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The Secret Cove Inn

IGL.Nazareno 50ze, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
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Chicago, Illinois
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95 reviews 95 reviews
48 hotel reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

My husband and I stayed at Secret Cove for 2 wks and really enjoyed it! Ray and his grandson Jeremy are nice, helpful, and fun to hang out with. The whole place is very clean, though I do wish they had cleaned our shared bathroom more often - it got pretty gross as previous posters have mentioned. Our first room... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

went there to meet my son who was already staying there and had just spoken to on their free line to usa. am amazed its not fully booked , evefrything good about it wifi, kitchen, breakfast, inexpensive,advice from an english speaking person, and just a good, home feeling.

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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

After reading some of the reviews I wasn't sure about staying here, but I'm glad that I did. The B&B is on the edge of town. It's near everything, but far enough way from the noise of the bars along the seafront. The open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area are really cosy and welcoming. My room was spacious and... More

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Miami, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

I stayed at The Secret Cove Inn in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua of October 2011 on my surfing trip and I must say, I felt at right home from the first time I met the colorful and witty owner, Ray Jackson. Centrally located to all the activities San Juan has to offer, it is only a short walking distance... More

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California
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

Wow, I can’t believe that it’s taken me so long to write a review about this place and share my experience with the rest of the travel community. My girlfriend and I stayed at the Secret Cove Inn, In San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua for the entire month of January 2011. The place is well... decent; it’s a small inn,... More

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RJesq, Owner at The Secret Cove Inn, responded to this review
5 October 2011

Baffling. The purpose of the boxes was to store passports, tickets and other travel documents. None of our employees were discharged. The Natuonal poloice investigated the allegations at our request. Employee prints were not found inside the box. Room keys are required for entry into a room; they are kept under separate lock and key and the box keys are... More

Oak Island, North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011

I enjoyed my stay in San Juan del Sur mostly because the accommodations at this lovely B&B were excellent. Clean spacious rooms, and free use of internet and a landline USA phone line made staying in touch with home easy. The host, Ray Jackson, is a very knowledgeable help with travel arrangements and an all around good conversationalist. I can... More

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Venice, Florida
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120 reviews 120 reviews
56 hotel reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2011

We stayed 2 nights and really enjoyed ourselves. There are 4 rooms, 2 of which have A/C so make sure you specify what you want. A/C costs a bit more, but not significantly. Ray & Donna can provide info about the area and help with travel plans. The common areas are very comfortable and you feel like you're visiting a... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2011

The place itself is nice, but its a bit too pricey for what you get (we paid 22 USD for a double room). The common area / kitchen is very clean. However, they did not clean either our room or the bathroom (that we shared with another room) for the whole time we stayed. The room was alright but the... More

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usa
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9 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2011

I spent 4 nights at the Secret Cove at the end of December. Ray and Donna, the owners, we’re away on vacation so I never met them. Their son and grandson were watching over the place. Both were great people. Friendly. Helpful. Polite. Their staff doesn’t speak English, but they try really hard to communicate and take care of you.... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2010

We read the great reviews on TripAdvisor and decided to give it a go. It was a little hard to book, since we had to call a couple of times just to make sure they got our reservation. Even then, they forgot to record it and we had to proactively email them so that Donna could send us the security... More

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Additional Information about The Secret Cove Inn

Address: IGL.Nazareno 50ze, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Region: Nicaragua > San Juan del Sur
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #17 of 34 B&Bs / Inns in San Juan del Sur
Price range (per night): S$30 - 35

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