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Dharma Beach Hotel

Santa Elena · Ecuador

Av Malecon S N 100 Meters Norte Del RioView location

8.6/10Excellent44 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.0/109.0
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Dharma Beach Hotel

Located in Manglaralto, Dharma Beach Hotel is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Montañita Beach and Montanita Church. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Montanita Point and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Olon Beach. Pamper yourself with onsite body treatments and facials.

You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy Peruvian cuisine at Dharma Beach Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the beach bar.

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Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

With a stay at Dharma Beach Hotel in Manglaralto, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Montañita Beach and a 1-minute drive from Montanita Church. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Montanita Spanish School and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Montanita Point.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available By ocean Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

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

    • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Montanita Point 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Montanita Spanish School 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Montanita Church 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Montañita Beach 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Olon Beach 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Valdivia Aquarium 16.3 km / 10.2 mi
Machalilla National Park 25 km / 15.5 mi
Ayampe Beach 25.2 km / 15.6 mi
Puerto Lopez Beach 43.8 km / 27.2 mi
Machalilla National Park Museum 44.2 km / 27.5 mi
Punta Blanca Chapel 45.1 km / 28 mi
Punta Blanca Beach 45.1 km / 28 mi
Rio Pital 45.8 km / 28.4 mi
Punta Barandua 48.1 km / 29.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 18
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Lift access
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  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Banquet hall
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Children playground
  • TV lounge
  • Game room
  • Steam bath
  • Spa treatments
  • Picnic
  • Snacks
  • Fitness
  • Billiards
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    Dharma Beach Hotel

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    Dharma Beach Hotel

    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Dharma Beach Hotel

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM TWO DOUBLE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO DOUBLE BEDSFAM.2D

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    Dharma Beach Hotel

    FAMILY ROOM TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.2D

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Dharma Beach Hotel

8.6
Excellent
44 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Alexandra
Great food, location is walking distance to the restaurants and clubs. Staff is helpful and attentive. The beach could use better cleaning. We’ll be back
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
25 Nov 2024
Galo
Good
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
Melanie

Great stay at Dharma Beach hotel

Great stay at Dharma Beach hotel. Hotel was right on the very clean beach, with nice walks along the beach to the cliffs and south to other towns, lots of water activity options there and a short walk to the many restaurants and bars in town
Partner
4/10
Poor
12 Feb 2024
Arina
Looks good outside, but not cosy inside at all. The breakfast was “included”, but we ended up paying for that. Was a lot of confusion about it. Problems with water running, with hot water. Wasn’t pleasurable experience at all. Staff wasn’t qualified to address all the issues.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2023
sebastian
Excellent stay
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2022
Lawrence
It was a nice experience being a Dharma Hotel, staff very friendly and clean. LGBT Friendly I was there with my partner and we had an amazing time. VERY WELL RECOMMENDED
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2021
Anthony

Amazing location, food, and service

Amazing location, great food and service, beautiful balcony with oceanfront views.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Bonito hotel para vacacionar
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2020
Dean
The food was delicious, all day happy hour, the restaurant closes at 7, I would recommend the larger rooms as the basic king is not a lot of extra room in it
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2019
CC
While on our trip to visit family & friends--Tito recommended staying here! I'm so happy he did. The services are great and it's very apparent they're seeking to cater to global travelers vs. ONLY local guests.

I'm writing this on my laptop where my pictures haven't been loaded yet or I'd share them. Suffice it to say I'm picky--EXTREMELY picky. Hotel Dharma did NOT disappoint.

My favorite parts:
1) Proximity to beach
2) Cleanliness
3) A/C--many places do not have it
4) Beautiful domes
5) Cafe/restaurant--bread is DIVINE
6) English speaking employee's
7) MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE IS RONNY--he is the pure example of joy & love. He is so sweet & accommodating. If I could pack him up and take him with me I would. Such a happy soul & it comes through in his actions. THANK YOU Ronny!

Off for my next adventure. You can not go wrong with Dharma!!
*my key card kept getting deactivated so I had to go to counter every night but they were all very accommodating and nice.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2019
Rebecca
Absolutely beautiful great dinner on the beach fully staffed game room pool kid friendly. Speak English at front desk
Friends_and_family Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2017
Verified traveler
Great location great service
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Nov 2016
Anna5000

Well located in Montanita

We enjoyed one night at this hotel to visit Montanita. It is well located and have a few amenities including a heated swimming pool which was a plus.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2016
Juan Andrés

dharma beach

nice hotel, the pool is a little bit small but is good, well located, good food and nice people. recomended
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2016
Verified traveler

Booking problems, rebooked in other hotel

I arrived at the Dharma Beach Hotel to find that the room I had booked was not available. The manager told me he had advised hotels.com to cancel the booking, but they had not done this, so I received no communication that there were any issues with my reservation. On this particular night (new years eve) the hotel was totally booked out, as was every other hotel in Montanita. The manager was apologetic about the situation, and organized me to stay in a room not normally used for guests at a nearby hotel (which unfortunately not nearly as good as what I had booked at Dharma). He also gave my friends and I a free dinner. It seems that hotels.com was at fault, and the manager did what he could to resolve the situation.
Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Dec 2015
Verified traveler
Stayed Saturday until Wednesday. The only time there was a problem with noise was Saturday night - but that is to be expected since the town and beach are one big party on Saturdays. Otherwise, it was as expected, a comfortable, clean hotel on the beach with a nice restaurant, good food and drinks. The water in the pool was clean and it felt heated.
4/10
Poor
03 Dec 2015
mercedes

very disappoint

i think it was to much money for the room, I'm not happy with this hotel
will try an other one next time
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2024
Edson
Genial, todos muy amables y buen ambiente
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2023
Luis
Todo es increíble. Para mi es el mejor hotel de Montañita. Lo que más me gusta son las fiestas en lost. Lo único que no me parece es que en el precio no están incluidas las entradas a la fiesta para lost. Eso es lo único malo. Si las entradas estuvieran incluidas en el precio de la habitación fuera excelente!!!
Business_and_leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 May 2023
Andres
Cunado llegamos pasado el mediodía no valía el ascensor y tuvimos que subir los 4 pisos por las escaleras. El olor en el baño era desagradable. No pudimos determinar si el hedor venía de afuera o era alguna tubería interior del baño la dañada. El desayuno correcto y el personal al ingreso y a la salida amables y eficientes. Una pena lo del baño ya que en general las instalaciones están en bueno estado y las habitaciones también.
Leisure Partner

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Dharma Beach Hotel
Av Malecon S N 100 Meters Norte Del Rio, Manglaralto, Ecuador

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