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oppure scrivilo e basta — “intorno al 20, tre notti”
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El Pital, Chocolate Paradise in Balgüe boasts a private beach with direct shoreline access, a tranquil garden terrace, and outdoor seating. Family‑friendly rooms feature private baths, balconies, and lake views. On‑site restaurant and bar serve vegan, gluten‑free and dairy‑free dishes; massage services, free public Wi‑Fi, an outdoor fireplace, and yoga classes enhance relaxation. Santo Domingo Beach lies 2.8 km away.
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Come gli ospiti valutano la struttura, aspetto per aspetto.
The place was calm, the food at the restaurant was good, and there was lake access, but the prices were a bit high for the area.
Clara·4 settimane fa
We went during the low season to Nicaragua and chose this spot in Ometepe because it seemed the most decent option available. The room cost $70 a night even though it had no air conditioning, pool, or breakfast included, which isn’t cheap for Nicaragua. It was a private‑bathroom room, and from the photos I expected a mosquito net or some kind of barrier on the 1.70‑meter wall, but there was none; the wall was just there, so it was scary to use the bathroom at night because it was open and infested with bugs. Every day I had to remove insects from the cistern and sink. It was disgusting and very uncomfortable. The bedroom mosquito nets had holes that let bugs in, and the one on the bed was so short that bugs still slipped under. The mosquitoes bit me. Over three nights they never cleaned the room at all; the receptionist said they only clean when the guest asks, which is a European habit I hadn’t seen elsewhere, but if they say daily cleaning, it should happen. I asked the second day if they had a longer net because bugs were getting in from below, but they ignored me. Another day we asked for at least a spray to kill insects, because sleeping in the jungle with the knowledge that a giant insect could wake you up at any moment was uncomfortable, and they didn’t have one. The restaurant area is pretty, but the place is expensive (beer was 120 córdobas versus the 60‑80 we paid elsewhere), and the pizzas and other items were pricey too. They’re very hippie‑ish to have you showering with spiders crawling up and down the wall, yet they charge like a VIP spot. When they told me yoga classes cost $5, I almost laughed weakly.
Soraya·Un mese fa
The view and nature were great, but the pillows and mattress were uncomfortable.
Marc·Un mese fa
The venue was beautiful and the food was great, but honestly for the price I expected a bit more. I was excited about the sauna/ice bath, but apparently you can only use it if enough people fill the sauna, and I was traveling solo, so I missed that experience, which was disappointing. Also the yoga wasn’t communicated well; when I asked the service desk for more info, the guys seemed annoyed that I didn’t know what no one had shared. I think El Pital would be nicer if they were a bit more helpful overall and tried to make the experience epic for solo travelers.
Merel·Un mese fa
The location, scenery, smoothies, and everything else were simply amazing; overall the food was incredible. They don’t accept credit cards, which is terrible because it limits what I can buy. The shared room I stayed in had fans in terrible condition and the mattress was full of balls, so they definitely need new fans and mattresses. I’ve visited Pital for six years and they always listen to my suggestions; I hope this criticism helps improve the room experience. P.S. They need better wording for room categories: if it’s a tent, just say “tent” and not “double room.”
Yasser·Un mese fa