Popoyo, NicaraguaJiquelite
99 Surf Lodge
Modernist surf lodge
Modernist surf lodge
Life here runs on the rhythm of the swell, trading resort fuss for clean lines and a barefoot oceanfront deck.
What it’s good at
Notable
Low-slung modernist timber pavilions built with local hardwoods and passive ventilation slats.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A sleek, low-slung modernist hotel, stylish but unpretentious, situated right on Popoyo, a legendary surf beach, in a part of the world that’s developed enough to be hospitable but nowhere near overdeveloped.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Playa Santana breaks right out front, and Popoyo's main reef is a short walk down the sand.
The rooms
Slatted wooden shutters catch the offshore breeze, and every bed looks out at the ocean to check the morning swell.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A four-sided infinity pool sits flush with the timber deck, looking straight across the Pacific sand.
Outdoor massage
Massage tables are set directly on the sand for on-request treatments and post-surf bodywork right beside the waves.
Yoga on the deck
Instructors lead Vinyasa, Yin, and surf-conditioning classes inside the shaded timber pavilion and out along the sand.
At the table
Taberna 99 bakes wood-fired pizza on the deck. On the sand, candlelit tables under the mesquite tree serve line-caught seafood.
Popoyo
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.