Caballito's Mar
De la iglesia catolica(Merida) 50 metros al norte ,300 metros al lago -Merida -Isla de Ometepe De la iglesia catolica(Merida) 50 metros al norte ,300 metros al lago -Merida -Isla de Ometepe
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff were friendly and helpful, Fernando was welcoming and the tunes in the…”
“Friendly staff, good breakfast, restaurant included, directly at Lago Cocibolca”
“Large room”
“The dorm room was just a 3 person room, that was great”
“The beds were comfortable and clean, the rooms had fans and aircon, the Wi-Fi wa…”
“Fantastic location, great staff and great food”
“Free good breakfast (you can choose what you want)”
“Bed was comfortable, breakfast delicious”
“Great room for the price and the restaurant is really good also”
“Food at the restaurant is well priced and big portions”
“Very comfortable rooms with clean showers and soap provided”
Overview
Situated in Mérida, 3.6 km from Maderas Volcano, Caballito's Mar features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. The accommodation provides a tour desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a terrace with a lake view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Caballito's Mar also boast free WiFi. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Caballito's Mar. Speaking English, Spanish and French, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception.
Traveller reviews
Amanda
extended_group
February 11, 2026
“Loved it, but not for everyone”
We loved it here and would not hesitate to stay again if we were on ometepe. The beds were comfortable and clean, the rooms had fans and aircon, the Wi-Fi was amazing, the food was excellent, we woke up right on the beach and watched stunning sunsets whilst sipping beers. The staff were friendly and helpful, Fernando was welcoming and the tunes in the bar were great. However, other people may find fault in that the rooms were basic with little furniture beyond the beds, the showers were cold and the menu was a bit limited - didn’t bother us, but just an FYI.
Francesca
couple
July 31, 2025
“Best place in Ometepe”
Fantastic location, great staff and great food. A massive thanks for organising also our volcano hike!
Rickie
couple
May 15, 2025
“Lovely little spot”
Great room for the price and the restaurant is really good also. Right on the water … so peaceful and relaxing
Kaitlin
solo_traveller
February 16, 2025
“Nice tucked away beach spot”
Amazing location on Playa Merida. Right on the beach. Chill local spot. Peaceful. Large room
Carolin
solo_traveller
February 12, 2025
The dorm room was just a 3 person room, that was great. Its directly at the beach, where you can see beautiful sunsets. You can rent the kayak for one hour for free. Free good breakfast (you can choose what you want)
Ginger Bendfeldt
solo_traveller
February 11, 2025
Friendly staff, good breakfast, restaurant included, directly at Lago Cocibolca. Haven't tried the kayaks, but other guests did. It's a hostel located between locals, you'll get waked by roosters ;) Just for information: chicken bus takes two hours to ferry, shuttle approx one hour.
Sarah
solo_traveller
January 18, 2025
Bed was comfortable, breakfast delicious. Kayak 1h free. Staff was friendly.
Emma
couple
December 16, 2024
“It was fine”
Stayed 1 night so that we were only a short drive from Playa Mango at sunset. It was only $10pp the room was very basic. Literally just a bed. The bar was very busy on Saturday night which made for good atmosphere.
Laura
couple
May 24, 2024
“Great place to stay.”
Beautiful setting. The staff were lovely.Great breakfast. We loved the kayaks. Will definitely stay again.
Thomas
solo_traveller
March 31, 2024
“Great base for a visit to Ometepe”
Right on the lake. Tasty food options.
Lauren
couple
February 20, 2024
“Lovely place by the lake”
Nice spot on the lake, lovely to chill out and remote. Staff all lovely and helpful and the free breakfast is good! Definitely get the AC, it’s needed as we struggled the first night without it! You can rent kayaks for free for an hour, would recommend doing this over sunset.
Grace
couple
February 10, 2024
“We loved this lake side retreat!”
The private balcony was the best. Could swing in the hammock and watch the sunset over the lake and watch the fireflies flutter around after dark. AC was nice and meant we slept well. Other places with AC on the island are much more money. Food at the restaurant is well priced and big portions. You can book a kayaking tour of the swamps with them. It was very good. The price is very very good for what you get.
LukasMüller97
family_with_children
January 28, 2024
“Calm and relaxing stay at the lake”
Very nice cabin at the lake. Restaurant was good and prices in the same range as similar restaurants. Attentive staff. Calm area. Roller rental (necessary if you want move around the island, since only one bus per day and taxis are expensive). Kayak tour (altough it was very hard to paddle against the wind - take the motorboat to the river if you don't want to suffer).
Daniella
solo_traveller
November 29, 2023
Everything. The included breakfast was great and staff very welcoming and helpful. Kayaks for free for an hour a day. Sunset from here is incredible. Right on the water and fishes are jumping out. Very comfortable rooms with clean showers and soap provided. Beds comfortable. Not too many bugs due to good policies in the place. The road down is treacherous but not too far (I walked it most days from the main road.
Marvin
couple
August 13, 2023
Amazing location directly next to the water Great and affordable food Very flexible and helpful hosts Insane money for value
Scott
couple
July 15, 2023
The breafast was delicious and was inlcuded in the price of the room.
Maximilian
family_with_children
March 10, 2023
Great and calm place to stay. Next to the water and a decent vibe. We would definately stay there again.
Johanna Dorothea
family_with_children
February 10, 2023
Quiet place, lots of kayaks, restaurant available during the whole day, friendly and helpful staff. Very good matress and mosquito net available.
Lafrenière
solo_traveller
January 26, 2023
“Caring owner and employees, delicious food, awesome lakeside spot!”
Lafrenière
solo_traveller
January 26, 2023
“Caring owner and employees, delicious food, awesome lakeside spot!”
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Water sport facilities on site, Beachfront, Beach, Walking tours, Bike tours
Food & Drink
Fruits, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar
General
Pets allowed, Family rooms, WiFi available in all areas, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Services
Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Currency exchange, Packed lunches, Luggage storage, Tour desk
Double Room
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.
Basic Triple Room
The triple room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.
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