Beautiful oasis surrounded by birds
This is a stunning place. Set high up on hills above Granada, with volcano views, cooling winds, a swimming pool, hot outdoor shower, wi-fi, friendly hosts and good food. It has solar power, free filtered drinking water and fans in the rooms, so good environmentally. Hosts were friendly and helpful, I really didn't want to leave! It's only 15 minutes into Granada and a few minutes to Volcan Mombacho, so good location.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Marianne F 
 
2020-02-10
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Simply woooooooow
This truly was amazing, beautiful place, beautiful surroundings and so peaceful up in the hill. The food was excellent, and the view when enjoying dinner is like you are living a dream. We went out for lunch and Romain gave us a beautiful tip. Villas Mombacho at the lakeside. Also beautiful. El respiro ecolodge is one of the best experiences on our journey through beautiful Nicaragua!
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Snoephaai 
 
2020-01-25
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Super découverte
Le Lodge se situe dans un endroit magnifique, Romain et Emy ont été très hospitaliers, nous ont donné plein de conseils utiles, et nous ont préparé des repas savoureux, mention spéciale au sandwich au rôti de porc et au pain maison de notre pique nique pour la route du retour! Nous conseillons vivement. La piscine est incroyable, très minérale, on se croirait dans la Restonica en Corse !!!
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 DayTrip725421 
 
2020-01-16
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Amazing!!!
This was a beautiful experience. The owners were so friendly and SUCH GOOD COOKS!! I brought my 14 year old son as part of a homeschooling trip and this was his favorite place we went. He loved the food and the animals on the farm. We got to feel the bunnies watermelon!! If I ever go back to Nicaragua this will be my first stop.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 SamuraiKitty3 
 
2019-12-30
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
LIKE IN A DREAM
El Respiro is an eco-friendly, self-sustaining resort that leaves you speechless even on the road to get there. It is a small oasis of peace and tranquility in the middle of the jungle, the view is breathtaking, the only sound you will hear will be the singing of birds and howler monkeys. We stayed in the Casita, a luxurious villa with bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with outdoor shower and a big patio where an amazing breakfast was served every morning. Romain's cuisine is the best we have experienced in Guatemala! Every evening the dinner was delicious! El Respiro is a great choice to get away from the chaos and heat of the city, there is also a wonderful swimming pool overlooking the jungle. If you are in Granada you can ask for a taxi pick-up that will take you directly to the resort. Everything was perfect, we couldn't have asked for better!
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Andrea @trip.n.roll 
 
2019-07-01
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Beautiful accommodations in a jungle setting
I stayed in the casita, the separate lodge from the main lodge, down the hill maybe 100 yards. The photos don't do it justice - furnishings are beautiful and new and comfortable. The owner is lovely, very friendly and helpful! I appreciated him very much. The place itself is well kept, and surrounded by nature: I spotted monkeys, frogs, crickets, birds, and bats - who are all very vocal at all hours. I had one breakfast and one dinner there, both were fantastic. Staying there alone was a bit more isolated than I expected; I highly recommend this place for a couple or family/friends though.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 MichaelJRichards 
 
2018-05-10
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Hospitality on a hill
You can not go wrong staying at El Respiro. I just had my second trip there two years apart and it’s every bit as good as I remember. Romain and Emi are perfect hosts. They go above and beyond to make sure your stay is wonderful. And their place is just beautiful. Just go and give yourself at least and afternoon there to enjoy and relax. Breakfast is wonderful and definitely schedule at least one dinner with them. Their place is remote but a short taxi into Granada. The tranquility and views are more than worth it. Wish I could have stayed longer. I’ll be back for a 3rd time though, someday, it’s that good.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 briandL7352QU 
 
2018-04-14
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Super fijne eco lodge op top locatie
El Respiro is een ontzettend fijne Eco Lodge op een top locatie. Vanuit hier heb je fantastisch uitzicht over Lake Nicaragua, Granada en de Mombacho vulkaan. Onze kamer (de Castita) was een super de luxe kamer, met keuken, open douche en heerlijk bed. Op de veranda stond een bank waar je heerlijk kon loungen en vogels kon kijken. Vriendelijke en hulpvaardige eigenaren, die heerlijk eten voor ons klaar maakten. Deze plek is een must-visit!
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Sigrid H 
 
2018-04-02
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Aanrader, doen
Normaal gesproken laat ik nooit een recensie achter maar deze accommodatie verdient het. Emi en Romain zijn geweldige mensen. Alles is er tot in de puntjes verzorgd. Kamers zijn buitengewoon mooi, service is top en het eten, bereid door Romain, is gewoon wow!! Uitzonderlijke klasse wat je niet snel meer gaat vinden.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Gèrald J 
 
2018-03-27
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
Great place, we booked 2 extra nights
This is a very high quality place, I would recommend to always book the cabinita/ villa, it’s great. Don’t forget to take meat and charcoal and do a sunset bbq... It’s clean and well maintained, hosts are very sweet and helpful. I had a bit of an accident with the oven, it malfunctioned and burnt me, they will take it to be fixed or replace it, but take caution. The incident was compensated to satisfaction. The biggest risk here is that you don’t want to leave :) Make sure you have a rental 4x4 to get there, it’s very central for most things-to-do around Granada.
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Frank B 
 
2018-03-25