El Gigante

Travel Guide

Next time you find yourself in Nicaragua, skip the tourist hordes and party scene of San Juan Del Sur, and head up the coast a little bit to Playa Gigante. It's a beautiful, quiet little beach town, with some really decent surfing, and a few really great restaurants.
Next time you find yourself in Nicaragua, skip the tourist hordes and party scene of San Juan Del Sur, and head up the coast a little bit to Playa Gigante. It's a beautiful, quiet little beach town, with some really decent surfing, and a few really great restaurants.
Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort

Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort

4 out of 5
1 Redonda Bay Tola
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Tola. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (136 reviews)
It was allright

Reviewed on 4 January 2026

Aqua Oceanfront Hotel Resort
Hotel Ingigante

Hotel Ingigante

3 out of 5
Blue Sol 150m sur, Playa Gigante Tola Rivas
The price is AED 252 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
AED 252
AED 291 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Tola. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
Good place, poor service
They gave me a hard time during the check-in because they didn't know how the expedia payments work. Also, it's supposed to have a restaurant but only serves breakfast. The area is not so safe and there are only a few dining options

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Hotel Ingigante
Beachfront 3 Bedroom Villa steps from the beach!

Beachfront 3 Bedroom Villa steps from the beach!

Tola Rivas
The price is AED 716 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
AED 716
AED 1,062 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach villa in Tola. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach ...
Beachfront 3 Bedroom Villa steps from the beach!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beachfront 3 Bedroom Villa steps from the beach!

Beachfront 3 Bedroom Villa steps from the beach!

Tola Rivas
Book a stay at this beach villa in Tola. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach ...
Beachfront 3 Bedroom Villa steps from the beach!
Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly

Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly

El Gigante, Nicaragua Rivas
Stay at this apartment in Tola. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach are located nearby.
Nica Oasis
We loved our stay so much here! Everything was clean and safe (and there’s even A/C!). Luis was helpful with everything we needed. The location is great- just a short walk to Playa Gigante and Playa Amarillo. We walked everyday to surf, eat, and swim. El Gigante is seriously a hidden gem in Nicaragua ...

Reviewed on 26 April 2024

Cozy surf studio in Playa Gigante. pet friendly
Luxury Oceanfront 3 building compound in community near Aqua

Luxury Oceanfront 3 building compound in community near Aqua

Redonda Bay Bahia Gigante Tola
Stay at this villa in Tola. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Reserva Ecológica Zacatan and Gigante Beach are located ...
Getaway Oasis
Well kept property with great location. Kitchen appliances functional for the most part. Kitchen was well equipped for the most part. Bathrooms and bedrooms are well maintained and clean. Staff was very helpful.

Reviewed on 12 April 2023

Luxury Oceanfront 3 building compound in community near Aqua
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of El Gigante

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5/5 - Excellent

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It was a small, but nice little town and the people were provste but also very friendly if you made the effort to engage them in conversation. There are several stores that sell general good for pretty much the same cost as in a bigger town.