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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Montañita Beach

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BBQ/picnic area
Bar (on property)
Family Room, Multiple Beds | In-room dining
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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SECTOR LA VIA PUNTA OLON, Manglaralto, 241702
  • Place, Montanita Point
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Montañita Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Montanita Church
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Suite, Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Room, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Room, Multiple Beds (4 twin beds)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Montanita

On the beach.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Montanita Point and within a 10-minute walk of Montañita Beach. Montanita Spanish School and Montanita Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Montanita Point - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Montañita Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Montanita Church - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Montanita Spanish School - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Olon Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaja En Balsa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Áurea - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Por Que No? Lounge And Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ruta Del Sol Restaurante - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Abad Lounge - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita

3-star beachfront hotel near Montañita Beach
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita and enjoy amenities like a children's pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and designer toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desk chairs. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. This Manglaralto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Weight limit: 11 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
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, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita Hotel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita Manglaralto
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita Hotel Manglaralto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita to the airport?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita is 110.9 mi (166-min drive) away from the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita.

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita to the beach?

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

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita offer free breakfast?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita have a pool?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita to downtown Manglaralto?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita is 0.6 mi away from Montanita.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montanita Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 53 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for families with kids! 5 min drive to Olon, great Dinning options in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

George, flushing

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great property beach is sccessible not private, awesome views of surfers, wifi is slow and power goes out, easy 10 min walk on the beach to montanita main town, went with my family it was a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

clara, peekskill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, very friendly, place not to save for children, specially the balcony and the fance to the beach need to be repair, delicious buffet breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

clara, peekskill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was fine except my bed i have bad back and bad neck , the pillows where terrible and the matress like a rock, for 135 per night i spect better bed and pillows in my room Excellent costumer service i can’t complain,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hector, Nuevo Casas Grandes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Todo muy trankilo y limpio La playa está en una orilla y tiene un vista maravillosa con el Sonido Del Mar
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ariel Rodni

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

2/10 Terrible

Maria Eufemia

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

jason

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The layout was nice and spacious but the rooms were outdated and bed was hard.. food was awful..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
El lugar
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Fanny

10/10 Excellent

Maria Charisma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besides the location, the people are very nice and hospitable. Breakfast was great! The people at tge bar by the pool was soo accommodating. They even assiated us in our surprise cake! I highly recommend this resort!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Charisma

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ma Lourdes

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jorge, Bismarck

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked the private beach, good breakfast, front desk people very helpful and understanding with one person un our party being in a wheel chair, courtesy drink was good, disliked the property needs lots of renovations, old paint, Rust, noisy A/C un twin bed área, almost got no sleep, áreas behind the rooms no care of wild grasa growing, stuff thrown around the back of rooms

8/10 Good

Silvia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
El hotel a pesar de ahora pertenecer a la cadena de Whidham no ha tenidos cambios ..sigue igual que la anterior administración
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

FREDDY, GUAYAQUIL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Al hotel le falta mantenimiento.

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Francisco

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonito lugar para pasar en familia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARIA, Guayaquil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La ubicación en la punta de Montañita es la mejor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

EXCELENTE

El lugar está muy bien ubicado, siempre permanece muy limpio, el desayuno es bastante bueno, solo su café es deficiente, el personal es amable, las instalaciones en general están en buen estado, y nuestra estancia ha sido mágica.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

JAVIER

Disliked: Cleanliness
Falta mucho trabajo por hacer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lugar muy tranquilo al pie del mar. Instalaciones muy bien cuidadas y el personal muy atento y agradable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023