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Rancho Santana

Tola Popoyo, Rivas, Nicaragua, 48500
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About us

Rancho Santana offers a variety of distinctive coastal accommodations including a 17-room boutique-style hotel known as the Inn at Rancho Santana. Rancho Santana also offers a collection of luxurious villas, oceanfront homes, and stylish casitas, providing a diverse selection for guests seeking comfort and exclusivity. In addition to a variety of accommodations, the Ranch boasts eight meeting venues ideal for a multitude of functions. The Inn was recently ranked as one of the Top 100 hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine (and number 3 in Central America). Rancho Santana is affectionately referred to as “the Ranch” best known for its five unique beaches making up over two miles of shoreline along the country’s serene Pacific coast. Our property spans over 2,700 acres ranging from valleys, rolling hills, tropical dry forests, and awe-inspiring elevations. It is the Ranch’s rugged nature that is celebrated, but it is our world-class food and beverage, services and amenities that make the Ranch perfectly suited for a luxury vacation or an elegant retreat. Guests seeking activity and adventure are enticed by the Ranch’s renowned surf breaks, riding stables, and hiking paths.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependentPreferred Hotels & Resorts
Built2015
Renovated-
Total meeting space19,882 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms77
Venue typeResort

Awards

Industry awards
Winner of two Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2017. The Inn at Rancho Santana is one of the Top 100 Hotels in the World and a Top 10 Resort in Central America.

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • View (ocean or water)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
19,882 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,718 sq. ft.
Space (private)
20,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,781 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
130
Seating capacity
110
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Boardroom
Perimeter seating
The Clubhouse at Playa Santana
100 sq. ft.
-
60
----
42
La Finca y el Mar
4,113 sq. ft.
-
150
100
150
--
60
The Boardroom
365 sq. ft.
-
10
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10
-
Sala Pacifica
1,646 sq. ft.
-
120
80
120
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The Courtyard at the Inn
1,000 sq. ft.
-
120
50
120
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El Cafe
1,781 sq. ft.
-
80
60
80
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La Boquita
2,197 sq. ft.
-
120
80
120
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La Taqueria
1,087 sq. ft.
-
100
60
100
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Chapel
2,718 sq. ft.
-
120
--
120
--

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
77

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 72.08 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

Local Attractions

Fishing
Fishing
Recreation
Enjoy the beautiful water and coastline while expert guides assist in setting rods and bait. Back at The Ranch, La Finca y el Mar can prepare a lunch or dinner of sushi or tacos with your fresh catch!
Mt. Mohosa Summit & Picnic
Mt. Mohosa Summit & Picnic
Recreation
Hike one of the highest hillsides in the area and be rewarded with spectacular views and a delicious picnic fresh from our kitchen. Be on the lookout for monkeys, birds and sloths during your adventure!
Golf
Golf
Recreation
Experience golf like never before with the magnificent Emerald Coast as your backdrop. Talk to our team to arrange a day on the green.
Boat Trips
Boat Trips
Recreation
Explore the Pacific in a luxury catamaran. Sunset cruise available. If you are lucky you might even glimpse some dolphins and sea turtles out at sea. Anchor in at a nearby beach for swimming or snorkeling.
Granada, Masaya Lake & Volcano Tour
Granada, Masaya Lake & Volcano Tour
Historical landmark
Zipline at the Mombacho Volcano and explore the historical city of Granada. Enjoy a boat tour around Las Isletas (the lake islands) and end the day with a visit to the active crater of Masaya Volcano.

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Cancellation Policy

Dependent on group size and dates. Inquire for full details.

Additional details

The two-story Inn at Rancho Santana features 17 unique Guestrooms and Suites. The Inn is steps away from the Clubhouse at Playa Santana and La Finca y el Mar - the premier farm-to table dining venue on-site. Additional event spaces, including an art gallery, cafe, lounge and outdoor courtyard are also within the Inn.

Rancho Santana Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Rancho Santana's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Rancho Santana have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Rancho Santana and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Rancho Santana's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Rancho Santana developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Rancho Santana clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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