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Aqua Wellness Resort

4.0 of 5
1 Redonda Bay, Playa Gigante, Nicaragua
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Aqua Wellness Resort
4.5 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

Aqua is located far from Managua, in a remote area and down an unpaved road but this is what is required for such a quiet, beautiful location. We enjoyed our trip to Aqua but it seemed overpriced for what was provided. The room was beautiful and clean but our plunge pool had a problem with bees (we used it anyway).... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 via mobile
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Trip Advisor review I've lurked on TA for years but created a profile especially to rate Aqua.  To be fair, I must put my week-long stay in mid May in context. I knew to expect warm temps in Central America this time of year.  I was well aware that it was remote and that the Nica tourism sector is under... More

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NYC_Trev, Director of Sales at Aqua Wellness Resort, responded to this review
May 30, 2012

Dear Guest, We are very sorry to hear that your experience at Aqua did not meet your expectations. Some things, such as the pricing of food, transportation, and retail items are simply reflections of our location. It may seem strange, but many things that we take for granted in more developed countries are actually more expensive here. We want to... More

Vancouver, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 via mobile

This was the perfect place to restore peace of mind and body. We chose no communication with the world we left behind for our 10 day stay. My wife preferred the ocean and beach, while I floated in the plunge pool several times a day and evening. Not the easiest place to get to, including 5 hour layovers in Houston... More

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Arlington, VA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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We have anticipated this trip for many months and read the reviews on this site regularly to help us prepare for the adventure. The property is exactly as described by the many reviews. Remote (146 very long miles from Managua Airport) and the resort was indeed well appointed.. The trip from the airport is something every American should experience to... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed for 5 nights & had an incredible time. The remote area gives you a little slice of heaven. The accommodations are outstanding. The food is wonderful and the staff very helpful.

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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person found this review helpful

I needed a week of healthy living with a touch of the new and exotic. I discovered Aqua and, after one week there, left with a heavy heart. The setting is spectacular, the accommodations comfortable, well-designed and pleasant, , and the staff - like virtually all Nicaraguans I met - helpful and kind. I looked forward to every meal. You... More

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Toronto, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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We stayed only two nights, but had such a memorable time. First, as I had booked with I prefer, when we arrived, we were given a free upgrade from a one level treehouse to a two story ocean view Penthouse with private plunge pool. All my communication with the resort prior to arrival was professional and I always received prompt... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

When a friend recommend that I check out Aqua and take a yoga class with Grace Van Berkum while visiting Nicaragua I certainly wasn't expecting the experience I was given. This is not your average yoga on the beach! Aqua's location is gorgeous and the classes are held on a large wooden yoga deck overlooking the ocean. We were lead... More

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San Rafael, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

I can agree with most that this is an incredible location with a wonderful staff. However the resort is recently opened. What that means is that it still has a few rough edges. The Nicaraguan staff is still learning English, but they are earnest, young and enthusiastic. The expat staff is eco-committed, young and enthusiastic. Somewhere between the youth, the... More

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Yorba Linda, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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This retreat is awesome!!! It's so peaceful and relaxing in a beautiful setting. Our penthouse had a plunge pool with a beautiful view of the ocean..Wake up and have a cup of coffee and watch the Hollowing Monkeys in the trees above. The food was great and the STAFF was very attentive and super friendly!!

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1 Redonda Bay, Playa Gigante, Nicaragua
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