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.
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.

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Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort

Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort

4 out of 5
1 Redonda Bay Tola
$307 nightly
The price is $353 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$353 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Tola. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (144 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
$67 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$78 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
Hotel Ingigante
Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly

Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly

El Gigante, Nicaragua Rivas
$65 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$65 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Total with taxes and fees
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
Stunning Beach House with ocean views and 5 minute walk to private beach!

Stunning Beach House with ocean views and 5 minute walk to private beach!

2 out of 5
El Gigante Tola
Stay at this vacation home in Tola. Enjoy in-room jetted tubs and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gigante Beach and Reserva Ecológica Zacatan are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Propiedad completamente equipada, habitaciones cómodas y con excelentes vistas a la playa.

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Stunning Beach House with ocean views and 5 minute walk to private beach!
Spectacular views over the ocean at Casa Ezulwini

Spectacular views over the ocean at Casa Ezulwini

Tola Rivas
Stay at this vacation home in Tola. Enjoy balconies. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
Good
The stay was good but some details in the house limited the moment.Internet connection is not really goodThe sinks in the restrooms are not good condition The drain floor in the shower of the main room is almost clogged.The view is really beautiful!The house very comfortable.

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Spectacular views over the ocean at Casa Ezulwini
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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It was a small, but nice little town and the people were provste but also very friendly if you made the effort to engage them in conversation. There are several stores that sell general good for pretty much the same cost as in a bigger town.

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