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Samai Lodge Holistic Living

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star lodge with outdoor pool

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Samai Lodge Holistic Living

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Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Balcony view
Exterior
Panoramic Double Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Dining
Beach/ocean view

Overview of Samai Lodge Holistic Living

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
Km 700 E15, Via del Espondylos, Manglaralto, Santa Elena
  • Popular LocationOlon Beach12 min drive
  • Popular LocationMontañita Beach13 min drive
  • Popular LocationAyampe Beach30 min drive

Room options

Panoramic Double Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View

  • 429 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 259 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Quadruple Room

  • 500 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room, Sea View

  • 200 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Comuna San Jose

Oceanside stay.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this lodge, you'll find Olon Beach and Montañita Beach. Machalilla National Park and Ayampe Beach are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Montanita Point - 10 min drive
  • Olon Beach - 12 min drive
  • Montañita Beach - 13 min drive
  • Machalilla National Park - 25 min drive
  • Ayampe Beach - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Momo Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • La Churrería - 7 min drive
  • South Indian - 7 min drive
  • Montañita Brewing Company - 10 min drive
  • Mali - Thaï And Sushi Resto Bar - 7 min drive

About this property

Samai Lodge Holistic Living

Family-friendly 3-star lodge with outdoor pool
Samai Lodge Holistic Living offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A business center and 8 meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Samai Lodge Holistic Living. An area shuttle within 80.00 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

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

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 9 buildings
  • Built in 2002
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Samai Lodge Holistic Living offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a spa tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 7 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 80 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in hallways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; 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 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 5 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 5 per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 80 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 5 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 5 per pet, 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 and cash
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, and cash. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Samai Ocean Lodge Spa Montanita
Samai Ocean Lodge Spa
Samai Ocean Spa Montanita
Samai Ocean Lodge Spa Manglaralto
Samai Ocean Lodge Spa Comuna San Jose
Samai Ocean Spa Comuna San Jose
Samai Ocean Spa Manglaralto
Samai Ocean Spa
Samai Holistic Living
Samai Ocean Lodge Spa
Samai Lodge Holistic Living Lodge
Samai Lodge Holistic Living Manglaralto
Samai Lodge Holistic Living Lodge Manglaralto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Samai Lodge Holistic Living to the airport?

Samai Lodge Holistic Living is 117.2 mi (199-min drive) away from the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Samai Lodge Holistic Living have an airport shuttle?

Samai Lodge Holistic Living offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 80 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Samai Lodge Holistic Living to the beach?

This lodge is 3.5 mi (12-min drive) from Olon Beach and 4.9 mi (13-min drive) from Montañita Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Samai Lodge Holistic Living offer free breakfast?

Samai Lodge Holistic Living does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Samai Lodge Holistic Living?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Samai Lodge Holistic Living?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Samai Lodge Holistic Living?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Samai Lodge Holistic Living have a pool?

Samai Lodge Holistic Living features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Samai Lodge Holistic Living have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Samai Lodge Holistic Living have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, and facials.

How close is Samai Lodge Holistic Living to downtown Manglaralto?

Samai Lodge Holistic Living is 0.6 mi away from Comuna San Jose.

Samai Lodge Holistic Living Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel quality resort pricing. The images present much better than the reality and pricing is not justified.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Byrdene, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mountain Top Retreat
Beautiful, natural area on top of a hill with view of the ocean and sunset. Fresh meals cooked daily, worth the wait. Owners Ed and Tania were friendly and helpful. Spacious room with king size bed. Nice getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Enzo, Chile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful stay. This is a little piece of heaven in the cold Equatorial forest. A peaceful place sorrounded by trees and hills. The sounds of the jungle at night were fantastic. Our meal at the hot tub by the end of the day was the best reward after almost a 3-hour drive from Guayaquil. Tania, the owner, was permanently available and interested in our comfort. Thank yoy, Tania! We missed not staying longer. It is evident that there is lot of effort and care in mantaining this eco-lodge charming as it was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous spot
This is a beautiful hotel in a serene location away from the traffic. The owners are very kind and knowledgeable. Food was great too. We had our own cabin overlooking the valley and sea. It is about a ten minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Peter, Philadelphia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Mixed Reaction
Perched on a hill overlooking both beach and rain forest, the Lodge's setting was striking. Some side trips advertised were "not available" and the staff appeared rudderless with the owners off-site for the weekend. However, the staff was very friendly. The food was only so-so and service was slow.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting even more excellent are the host
Great. beach and jungle setting. Tranquil with incredible views. A b love trees a with great flora and fauna. Great hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Jose Maria, Guayaquil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax and Enjoy Nature
My husband and I can't wait to return. The owners Ed and Tania are great and inspiring people. There is no need for TV so just unwind and connect with nature.You will truly be able to relax.I'd highĺy suggest to rent a car and explore nearby beaches. We ate in Montanita at Rocios and Marea. You can surf, take nature walks and do kayak. Do not expect to watch TV. You can rely on good wifi and surf the web without a problem.

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Un hotel mas
En general bien, aunque no hay agua caliente en la habitación y el aire acondicionado no funcionaba bien hacia calor en la habitación.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020