El Respiro
‘El Respiro’ means ‘breath’, but it also means a ‘rest’. For us, it is the constant breeze from Lake Nicaragua that brings freshness, making the environment so pleasant. Ecolodge El Respiro, combines modernity and colonial style (with strict respect for Nature) and is located on top of a hill 350m above sea level, offering spectacular views of the surrounding area: Granada; the great sultana, founded in 1524 and Lake Nicaragua, its Peninsula and islets. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from the vibrant city of Granada, El Respiro Ecolodge is the perfect escape for those seeking serenity and awe-inspiring landscapes.
An oasis of relaxation
Parking
Quality Service
Wifi & Internet
Laundry service
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Breakfast included
Swimming Pool Access
PRIVACY AND COMFORT IN NATURE
Deluxe Room Granada
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2 People
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1 King size bed
Deluxe Mombacho Room
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2 People
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1 King size bed
Suite Room
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2 People
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1 King size bed
Immersed in nature
Wellness
Immerse yourself in the ultimate wellness experience at El Respiro Ecolodge, where nature’s tranquility envelops you in serenity. Our lodge offers a rejuvenating escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here, you can indulge in the soothing touch of our massage services, provided to enhance your relaxation and well-being. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, with panoramic views of the Mombacho Volcano and Lake Nicaragua, every moment at El Respiro is a wellness journey. Let the gentle breeze and natural ambiance soothe your soul as you unwind and recharge in this idyllic oasis of calm.
Yoga
Discover inner peace and rejuvenation with the yoga sessions offered by El Respiro Ecolodge. El Respiro offers a perfect sanctuary to connect mind, body and spirit. With a backdrop of lush vegetation, with panoramic views of the Mombacho Volcano and Lake Nicaragua, each yoga session becomes a journey of well-being and self-discovery. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, our tranquil environment invites you to deepen your practice and find harmony in the embrace of nature. Experience the transformative power of yoga in an environment where every breath is a reminder of the beauty and serenity that surrounds you.
Hiking
Our clients
Un lugar maravilloso, en armonía con la naturaleza. Me ayudo mucho a desestresarme y olvidar el bullicio de la ciudad.Ibel Zuniga2024-04-10Roberto Acevedo2024-01-21Josue Teerry2023-12-29Beautiful view, the house was clean and the weather was perfect!Katherine Salinas Reyes2023-09-22Erinn Magee2023-08-29Sandra Mendieta2023-04-25Enrique Campbell2023-04-241500 mtr from the NIC4, 9 minutes driving from Granada, you can almost touch de Mombacha. Situated on the top on a small hill we found the number 2 most beautifull hotel after 3 months travel. This ecolodge got beautiful spacious rooms a super friendly staff, excellent breakfast and a pool which is 2.40 deep with a view. The shared livingroom is brilliant. See de pictures on the website. We had the lower room for 72 $ and the upper for 95 but we realy dont no why to choose for the upper afterwards because the two rooms downstairs are as good as the upper room. This place is a top choise!Promptus Data2023-04-02Alberto Murillo2023-03-12
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 F2020-02-10Simply 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!Snoephaai2020-01-25Super 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 !!!DayTrip7254212020-01-16Amazing!!! 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.SamuraiKitty32019-12-30LIKE 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.roll2019-07-01Beautiful 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.MichaelJRichards2018-05-10Hospitality 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.briandL7352QU2018-04-14Super 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 H2018-04-02Aanrader, 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 J2018-03-27Great 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 B2018-03-25
10☺Traumhaft, ruhig, luxuriös... ☹...Daniel2024-04-0510Hidden gem betweeen Granada and Volcán Mombacho ☺Hidden gem for Deep relaxation and tranquility and at the same time for fantastic Day Tours to Volcanoes Masaya, Mombacho, Granada, Isletas - reason why we booked another two nites. Relaxed on the terrace + poolside with incredible views, had this amazing breakfast prepared and served by Henry and enjoyed every detail of the stylish house . Could not have been better!😍Monika2024-03-1010Luxury stay in hills above Granada ☺Little paradise in Nicaragua- arquitectually styled House on a Hill between Granada and Volcán Mombacho; ideally located for day trips to Granada and Volcanoes. Staff(Henry) amazing with a different 5*breakfast served right in the lodge , views from the briad terrace spectacular , even had monkeys passing . infinity Pool a delight . Loved everything and will be back!Monika2024-03-1010ExcepcionalDebbie2024-03-038.0Muy bienLiya2024-02-188.0Muy bienBettina2024-02-1610ExcepcionalLaurianne2024-02-159.0Wunderschönes Hotel mit toller Aussicht um zu entspannen ☺Wunderbare Aussicht, sehr schön eingerichtet, tolle Terrasse, toll angelegt, großes Bad mit Outdoor Dusche ☹Etwas abgelegen. Fruhstuck wurde gebracht aber war leider kalt.Justus2024-02-1310Heaven on earth! ☺This place felt like heaven on earth! It's extremely clean and so peacefull. We are already planning on comming back! ☹The path from the main road to the home was doubtfull the first time but once you get up on the hill you can't beleive your eyes. AmazingSnezana2024-02-0910ExcepcionalDebbie2024-02-02