Mukul Beach, Golf and Spa

Mukul Beach, Golf & Spa, a luxury boutique hotel and spa in Guacalito de la Isla, a new $250-million, 1,670-acre low-density private beach community on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast, opened on February 1, 2013. Mukul – “mukul” is the Mayan word for “secret” – features 37 spacious accommodations, each with an ocean view, pool and private staff. Other resort amenities include Spa Mukul, with six private spa-treatment sanctuaries; a beach club featuring dining and lounge areas and a swimming pool; and the 18-hole Guacalito Golf Course. Guests enjoy access to the property’s four miles of white-sand beach and rugged coastline, and 12 kilometers of nature trails on which they can hike or bike to observe the four species of monkeys and other wildlife that reside in the lush coastal forest. Guests can also explore Nicaragua through customized experiences that introduce them to the nature, culture and people of this up-and-coming tourism destination, known as the “land of lakes and volcanoes.”

Since opening, Mukul has won many accolades, including ranking on Travel + Leisure’s “It List,” Conde Nast Traveler’s “Hot List” and Robb Report’s “Best New Hotels” and “Top 100 Resorts.” Spa Mukul was named “Best Spa in the World” by Virtuoso, while Guacalito Golf Course was named one of the “Best Golf Courses” by Robb Report.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Mukul was designed as a luxurious yet relaxed private estate by the ocean, with 37 accommodations designed in a style that combines modern elegance with traditional Nicaraguan roots to create a distinct sense of place. Guests can select from Beach Villas, Bohios or the stately Casona Don Carlos.

SPA MUKUL:

Spa Mukul consists of six spacious spa sanctuaries, each with its own décor, ambiance and signature spa ritual, each harnessing a different ancient healing tradition and offering guests a holistic spa experience. Guests of Spa Mukul are personally escorted by a spa concierge from their guest room at Mukul directly to the spa sanctuary of their choice, bypassing the check-in process and preparing the guest for their journey. Each of the six spa sanctuaries focuses on a different spa experience.

GUACALITO GOLF COURSE:

The 18 hole, par 72 golf course was designed by world-famous Scottish golf architect David McLay Kidd to embrace and preserve the natural landscape and offer golfers of all levels an enjoyable experience. Guacalito Golf Course features a clubhouse; putting green; driving range; state-of-the-art pro shop with rental clubs, shoes and complimentary bag storage; new golf carts; a Golf Academy where golfers can fine tune their skills; and SNAG golf-training games for children.