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Tribal Hotel

Granada, Nicaragua

Nicaragua / Granada & Surroundings / Tribal Hotel

An uber-stylish sensory overload rocking the boho vibe

Tucked away in the back streets of a quiet residential neighborhood in colonial Granada, this sophisticated bolthole oozes personality with every design element telling a well-traveled story. Conceived by the design-obsessed owner Jean Marc Houmard and business partner Yvan Cussigh, Tribal has stirred up quite the buzz amongst travel writers and curators.

Crafted with a keen eye for design, the hotel is a feast for the senses. And we love that everything from the metal lobby chairs to the hand-cut tiles and funky wall sculptures adorning its walls is sourced from the rich local community of artisans — a hotel hottie not to be missed.

“Having a small hotel in an exotic land was always on my mind... Part of the appeal of Nicaragua is that it’s not overdone or too perfect. There’s a sense of discovery.”

—Jean Marc Houmard (co-owner of Tribal Hotel)

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the look.

An utterly charming boutique hotel, weaving together the owners’ global medley of objects d’art, travel-inspired handcrafted furniture, and all things local and whimsical. Uniquely decorated rooms are brimming with local art, Turkish kilims, and tasteful Moroccan accents.

Outdoor spaces are defined by a dreamy courtyard chock full of tropical greenery, sky-high palms, and comfy cabana-style day beds, offering plenty of chill-out space surrounding the mosaic-tiled plunge pool.

the experience.

delighful pool

Lounge poolside, sipping Nica Libre (rum and coke) cocktails in stylish day beds fringed by the lush tropical foliage. Be sure to enjoy an oh-so-romantic torch-lit evening munching on tapas by the pool.

art + design

Marvel at the owners’ eclectic collection of art, wooden sculpture, and local handicrafts, and be sure to join a tour of the nearby artisan workshops or studios (the owners are always excited to share local treasures discovered on their many scavenger hunts).

local vibe

Learn the history of chocolate in a hands-on chocolate-making workshop at Choco Museo.

access to the best of Granada

Meander through the streets of Granada foraging for tasty treats on a local-led walking street food tour. And if spirits are more to your taste, join an expert-led tour of Flor de Caña, the famous Nicaraguan rum factory for those interested in rum. Finally, for some guiltless retail therapy and souvenir shopping, head out to Cafe de las Sonrisas. This cafe employs staff with disabilities and provides onsite workshops and handicraft training for locals.

tasty nibbles

Grab coffee and nibbles at the charming Garden Cafe located in a former colonial villa.

Community-focused

The hotel is all about showcasing local art and connecting guests to local artisan workshops and art studios. The hotel’s tiles were all handmade and crafted locally.