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World-class Surf Resort located on Nicaragua’s pristine Emerald Coast!

Situated on the Southwest Pacific coast between the vast Pacific Ocean and Lake Nicaragua, The Ranch is located on one of the Pacific’s only isthmuses. Bordered on both sides by water,  Rancho Santana enjoys consistent swells and nearly constant offshore breezes. The Ranch boasts 2,700 acres of rolling hills, five unique beaches, a variety of dining options, and a myriad of activities from adventure sports to spa treatments to entertain the whole family!

Whether you’re seeking the luxurious amenities of the boutique Inn or the privacy of an ocean-view home, Rancho Santana provides unique accommodation options inspired by the natural beauty of Nicaragua’s stunning Pacific coast.

The Resort

Fronted by the Pacific Ocean with an unspoiled dry forest landscape, Rancho Santana delivers world-class accommodations and amenities with a dedication to sustainability.

The five distinct beaches allow guests to enjoy a variety of seaside experiences. Playa Santana is considered “the hub” of the property as many of the amenities and services are an easy walk from this locale. This beach is a favourite for surfing, horseback riding, and sunsets and the perfect place for those who wish to enjoy nearby amenities including the signature Sand Dollar Pool and Residence Pool. Playa Rosada is home to The Pool House, and it is perfect for the shell collector, the experienced surfer, or those taking a stroll along the rocks at low tide back to the Clubhouse.

Waves at Rancho Santana

Nicaragua’s southern Pacific coast offers some of Nicaragua’s best surf conditions. Steady offshore breezes combine with a perfectly angled coastline to create world-class surf conditions and warm weather almost 330 days out of the year. Nicaragua has two seasons: dry season typically runs from November through May with little to no precipitation and light winds. From June through November the “green season” sees tropical conditions, sunny days marked with periodic rain and bigger swells.

At Rancho Santana, there is a great variety of waves perfect for beginners and advanced surfers alike. Playa Santana is an amazing barreling and rippable beach break with many fun peaks! Playa Rosada is a pink sand beach, known for its unique left point reef break only accessible for those staying at the resort. Playa Los Perros is home to the Surf Shop, and offers lessons, board rentals and a selection of surf gear.

Why We Love Rancho Santana

World-class surfing at Playa Santana and exclusive access to the left-hander pointbreak of Playa Rosada!

The great selection of luxury accommodations, from the guestrooms at the Inn to the secluded Ocean View Homes!

The wide selection of fun activities for the whole family and the amazing on-site Kids Club!

Ready to surf in Nicaragua?

Accommodation

The Inn at Rancho Santana is a two-story, 17 room boutique oceanfront hotel located on Playa Santana. It offers a variety of unique guestrooms and suites with spacious and private ocean-view terraces. The Residences at the Inn offer three-bedroom, three-bathroom condo-style units with a kitchen and living area.

Nestled on secluded lots the luxurious Ocean-View Homes feature their own pools and offer panoramic views of Nicaragua’s Pacific coastline. Constructed for maximum scenery, these homes require a 4×4 rental vehicle. The Puerta del Mar Villas are two to three bedrooms, condo-style units beachfront on Playa Santana, offering incredible ocean views. The Garden-View Casitas are two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin-style accommodations with kitchens and living areas, a short walk to Playa Santana.

The Cuisine

Renowned for its integrity and authenticity, Rancho Santa strives to use only the freshest natural local ingredients available. Sourced from the organic farm and garden or provided by a local co-op of fishermen, the resort dishes deliver an authentic taste of the best farm-to-table cuisine Nicaragua has to offer.

Located on Playa Santana, La Finca y el Mar serves farm-to-table fare with a Nicaraguan twist: fresh sourced seafood, meats, and organic produce. At The Inn, el Café serves freshly brewed Nicaraguan coffee alongside sandwiches, pastries, smoothies. Boasting an open-air kitchen and terrace dining area, La Boquita serves an ever-changing lineup of wood fire oven pizzas, raspas, and small plates accompanied by a selection of locally brewed craft beers, wines, and signature cocktails. At Playa Los Perros, La Taqueria offers light, fresh beach fare in a rustic, casual setting: baja-style tacos, quesadillas, ceviches, homemade tortillas and garden-fresh salsas are all on the menu.

Activities

Rancho Santana loves finding ways to provide our guests with exclusive experiences and activities and offers a weekly schedule of activities that let you explore and experience the area in a variety of different ways. Join a guided nature hike to explore the flora and fauna around the over 12 miles of trails, try sandboarding at Playa Duna, practise yoga overlooking the Pacific, go for a sunset horseback ride or on a boat fishing trip! Discover the history and natural beauty of Nicaragua through our selection of guided tours of the surrounding area! Guests of Rancho Santana can hit the links on two nearby courses, the 9-hole course at neighbouring Hacienda Iguana, and Guacalito de la Isla’s signature oceanfront 18-hole world-class course!

Wellness

The Spa in El Bosque is a 6,000 sqft spa and wellness sanctuary, built into Rancho Santana’s rugged hillside, offering visitors a calm, cool respite from the Nicaraguan sun and surf. The Spa space features a chilled relaxation room boasting a tranquil terrace with sweeping valley views, massage rooms, deluxe manicure & pedicure lounge, and private treatment cabanas. Inspired by the abundance of natural resources, the products feature indigenous ingredients and one-of-a-kind aromas allowing the guests to take a part of Rancho Santana back with them. Our salt is sourced locally from neighbouring salt farms while coconut oil, sugar, and coffee come from various regions of Nicaragua.

Kids Club

Rancho Santana is the perfect place for families to explore, discover, and experience together. Kids at Rancho Santana have access to the incredible Kids Club, babysitting services, and Kids Night Out program. The 2,700 acres are a playground for kids of all ages and the Kids Club offers programs throughout the property, including fun on the farm, and kids excursions, as well as a variety of recreational camps. At the Inn, the Kids Club Studio is a fully equipped play paradise stocked with materials and resources for art projects, story time, games, movies and more! Rancho Santana offers also bilingual and Spanish speaking babysitters.

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World-class Surf Resort located on Nicaragua’s pristine Emerald Coast!

Situated on the Southwest Pacific coast between the vast Pacific Ocean and Lake Nicaragua, The Ranch is located on one of the Pacific’s only isthmuses. Bordered on both sides by water,  Rancho Santana enjoys consistent swells and nearly constant offshore breezes. The Ranch boasts 2,700 acres of rolling hills, five unique beaches, a variety of dining options, and a myriad of activities from adventure sports to spa treatments to entertain the whole family!

Whether you’re seeking the luxurious amenities of the boutique Inn or the privacy of an ocean-view home, Rancho Santana provides unique accommodation options inspired by the natural beauty of Nicaragua’s stunning Pacific coast.

The Resort

Fronted by the Pacific Ocean with an unspoiled dry forest landscape, Rancho Santana delivers world-class accommodations and amenities with a dedication to sustainability.

The five distinct beaches allow guests to enjoy a variety of seaside experiences. Playa Santana is considered “the hub” of the property as many of the amenities and services are an easy walk from this locale. This beach is a favourite for surfing, horseback riding, and sunsets and the perfect place for those who wish to enjoy nearby amenities including the signature Sand Dollar Pool and Residence Pool. Playa Rosada is home to The Pool House, and it is perfect for the shell collector, the experienced surfer, or those taking a stroll along the rocks at low tide back to the Clubhouse.

Waves at Rancho Santana

Nicaragua’s southern Pacific coast offers some of Nicaragua’s best surf conditions. Steady offshore breezes combine with a perfectly angled coastline to create world-class surf conditions and warm weather almost 330 days out of the year. Nicaragua has two seasons: dry season typically runs from November through May with little to no precipitation and light winds. From June through November the “green season” sees tropical conditions, sunny days marked with periodic rain and bigger swells.

At Rancho Santana, there is a great variety of waves perfect for beginners and advanced surfers alike. Playa Santana is an amazing barreling and rippable beach break with many fun peaks! Playa Rosada is a pink sand beach, known for its unique left point reef break only accessible for those staying at the resort. Playa Los Perros is home to the Surf Shop, and offers lessons, board rentals and a selection of surf gear.

Why We Love Rancho Santana

World-class surfing at Playa Santana and exclusive access to the left-hander pointbreak of Playa Rosada!

The great selection of luxury accommodations, from the guestrooms at the Inn to the secluded Ocean View Homes!

The wide selection of fun activities for the whole family and the amazing on-site Kids Club!

Ready to surf in Nicaragua?

Accommodation

The Inn at Rancho Santana is a two-story, 17 room boutique oceanfront hotel located on Playa Santana. It offers a variety of unique guestrooms and suites with spacious and private ocean-view terraces. The Residences at the Inn offer three-bedroom, three-bathroom condo-style units with a kitchen and living area.

Nestled on secluded lots the luxurious Ocean-View Homes feature their own pools and offer panoramic views of Nicaragua’s Pacific coastline. Constructed for maximum scenery, these homes require a 4×4 rental vehicle. The Puerta del Mar Villas are two to three bedrooms, condo-style units beachfront on Playa Santana, offering incredible ocean views. The Garden-View Casitas are two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin-style accommodations with kitchens and living areas, a short walk to Playa Santana.

The Cuisine

Renowned for its integrity and authenticity, Rancho Santa strives to use only the freshest natural local ingredients available. Sourced from the organic farm and garden or provided by a local co-op of fishermen, the resort dishes deliver an authentic taste of the best farm-to-table cuisine Nicaragua has to offer.

Located on Playa Santana, La Finca y el Mar serves farm-to-table fare with a Nicaraguan twist: fresh sourced seafood, meats, and organic produce. At The Inn, el Café serves freshly brewed Nicaraguan coffee alongside sandwiches, pastries, smoothies. Boasting an open-air kitchen and terrace dining area, La Boquita serves an ever-changing lineup of wood fire oven pizzas, raspas, and small plates accompanied by a selection of locally brewed craft beers, wines, and signature cocktails. At Playa Los Perros, La Taqueria offers light, fresh beach fare in a rustic, casual setting: baja-style tacos, quesadillas, ceviches, homemade tortillas and garden-fresh salsas are all on the menu.

Activities

Rancho Santana loves finding ways to provide our guests with exclusive experiences and activities and offers a weekly schedule of activities that let you explore and experience the area in a variety of different ways. Join a guided nature hike to explore the flora and fauna around the over 12 miles of trails, try sandboarding at Playa Duna, practise yoga overlooking the Pacific, go for a sunset horseback ride or on a boat fishing trip! Discover the history and natural beauty of Nicaragua through our selection of guided tours of the surrounding area! Guests of Rancho Santana can hit the links on two nearby courses, the 9-hole course at neighbouring Hacienda Iguana, and Guacalito de la Isla’s signature oceanfront 18-hole world-class course!

Wellness

The Spa in El Bosque is a 6,000 sqft spa and wellness sanctuary, built into Rancho Santana’s rugged hillside, offering visitors a calm, cool respite from the Nicaraguan sun and surf. The Spa space features a chilled relaxation room boasting a tranquil terrace with sweeping valley views, massage rooms, deluxe manicure & pedicure lounge, and private treatment cabanas. Inspired by the abundance of natural resources, the products feature indigenous ingredients and one-of-a-kind aromas allowing the guests to take a part of Rancho Santana back with them. Our salt is sourced locally from neighbouring salt farms while coconut oil, sugar, and coffee come from various regions of Nicaragua.

Kids Club

Rancho Santana is the perfect place for families to explore, discover, and experience together. Kids at Rancho Santana have access to the incredible Kids Club, babysitting services, and Kids Night Out program. The 2,700 acres are a playground for kids of all ages and the Kids Club offers programs throughout the property, including fun on the farm, and kids excursions, as well as a variety of recreational camps. At the Inn, the Kids Club Studio is a fully equipped play paradise stocked with materials and resources for art projects, story time, games, movies and more! Rancho Santana offers also bilingual and Spanish speaking babysitters.

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Omar AlJammaz 03/07/23

TrustPilot
Great travel options, great customer support, simplifying planing process.
Looking forward for my next trip.

Nina Ross 03/08/23

TrustPilot
Awesome holiday to Hudhuranfushi. Giulia was very helpful and quick to respond and overall we were very impressed with Awave Travel.
Lohi's is a private, on site, awesome left hander that just kept giving. Also had options of 2 daily surf boat trips that went to other local breaks such as Sultans, Ninja's, Cokes, Jails. The surf team are amazing and we scored great waves the whole time we were there.
Stayed in a Sunset family beach villa which was perfect for a family of 4, then upgraded for the last 3 nights to Ocean Villas, both great for different reasons!
Island staff are so helpful and welcoming, and there's a good variety of food options available. Lots of other things to do such as paddleboarding, jet ski-ing, spa treatments, yoga and amazing snorkelling - with sharks, turtles and rays! We also hired bikes to get around and do morning surf checks!
An amazing trip, thank you Awave and Hudhuranfushi!

Seb Speck 25/06/23

TrustPilot
We had an amazing time on the Mentawai islands booked through Awave Travel.
Giulia was very helpful and available at all times during the booking process. And we had the best time on the Mentawais on the Maki Boat. The staff were amazing. Raul the surf guide was very helpful, friendly and coached us on the waves. Kaique the photographer produced top quality pictures and videos from the water, boat and drone.
Overall very happy and would highly recommend it.

Tom Ward 18/06/23

TrustPilot
We charted Seafarer for a 10 day trip in the Maldives. We booked with AWAVE about 12 months before. James was super helpful, really responsive and just easy to deal with. We even made a very last minute change to go to the central atolls which he arranged pretty much straight away. The trip itself was unreal, great surf, amazing wildlife and scenery. If you’re thinking about a surf charter, do it and book through these guys!

Natasha Gronski 06/08/23

TrustPilot
Awave Travel is the best surf travel agency I have ever booked! They are very professional and responsive to my inquiries and are able to match me with a surf trip appropriate to my interests and skill level. They have an outstanding relationship and reputation with the resorts that they work with, which makes a difference in the consumer experience. Above all, the Awave staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas they recommend, as they have actually surfed the spots and stayed at the resorts. For anyone who wants a hassle-free, no worries, relaxing and fun surf adventure, Awave Travel is the way to go!

David 05/29/23

TrustPilot
8 of us stayed at Hudhuranfushi for my 50th birthday celebration. The resort and services were amazing. James and the team at AWAVE stayed in contact from the beginning to end to ensure we had everything we needed. Great experience. Definitely looking forward to booking our next trip with AWAVE in the near future.

Alexandra Franz 05/31/23

TrustPilot
We spent amazing days in Morocco in Amouage. Was an amazing stay and the full surf package offered by AWAVE was great.
All the people were very nice and coaches were amazing. Booking was very smooth, answered all my questions and they took care of everything.
I took the coaching package and had a great time and learning. The teacher was great, very patient and explained everything very nice and calm. Felt safe all the time and had a lot of fun as well.
My boyfriend had the guiding package and he also had a great time. He was always taken to the spots that fitted his level and enjoyed the full when conditions were nice.

Alex Reuter 05/22/23

TrustPilot
We stayed at Ayada in Maldives and I can't be more complimentary of AWAVE! Awesome and patient advise over whatsapp on which resort to go to with extremely details local knowledge on surf conditions, wave spots, resort quality, which atolls to go to, etc. I followed their recommendation and it was spot on. Easy booking on short notice before the trip, can't thank James enough!

Stewart Cropp 05/19/23

TrustPilot
Our remarkable trip was 12 months in the planning.it was awkward to organize because there was so many people coming and going over our two week chartered cruise.
I can’t speak highly enough of AWAVE and more to the point ,the wonderful Giulia Manfrini. She is so caring and sweet and far above and beyond any travel consultant that I have ever worked with
Thankyou Giulia for all your prompt answers to my gazillion questions
You are “Simply the best”.
Now onto the Carpe Diem
The trip of a lifetime was had by all 20 of us
The Captain and crew worked tirelessly to pander to our every whim
They would not allow us to lift a finger
Our Barmen Shawn and Cook ( still can’t pronounce his name ) were superb, the food was first class and varied and the alcohol flowed like a river
Our Surf guide “Seppe” found waves for us every day except for two while we travelled deep into the central Attols
We were greatful for the rest
We snorkeled with the sharks and visited uninhabited Islands spent an afternoon being spoiled at a high class resort .
All in all an Awsome trip

Diane 05/11/23

TrustPilot
James helped us organize our trip in April for my partner and I in the Mentawai.
First, lets discuss the service : James was super clear and reactive. We received a list of resorts with different price ranges and he provided all the elements for us to decide based on our needs and budget. We felt very supported for the organization and we even received so advices few days before leaving for packing.
I was a bit afraid as i'm not a good surfer so i reach out many times to understand how I could still try and learn and James always replied very quick and with all the info i need.
Then when we arrive : it was super well organized, everything went smooth and we fell in love with the place and people. We can tell they really worked on their resort selection and travel organization and we trust our next adventure will be as qualitative.
Already recommended their service ;).
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