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Hosteria Mandala

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Machalilla National Park

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Hosteria Mandala

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Yoga
Terrace/patio
Family Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Reception
Reception

Overview of Hosteria Mandala

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • SpaSpaSpa
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Malecon Julio Izurieta, Puerto Lopez, Manabi
  • Popular LocationPuerto Lopez Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMachalilla National Park Museum17 min walk
  • Popular LocationLos Frailes Beach17 min drive

Room options

Cabana Doble Superior

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Cabana Triple Superior

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

Iguana

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Rana y Serpiente

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Mariposa

  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Cabin (CDBE)

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Cabin

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Colibri

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Pelicano

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Family Cabin

  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

Pez Martillo

  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

Tree House

  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Puerto Lopez

On the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Machalilla National Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Los Frailes Beach with a stay here. Ayampe Beach is within 20 miles (32 km) and Olon Beach is within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Puerto Lopez Beach - 13 min walk
  • Machalilla National Park Museum - 17 min walk
  • Machalilla National Park - 2 min drive
  • Los Frailes Beach - 17 min drive
  • Ayampe Beach - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • Delfin Magico - 8 min drive
  • Resraurant Spuma De Mar - 13 min walk
  • La Caida Del Sol - 14 min walk
  • Carmita Bar Restaurant - 14 min walk
  • Restaurante Spondylus - 13 min walk

About this property

Hosteria Mandala

3-star beachfront hotel near Machalilla National Park
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hosteria Mandala. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Puerto Lopez hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
Hosteria Mandala offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature ceiling fans. This Puerto Lopez hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hosteria Mandala

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hosteria Mandala Hotel
Hosteria Mandala Puerto Lopez
Hosteria Mandala Hotel Puerto Lopez

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hosteria Mandala to the airport?

Hosteria Mandala is 70.8 mi (143-min drive) away from the Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hosteria Mandala have an airport shuttle?

Hosteria Mandala offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 45 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hosteria Mandala to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hosteria Mandala offer free breakfast?

Hosteria Mandala offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Hosteria Mandala?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hosteria Mandala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hosteria Mandala?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hosteria Mandala have a pool?

Hosteria Mandala does not have a pool.

Does Hosteria Mandala have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is Hosteria Mandala to downtown Puerto Lopez?

Hosteria Mandala is 0.7 mi away from Puerto Lopez.

Hosteria Mandala Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
#1 Hosteria in the World
Hosteria Mandala is incredible! Maja and her staff are extremely responsive, professional, kind and courteous. We will always come back to Hosteria Mandala. Its the #1 Hosteria in the World!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James, Las Vegas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On the beach, well cared for
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Cuenca

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maritza

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really loved and enjoyed my stay there. It is a peaceful place and really close to the beach. The staff is really friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just spent 5 nights at Hosteria Mandala with a couple friends. I really enjoyed it. During my exploration of the town, I didn't see any other property that I would have rather stayed. It is on the northern edge of the town\beachfront, but the town is not large enough for that to be a concern. It was at most a 15 minute walk to any place on the beach. The property is broken into several small buildings with a few rooms per building. The buildings are surrounded by various plants and trees giving each room a secluded feeling. I believe each room has its own private outdoor space with hammocks and other seating. Because of the layout, I didn't have a clear ocean view, but the view of the plants made up for it. The beach is right out the front entrance of the property and since it is a little off from the main drag, the beach seems very private. We saw several iguanas, hummingbirds, and other wildlife on the property. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The included breakfast was more than adequate with 3 different options. I highly recommend this property.
View from my bed to my private balcony.
Entrance
Beach view from front of property.
Path between the various cabins
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paradise on the beach. Lovely cabins with porches and hammocks, surrounded by nature and birds. Fabulous and the best place to stay in Puerto Lopez!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying here was like sleeping in art. The owners’ artistic skills and attention to detail were amazing. It’s as though over the 24 years of building it they took every suggestion and made it a reality. Need a chair for the beach? They’ve got them. Want to play Chinese checkers? Choose the table with the inlaid wood game board on it…or backgammon…or checkers…or dominos from hand crafted wood. Look up and see the inlaid wood, down, the mortise and tenon workmanship…the carvings, the detail everywhere. Truly a work of art. The staff are equally attentive to the details of your needs and truly go above and beyond to do so. Can’t recommend it highly enough using Expedia’s scale.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful grounds, spacious rooms, quiet and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023