Name: Park Avenue Villas Hotel
Address: De Rest. el timon 2 cuadras al norte 1, San Juan del Sur 48600, Nicaragua, San Juan del Sur, San Juan del Sur, San Juan del Sur, 48600, Nicaragua
Rating: 9

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San Juan del Sur Beach

Park Avenue Villas Hotel

San Juan del Sur

DO NOT STAY - Lyndie Sterling, the building manager is two faced. She’ll tell you all the things you want to hear to get you in a unit and then go back on her word!

The first night I moved in I had a friend over for 30 mins for sunset and shortly after we left I received a text message from Lyndie saying verbatim: “fyi no over night guests ✌🏼” 

I was upset and insulted that a 70 something year old lady would 1) insinuate my friend was staying over and 2) told no guest were allowed unless we paid a fee and registered them upon entry

Like what? We’re in a tropical paradise why are the rules so tight

She said it’s because of prostitution and if anything got damaged they’d know who it is. That’s f*cked. It’s a place of living, not a brothel, people should be trusted 

The rules here are as strict as they come…

A laundry list of things to follow

Felt more like what a prison would feel like in my opinion 

Can’t have a pair of shorts drying on a chair out front of your door without her knocking minutes later…

Was blamed for hammering a nail into the wall that she had the other property manager look into…

Was promised things upon moving in that never happened 

Ants in the unit they wanted to fumigate for 

Freezer that doesn’t freeze stuff

And to make matters worse upon move out she told me I wasn’t allowed to have my own water pre filters back that I purchased and had installed with my own money

She stated that now that it’s attached to the building “it’s hers!”

I was infuriated, I ended up detaching the set up myself which led to a small leak because I wasn’t able to tighten the plastic fitting well enough

The move out inspection led to me paying $23 US for the services she made up in her mind about what it would cost to have the repair man fix the leak

This place is currently an old folks home with negative people. And nobody has anything good to say about their living situation there

It’s just up the road from the loudest, busiest, nightclub Arribas in town. The music is felt through every unit on a deep bass level.

I wore ear plugs every night and it took time to get used to the noise levels.

Dogs barking in the alley to the left side of the building 

The owner isn’t regarded as the nicest man and doesn’t take much into consideration if/when problems arise. 

I wouldn’t stay here. I wouldn’t recommend this place and I feel like I got ripped off right at the end of my stay.

I spent 30 mins writing this just to help people avoid the nightmare in the future.

A couple nice thing I can say about this place are:

The other building manager Elias is great!

Cynthia, the cleaning staff member is lovely. 

Other than that it looks good on paper. 

I hope this helps you when making a choice on where to stay in San Juan del Sur.

I’m happy I could write this for you! Let’s see the response this generates… 

✌🏼❤️
@coreyrottenbucher

DO NOT STAY - Lyndie Sterling is a two faced…

At first we thought we had hit the jackpot with this place! Quiet location, staff were friendly enough, the view was great and we even splurged to have our own private balcony! This was until we caught the manager sneaking into our room from the attached room (which was supposed to be locked at all times!!) he said it was an accident when we confronted him and that he forgot we were there (we had been there for 2 weeks!!). We went to dinner that evening and came home to discover that our money was all gone!! They left our laptops, passports, credit cards all that were available to take but just stole the cash. We spoke with the Texan owners the next morning and as stated in other reviews he spoke down to us and blamed us for keeping cash in the room - very condescending and wouldn’t address myself as a female only spoke to my partner directly. We spoke to others around town after this and discovered this has happened here many times before. There are many other places that are much more trustworthy for the value and price you will pay for peace of mind! Hopefully this saves someone the hassle that we experienced and the feeling of being unsafe in your own apartment. 

Robbed - DO NOT stay here! 

PARK AVENUE VILLAS HOTEL
AVOID this place.
The place is nice, but a little noisy.
But the big problem was that money was stolen from my safe in the apartment even though I was informed at the check in, that only I and the owner had a key to the safe.
I lost between 600 and 800 dollars 
It toke me a few days to get the prove that money disappeared from the safe.
Once I had the proof I contacted the manager and the owner of the hotel.
The manager was very professional and of course chocked, but he could do nothing without the owner.
I tried several times to get in contact with owner by mail and even meet him twice, but he refused to talk to me and had the very arrogant attitude that I now understand from other people, is a normal attitude to clients and it is absolutely not the first time that clients are missing money and valuables.
I tried one last  time by E-mail to get and answer about how it was possible that money was stolen from a safe where only him and I had a key. I got of course no answer.
Just to make everything clear:
1.	I have proof and the hotel has them also, so there was never any doubt that it happened.
2.	I have been correct and polite in the whole process and never ask about refund of my loss.
And this, my first negative post ever, is not about I want money, it’s only to warn new tourists or others coming to San Juan against this very bad experience with this unpleasant and arrogant person in nice and pleasant San Juan.
There is so many nice places here.

AVOID THiS PLACE

This was our 3rd stay at the Park Avenue Villas, all trips between 1-2 week stays for vacation. We love the friendly and hospitable staff and the balcony with the best view in SJDS! We have rented the Ritz, the Palace and the Seville condo-like suites - all three have been great and they all come with a kitchen, so you can cook some meals at 'home,' the staff will do you laundry if requested and will take care of any need you may have - if you just ask! The hotel is well built and take care of, thought out for space and daily use and situated just a block from the beach with access to the countless restaurants in town and the market and shops. Ralph and Renda will help you plan your visit, give you recommendations and can even take you sailing with their Exploradores Marinos (Sea Scouts) / "Sailing Nicaragua" on the Ericson 38 Eagle Dancer. STAY HERE and have a wonderful time - relax and sleep well.

Our 3rd visit here, can't wait to go back again!

This is the only place I stay when I visit SJdS. The suite is very comfortable and quiet. I enjoy sitting on the balcony and checking out the village activities. The best place in town to watch the sunsets. The area is very peaceful. I definitely will return.

Another great visit.

I entered into a long term lease on October 1st at Park Avenue Villas.  The view of San Juan Del Sur bay is one of the very best in town.  I enjoy american style amenities. But what really makes this place unique is Elias... the onsite manager.  Elias is very professional, he speaks perfect english and he responds quickly and professionally on every request I have had.  Thank you Elias.  If you are looking for a long term rental, Park Avenue Villas has much to offer.

Outstanding Hotel....Outstanding Service

I rented an apartment for a month. It was very noisy so upon when the month was up I asked for and was given another similar one. After a week I was told that it is reserved and I have to move. Without explanation or compensation for the lost 3 weeks. I showed the reservation with the Manager. The owner said he is a Nicaraguan, I should have made the reservation with the owner.The owners are a despicable, obnoxious couple from Texas. While there we were robbed as well as two other guests. An employee had keys to the safes. The owners are so cheap that the employees have to buy cleaning supplies from their own pocket. The pump of the swimming pool is regularly turned off to save money thereby rendering the pool unsafe to use.

Never go back.

SJDS offers plenty of options for travellers, however we landed on Park Avenue by chance and are so grateful for our experience! We stayed in one of the rooms on the second floor and it was extremely spacious, clean, and comfortable with a kitchenette, dining and sitting area, and one bedroom. We stayed here for 2 nights (unfortunately due to flights our stay was cut short by 1 night) and had so much fun it felt like we packed in a week of adventures! This is only a few minutes walk to the heart of SJDS yet tucked away just enough to enjoy a bit of quiet. The sunset views from the second floor balcony (shared space among guests!) are spectacular, and the Cristo de la Misericordia is a short hike away. You are close enough to nightlife that you don't need to worry about finding transportation, and the hotel is safe and secure with wonderful staff. We had the absolute pleasure of meeting Renda, one of the owners - unfortunately Ralph was away on business! - among other guests who were regulars in the area and were able to share some great tips for around town. Renda also welcomed us and invited us to join her and some other guests at an event just outside of town... it truly is a great feeling when you aren't "just a guest". **Friendly tip: For cheap and delicious food there is a place just down the street where you can get tons of traditional food (chicken, beans, rice, etc) in the evening. Ask around and you'll find it!

A Luxurious Stay in SJDS!

The picture needs updating,  we stayed in the Melrose and everything you could wish for was provided. The sunrises and sunsets on the upper deck was amazing. The city has redone the park, which Park Ave Villas donated to the City, and was full of activity.
Wonderful time and Elias the manager was extremely insightful.  Will stay here again.

Love the cheap lobster had it five nights; lobster Thermador was the best.

Melrose Room at Park Ave Villas

Park Avenue Villas leaves me with a pleasant experience. It has comfortable apartments that include bed, kitchen, dining room and bathroom. Very good care for what. Those who manage it are very friendly with the client and so, it has a perfect view of the beach and the Jesus of Mercy. It just lacks a good parking lot. Ah, the rest is perfectly close because there are the best places to eat. I recommend this place.

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