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Hosteria Mandala

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with spa services

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Yoga
Terrace/patio
Garden
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Family Cabin | Interior entrance
Hosteria Mandala, on the Machalilla National Park coast, offers beachfront cabanas and free local cuisine breakfast. Guests can relax in the garden, use WiFi on the terrace, or book a spa massage. Past visitors praise the peaceful atmosphere.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Cabana Doble Superior

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room massage
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Cabana Triple Superior

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room massage
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Iguana

Highlights

Deck/patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Rana y Serpiente

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room massage
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Mariposa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room massage
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Cabin (CDBE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room massage
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room massage
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Colibri

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room massage
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Pelicano

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Cabin | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Cabin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room massage
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Pez Martillo

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room massage
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Tree House

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room massage
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Puerto Lopez, Hosteria Mandala is in a national park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Machalilla National Park and Los Frailes Beach. Ayampe Beach and Olon Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Puerto Lopez Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Machalilla National Park Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Machalilla National Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Los Frailes Beach - 20 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Ayampe Beach - 23 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

  • Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖLa CabaƱa de Chuky - ā€¬20 min walk
  • ā€ŖResraurant Spuma De Mar - ā€¬13 min walk
  • ā€ŖLa Caida Del Sol - ā€¬14 min walk
  • ā€ŖSadhana - ā€¬11 min walk
  • ā€ŖCapuchino Pizzeria - ā€¬13 min walk

About this property

Hosteria Mandala

Hotel near Machalilla National Park
Located close to Los Frailes Beach, Hosteria Mandala provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. With a beachfront location, free beach cabanas, and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor furniture, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hosteria Mandala include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hosteria Mandala Hotel
Hosteria Mandala Puerto Lopez
Hosteria Mandala Hotel Puerto Lopez

Frequently asked questions

Is Hosteria Mandala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hosteria Mandala?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hosteria Mandala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hosteria Mandala?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hosteria Mandala provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hosteria Mandala located?

Located in Puerto Lopez, this beachfront hotel is in a national park, 1.3 mi (2 km) from Machalilla National Park, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Los Frailes Beach and Ayampe Beach. Olon Beach and MontaƱita Beach are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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