Jicaro Island Lodge

Nine treehouse-style casitas on a private island off Granada

About Jicaro Island Lodge

Jicaro Island Lodge sits on a small private island in the Isletas de Granada, on Lake Nicaragua. It has nine two-storey casitas built from timber that Hurricane Felix toppled, each with a waterfront deck, a hammock and views toward Mombacho Volcano. Guests reach the island by a short boat ride from Granada.

Jicaro Island Lodge occupies a small private island in the Isletas de Granada, on Lake Nicaragua, with Mombacho Volcano across the water. Guests arrive by boat from Granada, a trip of just a few minutes. Nine two-storey casitas stand under the rainforest trees, and each one has a private waterfront deck, a hammock and an outdoor living area.

The building story is worth knowing. Architect Matthew Falkner designed the lodge, and the casitas and their furniture are made of tropical hardwood from trees that Hurricane Felix toppled. Cross ventilation, ceiling fans and the shade of the canopy keep the rooms cool, so there is no air conditioning.

Check-in is from 2:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am. The stay is all-inclusive. The lake around the island is safe for swimming, and the Pacific beaches are a two-hour drive from Granada.

At a glance

Size: 9 casitas
Check-in: 2:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am

Perfect for

Couples and honeymoons
Families
Nature and wildlife

Hotel Facts

Type

Private island lodge

Facilities

Internet access / Wi Fi

Room Types

Waterfront Casita

Two-storey treehouse-style casita of reclaimed timber, with a king bed, a sofa bed and a hammock on the deck.

Lake Nicaragua and Mombacho Volcano

On the property

Private decks with hammocks: Every casita has its own waterfront deck and an oversized hammock.
Wi-Fi: Available in the casitas, which also have a living room and a lake-view terrace.
Lake swimming: Swimming in Lake Nicaragua from the island is considered safe.

Good to know

Check-in starts at 2:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am.
The casitas have no air conditioning: cross breezes, ceiling fans and tree shade do the cooling.
The lodge presents its stay as all-inclusive.