New Amigos - Beachclub & Hostel

Twelve kilometres of shoreline ring Ometepe's northern lobe, and New Amigos Beachclub & Hostel claims a quiet stretch of volcanic-sand beach between the twin peaks of Concepción and Maderas volcanoes.

The hostel draws backpackers crossing Lake Nicaragua by ferry from San Jorge, offering direct lake access without the detour into Moyogalpa town. A beachclub format means hammocks and water access complement the dormitory and private room mix — a setup suited to the island's unhurried pace.

Ometepe rewards slow travel: kayaking the lake edge, hiking Maderas to its crater lagoon, or watching howler monkeys in the forest fringe behind the property. A 9.9 guest rating across early reviews reflects the setting as much as the service.