Casa Lucia Managua Hotel y Desayuno

We stayed two nights at Casa Lucia: the first one when we arrived in Managua and the last one, before our departure. This was the perfect start and finish to our trip. Claudio and his family have created an amazing environment at their place. We felt safe and at home with them and got lots of practical advice to our trip. This family loves to travel and have a deep knowledge of Nicaragua and its culture.||Casa Lucia is well located if you want to walk to one or two restaurants nearby, which is very convenient considering that Managua did not look like a walking-friendly type of city. We arrived late on a Saturday and it was great to just be able to walk safely to a restaurant instead of having to get other transportation. Claudio also made himself available to give us recommendations and help us with whatever we needed before our arrival and during our stay. It's a very personal type of service and we have gained a lot by having long chats with Claudio's dad and sister. |On Sunday before we left early, Claudio's mum cooked nacatamales for us, which is a typical Sunday brunch dish. There was also eggs and gallo pinto. Our first contact with Nicaraguan food was amazing! We also had them on our last breakfast in Nicaragua. A perfect goodbye.||The rooms are modest but clean. Do not expect any luxuries. There is air-conditioning and a private bathroom. I think that there was no hot water, however I do recall that it was so warm in Managua that actually cold water was more appealing.||

Very comfortable place to stay with great hosts! Claudiu's tourist advice for Nicaragua was spot on, and the coffee he gave with the advice made the experience even better.

This place was our home away from home! My friend and I stayed here for about 2 months while doing an internship in Managua and staying at Casa Lucia was the best part of our time in Nicaragua. Claudio, his mother Margarita, and sister Adrianna made us feel like a part of their family. We learned so much about the country and the culture from them, and we could always count on them when we needed help with anything. We even had the option to live in free housing provided by our internship, but we chose to stay here instead because it made our experience in Nicaragua so much better. The rooms have everything you need for a short or long term stay. The common areas are great to sit and chat with the family, friends, or other guests! Breakfast is delicious and so is the homemade coffee and chocolate! I didn’t drink coffee before I came to Nicaragua and now I can’t go a day without it. Really hope to come back to this place and visit in the future!

This is a wonderful place to stay in Managua. The hosts, Claudio and Margarita, were friendly and helpful, and were a pleasure to talk to. They gave us tips on restaurants and other things in the area and Nicaragua in general. We stayed for two nights. The location is nice and safe and the B&B is clean and welcoming. We had activities booked very early both mornings so unfortunately did not get to experience the breakfast, but they made us coffee before we left one day, which was delicious and much appreciated. We also booked airport shuttles through Casa Lucia and Claudio waited for us at the airport even though our flight was delayed for over an hour. I would definitely recommend this place over a larger hotel that would be more impersonal. A minor downside was that you have to ring a doorbell to be let back in through the gate as the gate is usually closed, and some other guests returned at around 2 AM one night. The sound of the bell and the noise they made coming inside woke us up because sound travels easily through the courtyard and house. Other than that, it was a great experience!

I loved staying in Casa Lucia and truly getting the Nica vibe. Claudio and Margarita are the best host you could probably find, this mother-son combo is one of a kind and full of entreprenurial energy. Casa Lucia also has Chocolate factory on site (which is great top level chocolate i bought some myself to take home) and the best coffee i tried in Nicaragua. Claudio helped me plan my trip in nica, i was able to get the most of my trip thanks to his advice, he knows everything. Thanks Claudio for all your tips and showing me the true face of Nicaragua. I love Casa Lucia they made me feel part of the family, i also liked playing with Chewy and Lava , i miss them already.

Absolutely ideal welcome to Nicaragua. I reserved from Houston airport and received a quick response from Claudio. We had a driver there to meet us in the MGA airport just hours later. Quick ride, then were welcomed to Casa Lucia with great conversation in both English and Spanish. There was a great taco place on the corner, and the room was clean, cool and comfortable. More great conversation in the morning and a delicious home cooked Managuan breakfast. Claudio gave us a lift downtown to meet a friend. It was a short stay, but a memorable one.

We stayed at Casa Lucia for 3 nights. We had a room with two large beds and a private bathroom in the room. Breakfast each morning was very good and you had your choice of several options. We hired Claudio for two days to guide us. The first day we saw the sights, sounds and tastes of Managua. That night we went up on the volcano and saw the lava lake. The next day he took us on some great hikes, places where there were no other tourists to be found but wonderful views. We can't wait to go back and explore more of the country with him and stay with his great family! The airport pickup and drop-off made everything very easy. Some of the best restaurants in the city, along with several places for a quick bite, are within a short walk of the house.

This is a beautiful bed and breakfast, centrally located in Managua, about 20 minutes from the airport. The hosts are very kind, personable, and welcoming. The complimentary breakfast is terrific! So delicious and filling! The breakfast table was filled with great conversation. ||It's a wonderful place to arrive in Nicaragua, I had a great sleep in the comfortable air-conditioned room, and felt refreshed and ready to start my traveling the next day. Highly recommend. ||