be stunned at what we have to offer.

Beach Hotel Nicaragua: San Juan del Sur Accommodation

Below is a short description of the living spaces we offer at the resort.  All rooms come with lockers, free wifi and free breakfast.

Private Ocean-View Rooms

Enjoy the luxuries of home while you watch the waves breaking 30 feet from your window. Sleeps 3-4 comfortably. 

Features:
Private bathroom
One double bed 
One bunk-bed
A/C
Flat-screen T.V.
DVD player

Rates:
1 person: $60
2 people: $30
3-4 people: $25

Dorm Rooms

The best value in San Juan del Sur.  These newly furnished dorm rooms come with everything you need for a comfortable, relaxing vacation.

Features:
Two bunk-beds
Fans

Rates:
$17 per person 

Private Dorm Rooms (reserved for female guests)

Private dorm rooms are reserved for female guests.  The rates are the same as regular dorm rooms, but include a private bathroom. 

Features:
Private bathroom
Two bunk-beds
Fans

Pool-Side Suites

It’s impossible not to relax in our pool-side suites.  No need to walk through the sand.  These rooms are conveniently close to the restaurant, pool and other attractions.

Features:
Private bathroom
One double bed
One bunk-bed
A/C
Flat-screen T.V.
DVD player

Rates:
1 person: $70
2 people: $35
3 people: $30

Marsella Villa

Be the master of your own paradise in the Marsella Villa.  Featuring a master bedroom and a fully equipped kitchen, the Marsella Villa is positioned next to the infinity-edge pool.  Enjoy the incredible view of the surf and natural surroundings through the glass walls.  Perfect for a family. Two adults maximum.

Features:
Master bedroom with queen-size bed
Personal beds if needed
A/C
Flat screen T.V.
DVD player
Fully equipped kitchen
Private bathroom

Rate: 
$180 per night

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Surf in Nicaragua: Beaches in Nicaragua to SUP

Anyone planning a vacation to surf in Nicaragua should keep in mind that Nicaragua beaches offer some of the best stand up paddle boarding around.  With offshore wind, clear water and gorgeous headlands, the Playa Marsella Beach Front Hotel will introduce you to this trending watersport in one of the most exotic locations in San Juan del Sur.

Nicaragua Surfing: Best Nicaragua Beaches for SUP

Yesterday, we went on on a one hour trek to experience stand up paddle boarding in Playa Marsella.  Most of us had never tried the sport before and had a blast learning something new, fun and active.  Needless to say, this won't be the last time we stand up paddle board at the Marsella Hotel.

If you've read our other posts, you know that Playa Marsella is a secluded beach, enclosed by two towering cliffs.  This is the perfect scenery for an SUP session.  We paddled within a few feet of hollow caves, carved deep into the sides of the bordering headlands.  Playa Maderas is only a 15 minute paddle away, and when you journey around the cliff separating the two beaches, it's a whole new perspective of the ocean.

On the other side of Marsella, we paddled South, around the other headland and to an uninhabited beach.  The journey tool about 20 minutes, and the sight of waves pounding on high cliffs, producing incredible rock textures that only nature could create, made the experience both humbling and liberating.

Although, at the moment, there's not much demand for stand up paddle boarding in Nicaragua, this trending sport is sure to reach the tropical region of San Juan del Sur.  The aesthetic allure of the land and sea, and the forgiving nature of the clean waves, makes San Juan del Sur the perfect destination for paddle boarders.  At Playa Marsella Beach Front, we will have a selection of carefully chosen SUP designs that will interest beginners and even the most advanced paddle boarders.

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Hotel in Nicaragua: Nicaragua Beach Hotel and Restaurant

Nicaragua Hotel: Beach Hotel in Nicaragua and Restaurant

What could make the best hotel in Nicaragua better?  Great food!  And not just great food--fresh seafood and pizza cooked in a Nicaragua-built brick oven.  That's what you can expect at our Nicaragua beach hotel.

We just finished putting a shingle roof on our outdoor seating area and the Playa Marsella Beach Font is transforming everyday.  When we began this project one month ago, no one could have guessed the quality of the outcome.

We're putting together a menu that features cuisine from New Orleans, the Mediterranean and Nicaragua.  We'll have everything from fresh lagosta to shrimp po' boys.  Our three-course menu will be developed soon and I'll have it posted here ASAP.

If you have any questions, want to make a reservation or come see the place before we open, email us at playamarsellahotel@gmail.com.

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Vacation Costa Rica vs Nicaragua Beach Resort

Costa Rica Vacation or Beach Resort in Nicaragua?

So, you've decided on Central America, and naturally, a vacation to Costa Rica or a trip to a Nicaraguan beach resort are at the top of the "potential destinations" list.  But why not have your cake and eat it too?  Why not stay on the border of these two incredible countries, enjoy their natural beauties and experience a variety of activities that most resorts wish they could provide?  At the Playa Marsella Beach Front Hotel, this is exactly the type of vacation we provide.

But let's look at the facts...Costa Rica is a lot more expensive and suffers a more humid climate in many areas.  And at the Playa Marsella Beach Front Hotel, you're getting all the excitement of Costa Rica and more.  

San Juan del Sur and Playa Marsella feature the exotic wildlife and nature of Costa Rica, including monkeys, mot mot's, hibiscus flowers and tropical plants.  Combine that with our hotel's traditional architecture and oceanfront view and you've got the whole package that Central America has to offer.  The infinity-edge waterfall pool doesn't hurt either.

We're also adding some new, fun activities to the list: disc golf, paintball and repelling.  Combine that with beach volleyball, surfing, spearfishing, diving and snorkeling, and it's hard to say that one week here is enough.

As we speak, our team is hard at work building a two-story, outdoor seating area for our restaurant.  Our food will draw inspirations from New Orleans, Mediterranean cuisine and traditional Nicaraguan dishes to create a stellar menu.

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Beach Resort Nicaragua: Surf Nicaragua, Relax and Have Fun!

The last week has been a big one for our Nicaragua beach resort.  We welcomed three more guests to surf the best beaches in San Juan del Sur, we completed construction on the pool-side suites and we are making incredible progress with the Marsella Beach Front Resort kitchen.

Beach Resort in Nicaragua: The BEST Value!

The time truly seems to fly here at the Marsella Beach Front Resort and Hotel.  Just a few weeks ago, our team faced a laundry list of tasks that seemed daunting to say the least.  But today, the progress we have made has instilled a new energy and freshness that will propel us to the finish line.

We're still scheduled for a full-scale opening in mid- to late-July, and with the hype surrounding htis new beach resort Nicaragua, there's going to be no shortage of tourists at the Marsella Beach Front Resort in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.

Next week, we leave for Miami to finalize the purchases of our main attractions: kayaks, beach volleyball, SUPs, snorkeling equipment, foosball and more.  Combine that with the infinity-edge waterfall pool, exotic nature and an unmatched view, and there's no hotel that provides a better all-around experience for guests.  With rooms starting at $17 per night, the Playa Marsella Beach Front Hotel is sure to be a hit from the start.

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Surf Hotel Nicaragua: The Playa Marsella Beach Front Hotel

Nicaragua Surf Hotel: Playa Marsella Beach Front

The swell filled in and every beach is lighting up!  Even Marsella is seeing some overhead sets.  Most Central American spots on the Pacific Coast are too big to work, but Marsella is holding strong with some 6-8 foot faces.  With waves like this is our backyard and Playa Maderas less than one mile away, the Playa Marsella Beach Front Hotel is the best surf hotel Nicaragua.

Yesterday was a little rough with light offshore winds, but today, some beaches are seeing 12-foot sets and the offshore wind makes the waves manageable.  On days like this, Playa Maznanillo is the place to go, and because the beach is only accessible by boat, you and your friends will enjoy a crowd-free, barreling point-break.  At the Marsella Beach Front Hotel, we can have a boat chartered to access Manzanillo in no time.

The next two days should see solid surf for all of Nicaragua and Costa Rica.  Waves should stay over six foot until Sunday with a period of no less than 15 seconds at our surf hotel in Nicaragua.  Even when this swell is gone, Maderas holds incredible surf almost every day of the week with offshore winds 300 days of the year.

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Hotel Near Playa Remanso: Playa Marsella Beach Front

Playa Remanso Hotel: Marsella Beach Front

We welcomed our second group of guests at the Marsella Beach Front Hotel last night.  The four travelers were greeted by incredible weather and a forecast of solid, overhead surf.  We were all excited to be in the perfect location for the upcoming swell, a hotel near Playa Remanso.

After a night of swimming in the infinity-edge pool and drinking Toñas, we woke up at first light and headed to Remanso.  The swell had not filled in, but there were still some clean, chest-high sets.  Remanso offers both rights and lefts and in bigger waves, there´s a point-break on both sides of the beach.

On the shore is one of San Juan del Sur´s best taco restaurants.  On top of authentic Nicaraguan food, the restaurant serves smoothies, beer and frozen drinks.

The surf forecast is getting better by the day, and for tomorrow, it reads 2.2-3.4 meter waves and a period of 20 seconds!  We´ll have some photos posted.

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Attractions San Juan del Sur: We Got´Em All

The Best San Juan del Sur Attractions

Over the last few days, we´ve been meeting with the owners of the most popular tourist attractions in San Juan del Sur.  And as a result, the Playa Marsella Beach Front Hotel now offers zip-lining, repelling, horseback riding, offshore fishing, diving and spearfishing.  Combine that will all of our on-site attractions and you´ve got one incredible vacation spot.

Zip-lining will be provided by Da´ Flying Frog, which provides more than 2.5 km of lines through the canopies of southern Nicaragua.  Trip Advisor reviews promote zip-lining at Da´ Flying Frog as safe, exciting and a memorable experience. 

Diving and offshore fishing will be hosted by Neptune Watersports.  With several years of experience and local knowledge, they are the best at what they do.

Aracne Repelling will take our guests on a historic tour before they descend down 200-foot cliffs.  We are working to provide repelling on-site so guests can enjoy the incredible view of Playa Marsella from a unique perspective.

Besides these new attractions, San Juan del Sur is only 10 minutes away and the surf at Playa Maderas is less than one mile from the resort.  We also have a slack line, beach volleyball, hiking trails, kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, yoga and an infinity-edge, waterfall pool.

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Nightlife San Juan del Sur

San Juan del Sur Nightlife

Saturday night was a blast for our guests at the Playa Marsella Beach Front Hotel.  We shuttled our visitors into town to experience the incredible nightlife in San Juan del Sur.  

The town that seems asleep on rainy weeknights came alive with crowds of people filling the streets.  Streetvendors offered delicious Nicaraguan cuisine at low prices and the bars were packed with locals and tourists.

The first stop was Iguana´s, a two-story pub that offers delicious food, cocktails and an upstairs dance club.  The place was an absolute party and featured an incredible view from the second-story balcony.

Next stop was the Black Whale.  Live music filled the air with the best rock songs of the past and present.  A talented band played everything from Johnny Cash to Neil Young.  We weren´t just greeted with a friendly hello, but a shot at the door.  With reasonably priced drinks and friendly locals, the Black Whale was one of the most enjoyable bars we visited.

The Playa Marsella Beach Front Hotel has the whole package.  For families, we offer a range of events like horseback riding, kayaking, repelling, beach volleyball and surfing.  Our social area is relaxing, not rambunctious.  And for the younger crowd, Playa Maderas is less than one mile away, and the nightlife of San Juan del Sur is a quick, 10-minute shuttle from the hotel.  With a great combination of family-friendly activities and nightlife San Juan del Sur, the Playa Marsella Beach Front Hotel is the best location for anyone who seeks a relaxing, adventurous vacation in Nicaragua.

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