Gay Friendly Hotels Nicaragua: Yemaya Island Hideaway and Spa      

After spending 5 nights on Big Corn Island, I was already in love. Crystal clear blue water, powdery white sands—it was the stereotypical Caribbean island paradise. I wasn’t sure how it could get any better as I boarded the boat to Little Corn Island. Then I arrived at Yemaya Island Hideaway and Spa, a gay-friendly paradise. And it suddenly got a whole lot better.

Here is exactly why I loved this property and how it was gay friendly. Once you read this, you’ll definitely want to check out Little Corn Island for yourself!

About Yemaya Island Hideaway and Spa – Little Corn Island

Little Corn Island itself is a tropical paradise and one of the last “undeveloped” islands in the Caribbean. At just 2.9 square kilometres, it takes less than an hour to walk around.

Yemaya is one of the few accommodation options on Little Corn Island. Following a recent $2 million renovation (with another in the pipeline!), it is by far the most luxurious property. It didn’t take long to decide this was possibly the most luxurious place I had ever stayed.

The entire property is situated above the best white sandy beach on the island, overlooking the Caribbean Sea. This includes the suites themselves, all oceanfront, with direct access to the stunning beach.

The open-air restaurant has a spacious terrace area perched above the ocean, perfect for enjoying breakfast through dinner while taking in breathtaking views—or counting the many shades of blue in the sea!

The beach bar is ideal for a relaxed lunch after a morning swim, or if you just don’t want to put a shirt on. I enjoyed lunch directly on the beach, followed by numerous watermelon mojitos and spiced rum punches.

Tucked away among the jungle gardens is the spa, offering a wide range of massages, treatments, and therapies delivered by an experienced team refreshed on new techniques each year.

What Makes Yemaya Gay Friendly?

I had already been pleasantly surprised by gay-friendly options in Nicaragua, such as Casa Lucia in Granada, but I wasn’t sure if Yemaya would be the same. It didn’t take long to realise that yes, Yemaya is absolutely gay friendly!

On my boat transfer, there were two other LGBT couples, and later I learned that the General Manager of the hotel and the restaurant were both gay. I felt completely comfortable.

I spoke with Federico, the General Manager, about how gay friendly Yemaya is. He explained that while the hotel welcomes LGBT travellers, it’s about ensuring all guests have a perfect experience—gay, straight, honeymooners, or friends celebrating a milestone.