El Gigante

Travel Guide

Next time you find yourself in Nicaragua, skip the tourist hordes and party scene of San Juan Del Sur, and head up the coast a little bit to Playa Gigante. It's a beautiful, quiet little beach town, with some really decent surfing, and a few really great restaurants.
Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort

Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort

4 out of 5
1 Redonda Bay Tola
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Tola. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (146 reviews)
Clean room, beautiful Cabana, Staff very helpful and specially the Rest. servers.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort
Hotel Ingigante

Hotel Ingigante

3 out of 5
Blue Sol 150m sur, Playa Gigante Tola Rivas
The price is $78 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$78 total
per night
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Tola. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (26 reviews)
Although the rooms were somewhat tired, they were clean and suited our needs for a two night stay. The two volunteer hosts, Jessie and James were fantastic! Very warm, polite and helpful- engaging with us whenever we had a question or needed any assistance.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Hotel Ingigante
Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly

Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly

El Gigante, Nicaragua Rivas
The price is $65 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$65 total
per night
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this apartment in Tola. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Nica Oasis
We loved our stay so much here! Everything was clean and safe (and there’s even A/C!). Luis was helpful with everything we needed. The location is great- just a short walk to Playa Gigante and Playa Amarillo. We walked everyday to surf, eat, and swim. El Gigante is seriously a hidden gem in Nicaragua ...

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly

Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly

El Gigante, Nicaragua Rivas
Stay at this apartment in Tola. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Nica Oasis
We loved our stay so much here! Everything was clean and safe (and there’s even A/C!). Luis was helpful with everything we needed. The location is great- just a short walk to Playa Gigante and Playa Amarillo. We walked everyday to surf, eat, and swim. El Gigante is seriously a hidden gem in Nicaragua ...

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly
Beachfront 3 Bedroom Villa steps from the beach!

Beachfront 3 Bedroom Villa steps from the beach!

Tola Rivas
Book a stay at this beach villa in Tola. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach ...
Beachfront 3 Bedroom Villa steps from the beach!
La Santa Maria Resort

La Santa Maria Resort

4 out of 5
Calle Barlovento San Juan del Sur Rivas
Stay at this condo in San Juan del Sur. Enjoy free parking, a health club, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions San Juan del Sur Beach and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (74 reviews)
Placentero lugar para pasarle en familia , unas vista hermosas , buena atención lo escogería unas y mil veces más 😊.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

La Santa Maria Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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