Buena Onda Beach Resort
This beachfront hideaway is located on one of Nicaragua’s finest beaches, Playa Santana – a place that’s as close to paradise as you can imagine. Buena Onda have superb, consistently breaking, barreling surf right out front. Sunshine, tropical warmth, warm water and off-shore breezes 300+ days a year, comfortable and affordable accommodation, and most of all, Buena Onda (good vibrations) morning, noon and night. Surfers, couples and families alike enjoy ocean views while sipping a cool drink in the open air palapa restaurant or refreshing in the swimming pool. Come and explore this little slice of paradise.
What we love
Summer has the best swell with it peaking in July and August
Accommodation for every budget from dorm beds to luxurious hilltop villas with private pools
Wedgy beachbreak directly in front of Buena Onda Beach Resort
Ideally located near several fun waves and beautiful beaches
Surfing Highlights
Playa Santana
Wedgy beachbreak directly in front of Buena Onda Beach Resort.
Playa Popoyo
A local classic. Clean and fun waves breaking over a rock reef bottom. The left is usually longer and cleaner but do not forget to keep your eyes open for the occasional perfect right that might sneak through. Breaks throughout all tides and is rippable from 2 to 10ft+.
Outer Reef
A Heavy, big-wave slab. Very big, very shallow and very hollow. Starts working at 10ft.+ and holds anything, as long you are prepared for it. Bring your gun.
Playa Rosada
A short walk south around the rocks gets you into another dream set-up: Playa Rosada. A left hand break fast and powerful over rocky reef. Watch out for the really shallow, thick lipped section on the take-off. This is not a beginners wave. Works best on a low tide.
Pricing & Packages
Buena Onda Surf Package - 4 pax
This is the ultimate all-inclusive package: 7 nights of private, luxurious accommodation at Buena Onda Beach Resort. All-inclusive meals and lunch packages for boat and 4wd days. And Yes, even local beers and rums! Unlimited personalized, guided surfing by 4wd truck or out front. Two unforgettable days of surfing and fishing from the private boat. One day of professional surf photography by Donald Stone. Access to all resort amenities. Transportation from Managua airport to Buena Onda Beach Resort and back in solid 4wd vehicle with A/C and English speaking driver. Complimentary local cultural excursions to fishing villages, hot springs or lookout spots, seasonal festivities like cock fight, rodeo etc.
Buena Onda Surf Package - 3 pax
This is the ultimate all-inclusive package: 7 nights of private, luxurious accommodation at Buena Onda Beach Resort. All-inclusive meals and lunch packages for boat and 4wd days. And Yes, even local beers and rums! Unlimited personalized, guided surfing by 4wd truck or out front. Two unforgettable days of surfing and fishing from the private boat. One day of professional surf photography by Donald Stone. Access to all resort amenities. Transportation from Managua airport to Buena Onda Beach Resort and back in solid 4wd vehicle with A/C and English speaking driver. Complimentary local cultural excursions to fishing villages, hot springs or lookout spots, seasonal festivities like cock fight, rodeo etc.
Buena Onda Surf Package - 2 pax
This is the ultimate all-inclusive package: 7 nights of private, luxurious accommodation at Buena Onda Beach Resort. All-inclusive meals and lunch packages for boat and 4wd days. And Yes, even local beers and rums! Unlimited personalized, guided surfing by 4wd truck or out front. Two unforgettable days of surfing and fishing from the private boat. One day of professional surf photography by Donald Stone. Access to all resort amenities. Transportation from Managua airport to Buena Onda Beach Resort and back in solid 4wd vehicle with A/C and English speaking driver. Complimentary local cultural excursions to fishing villages, hot springs or lookout spots, seasonal festivities like cock fight, rodeo etc.
Hill Top Villas
These villas are built to make the most of tropical living. Arguably the best views in the entire country! Villa amenities: Depending on the Villa, they sleep between 6-8, with 2-4 bathrooms. Private infinity Swimming Pool. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Outside BBQ. A/C in the bedrooms. Seamless Battery Power Back-up system. Pressurized hot water system. Sheets and bathroom towels are provided, please bring your own beach towels. Beautiful, locally made fine wood furniture, doors, decoration and art. Satellite television with international programs. Highspeed Wireless internet. Maid Service.
The Resort
Buena Onda Beach Resort offers accommodation for every budget from dorm beds to luxurious hilltop mansions with private pools. Here you’ll find countless hammocks, tables and chairs for lounging and making friends and a wide-open view of the pool and restaurant with the ocean in the background. The design and orientation of the hotel structure was developed with the natural environment in mind. The rooms are well protected from direct sunlight by a super-structure roof, dramatically reducing radiant heat from the tropical sun. The famous Nicaraguan off-shore breezes provide refreshing ventilation, which passes through each room, creating a comfortable temperature day and night and greatly reducing the need for artificial cooling, however all rooms do have ceiling fans for additional comfort.
The Villas
This is a new and different Buena Onda Experience! These Villas are all unique, different and and equipped to the highest standards. All Hill Villas are on a small hill behind Buena Onda Beach Resort. To get the most out of renting one of these villas it's recommended to rent a vehicle. Even though the houses are only 700m from the waterline the walk down (and especially up) can be hard in the heat. All of the villas have their own private pool, lush gardens and sit on a large private estate. The small hilltop community is gated with 24/7 security. Staying at one of the Hill Villas you have access to all amenities of Buena Onda Beach Resort down on the beach at any time. Choose from: Casa Mahi Mahi, Casa Wahoo, Casa Las Palmas, Casa Muy
Surfing
Yes, it is true: South-western Nicaragua receives 300+ days of offshore winds per year. The constant South swells, warm and pristine water, and the beautiful untouched surroundings, make the region a true surfers’ paradise with countless waves to explore. Surf all day long and on any tide. The more well known spots withing walking distance include Playa Santana which is the wedgy beachbreak right in front of the hotel, the lefthand reef of Playa Rosada, classic Playa Popoyo and the infamous Outer Reef, all within walking distance from Buena Onda Beach Resort. Furthermore, the area is extremely wave rich and once you hop in a car or in a boat, there are many more options.
Boat Charters
From the fishing village of El Astillero, Buena Onda Beach Resort runs fishing and surfing charters at your request. Their private 25-foot panga, the Queen Mary, is equipped with a custom roof awning and pole holders for trolling up to five lines at a time. Luis or “Carrillo”, the local captain, has spent his life on sea, ensuring finding the best breaking waves and vast trolling spots. Choose from full day surfing, fishing or combination trips, with all gear, snacks, drinks and transport included.
Activities
For the sport fisherman (or woman!) the variety of fish along the coastline will be sure to entice you. There’s Mahi Mahi, Yellow fin Tuna, Roosterfish, Red Snapper, Mackerel, Sailfish and more just a little ways off-shore. Book your own customized fishing trip that include transportation from Buena Onda Beach Resort to El Astillero, rods, tackle, bait, snacks and soft-drinks. A day of fishing and surfing can of course be combined. Other activities include: Horseback ride along the beach and hills with a local guide. Watch sea turtles come ashore in their hundreds at Chaccocente Nature Reserve. Bathe in the natural hot springs nearby. Snorkel with tropical fish along reef and rock. Book a guided 4wd tour to explore the villages, beaches, surfspots and visit a volcano or a colonial town and its markets.
Restaurant & Bar
The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner specializing in homecooked fare, fresh fish and seafood, an array of natural fruit juices, barbecues, local Nica fare and international favorites like Tacos, Pastas and Burgers. In addition to the varied menus they prepare fresh daily specials which include lobster, whole grilled tenderloins, pizza, home-made corn tacos, chicken breast strips in creamy Jalapeno sauce and more! Anytime between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM you can enjoy an ice-cold drink and a fresh, healthy meal in the shady rancho. The swimming pool is located right in front of our restaurant allowing you to sit at its pool bar and ordering drinks from the water.
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