Montañita (Guayas) hotels

Pros: I love the Landscaping of the property and the friendliness of the staff. As well as, delightful breakfast and having a secured feeling regarding my visit it is the best!!

Cons: Everything was perfect!

Pros: Best place we have stayed in all of South America. Amazing location and very delicious buffet breakfast.

Pros: - direct beach access - only 5min walk to center, but very quiet! - beautiful rooms

Cons: Comparing to the very low price - nothing! Probably best place in Montanita!

Pros: Nice property with beach access. Staff friendly and stored our luggage before check-in.

Cons: Rooms are small and bare bones. Had no hot water in the shower. Sliding door lock to 2nd floor balcony did not seem secure.

Pros: Pristine, comfortable, convenient, quiet, great beach

Cons: Nothing

Pros: It was casual and in the best location on the beach. Excellent restaurant and super clean and well laid out rooms with extras like a balcony, personal hammock, daily cleaning service, and free yoga classes.

Cons: Nothing. Highly recommend this place.

Pros: Great location far enough away from the mayhem but close to the main area. Breakfast was good and it might be worth spending a little extra for the upstairs sea view room. FamilY room was spacious enough.

Pros: Great location, clean,

Pros: Best place to stay in Montañita!!!

Cons: Nothig, everything was perfect!!

Pros: Only stayed one night should have stayed more. Beautiful location on the beach front lovely place to stay and relax. Staff were very helpful and the breakfast was tasty.

Pros: It s a quiet and green place. Perfect to chill in the hamacs with the babies cats ( so cuts). We loved El Cielo built with bamboo. It was very clean! The beds very comfortables. The breakfast is awesome! With the juice from the garden. The distance with the center was perfect. 10 min walk and on the road there is iguanas, donkey, cow ^^. Near the hostel there is shops to cook. There is a good kitchen at El Cielo! And for finish... Monika, Daniel and lela there are... Awesome! Thanks to them we felt like home with friends. They are very helpful to organise the visit. We will never forget this beautiful place and beautiful family.

Cons: Nada Nothing Everything was perfect...

Pros: I cannot recommend this place enough:) its clean with comfortable beds. Nice kitchen and common area outside with hammocks and lockers. The place is away from the noise of montanita so you can sleep and party if you want but they have bikes you can borrow for running errands or go to a restaurant. the owners daniel and Monica and there daughter Leticia(jungle baby) so cute are so nice and always wanting to help and talk to you and have genuine interest in your wellbeing and the comfort of your stay. They keep cheap beer in the fridge and offer a breakfast for $3.50. You can also get your tour to Isla de la plata from here which is a bonus. Really is a great place to stay for a relaxed time in montanita. :)

Pros: Monika and Daniel are such a lovely couple and always work hard to make guests feel comfortable. They would answer any questions kindly and provide lots of advices and help. If there were unavoidable circumstances like power failures or construction they remained polite and would look after us. I can recommend this hostel for anyone who's looking for a peaceful oasis within this beautiful yet hectic area!

Pros: Very quiet tranquil location away from party. Great kitchen facilities (blender!), good WiFi, and super friendly hosts. We received a great introduction to the town from Monika including a big list of food recommendations. You can also order organic fruit and veges through Monika which get delivered to the hostel most days and are cheaper than buying fruit and veges in town. All in all a great stay. We really enjoyed it :)

Pros: Quiet, comfortable, owners and staff were super nice. Away from the noise of the center of Montanita, but not a far walk at all. Nice fan in the room, hot shower. Very relaxing!

Cons: We did not stay long enough.

Pros: Monica and her adorable daughter made us feel incredibly welcome, a home away from home! We didn’t want to leave. The hostel is a tucked away behind the town in a peaceful, leafy environment. The rooms were spacious, mosquito free and with a strong fan. Lovely social areas and a great kitchen too! Monica was extremely helpful and organised two brilliant day trips for us - one of which we saw a humpback whale and swam with turtles! And she sorted our transport for the next leg of our journey and gave us hostel recommendation. One of our absolute favourite hostels on our 5 month trip! Thank you for having us! Robyn & James xxxx

Pros: The owners were very friendly and helped us with everything. We get the chance to camp in their beautiful garden for another night. They also organized us an underwater camera, because mine was broken. Our room was totally clean, the atmosphere was familiar. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you very much! :-)

Pros: - very clean (room and kitchen) - a little cat - good internet - bikes free to use for short trips to the city - good breakfast offered

Pros: Lovely hostel in Montañita Clean & only a short walk to the town Monika & Daniel are excellent hosts Highly recommend staying here

Pros: I've been staying in hostels for more than 10yrs now, but Monika and Daniels hospitality is unrivalled! They went out of their way to help us with everything and we absolutely enjoyed the laidback atmosphere. Probably one of the best hostels in the world!

Pros: A little slice of paradise in the busy town on Montanita! I loved the location (because it was a little outside of town but still super quick to get to the main restaurants etc) and the access to the beach at the back of the property was awesome. The hammocks outside the room were an lovely touch and I spent a lot of time here after the beach every evening! My double room was a great size, modern and equipped with AC and a fan.

Cons: I stayed for 5 nights and my room wasn't cleaned once! I also had to ask for a fresh towel after 3 days so I would have liked the staff to be more proactive and attentive in this way. Seems if you want your room to be cleaned you need to ask.

Pros: The place is amazing, the garden great. The outside kitchen is a big plus, and the dogs are always happy to give their love.

Cons: If you don't speak Spanish, it can be a bit hard to communicate with the housekeepers. Don't worry if Ramon act a bit grumpy, that is just his style. However, Gloria is super sweet and friendly.

Pros: Excellent location right by the beach, pool, kitchen facilities, rooms were immaculate, air con, hammocks, strong wifi. Ticks all the boxes! Best place we’ve stayed in Ecuador!

Pros: 1. Perfect location and territory. Very green area with lots of places to chill and relax. 2. It's just a couple of minutes from the beach. 3. Gloria and Ramon are very kind and hospitable. 4. Great that they have air conditioning.

Cons: 1. The was an electricity cut and almost half a day it hasn't been fixed. While in other parts of the town ot was. We had to remind owners two times about it. 2. The toster isn't working properly. It's a minor thing. I hope they will fix it. 3. As an improvement could be great if they will place every day spirals from mosquitos in shared areas. As there are a lot of mosquitos as the river is close to the hostel.

Pros: wonderful location and property. on the beach just a walk through the front gate. private, secure, muy tranquillo. everything just as pictured. wonderful outdoor kitchen and hangout area. pool nice. excellent wi-fi ... worked everyday w/VPN no problems. ramon & gloria are here daily and super sweet. luis and his family were here for the weekend and super chill. this is not a party place, but you can walk 7 minutes into town for that if that is your thing. you hear nothing but the ocean at night due to the private location. i highly recommend if you like to chill, surf and be within walking distance of all the craziness yet not see or hear it from the property. hot showers too, which is nice after an evening surf

Cons: can't think of 1 thing

Pros: The dogs, the location, the kitchen, the hammocks, the garden, the pool, the staff & the vibe

Cons: N/A

Pros: Location location location! This property has a huge yard that backs right onto the beach, and it’s far enough away from town to not be too lounge at night. Our room was extremely spacious and comfortable. The staff were very nice. Great communal hang out area with hammocks, pool table and big kitchen, and water jug. Muchas gracias!

Cons: The pool wasn’t very clean while we were there but that’s okay since the ocean is so close!

Pros: Nice beachfront rooms, well equipped kitchen

Cons: At Check in they didnt know we were coming but the situation was solved quickly

Pros: This is an excellent place to relax in Montanita - away from the Party Places, but yet only a 5min walk to the town. The garden is beautiful to relax in, with a well equipped outside kitchen and view onto the beach. The room was very comfortable and clean, so was the bathroom. The Wifi worked well, and invited to sit on the Laptop in the outside area or in the hammocks. The beach is a 1min walk behind the garden. (it is not directly at the beach, because theres a riverbed in between) We didn't not have a lot of contact with the staff (they live aside on the property), which was nice, because one could just enjoy the house and it felt like living there. There were two lovely dogs aside - which we didn't mind.

Cons: Montanita doesn't have the best equipped supermarkets - so even though there is a kitchen, it is not that easy to get the best groceries to cook - but not the properties fault ;) Depending on what you are aiming for, I had the feeling one could get locations directly at the beach for less money. The price was still totally fair and everything was what we wanted (a nice quiet beach holiday).

Pros: This hidden little piece of paradise is perfect walking distance from the busy down down, and has a private gate to the beach. Quiet, clean property and pool, iguanas chillin' under the trees, all the amenities you need to cook, eat and hang out. and relax. Be sure to reserve as there are not many rooms to begin with. Highly recommended.

Cons: It is not easy to find, they have a tiny sign nailed high on a post visible only in one direction. Keep looking, it's well worth it.

Pros: What’s not to love, gorgeous facilities, the free yoga was amazing, breakfasts were to die for especially the French toast. Perfectly located, staff were amazing, can’t fault it. Would have stayed even longer if I didn’t have a flight to catch. Oh and the spa... best massage of my life.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Location, food, staff and rooms were all excellent. We loved our stay here and returned as we passed through Montañita a second time. We also did yoga each day and it was awesome.

Pros: The food was fantastic. The staff made us feel like part of the family. It’s a beautiful property. I recommend it to anyone traveling to montanita.

Cons: Only thing I didn’t like was the coffee. At least it was free.

Pros: I really love the grounds at Balsa. They are beautiful and super fun to hang out and not do a ton. The rooms are spacious, breakfast/all the food is delicious and water is hot. Staff is friendly and works hard. Relaxing and lovely place to stay. Also has a great location, is quiet and felt incredibly safe.

Cons: This kind of thing happens but there was a bit of construction work (welding) happening during our stay and it was loud during the day. I had the VW bus room, which was cool in theory but not practical in reality. The bus windows don't shut so the bus itself is pretty humid and the bed was uncomfortable in a wet, soggy way. The thing also smells a bit off - not a huge deal but isn't pleasant either. Though this didn't bother me, know that there is not really any privacy outside the bus. We paid something like $45/night per room and then they were $30/night when we checked in so I felt a bit put out by it. My biggest complaint with Balsa has nothing to do with the property itself (like I said, it's lovely and beautiful - great place to stay), but with the people who stay there. It is great for couples - and it was mostly couples and families who minded their own. So, if you are traveling solo (like I was) it's hard to chat with people. Obviously, this could just be the guests that were there at the time, but it had practically no social atmosphere when we were there and left me wishing I had stayed somewhere that I could have made friends as I later did. Had I paid less than I did, I am not sure that I would have really cared about the nit-picky things that much, but it was rather a lot of money (the most expensive lodging in all of my Ecuador for my trip) so the value didn't seem quite aligned.

Pros: I knew the property was going to look nice from the pictures. What surprised me was how nice the staff was and the food. It was truly a special place.

Cons: One thing: the coffee

Pros: outstanding experience

Pros: Great experience!

Cons: Use of the hot tub is not free.

Pros: This was a great stay and the owners/staff do an awesome job. We could have easily stayed a month. The restaurant serves great food and is very resonably priced. Surfboard rental is cheap and many balsa boards to choose from. Great break 25 yards from Balsa. We are already planning our next trip.

Pros: It’s a wonderful place to relax, very well-kept and with a lot of love for detail.

Pros: Amazing from A to Z! Breakfast 10/10 Staff 10/10 Room 10/10 Location 10/10 Training and activities 10/10 Food 10/10 Overall 11/10 Guys did a great job!

Pros: Great atmosphere, staff, food. I highly recommend staying here

Cons: It is still tricky to pay in Ecuador with a credit card so either pay direct with cash or pay increased rates from prebooking with a middleman

Pros: Colorado the owner is an amazing host will help you with what ever you need. Location is good close to all the action but in a quiet area so you can sleep well as well. Nice hang out area where everyone sits together just a really nice friendly hostel

Pros: Mamacucha is a really chilled, friendly little place just outside the noisy frenzy of Montanita's main streets but still only 2 mins walk to the beach. Great kitchen. Hammocks. Free coffee.

Cons: Our bed wasn't great & felt like it was about to fall apart!

Pros: Colorado and his staff create a great laid back environment that made a great base for our stay in Montañita. Short walk to the beach, short walk to the bars/restaurants! Would stay here again.

Pros: Near the beach easy access for surfers Restaurant inside the hostel Good wifi Cool staff Water refill 25 centimos

Cons: Kitchen basically equiped and often very dirty Staff/clients smoking everywhere in commune areas

Pros: Very friendly and helpful stuff!! The owner is a really funny guy and leaves no questions unanswered

Pros: The people are so kind and friendly, a very peaceful and tranquil energy. A lot of greenery and they light oil lanterns each night which creates a cosy atmosphere. - Sean, Australia

Pros: - the cozy and relaxing atmosphere - the yummy/cheap burgers, sandwiches and breakfast - super friendly staff

Pros: Best Hostel while traveling through SouthAmerica! Colorado is an amazing Host and the whole crew is more than friendly. Feels like a big family. In the end I stayed 8 days!!! The common area is really nice and invites to hang around or play pool. There is a kitchen for the ones who like to cook. At the same time you can order food at the bar. Waterrefill for 0,25$/l Whalewatching, Surfing available I had a free Reiki Session with Karen. It was the perfect start in a day! Thank you Mamacucha

Cons: NADA ;)

Pros: Arrived here after a long bus ride and immediately felt comfortable and at home. All you can eat Empanadas was great. The beds are big and comfy and the rooms are clean. I definitely recommend it.

Pros: Staff were friendly and helpful. The hostel had a great environment. The food and cocktails were really good too.

Cons: Could hear clubs at night, but it wasn't a big deal.

Pros: I like how convenient everything was at my stay, from the gym , to the pool, the scene while eating or having a drink was amazing!

Cons: Breakfast was delicious, maybe a bit more options and extra serving.

Pros: Loved the peacefulness after a hectic trip throughout the country and the beautiful people who work there.

Cons: ....That we couldn’t stay longer!

Pros: Breakfast was good and loved the location of the hotel. The hotel was beautiful and will be recommending in the future. I also enjoyed the gaming area.

Cons: The entrance to the hotel was a little not to my liking as there was no street as it had not been paved. Since it rained there was a lot of mud and difficult to walk through. This issue, of course, has nothing to do with your hotel.

Pros: Superfriendly staff, especially the lady from Argentina who helped with the transfer to Quito. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The oceanfront view from the rooms of the top floor is great

Cons: The balconies on the lower floors are connected so you dont have much privacy. The steam beath was a stinky It needs to be cleaned

Pros: Beach. Laid back.

Cons: Did not have hot water several times.

Pros: Great location. Views from the room were great. Worth it to opt for the ocean view

Cons: Montanita is a party town and the music is loud until early in the morning

Pros: Everything good place to stay at .

Pros: Very nice Hotel, clean and modern.

Cons: Maybe our room could be a little bigger, very nice king size bed but took all the room, almost no space to open your suitcase.

Pros: The uniqe structure and view , frindly staff , clean and modern rooms and......

Pros: The hot swimming pool!

Pros: Location was great. Near enough to everything but far enough to get away from all the noise. The staff was excellent. The entire place was very clean. Great value for what we paid for.

Cons: Seperate smoking and non smoking areas would have been great.

Pros: The wildlife was so fun to see and explore on the property. Beautiful place, very clean room. All animals look well cared for and happy. Location is close to the action, but not close enough to bother you while sleeping. The roosters on the property will give you a nice, natural morning call. The staff is very friendly. There are frequent buses off the main road that you can take to go home or arrive there. 2 minute walk to get breakfast from the street stalls after a long night of drinking and partying (same cocktail street).

Cons: It's a bit of a walk from the front entrance to the back corner of the property where you stay, but the walk is fantastic and full of beautiful creatures from ducks and chickens and turkeys to iguanas. Beware of the territorial duck that may be aggressive.

Pros: Lovely room and bathroom. The grounds are super cool if you like animals :) Filtered water in the kitchen is a real bonus!

Cons: There is a lot of wildlife and the birds started making noise from around five. Didn't bother us though.

Pros: This place is FILLED with animals (mainly ducks and roosters). So be aware that you will get waken up very early by them! But this place is a nice family owned hostal. Very close to town without having the sounds of the nightclubs.

Pros: The family who run the property are absolutely lovely and more than accomodating. Facilities are good- there is free water in the kitchen which is great. The rooms have ample space and a nice decking area and hammock outside. The grounds of the hostel are so nice with lots of animals- a little sanctuary set back from the hustle and bustle of Montañita. If you value your sleep in a party town, this is ideal! Little food shops and street food on the doorstep and a quick few minute walk to the beach. Highly recommended!

Cons: No breakfast included but a nice kitchen to prepare your own meals

Pros: Jorge and his wife are very friendly and helpful and were always keen to help with anything. The setting of the rooms is very nice as it is away from the bars and clubs in a rural area with ducks, chickens, iguanas etc.

Cons: It would be nice if breakfast could be included in the price and perhaps free coffee and/or tea? Rooms are quite noisy and you can hear other guests moving around in their rooms.

Pros: staff was very friendly and gave us free eggs to cook with.

Cons: wifi didnt work very well and lots of very loud chickens.. (no worse than anywhere near a bus station)

Pros: I doubt there is a more relaxing place in Montañita (for people who enjoy being surrounded by nature at least). Huge green area around with ducks and chickens which I found rather charming. Personnel is also extremely nice and helpful.

Cons: Only one out of the two beds in the twin room had a mosquito net (however it was the king-sized bed that had it so not too bad).

Pros: In general, everything... The location was really good, far of the party but near of everything... Jorge, the host is a very friendly and helpul person.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The location was cozy and only a a couple blocks from the downtown plaza. The family couldn’t of been more welcoming and made us feel just like family. Spent our mornings and night hanging in the hammocks watching the farm animals run around while enjoying a beer and watching the sunset.

Pros: The staff is super friendly and willing to help. The property is super nice, especially for people who enjoy gardens and animals.

Cons: Our room was a little noisy since it was closed to the Main Street.

Pros: It was in front of the sea

Cons: The room. It does Not have tv. Chair,

Pros: The hotel is in a perfect location on a quiet long stretch of beach . The grounds are nicely landscaped and the buildings very attractive. We stayed two nights in a first floor room with a little balcony with hammocks and a beautiful view of the beach. Our room was comfortable and quiet with only the sound of the ocean. Breakfast was good in the open-air restaurant . The managers of the property were very nice.

Cons: There is a restaurant on site. We didn’t eat there because it was a bit expensive.

Pros: Comfortable cabins right on the beach with their own balconies. Great place to relax even when the weather was overcast. The common dining space has some nice touches (cards, games, books, etc.). A few miles north of Olon and Montanita (not in Olon, as the Booking description suggests)

Cons: Breakfast doesn't start until 8:30. It'd be great to at least get coffee before then.

Pros: Loved our rooms, the owners, and their dog. Great place to stay and relax!

Pros: Breakfast was excellent

Cons: Everything was fine.

Pros: We were treated like HONORED GUEST; a very memorable experience! The views from our room were breathtaking. The staff went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The owners quickly became BEST FRIENDS Providing great information of things to do around the area. Took us to a wonderful seaside LOCAL restraunt for the best fresh seafood. I would highlly recommend this beautiful experience to any travellers to ECUADOR. OHHH who could forget the pinapple empanadas at the wonderful breakfast buffett. A MUST DO AGAIN EXPERIENCE !

Cons: I am hard pressed to write anything negative. I am 78 yrs old so the tight SPIRAL STAIRCASE to the upper levels became a little bit of a challenge; but once there omg what a beautiful view

Pros: Food was incredible. Hosts and staff were fantastic. The pool and hot tub overlooking the beach was the best.

Pros: The owners were amazing people. You felt welcome from the moment you arrived on the property. The water slide into the gorgeous infinity pool was fun for my 7 yr old....and for me as well! The cook was amazing as well...she made eggs benedict for us the first morning and an awesome omelet the next. Plus there was always fresh fruit available. The coffee was excellent as well. The beach immediately in front was rocky which is great for photos. You only had to walk down about 150 meters to get to a sandy beach entry. I'd recommend a cheap pair of water shoes with rubber soles just to get to the sandy part of the beach. The sunsets were AMAZING!!!!

Cons: Beds could have been more comfortable..a little too firm, but that is certainly subjective.

Pros: From the moment we arrived we felt as if we were visiting friends! Marsha, Shell and Chocolate (the dog), made us feel right at home! The room was lovely. Clean, spacious with a very comfortable bed and pillows! Great ocean breezes and good cross ventilation in the room even on the warmest of days! A fantastic breakfast with pastries from the well known pastry chef Benito! The owners went above and beyond one evening by driving us (with other guests) to a beach restaurant and pointing out points of interest along the way. All in all a lovely weekend. We will be back!

Pros: Ultimate luxury with hosts that go above and beyond for your comfort. By far the best property I have ever stayed at. This was a trip that will never be forgotten!

Pros: You get there and will feel like home! Best area of Montañita, people it’s just amazing you can sit at the little bar and make friends right away, the room was big, same the bathroom, nice beach and 10 minutes walk away from party!

Pros: Staff very friendly, great place near the beach a short 10 min walk to town so nice and quiet.

Cons: Bathrooms very rustic with some creatures inside,

Pros: Nice quiet location, very chill atmosphere. Beach is 30seconds away. The staff are very friendly. Good breakfast is provided in the mornings. The centre part of tow is only a 7min walk away.

Cons: No hot water for a shower, you need bug spray or you will get eaten by mozzies

Pros: An incredibly friendly and comfortable place for rest and relaxation. We enjoyed a really spacious room with en suite and private balcony in the adjacent Casa Shaka. The breakfast was ace and changed every day so we got to enjoy a range of flavours. We also made use of evening meal options of pizza and arepas as well as splendid red wine from bar. The staff were exceptionally helpful. Great mix of other guests for chat and sharing of travel tips.

Cons: All good.

Pros: Location and staff

Cons: Great chilled out place to stay. We were with our teenage kids, who fitted in to the vibe well.

Pros: Really cool hang out area, fair prices for food&drinks

Cons: Unfortunately I felt like the only one in this huge hostel. Thus, it is hard to connect as a single traveller. Also from 10pm there was no staff/nightshift at the Hostel and the Main Doors still were always open.

Pros: This hostel is the perfect place to relax, do yoga with an amazing instructor and surf. The vibe is super chilled, with really friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable clean rooms and the breakfast changes everyday and are healthy and delicious. Really reccomend this place!

Pros: One of my favourite hostels. Room was great, even when we had issues with our shower they went over and above to sort out. Breakfasts were delicious - something different every day which was a novelty. Tamara, Dani and jade were delightful, so friendly. Even though the weather was average I wanted to stay here for longer - great vibes and would definitely stay again if I am in montanita. Location is about s 10 min walk from the town so you don’t get all the noise but can easily go and find it ;-)

Cons: Nothing!

Pros: The place is very nice. Big common areas and good views

Cons: 3 persons we were given 1 towel. We didn't complain and we used our beach towels. I am now receiving mails and messages from someone called Miguel Garralda blaiming me of stealing towels and asking to give them back (!?) Hilarious. A pitty though...

Pros: Everything - excellent location, couldn't be better. Hotel itself is beautiful with a sprawling and lovely garden path. Pool area has amazing view and plenty of space to be comfortable. Breakfast was amazing. Service was fantastic. Room itself, a junior suite, was perfect in every way.

Cons: Nothing - everything was very well thought out an executed. The only exception was at times internet was incredibly slow.

Pros: Pool, the view, comfortable beds

Cons: The breakfast was the worst ever, they want to charge you for everything. I can't not believe that for a 100 dollars at night I had the shadiest breakfast I ever had

Pros: The pool and view from it were beautiful

Cons: The rooms aren’t soundproof. You will hear your neighbour caughing and if theyre watching tv its as if they’re watching it in your room

Pros: We've had an awesome stay! Super friendly and helpful staff, rooms were great. Design on point, clean, great bathroom, super comfy (BIG) bed and the view was amazing. Breakfast was okay. Facilities are great as well, especially the infinity pool overlooking town and the beach. We were upgraded to a junior suite for the last 2 nights of our stay which was awesome. Highly recommend!

Pros: Very helpful staff , morning breakfast always no drama

Cons: There was nothing we disliked

Pros: Swimming pool, restaurant

Cons: At checking time

Pros: The infraestructure and the Pool are amazing.

Cons: Breakfast is miserable. Took too long, there was not enough food and did never serve juice. For the price I paid there should be at least buffet. Also, we were out of toilet paper (they don’t put an extra just in case) and they took so much time to bring a new roll (we asked for it in the night and it arrived the next morning after asking for it one more time). They need to difference the urgent demands!

Pros: Very clean,lot of amenities , room upgrade without asking. You given id bracelets to limit to property access

Cons: All uphill , lots of steps. Infinity pool at very top.

Cons: Hotel restaurant is bad, pool not tempered

Pros: Facilities and cleaning

Cons: Loud music at the pool between 17:00-19:00 prevented us from napping

Pros: Very quiet location, great for persons who do not want to party all night long. It is short walk from the centre, 700 m and it goes very quickly. Room was very small but ok for short stay. Bedsheet were not white which is mark of lower quality for me. Bathroom was ok. Good AC, pity that fan was not working. Ok wifi. Usual breakfast with bread, fruits, ham and cheese and 1 egg revuelto. When paying with credit card, 10% fee added.

Pros: The terrace. The desk was helpful. He let us cancel the 2nd night

Cons: The road noise. It's on the highway. The extra cost for breakfast. The extra cost for credit card. I don't know how it has a rating 9 . No way Jose.

Pros: Nice big room with bathroom. Location was excellent as far enough away from the bars so you don’t hear the noise all night but only 10 minute walk, felt very safe!

Cons: It says it had a restaurant but I never saw food anywhere and no one told me anything, no big deal as food in town was awesome and cheap

Pros: Helpful staff, a little bit outside of Montañita with quietness being the positive aspect, nice rooms with AC.

Cons: We were the only one when we arrived, it was off-season. During the night other people checked in and were very loud especially when they came back from town at 3am. Of course this is not the hotel‘s fault.

Pros: Everything is good

Cons: The shower water was not hot enough

Pros: We loved our stay at Tavarua Hotel last weekend. The location is great as it's quiet and just a short 5-minute walk into the centre of Montañita. We liked the terrace where a delicious breakfast was served each day. The pool is lovely, especially in the evenings. The gentleman at reception was very welcoming and accommodating. I would definitely recommend the hotel and also stay again :)

Pros: The pool is really nice. Loved the dog. Rooms are ok but nothing special.

Cons: We booked this hotel during off-season (mid of May). Our stay was really disappointing. We had the feeling of not being welcomed in the hotel from the beginning of our arrival.. Although we booked a room including breakfast, the guy at the reception refused to provide us the service of breakfast. It was even not possible to get breakfast by paying extra for it. Lunch and dinner were also not offered. During our stay of three days we were the only guests here. We were allowed to use the kitchen. However, the kitchen was so dirty that we were really afraid of using it (see attached picture). On Saturday night, the guy at the reception invited some friends to drink accompanied by loud party music. We really felt uncomfortable and not safe during that night. All in all, we were not valued at all as guests here. If this is the way guests are treated in the low season, the management of the hotel should rather close the hotel during this period.

Pros: Nice bathroom and shower, breakfast was ok and young man at reception was very friendly.

Cons: Room was quite dark and beds not very comfy. Lack of attention to detail, lack of plug sockets in room and the ones not being used by tv and lamp were damaged

Pros: Very nice location and very friendly staff, hughly recommened

Pros: The breakfast and cleanliness was great.

Cons: The hostel manager Christian molests women when he is drunk. Women should avoid this place.

Pros: Probably the cleanest hostel I've been to so far. Bathrooms are lovely. Bed is so comfortable. Breakfast is nice. The staff were extremely helpful and chill.

Cons: It was a little quiet when I was there but that isn't really a reflection on the hostel. It was just after Easter weekend.

Pros: great place, location and people

Pros: We had a wonderful stay in Montañita with amazing self-made breakfast in the morning and great hosts! Very well located and highly recommended - Muchas gracias!

Pros: nice place, great location, good price

Pros: Awesome breakfast, good location. Good access to the beach and anywhere else you want to go.

Pros: I don't know where to start, Sapa Inka became like a home!! Everyone working here are amazing people making your trip so much better by being around everyday. Fun, helpful, supportive, interesting, friends, they are all of this and more. The place is ideally located, not in the party center to insure calm and relaxation, 1 min away of the ocean, near shops and restaurants. The place is also very clean!! And comfortable. The breakfast are super good prepared by the nicest couple. There is happy hours everyday, Josee will make you the best cocktails always with his smile, and Chris will help you planning your trip as he knows a tons of the area. They are always ready to have fun and go out if you feel like it! Well.. What else?

Pros: Location, price

Cons: Uncomfortable beds and construction noises all day (neighbors), the shower, only one option of breakfast (my boyfriend allergic to eggs and there wasn't another option. They only gave him a little bit more of the day fruit)

Pros: Our private room was nice and spacious, clean and nicely decorated. Good location if you want a night out but still want to come back and sleep after! Great breakfasts that changed each day.

Cons: The communal areas were quite grubby, not helped by the loads of cats all over the place!

Pros: Location compared to the busy and loud city was nice , except for the roosters that start in the morning at 5:30, earplugs for that are recommended. You can walk to the city in less than five minutes, where all the loud music is playing all day long. Rooms were clean and enough space.

Cons: Roosters at 5:30 in the morning, sometimes there was not hot water. Shower was very soft.

Pros: I really wanted to like this place, actually was really excited to stay in the cabanas so the disappointment is even worse. The outside is really lovely with the pool and lots of common areas to chill. The little hammocks on the patio in front of each room were really comfy. The private bathroom I had was very basic but clean and had hot water. The cleaning lady who came the next morning was a delightful person and the guy who checked me in was actually very nice. I do have to say my complaints were handled very well and the manager was helpful and understanding. I can't say this was the worst place I ever stayed in, but unfortunately it was a total disappointment.

Cons: First off, I really don't like giving bad reviews and try to be understanding. But from the moment I arrived everything was off. The receptionist seemed surprised I was by myself but showed me to the room, but no explanation about anything, no mention about the payment, not one thing. I was a bit confused because usually you get some kind of welcome talk. The room I was given was a cabana with one double bed and one single, with a desk, a safe and a chest of drawers. None of which have been wiped - bugs and bug excrement everywhere, on top of the bed frame, inside it, inside the safe... It really is impossible to NOT notice that. Piles of what I assume was termite droppings? by the beds, dead insects under the bed. The double mattress is really disgusting when you lift the sheets. The chest of drawers with the safe on top has a terrible overpowering musty smell. Stains all over walls, generally a very run down room which is sad, it really doesn't take that much effort to wipe things off especially that there is hardly any furniture and no carpets... A sad thing is, the room looks okayish when you first walk in, but when you have a look around you see all of these grimy details, it's really awful because it's so easy to fix. To top it off, when I lifted the top bedsheet, turns out the sheets have not actually been changed and had some crusty stains on them - disgusting. Common kitchen is just as bad, although usable and quite handy as there is no breakfast. I think this place has a massive potential and probably was an oasis at some point but to me it seems very run down and under-managed and I think it's more focused on the Spanish school students who are staying long term. Fair enough but don't rent the rooms out to people who want to relax for a couple of days without stressing about the dirt and grime.

Pros: Super chilled but also invited to join the other guests/staff on nights out and other fun stuff if I liked.

Pros: A little oase in a busy town!

Pros: The outside is fine

Cons: The noise

Pros: Lovely little haven just outside the centre of Montanita. Really nice staff and the place had everything we needed.

Cons: Pumping music from the place next door into the early hours wasn't great, but it was carnival weekend so it seemed to be like that everywhere. My only real complaint is that they hosted a bbq for all the language students staying there, which we were not invited to. This made us feel really excluded and uncomfortable - they should either allow everyone to join in activities or make the place unavailable to non-students. This was quite disappointing.

Pros: It's has a very nice pool and comfy bedrooms, the staff is excellent and they are always looking you to have the best time. The location of the place is the best.

Pros: The facilities were really nice and the rooms were well maintained and clean

Cons: The staff was cold, it was a little far from things and there were cheaper options

Cons: Rooms are very noisy

Pros: The service is outstanding.

Cons: No drink service at late hours.

Pros: Beautiful place with relax feeling. 5 min walk from the center - a bit away from the noise. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The stuff is very nice

Pros: Beautiful hotel with all amenities you would expect in a 5* hotel but for the price of a hostel! Highly recommend it.

Pros: This property has a beautiful outside area. Nice swimming pool and facilities. The room and bathroom were very clean. Bed was also really comfortable. A nice and relaxed place if you want to be away from the busy areas of Montañita.

Pros: The structure is very good, with a pool, hot tub and very attentive staff.

Cons: The unit I stayed in is a little low, I hit the head three times (and I'm six feet high). The soundproofing is also not a bit flawed.

Pros: Nice area. Quiet.

Cons: Room was too small. Much smaller than descriped. Bed in a very bad shape. A big hole in the middle. We could'nt get breakfast.

Pros: The location was perfect and the hotel was really cute.

Cons: The bed wasn't very confy.

Pros: This hostel is awesome. It is new, modern and is made from beautiful bamboo giving it a great, chilled, tropical vibe. For a hostel it is luxury with a awesome swimming pool. I highly recommend it, the staff are great too!

Pros: The staff was really great and the property is perfect location. Great being away from the crazy noise, but close enough to do the walk back and forth a few times. We were staying longer so they let us move to a bigger room.

Cons: My only complaint was the smell of the room, which smelled of bad mold and something like a pesticide. It caused my wife and I both to have breathing problems and feel sick for a few days. It made the room uncomfortable to be in. Wasn’t sure exactly what it was, but certain it wasn’t healthy

Cons: Raining coming in door..

Pros: Perfect location, almost in front of the beach, in the centre. The owner let us check in early. The room was large with nice air con. It was very affordable overall.

Cons: Slow wifi, the room is not soundproof. Not hot water but not a problem considering the warm weather.

Pros: Great sea view. Ideal location. Really nice managers who let us have the room early after arriving on an overnight bus the let us stay late as we were leaving on another overnight bus. Ace :-)

Pros: I had "no problems" perfect stay

Pros: Good location, spacious room. Good value for money. The owner/manager was really nice and the check in experience perfect

Cons: The water couldn't make it to our third floor room most of the time... so if you go there, try to get a room in the second floor.

Pros: The location is perfect, right on the beach, close enough to everything but far enough from the noisy nightlife to get a good night sleep. Comfy beds, super attentive and friendly staff, relaxing hammocks and pool bar. Recommended!

Cons: Nada

Pros: Great location and lovely, helpful staff who always offered to help. The hotel is great value for money in Montanita.

Pros: Nice staff. You can See the Ocean from the Room. Nice Pool. Close to everything but not loud!

Pros: Super nice view from your room and perfect location, just outside the noise of the mainstreet in montanita. Roderigo is so nice and made our stay lovely, thanks!

Pros: Fantastic WiFi! Be sure to grab some of the Argentine crossaints in the morning. It’s very close to the beach at to everything but still quiet in the hotel. The guys who run it are super happy and helpful.

Cons: The sheets were pretty rough on our skin after a day in the sun and the pool could have been a bit cleaner.