Why 'The Stone Elephant'? ❤️🐘

We're your home away from home. San Juan Del Sur is a loud and busy town. The Stone Elephant is a place that's close to all the action but away from the noise and the chaos. The guests that stay here are all here to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect (with themselves or a Loved one). It's a quiet and safe place for you rest your head, make a nutritious meal, and escape the sun after exploring the town and the beaches nearby.

Where are you located?

We are still considered to be located in the center of town, we're just not in the heart of downtown.

We're a 3 min walk to the main street of downtown.
We're a 3 min walk to the SJDS beach (a great place to watch some of the most beautiful sunsets you'll ever see).
We're 2 blocks from Central Park (All of town's celebrations are held here). You can walk to the celebrations and sleep afterwards without the speakers blasting in your ears all night long.

When is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is at 3pm. Check-out is at 11am. Early check-ins are based on availability. Additional fees might apply.

Do I need to rent a car?

You won't need a car to get around town. You might want to rent a moto to explore all the beaches nearby though. There are beach shuttles available everyday as well. If you have a vehicle, there is street parking right out front.

Can you recommend restaurants, and fun things to do?

We sure can! Once your reservation is confirmed, we will email you a comprehensive guide that includes all the essentials to ensure your stay is truly unforgettable. From insider tips to our favorite restaurants, grocery stores, activities, ferry schedule, shuttle schedules (for beaches, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica), Car Rental information (if you want to explore other parts of Nicaragua), and much more.

For your convenience, there will also be a hard copy at the property upon your arrival.

I am planning a special celebration while visiting. How can you help?

Just ask! We are happy to help you in any way that we can.

We want to vacation with another couple or some friends, do you have other rooms? How many people does each room sleep?

Yes! We have 2 full sized apartments with private kitchens/ private bathrooms, and 2 rooms with private bathrooms and a shared kitchen. Each room is set up for 2 people.