In Nicaragua, we will stay at the Hotel Camino Real in Managua, with a great view of Masaya:

Hotel Camino Real Nicaragua
KM 9 Carretera Norte
P.O. Box C-118
Managua
Nicaragua
Tel +505-2-631381
Fax +505-2-631690
http://www.caminoreal.com.ni

In Costa Rica, we will stay at the Hotel Irazu, just outside of San Jose with a great view of Poas (when there are no clouds):

Hotel Irazu
KM 3 Autopista General Canas
P.O. Box 962-1000
San Jose
Costa Rica
Tel +506-232-4811
Fax +506-231-6485