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Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos

3.0 star property
3-star spa hotel near Montañita Beach

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A wooden deck with a thatched roof, bamboo railings, and hanging hammocks.
A two-story bamboo structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by tropical vegetation.
A room with a bed under a thatched roof, a hammock, and a view of the outdoors.
Lunch and dinner served
A lush indoor garden with wooden structures and tropical plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Barrio La Punta, Manglaralto, Santa Elena
  • Place, Montañita Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Montanita Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Montanita Spanish School
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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A bed with a canopy, a wall clock, and a lamp.

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden cabin with a hammock, a green chair, and a wooden door.

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hammock suspended between wooden beams in a wooden structure with a view of tropical foliage.

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden deck with a thatched roof, bamboo railings, and hanging hammocks.

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a wooden door, and a view of palm trees.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hammock chair, wooden bench, and a table in a covered outdoor area with a view of lush greenery.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden door, and a window with striped curtains.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, cozy room with a bed, a table, and a stove.

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a hammock, a window with a view of palm trees, and a thatched roof.

Superior Studio Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A courtyard with a brick wall, a wooden bench, a small table, and a potted plant.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy RV interior with a bed, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Montanita

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Montañita Beach and Montanita Church. Also, Montanita Spanish School is within half a mile (1 km) and Montanita Point is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Montañita Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Montanita Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Montanita Spanish School - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Olon Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Ayampe Beach - 33 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 179 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Marea - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wave - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Áurea - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Montañita Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Terreta - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos

3-star spa hotel near Montañita Beach
Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Manglaralto hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos offers 12 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This Manglaralto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 8 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.
  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

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 100 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 8 percent

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

This property requires a 50% deposit via bank transfer or PayPal, due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We should mention

  • Up to 5 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Balsa Surf
Balsa Surf Camp
Balsa Surf Camp Hotel
Balsa Surf Camp Hotel Montanita
Balsa Surf Camp Montanita
Balsa Surf Camp Hotel Manglaralto
Balsa Surf Camp Manglaralto
Balsa Surf Camp
Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos Hotel
Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos Manglaralto
Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos Hotel Manglaralto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos to the airport?

Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos is 100.8 mi (179-min drive) away from the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos?

As of Aug 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos on Aug 5, 2026 start from $72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos have an airport shuttle?

Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos offers an airport shuttle on request, for a charge of USD 100 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Montañita Beach and 2.8 mi (10-min drive) from Olon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos offer free breakfast?

Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos offers free full breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos have a pool?

Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos does not have a pool.

Does Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and body treatments.

How close is Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos to downtown Manglaralto?

Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos is 0.5 mi away from Montanita.

Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management exceeded my expectations. Courtyard is a well-designed and manicured tropical garden. Every area is a stunning picture.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

SONNIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel shows pictures like a beach front hotel but you have to walk on a narrow street to the end of the road to go to the beach. The breakfast have three choices of breakfast but the “American coffee” doesn’t come with milk it’s an extra charge if you wanted light. The bed was a full size with only two small pillows, no tv in the room, no comforter just a flat sheet covered the bed, I stayed there for two uncomfortable nights. Also they have a sign in the bedroom to “not” to throw the bathroom tissue in the toilet but they don’t clean the room on a daily basis so it was a little funky smell in the room. I didn’t realized that I needed to pay at check in and they charged me an extra 4% charge for using my credit card. The weather was not the best it was raining so I feel like I wasted my vacation time there.
To go to the beach you need to walk the small street to the end and it was full of mud from the rain.
This is the ocean view from the hotel, in between the two hotels across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luis Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy lindo lo malo el tema del jacuzzi que te cobran aparte y 5 por persona la hora que me parece terrible… lo demás muy lindo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

rodolfo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

bien pero no era lo esperando

si bien dormir en una van vw es interesante no está en hotels el aviso ya que buscamos una habitation normal y nos dieron la van para dormir que insisto es una linda experiencia pero en la pagina denim decirlo m
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balsa Surf Camp is like staying with family! It has a wonderful atmosphere, and the location is nice and quiet within a very easy walk to town. For a surfing adventure, everything is at your fingertips and the team are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the daily yoga, thank you to the wonderful instructor Darcy Lynch. I will visit Montanita again, and I wouldn't think of staying anywhere other than Balsa.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a little tropical oasis! The ambiance of the place is laid back and comfortable. Everyone is friendly. The food is good. The yoga class is good. The location is fantastic. If I ever return to montanita (and I probably will), I would not stay anywhere else!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to relax and unwind. Very friendly staff, great breakfast, yoga and beach, only problem was we didn’t stay longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great vibes. Amazing food. Really kind and attentive staff. Very relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Calin Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy relajante !!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El trato, instalaciones y ubicación excelente . El restaurant es muy bueno
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. The staff was wonderful and so warm and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es un hotel muy acogedor, cerca de la playa y alejado del ruido . El personal es fantástico
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Very good location as it is close to the beach and far enough away from the sounds from the bars downtown. The staff are very friendly... this was the third time we stayed here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise on the beach

They have an amazing sense of community at the hotel and it’s so relaxing I can’t wait to come back. People say montanita is too loud and to stay in olon but balsa is far enough away from downtown that it’s very tranquil. Also their surf lessons were awesome that’s a must do while you’re here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hideout

Amazing experience. Total unexpected. This is a retreat for anyone looking to be away from civilization, and city noise. Very peaceful experience, amazing staff, and the food totally down to earth. The place breaths stillness and calm with the sound of the crashing waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, service, chill vibe

I really enjoyed my time here. Location is perfect - away from the main town center of Montañita but close enough to walk to it. Great breakfast served every morning. Very relaxing to lounge in the hammocks. Great yoga classes taught by Duff. Great staff. Location is perfect if you're looking to relax, surf, yoga, etc. I will definitely return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful little Haven right on the beach

What a great place balsa is. Set 10minites up the beach from montañita, it's the perfect place to stay away from the mayhem. Daily yoga, breakfast included is delicious. The staff are really friendly and helpful and they provide all the services of a hotel, in a laid back setting. The rooms are clean and comfortable, it's is quiet and has a great laid back vibe. There is other yoga studios and restaurants near by id you want to mix it up. Surf lessons and board hire at the surf shop on site too. The massage and healing at the spa was amazing. All in all a great weeks stay in Ecuador! As a solo female traveller I felt safe and comfortable here. Definitely recommend for those not wanting to live in amongst the party of the town.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great beach access is just a few steps away. Quiet yet close.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un maravilloso refugio

Las habitaciones aparecen casitas del elfos, no por ser pequenas sino su lindo diseno. Muy privadas, en un jardin tropical donde los pajaros cantan en la manana. Fue perfectamente limpio, comodo, con agua caliente y espacio suficiente. Es un clima fuerte y no hay aire acondicionado, pero hay ventiladores del cielo raso. Con aire acondicionado, la puntuación sería perfecto. Un corto camino a la playa, o tal vez un km al centro (o taxi), y incluye un desayuno generoso y sabroso. Personal amable y atenta.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel did not have hot water or a TV. Place was clean and staff very friendly. Far from the noisy montanita, yet close enough so you can enjoy the nightlife of the town.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most Amazing Hotel!

This hotel was nothing short of Amazing! The hotel had all of the amenities that you would want in a very nice hotel, the bathroom was SO clean and nice. The bed was of ok comfort, but nothing bad about it. The mosquito netting was wonderful! There was a table and 2 chairs to sit in, a wardrobe for clothes with drawers and hangers, a lockable drawer and a safety box with 2 locks in the room. They also had a fan! There was a balcony, with a hammock, a chair hammock, a couch AND a table. It was so Amazing, besides the pampering amenities, it was also very ecological! The materials we all very ecological, the design as well. They reuse the waste water to help water the garden which is simply amazing! The staff are SO helpful, there is always someone at the desk ready to speak English of Spanish (and French too I believe!). They will help you with anything from, towels in your room, restaurant suggestions, where to get sun screen in town, how to get to other cities, etc. They whole trip was AMAZING, a breeze, nothing was overlooked and I felt completely at home with them.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place for a stay.

Great staff, very helpful and accommodating. Not right on the beach but a very very short walk to the beach and is located far enough from the weekend high volume night noise in town (but close enough to walk the beach to the middle of town to partake in the atmosphere). Bottom line is if you plan to turn in before 2 am on the weekend consider the short walk to the middle of town as a good thing
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel on the Beach.

Wonderful place with great staff! Breakfast served until 11am.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel!

Lovely spot, not far from town centre but far enough to be able to sleep at night. Rooms lovely, most staff great one or two needed a bit more sleep (were fairly grumpy). But would defo stay again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Real

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close, clean and friendly

This places is close enough to be able to walk to town, but far enough that you dont hear all the noise. It's clean and the staff is very helpful.