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Hotel Ancora

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Puerto Lopez Beach

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Exterior
Garden view
Deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, sports massages
Front of property
Restaurant
Hotel Ancora blends tropical atmosphere with modern comfort. Guests start their day with continental breakfast before unwinding with yoga classes or spa treatments. The property offers a coffee shop, garden, and outdoor pool—perfect spots for relaxation throughout the stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Design Double Room, Multiple Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Design Triple Room, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, towels

Comfort Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Eloy Alfaro, Juan Montalvo, Puerto Lopez, Manabi, 131950

What's nearby

  • Puerto Lopez Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Machalilla National Park Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Machalilla National Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Los Frailes Beach - 20 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Ayampe Beach - 21 min drive - 14.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Delfin Magico - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Cabaña de Chuky - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Resraurant Spuma De Mar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Casa Vecchia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sadhana - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ancora

Hotel near Puerto Lopez Beach
Located close to Machalilla National Park Museum, Hotel Ancora provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a Thai massage or other spa services. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a gift shop, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as private pools and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Spa

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

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 50 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 50 (from 14 to 18 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Property is also known as

Hotel Ancora Puerto Lopez
Ancora Puerto Lopez
Hotel Ancora Hotel
Hotel Ancora Puerto Lopez
Hotel Ancora Hotel Puerto Lopez

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ancora have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM–6:30 PM.

Is Hotel Ancora pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Ancora?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ancora?

Check-in begins at noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ancora?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Ancora provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Ancora located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Lopez, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Puerto Lopez Beach and Machalilla National Park Museum. Machalilla National Park and Los Frailes Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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