Comfortable Accommodations: Murph's Surf Shacks in Rivas offers recently renovated guest house accommodations with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Ground-floor units feature parquet floors and work desks.
Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves American cuisine with vegetarian options. Outdoor seating areas provide relaxing spaces.
Guest Services: Guests benefit from free WiFi, a terrace, and a shared kitchen. Additional services include a paid airport shuttle, concierge, tour desk, bike and car hire, and a minimarket.
Location and Attractions: Located 97 km from Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport and 33 km from Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua. Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and excellent service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
“It was a nice little spot close to the centre of town. The owner was great at helping out with regards in heading to the Costa Rican border. Bed was comfy, room was good.”
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Rick
Netherlands
“Great hospitality as a solo traveler. I really enjoyed my stay. Rex and Julietta were incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home right away. The location in Rivas is definitely worth it and a perfect place to experience the real Nicaragua. It’s...”
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Laura
Belgium
“Amazing owner ! So welcoming and super, super helpful!
Thank you so much, really!”
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Christian
Germany
“Friendly owner.
Sell the place as what it is.
Nothing special but a good price and comfy beds.
Therefore recommend this place for a few nights in Rivas.
Internet works well and could check in early.
Would book again, because of this...”
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John
United States
“This was our second stay here. They were very gracious and responsive in accommodating us on short notice, were generous with upgrades ... and just like during our last stay, it was a 10/10 experience. It feels like a bit of home here.
Again -...”
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John
United States
“Excellent accomodations. Friendly staff, comfortable bed, good location. Great value. You couldn’t ask for better. Highly recommended!”
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Mitchell
United Kingdom
“This was a great place to relax after moving through multiple borders and before making my way to the surf spots, the owners were very friendly and offered many recommendations of where to head next.”
Buurman
Netherlands
“Great hostel! Owner is very welcoming, would definitely recommend!”
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Eilish
Australia
“My stay was exactly what I needed! A single room with a desk for catching up on admin during my travels. Rex was extremely helpful and generous. He suggested a bunch of great places to eat (he was not wrong), and helped me organise a taxi to my...”
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Kate
United Kingdom
“Nice for a night before and early bus! Felt safe and the staff were nice and helpful”
Managed by Julieta Torrentes & Mike King
Company review score: 9.6Based on 119 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Property information
Murph's Surf Shacks are physiically part of Hotel Julieta but under different management called on the job training for local university students seeking careers in hospitality management. Julieta is the focal point for both operations.
The hotel was a private hotel until Mike was unable to continue leading worldwide trekking expeditions in 2016
Neighbourhood information
Nice quiet barrio and safe.
Languages spoken
German,English,Spanish,Dutch
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
American
Open for
Breakfast
Ambiance
Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian
House rules
Murph's Surf Shacks takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Murph's Surf Shacks in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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