Yemaya Reefs, Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hotel · Nicaragua ·
Oceanfront retreat offering yoga, spa, and Afro-Caribbean dining
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Northern End, Little Corn Island, Nicaragua Get directions
Oceanfront retreat offering yoga, spa, and Afro-Caribbean dining
Northern End, Little Corn Island, Nicaragua Get directions
"Feel the stress melt away instantly at Yemaya Reefs, the gem of Nicaragua's Corn Islands in the heart of the Caribbean. The boutique property, named for the colorful corals that sit just offshore, features 20 oceanfront casitas, each perfectly secluded amid lush jungle foliage that opens onto golden sands. Yemaya Reefs also features an intimate spa, a yoga shala, and an Afro-Caribbean-inspired dining concept. It's part of the Colibri Boutique Hotels collection with three stunning sibling properties in Tulum." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A luxury resort on Little Corn Island where guests can start the day with sunrise yoga, go on a snorkeling trip, and follow activities with ceviche and cocktails—marketed as a boutique, activity-oriented romantic option." - Georgina Lawton Georgina Lawton Georgina Lawton is a journalist, editor, speaker, and former Guardian columnist. She writes about a range of topics for Time Out, Independent, Dazed, Bustle, Travel + Leisure, Marie Claire, Vice, The Times, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A boutique oceanfront retreat on Little Corn Island, this property sits where colorful corals lie just offshore and offers 20 secluded casitas opening onto golden sands. Guests can unwind in an intimate spa, practice in a dedicated yoga shala, and enjoy an Afro-Caribbean–inspired dining program, all framed by lush jungle foliage and direct beach access. It is part of a small Colibri boutique collection, giving it a curated, island-resort feel." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An intimate resort accessible after a flight and boat transfer, composed of 16 casitas—some with plunge pools—nestled past mangroves and jungle; communal spaces include a yoga pavilion and thatched restaurant where Afro‑Nicaraguan dishes such as gallo pinto and coconut-based rondón are celebrated." - Kristin Braswell Kristin Braswell Kristin Braswell is a travel journalist and the founder of CrushGlobal Travel. Specializing in culture, food, and luxury experiences, she has penned pieces for Vogue, CNN, USA Today, Essence, NPR, Architectural Digest, Ebony, and Los Angeles Times, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Opened in 2014. What? Only 43 miles off the eastern coast of Nicaragua, on virtually untouched Little Corn Island, 16 beautifully designed cabanas all have direct access to beach and hammocks. Get me there now! From the country's capital, Managua, it's a 90 minute flight to Corn Island, followed by a 20 minute boat transfer and yet another short jaunt to Yemaya's side of the island. Update: Re-opening on November 16, 2017, after an extensive refurbishment and the addition of five luxury oceanfront suites with plunge pools."
