Hotel Sabalos Lodge

Rio San Juan , Nicaragua

SABALOS LODGE a memory that lasts a life time.

You are very welcome to our beautiful land; land of hard working people with a great spirit to make this country, a better one.

An article of Sabalos Lodge from one of the most famous news papers of United Kingdom “The Guardian”

Congratulations! You've found the first chapter of the adventure of your life! Here at Sabalos Lodge you can explore the beauty of the Nicaraguan wilderness along the Rio San Juan. Take a dip in the crystal clear water deep inside the rainforest with whiteface monkeys watching you from above. Cool down after a long day in our hammocks by the riverbank while having a cold drink, or just enjoy our specialty, the fresh fish plate.

This is the place for the true adventurer and our goal is to give each of our visitors a genuine experience that will last for a lifetime. The biodiversity of the area offers you the chance of seeing exotic wildlife right outside your cabin.

Take a look at our website and contact us if you want us to set up a trip for you, alone or with family or friends. We have cabins to accommodate many different groups and needs.

In SABALOS LODGE we practice a true ecotourism, certified by ICV Initiative Centro America Verde by FODESTUR and INTUR. (Institute of tourism of Nicaraguan)

ICV supported by FODESTUR and INTUR selected the eco lodges that meet the international standards for a true ecotourism: required international infrastructure standards.

Rooms and facilities

Our Cabins

Tarzan Cabin:
Located at the San Juan River’s edge, over 10 feet above the ground. Its welcoming balcony spreads out over the water’s edge. Its private bathroom is directly off the second floor sleeping area for convenience. US$50.00 per night.

Jane Cabin:
Located at the San Juan River’s edge, over 10 feet above the ground, you will find our open-air cabin that seems to float on the water, of curse it’s better than Tarzan cabin. It’s designed for a girl. Its private bathroom is directly off the second floor sleeping area for convenience. The terrace it’s at the same level allows you to relax to the fresh air in one of our gently swaying hammocks or temptingly comfortable chairs. US$50.00 per night.

Chita Cabin:
Located at the San Juan River’s edge, over 10 feet above the ground. Its welcoming balcony spreads out over the water’s edge. Its private bathroom is directly off the second floor sleeping area for convenience. US$50.00 per night.

Jaguar Cabin:
Located at the San Juan River’s edge, over 10 feet above the ground. Its welcoming balcony spreads out over the water’s edge. Its private bathroom is directly off the second floor sleeping area for convenience. US$50.00 per night

Howler monkey cabin:
Located at the San Juan River’s edge, around 10 feet above the ground. The huge bathroom area is an exclusive balcony to see the howler monkeys just in your back yard when the monkeys cross around Sabalos Lodge. US$50.00 per night.

Family Cabin:
Situated right at the water’s edge, the ample front porch overlooking The San Juan River, this comfortable cabin has a living room and a bedroom: one large bedroom with two double beds. The living room has 2 sofas which can be converted into double beds, and if needed, an additional single bed can be set up. There is a private bathroom inside the cabin. Awaken to the morning sounds of singing birds and tarpon stirring the waters, as you sip your coffee in one of the chairs or the hammocks on the porch. US $60.00 per night.

The Fish Cabins:
Tarpon fish
Cabin with 2 rooms, private bathroom and huge porch in front of the river.
U$ 45.00 per night.

Guapote fish
Mojarra fish
Cabins with one double bed, a private bathroom and a porch in front of the river.
US$25.00 per night.

Garfish
Cabin with one double bed, a private bathroom and a porch in front of the river. This cabin is bigger than Mojarra and Guaporte cabin
US$35.00 per night.

Restaurant and Bar Service:
A la carte restaurant and bar service, featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, sandwiches, snacks, beverages- fresh and delicious.
we consume bottled water.

Electric power of the Lodge
The whole electric system of the hotel works with solar energy, hydro electrical power and we reinforce with electric motors.

What to do here in Sabalos

We offer a great combination for half day tour: Horse, boat dig observation, and kayak.
Approximate 1 hour with 30 minutes by horse, 30 minutes around the rest of the boat from XIX century, and finish with 1 hour 20 minutes by kayak.
This package is U$ 35 dollars per person.

Here are some of the things you can keep your self occupied with:

Visit the ancient fort at El Castillo
Rainforests trekking (by riverboat or by foot or both)
Both of the above in one package
Rafting and having fun in the river (River San Juan)
Horseback riding in the rainforest
Kayaking and canoe riding
Ride a bicycle in ground roads or mountain
Great combination kayak with bike only for people in good shape
Bird watching
Agro tourism
Fishing bass, snock
Night observation of alligator
And more

Can you image drink a cup of tea of cinnamon just direct from the cinnamon tree (ask for it)

Aquatic transportation Price in Río San Juan
Price per trip from 1 to 4 person. (price is not per person)
San Carlos - Sabalos Lodge 1 way $ 115.00
Sabalos Lodge - San Carlos 1 way $ 115.00
Tour Sabalos Lodge - Castillo $ 90.00
Tour Sabalos Lodge - Castillo - Reserve (guide not include) $ 155.00
Local Guide for the reserve tour $ 15.00
San Carlos - Los Chiles (Costa Rica) $ 180.00
San Carlos - Solentiname - San Carlos one day tour $ 170.00
San Carlos - Solentiname - San Carlos two days tour $ 200.00
S Carlos - Los Guatusos - Solentiname - S Carlos one day tour $ 175.00
S Carlos - Los Guatusos - Solentiname - S Carlos two days tour $ 230.00

Price of translator.
The cost of the translator for the tour to Reserve and El Castillo is $ 25
Price of the foods
Breakfast $ 5 per dish
Lunch $ 10 per dish
Dinner $ 10 per dish

In a fantastic combination you can go by canoe or kayak traveling in Sabalos river around two hours until our bikes, then you will be able to traveler for small villages and visit the plantation of African Palm.

Available canoes or kayak to go from Sabalos Lodge to El Castillo 16 Km.

know also we set tour for few days to San Juan del Norte by kayak. 3 or 4 days tour.

Tour of history, trails and forest: El Castillo/and private reserve of Ramiro Reyes by horse. 2 people U$ 75 each. 3 people U$ 60 each. 4 people U$ 50 each. Tour to El Castillo, then 2 hours by horse on trails of pastures, cultivations and forest until the private reserve, then 2 or 3 hours of walk on trail of cultivation and forest. Return could be by horse by the same trail (2 hours) or by boat 25 minutes.

Tour of history and culture. El Castillo/La Pintada. 2 people U$ 65 each. 3 people U$ 45 each. 4 people U$ 40 each. Tour to El Castillo, then 2 hours walk on trails of pastures and local cultivations until arrive to small village where you will learn how to prepare and share local food on season with the people of the community. Return could be walking by the same trail (2 hours) or by boat 25 minutes.

Tour of history and forest: El Castillo/and private reserve of Antonio Gomez by horse. 2 people U$ 65 each. 3 people U$ 45 each. 4 people U$ 40 each. Tour to El Castillo, then 3 hours by horse on trails of pastures, cultivations and forest until return to El Castillo.

Tour of history and border line Nicaragua and Costa Rica by horse. 2 people U$ 65 each. 3 people U$ 45 each. 4 people U$ 40 each. Tour to El Castillo, then 1hour 30 minutes by horse on trails of pastures and cultivations until arrive to the line border, and the return to El Castillo another 1 hour with 30 minutes using the same trail.

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