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Surfing Turtle Lodge

Isla Los Brasiles, Leon - Leon Province, Nicaragua
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The Place

Hostel

Shared & Private room options

Couples

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Nearest Wave
50 metres

Surfing Turtle is a lively, fun and social beachfront hostel located on a beautiful stretch of empty beaches in Isla Los Brasiles, at Northern Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast, Central America.

It is a 20 minute drive from the historic city of Leon, a short boat ride and horse cart ride on the island. Also, we explore travel with an off the grid approach, powered with solar panels, an onsite turtle hatchery, and growing some of our own food.

The Lodge provides all the necessary amenities, such as restaurant, stocked bar, private rooms, dorms and more. Also, activities such as surfboard rentals, horseback riding, yoga and more is available.

Location

The Lodge is located on a remote stretch of surf beach along the Pacific Coast. The beach is virtual deserted with nice waves and beautiful sunsets. Along the back of the property is an estuary with various wild life. In addition, we are neat to some of the best attractions of the area such as Reserva Natural Isla Juan Venado and Reserva Natural Complejo Volcánico Telica Rota, amongst other important spots of our city.

  • Facilities
  • Room types
  • Getting there
  • Surf Lessons
  • Waves
  • Terms
Number of people: 46
WIFI (free)
Massage
Sundeck
Surfboard hire
Surfboard Storage Area
Breakfast (additional)
Dinner (additional)
Hotel bar
Restaurant
Horseback riding
Ping-pong
Surf school
Volleyball
Yoga

Additional Fees:

Parking is available near the Lodge for $10 USD.
Main Lodge Dorm
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 18

Beachfront Cabin
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 4

Private Room
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2

Semi-private Room
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2

You can never get lost

When you book you will receive our confirmation email with full travel directions of how to get to us.

We provide Airport Transfers from and to Augusto C. Sandino International Airport and they can be booked in the booking steps.

  • Price for 1-4 people: USD$80
  • Price for more than 4: USD$120
  • - Nearest Airport: Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
  • - Distance from Airport in kms: 120
  • - Time from Airport in a car: 2 hours
  • - There is no train from the airport
  • - There is no bus from the airport

Come Surf With Us

Surf Lessons can be added in the booking steps if they are not already included in a package.

Surf Lessons we offer:

Beginner Surf Lessons

The surf is right in front of Surfing Turtle. Our surf lessons are in small groups lasting 2 hours, and include board rental for the day

Intermediate Surf Lessons

The surf is right in front of Surfing Turtle. Our surf lessons are in small groups lasting 2 hours, and include board rental for the day


Surf conditions in Leon Province:

Beginners:

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Rain

Wetsuits

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Air Temp (°C)

JAN/FEB

30°

MAR/APR

30°

MAY/JUN

31°

JUL/AUG

28°

SEP/OCT

26°

NOV/DEC

26°

PAYMENT

  • A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
  • Your balance is due at check in.

CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING

  • To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
  • Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.
  • You can cancel anytime up to midday the day before and you will not be charged the balance.

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