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Hotel Lara's Planet

2.5 star property
Riverside lodge with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Hotel Lara's Planet sits peacefully by the riverside, offering families a genuine connection to nature. Guests start their day with cooked-to-order breakfasts before fishing or riding horses. Thoughtful touches include a library for quiet moments and practical laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly

Room options

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Panoramic Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Overwater

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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
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Free cots/infant beds
TV
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Ceiling fan
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Soundproofed rooms
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Free cots/infant beds
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Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Overwater | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Overwater

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Balcony or patio
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Soundproofed rooms
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  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Overwater

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  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Sofa bed - single
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  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
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  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
del Muelle 200 mts al Norte, El Castillo, Rio San Juan

Restaurants

  • Border’s Café
  • ‪Chocolate Tángara - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Tropical - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cooperativa De Cacao - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Cofalito - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Lara's Planet

Family-friendly lodge by the river
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Hotel Lara's Planet. Adventurous travellers may like the fishing, rowing/canoeing and horse riding at this lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Lara's Planet offer perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Sofa beds, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Hotel Lara's Planet El Castillo
Hotel Lara's Planet
Lara's Planet El Castillo
Lara's Planet
Hotel Lara's Planet Nicaragua/El Castillo
Hotel Lara's Planet Lodge
Hotel Lara's Planet El Castillo
Hotel Lara's Planet Lodge El Castillo
Hotel Lara's Planet Nicaragua/el Castillo

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Lara's Planet pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Lara's Planet?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Lara's Planet?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Lara's Planet?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Lara's Planet provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Lara's Planet located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Afortunada Ranch Reserve.

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Reviews

Hotel Lara's Planet Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place within easy walking distance of the boat dock. My room was big and clean. Despite what is said on the Wxpedia booking website; Unilingual staff. No hammock on deck. Cash only and no ATM in town. No gym.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had reserved for one night at Larà’s but we ended up staying 3 Natasha is a Lovely host and her right hand Rachel is also a very help full person The breakfast was great, the room spacious and the bathroom well supplies. Hot water with no interruption. We had a great balcony overlooking the river. All in all a great expérience. You can go there without worries.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

ian, victoria canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Our stay at Lara's planet was better than we expected. Natasha is a excellent host and very very helpful with all kinds of transport etc. Great place. Great view of the river and would definately stay there again. Thanks Natasha for your excellency in customer care. It really is what it is all about.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location riverside.

Natasha the owner was very helpful and the hotel restaurant is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Heli, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hammock on your own terrace above the river

We (mother 60, son 23) came to El Castillo to experience Rio San Juan. The hotel is perfectly situated next to the "harbor" but hidden in a garden. Wonderful sight to the river both from the room and the restaurant.Large room with terrace, all furniture and details made of bamboo. Food not excellent, good drinks. The town consists of two streets. Have dollars for excursions - no ATM!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely private terrace over Rio San Juan

A special stay in a nice spacious corner room overlooking the river. Great balcony, nice breakfast, good service. A bit overpriced for the area but would recommend Lara's Planet as it is way above the other options in El Castillo
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Although our original night's stay was cancelled due to bad weather we did pitch up and spend a night later and were so glad that we did. Natasha, the owner, is charming, entertaining and an excellent cook. The hotel itself is small but fabulous; it deserves an award for its natural wood and bamboo design. The front is built out over the river to give wonderful views in all directions. Each upstairs room is large, comfortable and elegant. Rooms have their own outside lounging area. El Castillo is well worth a short visit. We had a great trip there and back by public boat, enjoyed the town and its fort and took a guided tour to the Bartola reserve, which Natasha can arrange for you from her own little private boat dock.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marinus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfecte plek!

Mooi stijlvol hotel van hout en bamboe. Mooi gelegen aan het water en heeft mooie tuin met veel vogels. Eigenaresse is erg behulpzaam om reis heen en weer te regelen. Tours kunnen via het hotel worden geregeld. Kortom een perfecte plek.

10/10 Excellent

S&J, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Lovely large room, comfortable beds, brilliant balcony, excellent bathroom with large shower. Great views of river and castle. Natasha is a friendly, helpful host with great English (and some German I believe but haven't tested).

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort