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Hospedaje La Siesta

  • April 15, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by lophius from Santa Elena, Costa Rica
Hospedaje La Siesta

When I went on this trip to Granada, I remembered the advice of a fellow traveler I met during my first visit here in December 2006. He absolutely raved about La Siesta and its owners so, when I returned to Granada in March 2007, I figured I'd give it a try.

I sent an email to La Siesta to get some general info, and was immediately impressed with the way Boris, the owner, responded the same day with a very friendly and helpful reply. Some other places took days to even acknowledge my email). Boris not only took my reservation without any deposit, but he also offered to provide transportation from the bus station. When he told me the rooms were $12/night, I knew I had to check this place out!

When I arrived, I was pleasantly greeted by Kattia, an employee who showed me to my room and immediately offered me a cool refreshment that she made in the kitchen. On my nightstand was a note from Boris welcoming me to Granada and letting me know that he and his wife, Marcela, would return the following day. When I asked Kattia about payment for my room, she told me I could take care of that the next day. This warm and relaxed attitude beautifully sums up my stay at the La Siesta.

The place is cozy - only five rooms - so it feels like you are a guest in Boris and Marcela's home rather than simply one of many paying customers. The house is conveniently located only minutes away from the bustling "downtown" of Granada, but far enough away for a quiet night's sleep. My room had a very comfortable full-size bed, a large fan (not one of those tiny/ineffective ones!), and a closet much larger than I needed. I didn't have a private bathroom, but I never had any problems with waiting. In addition to bedsheets (no blankets are needed in Granada!), I was provided with a towel and a bar of soap. Every morning, someone offered me coffee or tea, and on my final morning I indulged myself with their lovely crepes francesas served with bananas, honey and carambola jelly, all for only 40 cordobas (approx. $2.25 USD) - YUM!

La Siesta felt very safe, the front gate is locked at all times, and there is a "no visitors" policy, meaning only paying guests are permitted inside. There is an open courtyard with a couple of tables and chairs, a living room with a television, and a kitchen that is open for guests to use for only a few cordobas per day. Some other services: they will do your laundry for about 40 cordobas; they'll refill your water bottle from theirs for a lot less than you would pay in a local store; they offer French and Spanish lessons (both Boris and Marcela are native speakers); and they offer free tourism advice.

Next time I'm in Granada, I'll be staying at La Siesta!

From journal Three Days in Granada

Editor Pick

Hospedaje La Siesta

  • February 12, 2007
  • Rated 4 of 5 by ext212 from New York, New York
Hospedaje La Siesta

Boris Francoise of Hospedaje La Siesta was the first to email me back when I was inquiring for a place to stay in Granada. He's originally from Normandy, but is now a Granada resident after marrying a Nicaraguan from Leon.

La Siesta is modest, albeit with a small open courtyard, and offers a private room for two people with private bath for US$15 a night. A large closet separated our bathroom with incredibly lukewarm shower water from our double bed.

Boris and his wife are extremely helpful. Together, they speak English, French, and Spanish, and they also offer language classes for an extra fee. They insisted on talking to us in Spanish, which helped us practice and prepared us for the rest of our trip around the country.

They serve breakfast - French crepes with fruits - if you let them know the day before that you're interested. Otherwise, they have several recommendations on where to eat that's not listed in any of the guide books. You can refill your water bottles for about 7 cordovas using their water tank, as they encourage their visitors to re-use plastic bottles. You can also pay to use their washing machine and their fridge to keep your own food.

For US$35, their friend Victor will pick you up from Managua International Airport and take you to La Siesta in Granada. The ride is about an hour, even on a beat up Toyota.

Important information:
Hospedaje "La Siesta"
Calle El Almendro
De los bomberos 100m al norte 25m este
Tel : 875 7992 / 552 3292
http://bomanica.free.fr  
lasiestagranada@gmail.com

From journal Two Worlds Collide in Granada, Nicaragua

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