Managua Inn

Loved the pool area, did not realize all rooms did not have AC but we got to switch rooms to much nicer one with AC. The towels were washed but stained dirty, the sink drain leaked all over the floor and the bathroom doorknob came off when trying to leave the bathroom. The owner seemed very nice but the manager was not friendly, didn’t give us any intro to anything at check in. Do not recommend unless you’re looking for a quick cheap overnight on the way to somewhere else. It’s too bad because the location is really pretty solid for restaurants and a mall.

The rooms were not clean upon arrival. The breakfast was not as expected. Service just was not on point. Had to leave the room key with a maid because no one was available at front desk at 11am.

We stayed in an 8 bed dorm on the first couple day of our trip and we were pleasantly surprised. The hostel has great common areas, two kitchens available, pool, free coffee and filtered water, good WIFI, large rooms, good water pressure...what more can you ask for for $10 a night? The only concerns we had were: Dorm rooms could use more fans and breakfast was a little bit expensive.

They need to buy new sheets and pillows

They need clean sheets and towels

I could write a lot about this place, very little of it good - but we can start there It was pretty clean. Chris at the front desk was very helpful. Michael (one of the owners) seemed normal/decent from the brief interactions that I had with him On to the negative 1) They charge for late check in, which is not disclosed before booking 2) The dorm rooms are terrible - the one I was in had several bunk beds, and a large bed in the center for when it was rented as a private that just took up space (don't you DARE touch it or put stuff on it). There was a single straight backed wooden chair, and a single small table with ONE fan on it that barely moved any air. Nowhere to hang clothes, put anything, get stuff out of the way, or be comfortable 3) The RULES. Ok we get it, ya got to have rules. But Bob would preach about them every time that he saw you, whether he perceived some violation or not. It was obnoxious - he literally was chuckling and bragging about how he got the opportunity to throw away peoples food the day I arrived because it wasn't labelled properly, even though he said he knew it was theirs. It was impossible to have a normal conversation with him, or end it - he just wanted to talk about himself and the RULES (which are posted everywhere, in case you missed them). The RULES also would prevent normal quiet hostal stuff - like reading on the couch at night, because your dorm is hot or other people don't want the light on. It is one thing to have a quiet hostal, another to make it awkward and uncomfortable to exist, which is the effect of the zealous enforcement. 4) Security isn't that great. Small lockers up front for small valuables, nothing to prevent staff or other people from stealing stuff (see other reviews) The pool wasn't that clean, communal bathrooms out of TP in the morning, and overall it just wasnt worth the headache of staying there and feeling unwelcome the entire time. The hostal had a poor atmosphere that felt like it was the tiny domain of an overcontrolling insecure guy with no social awareness or grace. I do not recommend staying here