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Hosteria Mandala

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Machalilla National Park

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On the coast of Machalilla National Park, Hosteria Mandala offers a serene escape with free local cuisine breakfast and beachfront cabanas. Relax in the garden or unwind on the terrace with WiFi, then indulge in a rejuvenating massage or spa treatment. Previous guests rave about their tranquil stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach towels
  • Bar/lounge
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Communal living room

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Cabana Doble Superior

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Cabana Triple Superior

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Iguana

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Rana y Serpiente

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Pelicano

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Cabin

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Pez Martillo

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Mariposa

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Cabin (CDBE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Colibri

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Tree House

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Malecon Julio Izurieta, Puerto Lopez, Manabi

What's nearby

  • Rio Pital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Puerto Lopez Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Machalilla National Park Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Machalilla National Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Olon Beach - 49 min drive - 55.0 km

Getting around

  • Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) - 118 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Caida Del Sol - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Carmita - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Il Capuccino || Pizzeria - Ristorante - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Resraurant Spuma De Mar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Spondylus - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hosteria Mandala

Hosteria Mandala puts you just a 5-minute drive from Machalilla National Park. You can be pampered with deep-tissue massages, then unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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 staffed during limited hours
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–noon
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach yoga
  • Pool table

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game room
  • Spa services
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Hosteria Mandala Hotel

Hosteria Mandala Puerto Lopez

Hosteria Mandala Hotel Puerto Lopez

Frequently asked questions

Does Hosteria Mandala offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hosteria Mandala does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hosteria Mandala?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hosteria Mandala?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hosteria Mandala?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 45 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hosteria Mandala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hosteria Mandala and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as beach yoga. Enjoy amenities like spa services, an arcade, and a garden.

What's the area around Hosteria Mandala like?

Hosteria Mandala is a short 13-minute walk from Puerto Lopez Beach and 17 minutes' walk from Machalilla National Park Museum.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is right out the front entrance of the property and offers a private and peaceful experience. (6 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Towns
Gardens
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

On the beach, well cared for
James, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

#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!
Eric, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds, spacious rooms, quiet and friendly staff
Benjamin, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Paradise found.

Mandala was the perfect place to stay in perfect little town.
Thomas, 14-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Maritza, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms feel very private and I love the use of local resources. The vegetation around the rooms/cabins really give you a sense of being in nature, and the location is great with the beach across the street.
DEBBIE, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and helped me when need it the most. Highly recommended Mandala for your next stay at Puerto Lopez
Jose Ignacio, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very cute place away from the noise. Felt like a treehouse, in a good way! Recommended!
Benjamin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing. We loved it!!!
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is one of the most beautiful settings for a hotel on the coast that I have ever stayed at. The cabins, some 15 or so, are each uniquely designed and named after sea, land, and air creatures. Hidden in the forest along beautiful paths these cabins are comfortable, quiet, and relaxing. I stayed here in 2015 and today in 2022 the cabins and grounds are well maintained and the hosts are friendly and welcoming. I'll stay here again on my next visit to Puerto Lopez.
Charles, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, unique, scenic and interesting spot to spend a night or a week. Much to do on sight, and walking distance to the shops, restaurants and activities of the Malecon. Steps off the beach, with beautiful gardens, and many lovely surprises unique to the property. Homemade gelato, hand carved furniture and board games. Truly a magical place.
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the design and ambiance for consciousness. Owners and personnel strive to help and make your stay a pleasure. Great location. The town of Puerto Lopez needs to work on cleaning the beach. Tons of plastic everywhere and too many dogs and of course dog waste. Locals should organize regular weekly “mingas” to clean the beach. If they don’t, it will soon turn into Atacamez.
Verified

2/10 Poor

Room and bathroom were dirty. Rooms without windows and only mosquito nets, it was very cold
Diego, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good but not great

Not quite what i expected. Nice but needs some updating. Service was good at times and not so good at times. Over all good but not great.
Tommy, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Annette, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
David, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Bedding and shower were clean. The garden is well-maintained and lots of birds. But the buildings/cabins need repair work. Hot water came and went every three minutes, had to jump in and out of the water flow. Curtains were faded and wrinkled, the walls were cracked and stained, MANY doors did not hang true and were therefore hard to lock. In the common areas, the games and books and instruments are old and faded, appear to be unused.… In fact, I did not see anyone use the common areas other than for breakfast. Breakfast was plentiful but boring…salt was damp/unusable. The staff was very pleasant but not very knowledgeable about local attractions/guides. The two doggies were friendly and well behaved, not dirty at all. Overall, I felt safe and clean. I think with minimal investment this place could be awesome.
Sara, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Casa Árbol

Fueron unas lindas vacaciones, el hostal muy acogedor y la atención del personal dispuestos en todo momento a resolvernos cualquier necesidad. Nos encantaría regresar pronto es un lugar lleno de vida, arte y creatividad; nuestro bungalow precioso y cómodo.
Maria, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hermoso lugar, tranquilo, frente al mar. Deliciosa comida y excelente atención.
Liza, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Todo perfecto
VENANCIO, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rustic and friendly atmosphere

Very very clean rooms A little rustic for some but the overall stay was extremely friendly. So close to the ocean is a plus.Some may be turned off by no AC but the open air windows and fans provide plenty of cooling
darryl, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely, friendly, helpful staff. Rustic cabins, surrounded by greenery, birds, and art. It felt very safe staying at Hosteria Mandala. Easy walk into the central town either on the beach or Malecon.
Kimberly, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

It is a very pleasant theme but it isn't for everyone. This type of location is naturally inviting for bugs and this kept me up at night. Room was also a little small so it was difficult to get settled in. But mainly my complaint is the bugs. I just couldn't get used to this.
Tracy, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Muy recomendado hotel Mandala

Excelente, hicimos actividades de esparcimiento en el hotel jugamos futbolin, Villar y juegos de mesa. Desayuno muy bueno
Guillermo, 2-night trip