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    Hosteria La Gondola

    90 reviews
    #5 of 44 B&Bs / Inns in Montanita
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    Av. 10 de Agosto In front of the communal parking of Montañita, diagonal to the UPC, next to La Aurora, Montanita 241754 Ecuador
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    Stunning beachfront accommodation in the beautiful coastal town of Montanita Ecuador. We offer private bungalows, suites and private rooms with ocean views and beach access. Wi-Fi, breakfast, private parking, kitchen available, all rooms with private bathroom and hot water. The best place for a paradise vacation; located only 300 meters from the town center.
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    Free parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Pool / beach towels
    Free breakfast
    Beach
    Board games / puzzles
    Books, DVDs, music for children
    Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
    Secured parking
    Free internet
    Wifi
    Public wifi
    Internet
    Snack bar
    Mosquito net
    Non-smoking hotel
    Outdoor furniture
    Shared lounge / TV area
    Sun umbrellas
    Laundry service
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    Non-smoking rooms
    Family rooms
    Air conditioning
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    Seating area
    Clothes rack
    Bath / shower
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    Great View
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    Languages Spoken
    Spanish
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    Awesome spot!
    I visited for 7 nights with 2 friends. We had a blast! The staff and owner are kind, friendly and helpful. The beach is beautiful, and the rooms are spacious and clean. It’s a great spot just on the edge of town. I loved that it is close to everything when you want to go out on foot to enjoy Montanita, but just far enough away from the tourist noise to enjoy the sounds of the ocean. Also tons of hammocks to relax in... great chef and bar on site too! :)…
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    Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
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    Slow and relaxed
    Visiting Ecuador for the first time and friends took us to Montanita for a few days before heading to Cuenca.This is one of the most relaxed atmospheres that we have been in. Just a couple hundred meters from the center of town, but a world away from all the noise and constant bustle of the little party town. We loved ocean views and great hospitality. Sergio and his staff are so warm and welcome. I will never forget La Gondala and will make it back again. They also have an awesome bar with a chef that should be rated with 4 stars. We ate all but two meals there in four days. …
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    Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
    Relaxed
    La Gondola offers comfortable private bungalows and various other rooms. The hotel is located right in front of the Pacific ocean and about 5 minutes from the city center of Montañita. The best restaurants and nightclubs in the area are approximately 300 meters away. La Gondola is a peaceful and tranquil place, away from the noise of the center. This is ideal for any tourist looking for an unforgettable vacation. Check the availability of a bungalow or room for your short or long term stay. You can also rent the entire hostel for events such as weddings, family reunions, birthday parties, etc. The breakfast is included in your stay and is served at their beachfront restaurant/bar. which also has delicious lunches and dinners. You can enjoy air conditioning, private bathrooms and fast Wifi connection all over the propriety. Surf classes are also offered at La Gondola. A private and safe parking is available during your stay.…
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    Date of stay: May 2019
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    Humble Paradise
    I don't normally write reviews but I felt our time at La Gondola warranted a review. We had an amazing time! We stayed for one week with a ten year old boy. The location was perfect for us, the room was great, the bar area was fun, the beach was fantastic, and the people were amazing. By the time we left we felt like family. Location: La Gondola was a short (3 minutes), easy walk into town. You could easily walk from the bus station but we choose to take 3 dollar taxi from the bus station. As other reviewers have mentioned it's secluded and quiet which is exactly what we were looking for. Food: The breakfast was simple but it absolutely did the trick. They make amazing fresh fruit juice. The Juice depends of the the fresh fruit they received that day. They have some other simple items(pizza, burgers, hot dogs, etc) for purchase if you want to stick around for lunch and dinner. Bar: The bar area is right on the beach. There is nothing like enjoying a cup of coffee on the bar on the beach or a cold beer while getting lost in the sunsets. They have a simple bar and a small beer selection but we couldn't have asked for more. They have a TV where you could relax and watch movies but we mostly played cards. Accommodations: We stayed in the One-Bedroom Bungalow for one week. The room was clean and temperature controlled. The bedroom was located on the second floor with the bathroom, open lounge area, and kitchenette on the first. The open lounge area made it easy to store wet cloths and stay out of each other's way. Staff: The staff was the best part of our trip. The owner immediately made us feel welcomed and provided a few tips about the city. He even provided us a great location for surfing lessons ($20 for two hours of private lessons!). Like many other hostels they had a few transient workers helping out. They were very helpful and made us feel welcome. The permanent staff worked in the mornings are were more than helpful. We had a wonderful time with everyone. We were so sad to leave we tried to get our flights changed to stay longer!…
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    Date of stay: March 2018
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    Hidden gem!
    Planned to stay a day or 4, turned into 2 weeks hahaha.... Life simply doesn't get any better than this place. Bamboo houses fully equiped, amazing family, at the quite place of town right at the beach. The beers & cocktails are cold, the sea warm and the cats & dogs happy AF. What more do you want. …
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    Date of stay: January 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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    PRICE RANGE
    $43 - $67 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    LOCATION
    EcuadorSanta Elena ProvinceMontanita
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    9
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