Perfect accommodation for families with small children!
Submitted: September 12, 2010
Stayed: August 2010
We stayed at Condominiums Xalteva for 2 weeks, travelling with our two daughters (3.5 and not quite one year old). Our original plan for Granada was to rent a colonial house with a pool in the courtyard, but we were obviously concerned about the pool dangers with such small children as well as 2-storey accommodation and the hazards of stairs with our younger one. Condominium Xalteva was a perfect solution! The complex was small enough that we could have our little one inside for a nap, turn the monitor on and take it out to the pool while we swam with our older daughter. The staff, even those with limited English, were all so kind and warm to our kids, and Neil (American property manager) and Gretthel (Nicaraguan office manager who speaks excellent English), assisted us with anything we needed help planning. They lined us up with Carlos, the taxi driver they recommend for trips we took out of town (Laguna de Apoyo and Volcan Masaya were the two trips that were most enjoyable with small children). Carlos was always on time, a safe driver, and reasonably priced. In-town, we walked everywhere from the condo and felt totally safe and warmly received with our children. There were a surprising number of restaurants in town that had high chairs, and some that even had play areas for the kids (Mona Lisa...amazing home-made pasta and wood-fired pizza, and Tip Top...think Nicaraguan KFC, with an indoor play place similar to McDonald's in North America). These two spots were great when the kids needed a little bit of familiarity and the opportunity to burn off some energy.
The condo unit itself was spotless; we had no qualms about our younger one being on the floor inside! There was lots of space for us to spread out, the air conditioning worked perfectly, the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare some of our meals at home, and it was beautifully furnished and decorated. Driving home from the airport upon returning to Canada, I asked my husband if there was anything about the accommodation that was disappointing, and the answer was a resounding "no!".
We look forward to returning to Granada and to Condominium Xalteva when our girls are a little bigger and can appreciate even more of what the area offers.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 7/7
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