14 Bedroom Operational Beachfront Hotel on the Emerald Coast in Popoyo, Nicaragua - $798k

  • 14 Bedrooms

  • 16 Bathroom

  • Sleeps 34

  • Beachfront Location

  • 1,569 Square Meter Lot

  • Asking $789,000

Hotel Gigante is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational beachfront hotel in one of Nicaragua's fastest-growing coastal tourism markets. Located directly on the sand in Playa Gigante, this established hospitality business combines beachfront real estate, proven income potential, and significant upside for investors looking to capitalize on Nicaragua's expanding tourism industry.

The property features 14 air-conditioned guest rooms with private ensuite bathrooms and accommodations for up to 34 guests. The flexible room configurations allow operators to cater to a wide range of travelers, from couples and families to surf groups, retreats, and backpackers. Rooms can be arranged as queen suites, twin rooms, or dormitory-style accommodations with bunk beds to maximize occupancy and revenue. Six Deluxe rooms include kitchenettes, mini-fridges, stovetops, sinks, dining areas, and wall-mounted televisions, creating attractive options for extended-stay guests.

Designed to serve the growing wellness and retreat market, the property includes a newly constructed teak yoga deck and traditional hand-thatched palapa offering approximately 2,000 square feet of dedicated yoga and event space. Combined with the beachfront setting, tropical atmosphere, and established accommodations, the hotel is ideally positioned to host yoga retreats, wellness programs, surf camps, corporate retreats, and destination events.

Guests enjoy a large swimming pool, reliable high-speed internet, and an on-site beachfront restaurant and bar that serves fresh local seafood and drinks in a relaxed oceanfront setting. The combination of accommodations, food and beverage operations, and retreat facilities creates multiple revenue streams under a single business.

Playa Gigante has become one of Nicaragua's most desirable beach destinations, attracting surfers, anglers, wellness travelers, digital nomads, and tourists seeking a quieter alternative to larger beach towns. The protected bay, world-class surf breaks, year-round tourism, and authentic fishing village atmosphere continue to drive visitor growth and investment throughout the region.

Unlike many hospitality properties that require significant upgrades or repositioning, Hotel Gigante is offered as a true turnkey operation. Investors can immediately continue existing operations while exploring opportunities to expand retreat programming, increase occupancy, enhance food and beverage revenue, or further develop the brand within one of Nicaragua's strongest beachfront tourism markets.

For buyers searching for a beachfront hotel for sale in Nicaragua, an income-producing hospitality business, or a premier oceanfront investment property, Hotel Gigante represents a unique opportunity in a market with long-term growth potential.

Asking $789,000

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Originally from Alberta, Canada he has been doing business in Nicaragua since 2014.

An investment consultant, serial entrepreneur, surfer, and outdoor enthusiast he is an expert on the real estate and business markets in Nicaragua.  He also operates The Central Investor, a real estate and investment blog focused on the entire Central American region.