Aqua Wellness Resort

A friend was going to spend 8 days at this resort and I invited myself along for a long weekend. Wow, what a wonderful place. The tree houses have what you need however they do not have a fridge in them. They do have tree houses that do. They are called luxury suites. You need to be in relatively good shape to visit this resort. It is quite a hike down to the beach and then back up. This resort will not accommodate people who have any kind of injury, knee issues, or might be in poor health. I did not see an elevator on the property. The location is about a 2 hour drive from Managua airport. They have a $270 charge for transportation round trip. I will definitely return. This place is absolutely beautiful...

There are many reasons to visit Nicaragua. If you've never considered it, have a look online at the photos. You'll see lush green country-side, beautiful beaches, a shore-line carved out by the tides and volcanic flow, wildlife on every turn, and many volcanoes, several of which are active and available to visit. Now, pick a resort that takes all of this into account, and offers you access to this beautiful country, right outside your tree house setting. That's Aqua Wellness Resort. We were there a week ago, a short get-away, somewhere to relax, take in the sun and enjoy a quiet beach. And we chose well. From the moment our driver picked us up at the airport, until our return, the staff were all extremely friendly, helpful, anxious to make our stay enjoyable and to make us feel welcome in their country. Don't speak Spanish - no worries, most of the staff speaks English. You can tell right away upon arrival, Aqua went to great lengths to preserve the land in which it is nestled. "Rooms" are tree houses, and upon first glance, you can't see them for the trees they're surrounded by. And then you hear the Howler monkeys, and you know you're in the middle of paradise, as untouched by human intervention as possible. But you're not camping, oh no. You still get pampered! Our room, nicely air conditioned (ok, you need some creature comforts), is what's called a tree house. Well, not like the one we built as kids, but one for adults. All wood, nicely appointed, comfy bed and complete with separate kitchen. Ours had a plunge pool, the perfect spot to cool off, chill with a drink. The outdoor shower we had was a plus, and maybe not for everyone, but for those at one with nature, totally sweet. Yes, there are stairs, other reviews have mentioned it. But honestly, you hardly notice them as you peer around each turn to see crabs meandering, butterflies and birds crossing the path, interesting flowers and trees, and more. So lush, every step is breathtaking. The beach is about as perfect as it gets. It's a cove, sheltered from much of the wind, but still wide enough to feel the waves of the ocean. Sandy beach, equipped with kayaks, stand up paddle boards and more, lots to do, or just grab a lounge and relax. Forest behind, hills to climb in front, complete with a bat cave to visit. At night, nature still abounds with a picture-perfect view of the starry night sky. Hard to tell if you're seeing falling stars or fire flies - both offer a show. The food is excellent, lots of choices on the menu. The head chef was available all weekend, anxious to be sure we were happy with our meals and choices. The churrasco steak was of particular note, super tender and tasty. Breakfast/lunch choices abound. While the focus is on healthier selections, there's plenty of options to meet any appetite. We saw people of all ages there, including some children. Even if that's not your thing, you could hardly notice they were there, as Aqua is quiet, the rooms are far apart offering plenty of privacy. The kids we saw were clearly enjoying themselves, and older couples were taking it all in, enjoying their strolls along the beach. We were so busy relaxing, we didn't take advantage of the spa and yoga platform - next time for sure. Oh yes, we'll be back. Highly recommended for couples of all ages, and families.

My husband and I came here for a friend's nearby wedding. On the Internet, I was attracted to the pictures of stylish tree houses, which made my decision over other options on this first ever trip to nicaragua. But nothing prepared us for how much we loved this place. We found a home away from home and are looking forward to return this winter. We spent nearly the entire time barefoot, took a super fun surfing class, that was organized by the hotel, went kayaking, swimming, did yoga everyday. The staff was beyond kind and went out of their way to make our trip amazing. Our time there felt way longer than we were there. In fact, we felt completely different from the moment we arrived, free, peaceful and timeless. This is one of the best times we have had together as a couple. Truly magical.

We had the most amazing vacation at Aqua from July 12-18. My wife and I, both senior citizens, could not ask for a better location, restaurant, or personal service. We were impressed with the layout of this hotel which sits on a cove with a private beach well equipped with beach furniture, and toys like kayaks. The hotel is made up of about twenty five wooden buildings on stilts scattered and nestled into the hillside to create the feel of being one with the forest. The views, together with the calls from howler monkeys, are just priceless. We had a unit close to the beach with a plunge pool and full kitchen. Our unit was clean, spacious, comfortable, well-lit and with A/C. We thought that as an Eco Lodge we would have to give up some conventional amenities- not so. We did not make use of the kitchen as we found the restaurant food and service to be excellent. On the second day of our stay a couple of us went deep sea fishing- arranged through the hotel, and had quite a successful catch of two Mahi Mahi, four bonitos, and two Spanish mackerel. The chef willingly prepared a sumptuous meal using the bonitos as an appetizer and the Mahi Mahi as the main course. We found all staff, we came in contact with, quite attentive, helpful and truly amazing. We thought that our little to no knowledge of Spanish would present a serious problem, however the employees put our fear to rest. I highly recommend this place to people of all ages. I bet you would not be bored soaking up the sounds of nature and filling your lungs with clean fresh air while on your deck by the plunge pool, or on the beach under a tree reading a book, or doing yoga, or just sitting in the outdoor restaurant sipping one of those healthy smoothies and taking in the view of the cove with the adventurous ones in kayaks.

Went down to Nicaragua for a family vacation with my kids. Stayed at the Aqua Wellness Resort for three nights. Was quite impressed with the place. Stayed in one of the luxury suites - very beautiful, wood everywhere, two levels with the bedroom upstairs. Some family members went fishing and caught some fish that the kitchen was kind enough to cook for us for dinner. Very much enjoyed relaxing as the kids went swimming and paddle boarding. Highly recommend both Aqua and Nicaragua