Telica Vacations from $498

Air conditioning excellent in the room. Breakfast excellent

Fantastic Eco Lodge with excellent food, many options for activities, and top of the line service. Highly recommend, especially for couples and romantic getaways.

In an all-inclusive resort, I expect to have food at all times. We showed up at 5 pm hungry from the airport and were told dinner is till 7 pm. There is no other option but to wait because there are no additional restaurants to buy food or snacks. My room shower overflowed and all the room floor got wet; I had to call the front desk and have maintenance come to fix it and dry the floor. The door key kept getting inactive, so it’s not up to date like other inclusive hotels around the world. At the end, we ended up leaving for Managua and not staying the full length we actually booked for.

I would give Plaza Marbella a 4/5. Overall, it was a really good stay, mainly because the staff was very helpful and friendly, and the pool area was nice. That said, there are a few things that could be improved. Some areas feel a bit outdated and worn, and the kitchen was very basic – it could use a few more essentials (even a kitchen towel would help). The balcony was often covered in bird droppings, and it didn’t seem like it was being cleaned regularly, even just the table. The pool area is enjoyable, but adding umbrellas or more loungers to lay on would make it even better. Despite these small issues, we had a great stay and really appreciated how helpful the staff was.

Only two people were friendly: the night watchman and a young man at the front desk. The place was safe and clean, but the breakfast didn't offer any options. I told them I didn't eat that kind of breakfast, and they only gave me something different one day; after that, they refused and wouldn't even give me a lemon, even though I needed one. If they had asked for an extra charge, I would have paid it, but the staff was very firm. That's not how you earn a tip. I had to ask them not to enter the room, and even then they would come in. Besides, they didn't leave towels; I always had to go downstairs and ask for them. There are no televisions in the rooms. The location is a bit remote but safe.