This hotel did not meet my standards. At 53 bucks a night for a single room, I was disappointed when my room turndes out to be located at the back of the bar where the noise from the tv kept me up at night and waked me up in the morning. The ac was so loud I didn't used it.... more

We did a quick one night stay on Ometepe and are glad we went. Hotel Paraiso met all our needs, arranged for a driver to pick us up at the ferry and arranged for a tour of the island before we caught the ferry the next day. The fish lunch we had at the restaurant was the best we had... more

Reputed to be the best place to stay on the island we found the accommodation sub-standard for $58 a night. Good views, fresh breezes and an open-air restaurant are the high points. Hygiene, service and exorbitant prices (a cheap bottle of Chilean plonk fetches US $25) are the lows. I’m sure one could do better renting reasonable accommodation nearby and... more

Villa Paraiso has a bunch of cabanas (we stayed in 19, right above the beach) which have varying levels of views across Lake Nicaragua. Our cabana had two double beds, a toilet and separate shower, a TV and a fridge. The accommodation was fine, if a little rustic. The restaurant, however, is really nothing special (particularly when the Lonely Planet... more

We had cabin 22, which I recommend asking for because it had the best views, but keep in mind it’s also closest to the restaurant and gets some noise spill over as a result (not a big deal since they stop serving around 9:00 though) and some people try to use the patio as a walkway to the beach (we... more

This has the all the makings of a truly idyllic place to stay. The location is perfect, it benefits from the prettiest stretch of beach on the isthmus. The cabanas dotted around all have beautiful views of the lake, some with porches and hammocks. However, the level of hygiene is poor, the food at the restaurant is mixed - coffee... more

Villa Paraiso is certainly not perfect, but is probably the best place to stay in the Playa Santo Domingo section of Ometepe, a very poor island, with limited lodging options. Our cabin - number 25 - was comfortable and relatively clean; request it specifically. Santo Domingo is a bare bones beach area - no retail district, nowhere to walk to... more

This was a lovely place to stay, but there aren't many alternatives, especially when you book from the states and you are not sure of what you may find. The food was terrible, (egg salad sandwich came as scrambled eggs on bread), and you are actually a little captive, it's not like there are other places to eat. But swimming... more

I have read the many reviews of the Villa Paraiso. Having traveled widely in Latin America - both the first and third worlds here are my reactions. Location - spectacular. You walk down to the beach (its warm water and windy in march) and see volcanoes as borders, horsemen smiling going by, the occasional running tame dog. Pretty nice. My... more