Hotel Dario

Customer Ratings & Reviews

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425 reviews

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  Sadly has gone downhill

  I have been a guest at this hotel many times over the years. However while visiting last week I found it to have gone way downhill in terms of the upkeep. While I greatly appreciate that this 500 year old building is filled with magnificent details, there are things that can be done to preserve the appearance and condition. As an example, the original wooden floors are in horrible condition and could use a good sanding and varnish which would greatly improve the condition and appearance. The rooms need upgrading to improve the comfort of the guests. Small things like extra charging outlets would be nice. The employees were very accommodating and helpful. However when we purchased a beverage they came back later saying that the manager said we had to pay cash instead of putting it on our room tab which we thought was strange. The location of the hotel is great although it does get noisy at night especially if you have a balcony room but that didn’t bother me. I love Granada and will continue to visit but sadly will no longer get be staying here

  Apr 11, 2025
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  Dinner Despair 🤦🏻‍♂️

  Our group went to the restaurant to celebrate Valentine's Day. The setting and ambience in the courtyard was excellent, everyone was happy with the set menu which in terms of cooking and creativity was enjoyed by all, however the service was poor and soured what should have been a wonderful evening. Staff were surly and rude with little or no appreciation of general etiquette (miss-pouring drinks, omitting orders, ignoring requests, clearing plates while people were eating etc). You should get what you pay for but not here ☹️

  Feb 23, 2023
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  Worst new year's eve night of my life

  We had a pre-made, pre-paid reservation at this hotel which was, apparently, a 4 or 5-star hotel, not to mention we were to spend the new year's eve here. We had to pay extra for extra services and were to stay for 4 nights. We made a Panama-Costa Rica-Nicaragua trip and until this accommodation we weren't disappointed. When we got there the staff told us that all the good rooms we paid extra to have were given away and we had to stay in an appendix across the street... that was terrible. The next day we complained to the owner who said the rooms have been booked through online sites so he couldn't do anything for us even though we paid extra to have the best service. We were a big group, we were separated, some of us in the appendix, some in the actual hotel. We attended the new year's party and had meals there, but the rooms we got, around 20 of us, were the worst I have ever seen considering the money and reputation of this hotel. They were dirty, had bugs, were very small, no place for our luggage, no attention to details... nothing. They looked like old apartment rooms, and like no one had visited in a long time. IT WAS AWFUL. I cried when I saw the room, especially since we expected good services for the money we paid. I hope the owner learned something and won't sell twice the rooms and then offer some random appendix that was.... purely horrific.

  Jun 11, 2022
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  Hotel Dario, Granada Nicaragua

  This is our second stay at Hotel Dario. The hotel is located on Calle La Calzada. This is the main street in Granada where most everything happens in the evening to the wee hours of the morning! Upon our check in, we were indulged with two complimentary Margaritas! The attention is beyond excellent! We went to our room which was situated on the main floor across from the interior garden and entry to the hotel. The room is ample in size as well as the bathroom. We chose not to have the balcony views this time around in order to not have the distractions from the street below. The following morning, the Breakfast Buffet awaited us in the early AM, the buffet is varied having something for everyone! The staff is excellent in meeting the needs of their clients! The hotel offers all your typical amenities - bar, pool, restaurant, WiFi. Nothing is lacking! I am already looking for a three-peat as this will be my home away from home when in Granada!

  Oct 19, 2021
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  Excellent food and service in historic building

  This is a beautiful restaurant in a historic building on Calle La Calzada. The restaurant is set in a gorgeous courtyard area and the service is excellent. We had the chocolate de Casa and Chocolate cake. Both were presented beautifully and were delicious. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and we really enjoyed our time here. It is worthwhile having a look around the restaurant while you’re there as the walls are adorned with historic photos of the family that owned this house as well as plenty of interesting memorabilia. They accept cash or card and there’s no extra charge for paying by card.

  Sep 28, 2021