Yemaya Reefs

Oceanfront rooms, a spa and Afro-Caribbean cooking on Little Corn

About Yemaya Reefs

Yemaya Reefs is a small beachfront hotel on the North End of Little Corn Island, Nicaragua. Its oceanfront rooms include some with a private plunge pool, and it has a spa, yoga and a restaurant serving Afro-Caribbean cooking. To get there, fly to Big Corn Island (RNI), then cross to Little Corn by boat.

Yemaya Reefs sits on the North End of Little Corn Island, where the last stretch of the journey is a boat ride from Big Corn. The rooms face the ocean and have king beds, a terrace and air conditioning. Some come with their own plunge pool, and one type sleeps four. Furnishings lean on local artisan textiles and a soft, even color scheme.

Meals are served on a restaurant deck over the Caribbean, daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The kitchen cooks Afro-Caribbean dishes around locally caught fish and vegetables from the hotel's own gardens. On the sand, a beachfront bar called the Rumboat mixes rum cocktails. The spa gives 60 or 90 minute massages, alone or as a couple, in a space with an outdoor jungle shower and a tub.

Days here are for the water: snorkeling and diving trips, fishing, sunset cruises, cooking classes, kayaks and paddleboards. There are no ATMs on the island, so bring cash. The hotel does not accept children under seven.

Perfect for

Couples and honeymoons
Wellness
Diving and snorkelling

Hotel Facts

Type

Beachfront boutique hotel

Facilities

Spa
Restaurant
Bar / Lounge
Fitness Room / Gym
Internet access / Wi Fi

Room Types

Luxury Beachfront Room with Plunge Pool

King bed, private terrace and a plunge pool of its own, for two guests.

Ocean

Luxury Beachfront Room

King bed plus a single bed and a pull-out bed, so it suits families or small groups.

Ocean

Beachfront Boat Room

Sea-themed design with a king bed and a private deck, a short walk from the sand.

Ocean

Dining

Yemaya Reefs Restaurant: Deck over the sea; Afro-Caribbean dishes with local fish and garden produce, served daily.
Rumboat: Beachfront bar known for its signature rum cocktails.

Spa and wellness

Spa: Massages of 60 or 90 minutes, solo or as a couple, with an outdoor jungle shower and tub.
Yoga
Jungle Gym: A gym for keeping fit alongside the yoga classes.

On the property

Kayaks, paddleboards and snorkel gear: Water sports equipment can be rented from the hotel.
Diving, snorkeling and fishing trips: The hotel helps arrange these outings from the island.
Sunset cruises, cooking classes and beach dinners: Part of the activity program, with star gazing also listed.
On-site wastewater and compost system: Wastewater is treated on site and organic waste is composted for the gardens.

Good to know

Children under seven are not accepted, because the island has only a very basic clinic.
Little Corn has no ATMs and only a few places take cards, so bring cash from Managua or Big Corn Island.
Rough weather can cancel the public boat between the islands, which can delay arrival.

Questions travellers ask

How do I reach Yemaya Reefs from Managua?

Fly from Managua to Big Corn Island with La Costeña, then take a boat across to Little Corn Island.

Which rooms have a private plunge pool?

The Luxury Beachfront Room with Plunge Pool. It sleeps two and has a king bed and a terrace.

Can the kitchen handle special diets?

A simple vegetarian meal is always available. Other requests are met when possible, but supplies reach the island slowly, so ask us before you travel.

Is there Wi-Fi and power around the clock?

Wi-Fi is free for guests, though the signal on a remote island can be weaker than in a city. Town power runs only part of the night, but the hotel's own generators keep power on 24 hours.