Vacation Rentals by Owner

Whittingham's Stay

Guest: Whitty (South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/05/11

Awesome property!! We rented for the month of July and loved each day at the property. Nice units, fantastic pool, excellent staff, safe and secure location!!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

loved our stay here!

Guest: wendy (honduras)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11 Review Submitted: 05/10/11

we stayed Xalteva Condo/Hotel for 5 nights in early May 2011. It's a lovely property and a beautiful small hotel...the pictures do not do it justice. Our room was well appointed with hard woods, lovely bedding and towels, a great mattress and a really nice tiled bathroom with double vanity sinks. The air conditioner was strong and quiet. We had a wonderful large window that opened up to the deeply shaded veranda over looking the beautiful pool. The grounds were impeccable and beautifully planted. The staff was outstanding...charming, helpful, friendly, efficient. Neil, the manager and it seems most of the staff, have been there since the beginning of the Hotel, 5 years ago...which says a lot. They were a "well oiled machine". The hotel was in a excellent location...just a lovely walk from the central park, but in a quiet residential part of town. Really....just can't say enough about this place! We would be very happy to stay here again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The Best Place in Town

Guest: Karina (new york)
Date of Stay: 04/17/11 Review Submitted: 04/30/11

Xalteva is The Place to stay in Granada. Stunning property, great location, friendly and knowledgeable staff. My family and I stayed at the condos during the Easter week, and loved every minute of it. The place is safe and clean: a true home away from home…and we are usually very picky. Every unit has a fully equipped kitchen -- travelling with kids, we found it to be very convenient. If you need groceries, a supermarket is near-by. And so are numerous great restaurants. Staff at the office was very responsive. They can help with anything you may need: finding a reliable guide, taxi, restaurant recommendations...whatever. They connected us with an English-speaking guide who was with us the entire week. He truly made this trip unforgettable. Out of curiosity we checked out several high-ranking hotels in Granada, but hands down, Xalteva is the best place in town.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect accommodation for families with small children!

Guest: Wilkeroo (Orillia, Ontario Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 09/12/10

We stayed at Condominiums Xalteva for 2 weeks, travelling with our two daughters (3.5 and not quite one year old). Our original plan for Granada was to rent a colonial house with a pool in the courtyard, but we were obviously concerned about the pool dangers with such small children as well as 2-storey accommodation and the hazards of stairs with our younger one. Condominium Xalteva was a perfect solution! The complex was small enough that we could have our little one inside for a nap, turn the monitor on and take it out to the pool while we swam with our older daughter. The staff, even those with limited English, were all so kind and warm to our kids, and Neil (American property manager) and Gretthel (Nicaraguan office manager who speaks excellent English), assisted us with anything we needed help planning. They lined us up with Carlos, the taxi driver they recommend for trips we took out of town (Laguna de Apoyo and Volcan Masaya were the two trips that were most enjoyable with small children). Carlos was always on time, a safe driver, and reasonably priced. In-town, we walked everywhere from the condo and felt totally safe and warmly received with our children. There were a surprising number of restaurants in town that had high chairs, and some that even had play areas for the kids (Mona Lisa...amazing home-made pasta and wood-fired pizza, and Tip Top...think Nicaraguan KFC, with an indoor play place similar to McDonald's in North America). These two spots were great when the kids needed a little bit of familiarity and the opportunity to burn off some energy. The condo unit itself was spotless; we had no qualms about our younger one being on the floor inside! There was lots of space for us to spread out, the air conditioning worked perfectly, the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare some of our meals at home, and it was beautifully furnished and decorated. Driving home from the airport upon returning to Canada, I asked my husband if there was anything about the accommodation that was disappointing, and the answer was a resounding "no!". We look forward to returning to Granada and to Condominium Xalteva when our girls are a little bigger and can appreciate even more of what the area offers.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Loved staying here, we did not want to leave.

Guest: Michelle (Portland Oregon)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

My family of three stayed at Xalteva hotel/condo for a month in July/August 2010 and we had a wonderful time. We had only planned for a week, but we loved the condo and my daughter who is 7 loved the pool, one of the nicest that we had seen while staying in Granada. The staff was like family to us and I appreciated how efficient everything was and how the staff would help you quickly with any minor problems. Our best night was when the electricity went out and we got to play/talk with the neighbors. Neil the manager did a excellent job of making sure we were taken care of and we even got to met the owner Jay a very nice gentleman. Thanks to the staff who made our trip one that we will never forget and we will be back to Granada a wonderful city.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We got "spoiled" here!!!!

Guest: Julietta (Houston, Tx)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

We stayed in Condos Xalteva for 3 days in May 2010. We loved this place. Our condo was nice, comfortable, and clean; personnel were helpful and very friendly. We liked that Halteva is located in a residential neighborhood; some hotels in downtown are located on the busy streets or next to the clubs with loud music. The Hotel has wireless internet access, so we were happy about our ability to check emails. We (four girls) were walking all over Granada (we felt us safe there), kayaked in Nicaragua lake, and drove to the Catarina and volcano Mombacho. We got “spoiled” in Granada, and we wished we could have stayed longer. I would recommend this property to anyone.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

First Class Stay at Xalteva Condominiums

Guest: Nat Green (Ventura, California)
Date of Stay: 05/20/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

Our stay at Xalteva Condominiums was SUPERB!!! Royalty!!!! First Class!!!! Neal and his staff were wonderfully amazing. There isn't anything negative that we may say but only great things. The condos were very well maintained and exceptionally clean. The staff was always very pleasant and eager to help. Neal is very knowledgeable and constantly willing to answer all the questions we had for him. As he would say, "Pick my brain." He goes out of his way to help in every way possible making our stay relaxing and enjoyable. We highly recommend Xalteva Condominiums for anyone looking to be treated like royalty.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Don't miss this beautiful spot in old Granada

Guest: Mike & Kath L (The Hague, The Netherlands)
Date of Stay: 01/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/31/10

We have stayed at Condos de Xalteva three times now (in 2008, 2009 and 2010) - and we will return. We have enjoyed every stay. Xalteva is an oasis right in the wonderful colonial city of Granada, a short walk from the Central Park. Jay and Kathy are perfect hosts, Neil and their support staff are first class, and their accommodation is excellent both in terms of quality and value. The condos are beautifully appointed and furnished in Nicaraguan style, well maintained, spacious, airy and clean - basically everything you need whether for both short or long stays (including some friendly on-site parrots!) We will most certainly be back again and again. If ever you need to spend time in Granada (and you should!), you must stay here. It has the bustling life of the city nearby and the peace and quiet of an oasis within.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The newest and I think the best stay in Granada

Guest: Bill and Paula (Albany NY, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/19/10 Review Submitted: 02/01/10

We recently spent a most enjoyable week at Condominium/Hotel Xalteva in Granada. Only a five minute walk from the central square in a quiet typical Nicaraguan neighborhood, this facility is new, very clean and super friendly. Complimentary coffee and local fruit are served by the pool every morning while the three resident parrots keep you entertained. Staying here was a wonderful blend of first class amenities and yet a feeling that you were really experiencing Nicaraguan architecture and culture.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We enjoyed every minute of our stay

Guest: Stephen and Joanne (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/02/10 Review Submitted: 03/26/10

Condos Xalteva is definitely a great place to stay. The owner and staff are A-1 and the accommodation is first class. I can't think of anything that they missed out. It is in an ideal location, we didn't have a car and so it was great to stay in a place that was within walking distance of the colonial city centre, as well taxis and buses were very convenient for day trips to Laguna Apoyo and Catarina. There are so many restaurants nearby and if you feel like eating in the Pali is just around the corner and the Colonia is a short taxi ride away. The pool is a great feature - great to relax especially after a hard day of sight-seeing. I would recommend this property to any one.

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

It was everything we thought it would be and more.

Guest: Stephen and Joanne (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/02/10 Review Submitted: 01/31/10

My wife and I had a wonderful vacation in Granada Nicaragua, and one of the reasons was because of the Xalteva Condos. I only wish we could have stayed longer. The staff are first class and ready to assist you in any way they can. The amenities in this "intown oasis" have been packaged in such a way as to provide modern convenience in an authentic colonial experience. The hotel is located in a desirable location within walking distance of the Central Square and the sights of Granada, and close to many fine restaurants. Granada is a centrally located city from which day trips to other Nicaragua sites are an easy bus or taxi ride away. We hope that it won't be too long before we can return.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Paradise on a budget

Guest: Hugely Satisfied Customer (Weston, Vermont, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/26/09 Review Submitted: 02/01/10

My friends and I spent a week at CondoHotel Xalteva and we loved every minute. The condos are immaculate, spacious and well equipped, with native Nicaraguan furnishings and all the necessary comforts. The warm and helpful staff are like a family, and the other guests (with only 8 condos there are never too many) were friendly and stimulating. Located in a residential neighborhood a short walk from the city's central park, it's quiet yet convenient. You can enjoy a relaxing day by the pool, reading and sipping native rum drinks, or you can take one of many day trips with whatever mixture of sightseeing and adventure you need. Granada has more good and varied restaurants than we could visit in a week, all at a fraction of the cost of the US or Europe. The weather was a consistent 80 degrees, dry and with a breeze - perfect both day and night. While poor, Nicaragua is the third safest country in the Americas and the largest country in Central America, so it is truly a hidden gem. Although it helps, you don't even need to speak Spanish to be accepted and to make yourself understood. Everything about our stay was so positive and memorable, and we all went home raving about the experience and the value. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Guest: Alison Stewart & Frank Fonseca
Date of Stay: 08/19/09 Review Submitted: 08/18/09

For comfort and value Condos / Hotel Xalteva is difficult to beat. Neil and his staff provide top-notch service: knowledgeable, attentive, thorough and friendly. The hotel is superbly maintained and to top that they have something difficult to find in Nicaragua - HOT water! They are well known throughout Granada and have an impeccable reputation. The hotel location makes for a short walk to the town plaza and yet is away from the hustle and bustle. We are already planning our next visit!

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Guest: Paula
Date of Stay: 06/11/09 Review Submitted: 06/10/09

I have had the pleasure of staying at the Hotel Condominium Xalteva for a little over a month. Wow!! The staff is great (and all speak English -- and help with my struggling Spanish!)The pool is big enough to turn a few laps and is pristine clean. Another guest said to me: "Oh, yes, this is the Granada Hilton," and I completely agree!! Everything is truly first class.

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Guest: Robert & Nancy
Date of Stay: 04/19/09 Review Submitted: 04/18/09

Prior to traveling in Granada Nicaragua, we had booked a rental home on the Internet for our planned one-months’. It looked beautiful from the pictures, but when we actually arrived we found it a little to secluded for our tastes. Fortunately, the owner was very nice and accommodating and offered as an alternative to let us stay in his other property, the Hotel/Condos Xalteva. The property is well located, within easy walking distance of the town square, in a quiet and safe neighborhood. Our particular unit, had two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a good sized living room/dining room and a roomy fully-equipped kitchen, and a small enclosed patio in the rear. The unit is tastefully and comfortably furnished, and also includes two color televisions hooked up to Cable TV. In addition, the entire Hotel has wireless internet access, for those wishing to bring their own laptops to ‘stay in touch’. Probably the nicest feature of the Hotel (besides the ever-present helpful Staff), is the fair sized swimming pool with streaming fountains of water and a small spa attached, surrounded by tropical flowers and plants. Right next to the pool is the Tiki-hut bar, where guests can enjoy a lovely breakfast of fruits, bread and coffee; and, also help themselves to an assortment of drinks in the stocked refrigerator on an ‘honor system’. And, the central courtyard area is completed by a shaded grassy sitting area covered by a vine-laden Pergola, where there are chairs and a hammock, along with the ‘mascots’ of the Hotel, several beautifully colored and talkative pet Parrots that the manager Neil has trained and kept since they were babies. Always fun to watch and listen to as they sing, whistle and occasionally say a word or two such as “Hola”. We were also quite impressed by Neil’s management of the complex, because the Staff were always busy cleaning, gardening and performing regular maintenance to ensure the guests’ comfort. If your coming for a visit to Granada, we would have no hesitation to say that the Hotel/Condo Xalteva is: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Beautiful property

Guest: QT (Campbellville, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/24/09 Review Submitted: 04/08/09

The property is about 3 years old and very clean and well maintained. Conveniently laid out suites and helpful staff. The property has wi-fi and the property manager set our computer up so that we could access the internet. We particularly enjoyed the option of being able to prepare meals to accommodate special dietary needs (low chlosterol). Kitchen tools were a bit limited (no corkscrewm, can opener or garlic press) but we managed quite well. Property manager lent us a corkscrew. The courtyard is beautifully landscaped with a nice pool that is cleaned everyday. At the end of the day, it's nice to have a swim and talk to the other guests. A hotel is so much more impersonal. Security guard is on duty overnight so we had no trouble with our early morning departure (3 am). Safe available in the main office for valuables. The location is a couple of blocks from the main square and driving directions are a little confusing until you get your bearings. If it's your first trip to Granada, you would likely enjoy a hotel on the main square in the centre of the action as the neighbourhood is a bit down at heel. Granada is very safe and the people are very friendly. There are lots of great restaurants in Granada. Highly recommend the restaurant in the San Francisco Hotel and the Garage (st. behind the cathedral). Hiking Mobacho and visiting the isletas is fun. Crater lake Apoyo is gorgeous. Katerina very charming with lots of plant nurseries and a handicrafts shopping area with a breathtaking view of Apoyo. The front entrance is very narrow if you are driving a car.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.

Guest: Pat & Garth
Date of Stay: 03/22/09 Review Submitted: 03/21/09

stayed here for a few days and loved every minute of it...this is a first class apartment with every convenience one would want...Neil and the rest of the staff greeted us and took care of our every need...fresh blended juice and coffee by the pool in the morning were a great start to another day in paradise

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Super!!!

Guest: Hotglass (Oregon coast)
Date of Stay: 03/19/09 Review Submitted: 04/08/09

We booked the condo on the internet for a week with the usual "will it be okay?" It was way more than okay. We extended the stay four more days and then three more and spent our entire stay there. Easy day trips to see all sorts of wonderful things. The staff was first rate with every attention paid to making our stay more than just comfortable. The property is tops and the pool a welcome refresher late in the hot afternoon. Son played with the neighbor kids in the street at night and it is a short walk to the paneria in the morning and good restaurants in the evening.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/08 Review Submitted: 11/27/08

My first visit to Nicaragua turned out to be one of the best travel experiences ever. A planned one night stay at the Xalteva carried over into five. It is a beautiful new development in the Spanish colonial style.Accomidations are first class, period and better yet, the manadgement and staff are happily accomidating in both languages.. If I had four thumbs, they would all be strait up on this condo hotel. Thomas Flynn Halifax, NS

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/31/08

For anyone that's looking for peace and quiet,and relaxation this is the perfect house for u. The pictures are wonderful but being there in person and looking at all the design and the beautiful architechtor work through out the house is an experience..........i felt at home and i recommend this house to anyone that's planning on going to beautiful granada

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