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Balandra Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Manta with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Game room
Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View | View from room
Property grounds
Snack bar
Reception
Balandra Hotel offers an upscale getaway with a complimentary breakfast buffet. Guests can book soothing massages at the spa, enjoy international dishes at El Faro, unwind by the outdoor pool, or visit the arcade room. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk

Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1-Bedroom Bungalow Standard

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room Deluxe

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room Deluxe

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Room Deluxe

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Room Deluxe

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Manta, Balandra Hotel is near the beach. Central Bank Museum and Manabí Fisherman Statue are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Mall del Pacífico and Playita Mía Fish Market.
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Avenida 7 Calle 20, Manta

What's nearby

  • Mall del Pacífico - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Murciélago Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avenida Malecón - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Manta Port - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ceviches De La Rumiñahui - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kobe Sushi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zona Burger - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Balandra Hotel

Upscale hotel
At Balandra Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, El Faro, features international cuisine. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 57 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Faro

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Balandra Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Balandra Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Balandra Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balandra Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Balandra Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Balandra Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Museo del Banco Central, Murciélago Beach, and Avenida Malecón. Manta Port and Mall del Pacífico are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Balandra Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 191 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Security box needed repair but otherwise a good hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, delicious breakfast and the property well kept.

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
the location was perfect, the beach, mall, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Balandra is a very special place. We stayed there after my wife had surgery to rest. The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. The facilities are wonderful and the food is delicious. An incredible place of beauty!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service and nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rubèn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach is very close. We loved that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was excellent. Too many steps everywhere so not great for elderly
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tangela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Bungalows were exotic and beautifully landscaped.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful and well kept hotel I have ever been. Better than anything in Hawaii.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There is an elevator only in the towers. The stairs were very difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel to stay at. I can't say enough about the helpful staff. They helped in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is across the street from a major mall and the beach. everything is very convenient and the staff is excellent always willing t help
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a double bed room with a view to the beach. We loved our stay there. The staff was amazing. The food was so delicious. The breakfast buffet included with the stay had so much variety and if you didn’t find something all you needed to do is ask and if they could they would accommodate your request. We really enjoyed our stay at Balandra and we will continue to stay in Balandra when we visit Manta.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is is in a big port city Manta. It is very close to the beach. If you are looking for a nice quiet b each , it is not. Beach is very noisy with loud music and also doesn't look so clean. Hotel is is like a different species with beatiful garden and swimming pool. Staff is great, breakfast is very good, rooms are big and very clean. It is a grwatbplace to stay if you need to stay in a big city. Fee steps from the hotel thwre is a shopping center.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balandra is always my first option when visiting Manta and visited it for the first time over 19 years ago. I loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough hotel. Well located. Did not honor any of my Expedia gold perks (no upgrade and no free drinks).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff aimable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Daily helped us in upgrading our room and also assisted in booking transportation to our next destination. Having friendly after hours security is comforting. There was some construction going on next to the pool but that will only make it better in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a good job!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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