Why stay here?

The anti-hotel experience ~ adults only

Nestled at the edge of a raw jungle and rugged coastline, where the whispers of the ocean and the rustling of the trees are your only companions, Santosha is not simply a place to stay—it is a sanctuary for the soul. If you seek the predictable comforts of a conventional hotel, we are not the destination for you. Our micro-resort invites those who yearn for a deeper connection—to the earth, to stillness, and to themselves.

Here, on untouched, pristine beaches, you will find something rare: true solitude. In an age where the world is always just a click away, to be truly alone, without distraction, is an extraordinary privilege. The rhythm of the natural world becomes your own, and time stretches, slows, and redefines itself. You are invited to shed the noise of daily life and, in its place, discover a profound stillness.

At Santosha, we offer more than relaxation; we offer transformation. It is a place where you are gently reminded of the quiet revolution that is taking place in travel—a movement away from the superficial and toward the deeply meaningful. The most discerning travelers, those who have wandered the world and seen its marvels, are now seeking something different. Not luxury for its own sake, but an experience free from the distractions of modern life, where the only luxury is the connection to what truly matters.

We are not simply a collection of beautiful cabanas; we are a living, breathing experience. With every detail, we invite you to slow down, to breathe deeper, to listen to the symphony of nature that surrounds us. The atmosphere here is not something we create—it is something you rediscover.

Santosha is intentional in its simplicity. Our small, dedicated team offers a personalized service, providing what you need without overwhelming the senses. We do not operate like a traditional hotel. Instead, we provide an intimate, bespoke experience where guests are gently invited to embrace the ebb and flow of nature, and to leave behind the rush of the world.

Stay with us not just for a night, but for a renewal—an opportunity to return to the simplicity of being. Here, you will not just stay; you will be transformed.

Our Motto: Always Be Learning.

At Santosha Surf Sanctuary & Wellness, we offer more than a place to stay—we offer a way of life. Tucked between raw jungle and untamed sea, this is where silence speaks, where the rhythm of the waves becomes your meditation, and where luxury is redefined as presence, simplicity, and soulful connection.

We invite our guests to experience the art of living simply, to rediscover joy in barefoot walks, cool-water showers, and meals that nourish body and spirit. Here, under starlit skies, we find peace not in perfection, but in authenticity.

Nicaragua is still a wild place—beautiful, raw, and slowly blooming. The power may flicker, the WiFi may pause, but the real signal here is always strong: connection to nature, to self, and to something greater.

We ask you to arrive with curiosity, not expectation. To trade convenience for conscious living. Bring your own toiletries and a stainless steel water bottle as part of our mission to reduce waste and preserve this land we call home.

Our days begin with movement and intention—surfing, yoga, silent reflection—and end with lovingly prepared meals, sunset therapy, and laughter shared under the moonlight. Whether you come to heal, grow, rest, or adventure—you will leave changed.

Why Choose Santosha?

While Hotel Verdad sits perched high above the coast, requiring a steep, often exhausting descent to reach the ocean, we are nestled just steps from the sea. Here, the sound of waves greets you morning and night—a heartbeat you’ll carry with you long after you leave. Their elevated view may offer a distant horizon, but ours immerses you in the soul of the shoreline.

While Costa Dulce boasts a larger, more commercial and rustic operation with many employees and spread-out facilities, we remain intentionally intimate and personal. At Santosha, you are not a room number. You are a welcomed soul, a story we wish to hear, a guest we treat like family.

And while both Verdad and Costa Dulce may offer versions of Nicaraguan food with a nod to health, they lack what makes our dining experience truly unique: a certified nutritionist and an executive chef at the helm. Our kitchen is led by the creator of the Thai Fusion Holistic Cuisine concept, someone who sees food not just as nourishment, but as medicine. Every dish served at Santosha is rooted in tradition and elevated through creativity, balance, and bold, healing ingredients.

Our open-air kitchen is more than a place to eat—it’s an experience. A sanctuary where fresh produce from our garden meets just-caught seafood from our own boat, where Thai flavors dance with Nicaraguan soul, and where candlelight flickers across bamboo and laughter lingers long after dessert. Here, food isn’t rushed. It’s savored. Shared. Celebrated.

So if you’re looking for a cookie-cutter hotel or a menu that plays it safe—keep searching. But if you’re ready to taste something different, to feel something different—Santosha is calling.

And we can’t wait to serve you.

Santosha is for those who have seen the world and are ready to feel it. For the traveler seeking not marble lobbies or luxury by the square foot, but transformation—through quietude, authenticity, and deep natural beauty.

There are no goodbyes here—only a soft, soulful “See you again.”

We can’t wait to welcome you home.