We checked in and then left the next day and checked into the Mantaraya Lodge which we absolutely loved. This appears to be a year after year favorite of many people like an extended family We had Orcas, which was right off the kitchen. Besides the ongoing construction banging all day, at night we had the noise from the restaurant... More

Hostaria Mandala is a place you won't forget! We spent here a week in 2007 and we wanted absolutely to come back! This place is a tropical garden located just in front of the beach (really few meters) of Puerto Lopez. Bungalows, wide and clean, are surrounded by flower and plants, the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. You can simply... More

We traveled as a family and had a terrible trip from start to finish. The owner was snobbish and at times downright rude. My small kids were awakened each night by the owners' five large and loud dogs who barked at every car that drove past at all hours of the night. (The girls' desperate attempts at naps were also... More

We spent 5 nights here in March 2013 and it was a truly magical stay. The owners make you especially welcome and the staff are brilliant. You have your own miniature villa in the tropical garden and the main bungalow serves great food on the verandha overlooking the sea. Hummingbirds feed as you have your breakfast.The whole place is beautifully... More

We had a wonderful time at Mandala. Our rooms was large and clean, the food at the restaurant was good value and good quality and the service was extremely friendly and good natured. We'd thoroughly recommend a stay here- though the weather wasn't great went we went in January there was plenty to do, including a whole games room with... More

We spent two nights at Hosteria Mandala for our Anniversary in October and had no idea it would be very cold, we didn't bring along more than beach wear and it was freezing. Too cold to go to the beach. That was a disappointment, but the hosteria was very nice, with a beautiful garden and a very friendly Jill attending... More

We were first greeted at the airport in Manta by their driver, very nice guy. We were talking about Montecristi because he asked if we were going there, but we said we were sad because we didn't have enough time. My boyfriend really wanted to buy a hat there, so he actually took us to one of the hat stores... More

Trip Advisor......please note and consider deleting comments from Seattle tourist! First, good travellers should know the value of cancellation insurance. This wonderful place is booked months in advance and should not be expected to lose income when a booking is suddenly cancelled. I checked in yesterday with 3 senior travel friends and this place is as heavenly as I found... More

Booked for 2 nights checked out after first night. Beautiful set up, common room etc but cabana room was very musky, damp. Construction going on all day on new building. Dinner was ok, didn't stay for breakfast at $7 really? They add 10% tax to your room bill on top of the standard 12% so be prepared, never had that... More