Rancho Santana
A Sprawling Coastal Escape
Encompassing 2,700 acres along Nicaragua’s pristine Emerald Coast, Rancho Santana is a private ranch and coastal community boasting five beaches and endless adventure. Spend your days surfing, snorkeling, and paddleboarding; go fishing and horseback riding, play pickleball, or explore miles of trails. There’s an expansive wellness spa and treetop yoga palapa, along with multiple restaurants. Lay your head in one of the boutique hotel’s 17 handcrafted rooms, or choose among a variety of beachfront condos, garden casitas, and private homes.
Hotel Tip
All stays include a guided monkey-scouting tour and a sandboarding adventure at Playa Duna. Rancho Santana is a surfer’s paradise, with some of Nicaragua’s best breaks on three of its beaches.Virtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 01 Apr 2025
Virtuoso Amenities
For 2025:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining (already included in property rates)
- $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Complimentary lunch or dinner for two people per room, once during stay, excluding alcohol, taxes and gratuities
- Early check-in / Late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Sustainability
Our Commitment
At Rancho Santana, we recognize how fortunate we are to enjoy the Emerald Coast’s pristine beaches, lush forests, clear skies, and unique mix of wildlife.
That’s why for everything we do at The Ranch, we keep limiting our impact on the environment in mind. We’ve worked especially hard in our sustainability efforts around solar energy, water efficiency, waste management, farming, environmental conservation, green construction, and community outreach.