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La Gondola Hosteria

2.5 star property

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Beach/ocean view
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Bar (on property)
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Pool

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Avenida 10 de agosto, frente al parqueo comunal a la UPC, Manglaralto, Santa Elena
  • Montañita Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Montanita Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Olon Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Beach/ocean view

Classic Quadruple Room, Balcony, Sea View (Room #9)

  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View (Room #3) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View (Room #3)

  • Sea view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Room #8) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Room #8)

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View (Room #2) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View (Room #2)

  • Sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View (Room #5 Pink House)

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Cabin (Room #4) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Cabin (Room #4)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Bungalow, Garden View (Room #7) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Bungalow, Garden View (Room #7)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

La Gondola Hosteria

Beachside bed & breakfast to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
La Gondola Hosteria offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Manglaralto bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at La Gondola Hosteria, you're just a quick walk from Montañita Beach. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Montañita Beach and 7 minutes on foot from Montanita Church
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at La Gondola Hosteria. Free self parking is available.

This Manglaralto bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
La Gondola Hosteria has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 5 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Gondola Hosteria Country House Montañita
Gondola Hosteria Montañita
Gondola Hosteria Country House Montanita
Gondola Hosteria B&B Montanita
Gondola Hosteria B&B Manglaralto
Gondola Hosteria B&B
Gondola Hosteria Manglaralto
Gondola Hosteria
Gondola Hosteria Manglaralto
La Gondola Hosteria Manglaralto
La Gondola Hosteria Bed & breakfast
La Gondola Hosteria Bed & breakfast Manglaralto

La Gondola Hosteria Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 41 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice water front property close to night life but still quiet. Just the sound of the waves on the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Julian Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Domenica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the place was rustic and lovely but I didn’t like the area around it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beach fronted shed type

Difficult to get hold of the staff, place needs a refurbishment as it’s literally falling apart
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Gonzalo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms and restroom were disgusting. We didn't get the breakfast included innthe reservation. The stuff didn't use a mask.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the beach, but the maintenance and cleanliness of the place was a disaster especially our room. Fill of bugs, smelly, the bed was like wet, no tv, the bathroom was downstairs and I do not imagine how a drunk person will use the stairs to go up and down from the room to the bathroom. Now the customer service was awesome, the gave me back my money with no problem at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is very Zen, peaceful and away from the noise. located directly on the beach! However, the inside of my room was not well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Lugar tranquilo, al pie de mar. Habitación confortable, falta limpieza. Restaurant muy limitado. Atención amigable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
FANTASTIC ....Would recommend to everyone....Beach is far enough away for piece but close to get to for the night life
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

JohannaR, Seattle,WA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pasamos un fin de semana muy agradable, justo hace un año, en el 2019. La cabaña para tres personas estuvo confortable, y con vista al mar desde el balcón, aunque estaba en planta baja. La arquitectura es rústica para los amantes como yo de la naturaleza. El personal estuvo bien atento y amigable. El plus del viaje fue que se escuchaba bien de cerca el sonido de las olas del mar. Fue una experiencia relajante a la hora de dormir. Totalmente regresaria a pasar un largo fin de semana otra vez.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had casa #5 which was a stand alone unit with 3 beds, working AC and shower/bathroom downstairs. Properties are really well maintained. Walk to the heart of town is about a 10 min walk or less. Access is through a road that is the paved so can feel a bit dodgy if haven't been exposed to this sort of thing. The beach is ok but majority of the people hang out about a 8 min walk down the beach towards the center. Overall for the price it is a great deal. PS no English spoken here to have your translator handy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar area was really awesome. The "Pirate Bar" was at the front of the property by the beach and had a real "Black Sails" vibe to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Byrdene, Portland

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great Beach Location

Great location on the beach and within walking distance of town. Our unit was a funky, beach cottage with good a/c and hot water shower. Beds were fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

BILLY, EARIEVILLE NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was very pleasant But Fredie was the best Very helpful and a great guy to talk with Enjoyed his company emenslie
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So happy with this place, I want to move there!

This is by far the cutest place I've stayed while traveling around Ecuador. I was put into a building with two rooms. Both had a lovely little terrace attached and faced the water (although hard to see because of the fencing around the complex). there are plenty of common areas to enjoy and it's just steps out onto the beach. It's a short stroll into Montanita and I walked it several times a day. I especially like being away from the main noise and action, but within an easy stroll if I wanted to get more excitement. I would stay here again. In fact, I'm planning on returning before I leave Ecuador.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

"Old school" chill hotel

Close enough to the craziness of Montanita but far enough away that you can relax and sleep. Very nice staff.

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome place to stay.

This place was very laid back, friendly accomodating staff. I can't say anything negative about this place. Very close to the beach. Not for prissy peple. The other guests are also friendly. One couple just mentioned, ok time for a group photo and in no time we had a picture of everyone staying at the place. We liked it so much we are going back for the last 5 days of our vacation in Ecuador. A great place to finish off a 1 month vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth, Quad Cities, USA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Didn’t want to leave

Our hostel, la Casa Rosita, was perfectly situated on the property in the back corner. The room was comfortable and had air conditioning. The bathroom and kitchen were small, but met our needs. The patio under the room was very peaceful with a table and hammock. The property is right on the beach. The main bar/kitchen is open to the beach. You could hear and see the waves crashing at breakfast. We watched the most beautiful sunsets in the evenings. We took daily walks into the city which was very close. The staff were incredibly friendly. Simple breakfasts were prepared daily. Drinks and fast foods were always available. Overall we were extremely pleased with our stay. We were sad to leave and hope to be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super place

Sergio and staff were incredibly welcoming. La Gondola is right on the beach, 2 minute walk by beach to Montanita. The entire experience was great. I can't say enough about the staff and how friendly they were. The entire grounds felt very safe and secure. Mario was awesome! Joffre and Kelly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Keith, FL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What stay???

First of all never experienced a confirmed hotel room being booked to other customers. Really frustrating when you travel for more than 2 hours to find out room was rented to people that simply showed up and got my reserved room. So that is why my bad/terrible review
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Shahin, Grand Junction, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very relaxing and beautiful beachfront property

This is actually our 2nd time staying at La Gondola Hosteria. We do love it here. I can not give it the highest ratings for accommodations, and condition, etc., but that is in essence by design, and what actually makes this place very charming and relaxing. This is not a high end resort, and that's what we love about it. And the staff is always extremely pleasant and helpful. It is set back from the downtown area of Montanita, which can be pretty noisy and crazy during the weekends and holidays. It gives you the best of both worlds. It only a few minutes walk from where all the action is, and yet when you are at the property you would think you are on a deserted island. The beach is literally steps away. Just unpack, grab a cold cerveza and claim one of the many hammocks and soak in the sun.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

fernando , Quito, Ecuador

Disliked: Room comfort

Room not available

I made and payed in advance for a double broom suit because I have 3 little boys who Need to be taken Care. I called in the middle of my 10 hr roud trío and aparently evwrything ok. I got there and there had Been given toña bigger party. They ofered separete acomodation which I refused. I had to go and look for another place to Stay with my wife and 3 boys. Luckily i found a much better place...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017