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About this property
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 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Fast free WiFi (126 Mbps)
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Laura
Belgium
“Amazing owner ! So welcoming and super, super helpful! Thank you so much, really!” - 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...” - 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 -...” - John
United States
“Excellent accomodations. Friendly staff, comfortable bed, good location. Great value. You couldn’t ask for better. Highly recommended!” - 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!” - 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...” - Kate
United Kingdom
“Nice for a night before and early bus! Felt safe and the staff were nice and helpful” - James
United States
“Run by a nice couple who go out of their way to keep guests happy. Very good wifi. Kept clean and everything functioned well. Cute little dog. Location is not far from the central square. Adequate shared showers and bathrooms so guests do not need...” - Kaja
Norway
“very nice and helpful staff. comfortable and nice.”

Managed by Julieta Torrentes & Mike King
Property information
Neighbourhood information
Languages spoken
German,English,Spanish,DutchProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
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.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.