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La Gondola Hosteria

Santa Elena · Ecuador

Avenida 10 De Agosto Frente Al Parqueo Comunal A LView location

7.8/10Very good41 Reviews
Cleanliness7.4/107.4
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition7.6/107.6
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities7.4/107.4
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About La Gondola Hosteria

With a stay at La Gondola Hosteria in Manglaralto, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Montañita Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Montanita Church. This beach bed & breakfast is 1. 1 mi (1. 8 km) from Montanita Point and 1. 4 mi (2.

2 km) from Olon Beach. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. At La Gondola Hosteria, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

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Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

When you stay at La Gondola Hosteria in Manglaralto, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Montañita Beach and Montanita Church. This beach bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Montanita Spanish School and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Montanita Point.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

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
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Special Instructions
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in 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
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 5 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Italian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Montañita Beach 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Montanita Church 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Montanita Spanish School 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Montanita Point 3.2 km / 2 mi
Olon Beach 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Valdivia Aquarium 15.5 km / 9.6 mi
Machalilla National Park 25.8 km / 16 mi
Ayampe Beach 26 km / 16.1 mi
Punta Blanca Chapel 44.2 km / 27.5 mi
Punta Blanca Beach 44.2 km / 27.5 mi
Puerto Lopez Beach 44.6 km / 27.7 mi
Machalilla National Park Museum 45.1 km / 28 mi
Rio Pital 46.6 km / 28.9 mi
Punta Barandua 47.2 km / 29.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • bed and breakfast
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Multilingual staff
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
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  • Parasols
  • TV lounge
  • Game room
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about La Gondola Hosteria

7.8
Very good
41 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.4 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
7.4 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2023
timothy
Nice water front property close to night life but still quiet. Just the sound of the waves on the ocean.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Feb 2022
Domenica
I loved the place was rustic and lovely but I didn’t like the area around it
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Oct 2021
Ricky

Beach fronted shed type

Difficult to get hold of the staff, place needs a refurbishment as it’s literally falling apart
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Sep 2021
Gonzalo
The rooms and restroom were disgusting. We didn't get the breakfast included innthe reservation. The stuff didn't use a mask.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
10 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
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.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
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.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
18 May 2021
Verified traveler
Lugar tranquilo, al pie de mar. Habitación confortable, falta limpieza. Restaurant muy limitado. Atención amigable.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2021
Scott
FANTASTIC ....Would recommend to everyone....Beach is far enough away for piece but close to get to for the night life
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2020
JohannaR
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2019
Eddy
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
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
25 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2019
Byrdene

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2018
BILLY
Everyone was very pleasant But Fredie was the best Very helpful and a great guy to talk with Enjoyed his company emenslie
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2018
Joyce

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.
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2018
Nathan

\"Old school\" chill hotel

Close enough to the craziness of Montanita but far enough away that you can relax and sleep. Very nice staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2018
Barry

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2018
Ruth

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!
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2018
Kelly

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
Partner
2/10
Poor
26 Jan 2018
Keith

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
8/10
Excellent
08 Jan 2018
Shahin

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.

Location & surroundings

La Gondola Hosteria
Avenida 10 De Agosto Frente Al Parqueo Comunal A L, Manglaralto, Ecuador

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