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La Gondola Hosteria

2.5 star property
Beachfront B&B with outdoor pool, near Montañita Beach

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Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Interior
Exterior detail
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Pool
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Communal living room
Feel at home
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room

Room options

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Beach/ocean view

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Satellite channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 75 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Satellite channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Beach/ocean view

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Cabin (Room #4)

Superior Cabin (Room #4)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Bungalow, Garden View (Room #7)

Bungalow, Garden View (Room #7)

Bungalow, Garden View (Room #7)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
Avenida 10 de agosto, frente al parqueo comunal a la UPC, Manglaralto, Santa Elena

What's nearby

  • Montañita Beach - 5 min walk
  • Montanita Church - 7 min walk
  • Montanita Spanish School - 9 min walk
  • Montanita Point - 3 min drive
  • Olon Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wave - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Surfista - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shankha - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Ebenezer - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Limbo - ‬9 min walk

About this property

La Gondola Hosteria

La Gondola Hosteria offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Montañita Beach. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

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

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 5 per pet, per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does La Gondola Hosteria offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Gondola Hosteria does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at La Gondola Hosteria?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at La Gondola Hosteria?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of USD 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at La Gondola Hosteria?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Gondola Hosteria?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at La Gondola Hosteria and nearby?
La Gondola Hosteria has an outdoor pool and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near La Gondola Hosteria?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does La Gondola Hosteria have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around La Gondola Hosteria like?
La Gondola Hosteria is a short 5-minute walk from Montañita Beach and 7 minutes' walk from Montanita Church.

La Gondola Hosteria Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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 Exceptional

Nice water front property close to night life but still quiet. Just the sound of the waves on the ocean.
timothy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Julian Ricardo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

I loved the place was rustic and lovely but I didn’t like the area around it
Domenica, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Beach fronted shed type
Difficult to get hold of the staff, place needs a refurbishment as it’s literally falling apart
Ricky, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The rooms and restroom were disgusting. We didn't get the breakfast included innthe reservation. The stuff didn't use a mask.
Gonzalo, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Lugar tranquilo, al pie de mar. Habitación confortable, falta limpieza. Restaurant muy limitado. Atención amigable.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

FANTASTIC ....Would recommend to everyone....Beach is far enough away for piece but close to get to for the night life
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
JohannaR, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Eddy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Byrdene, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was very pleasant But Fredie was the best Very helpful and a great guy to talk with Enjoyed his company emenslie
BILLY, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joyce, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

"Old school" chill hotel
Close enough to the craziness of Montanita but far enough away that you can relax and sleep. Very nice staff.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Ruth, 5-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Kelly, 3-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

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
Keith, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Shahin, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

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...
fernando , 2-night trip
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