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Socia/tel Montañita

2.5 star property
Hostel with spa services, steps from Montañita Beach
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Outdoor pool
Business centre
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Rockstar Suite
Outdoor pool

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Calle Guido Chiriboga y Av. Tercera, Calle de los Cocteleros, Montañita, Manglaralto, Santa Elena
  • Montañita Beach
    1 min walk
  • Montanita Church
    2 min walk
  • Restaurante El Surfista
    1 min walk
  • Salinas (SNC-General Ulpiano Paez)
    89 min drive

Room options

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Rockstar Suite

Rockstar Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Small Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Montanita

At Socia/tel Montañita you'll be within steps of Montañita Beach and Montanita Church. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to bike hire, yoga classes and surfing lessons. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .With a stay at this Manglaralto hostel, you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Montanita Spanish School and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Montanita Point.
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What's nearby

  • Montañita Beach - 1 min walk
  • Montanita Church - 2 min walk
  • Montanita Spanish School - 7 min walk
  • Montanita Point - 3 min drive
  • Olon Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Guayaquil (GYE-Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wave - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Surfista - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shankha - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Ebenezer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Limbo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Socia/tel Montañita

Hostel with spa services, steps from Montañita Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business centre on site.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at Socia/tel Montañita.

This Manglaralto hostel is smoke free.

  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Socia/tel Montañita offers 78 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surf lessons
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 8 for adults and from USD 8 for children

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, debit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Selina Montañita Hostel Manglaralto
Selina Montañita Manglaralto
Montañita
Selina Montañita
Selina Montañita Hostel
Socia/tel Montañita Manglaralto
Socia/tel Montañita Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Socia/tel Montañita Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Manglaralto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Socia/tel Montañita?

Socia/tel Montañita offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Socia/tel Montañita?

Yep, Socia/tel Montañita is a short 1-minute walk from Montañita Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing.

Is there a spa on site at Socia/tel Montañita?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does Socia/tel Montañita have a pool?

Socia/tel Montañita has an outdoor pool.

What makes Socia/tel Montañita a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Socia/tel Montañita.

Does Socia/tel Montañita serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Socia/tel Montañita?

No, Socia/tel Montañita does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Socia/tel Montañita?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Socia/tel Montañita?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Socia/tel Montañita?

No, pets are not allowed.

Socia/tel Montañita Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 71 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alyss

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t stay here. There are better options!!
We checked out after one sleepless night. Our room was so loud inside it felt like we were in a nightclub, but worse, because it was a mixture of 3-4 nearby clubs and bars music. The hostel itself hadn’t even started any live music yet when we arrived. I don’t know how the Hostel can actually charge money for this room, let alone nearly 100 dollars. The atmosphere was dead, the hostel is really big and not particularly communal. You’d be much better off in a cheaper and smaller place 5-10 minutes out of town. We checked out and were told we might get our money back if they let the room out again. They did sell the room but did not give us our money back. One of the managers was very rude about it saying that we were told it was a party hostel Nowhere on hotels.com does it call itself a party Hostel. This place is unfit for purpose. The wifi doesn’t work in the rooms. The kitchen was smelly and dirty. One of the cupboards smelled strongly of mould. There were no forks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Josh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Please do not stay here! An absolute joke.
The single worst hostel OR any place I have ever stayed. So loud my partner and I were shouting to each other (I’m not joking) in the same bed. We were given ear plugs on check in but they were not even close to good enough. We were here for one night of 4 before we left, they refused to refund us. And it was a private room at $100/night There is no Wi-Fi any where near the bedrooms only the lobby and it’s intermittent. The free water station has been empty every time I’ve seen it. The bar is dead all evenings (we keep walking past to see if it’s better) so it’s not like there is even a good atmosphere there. I’ve worked in hostels and clubs whilst travelling and this one is like no other. The other salina hostels are much better. The kitchen has one knife, a broken fridge and broken microwave. The bedrooms are in between 3 clubs. I have attached a picture of where I would rather stay and spend my money. The manager is also unapologetic and rude.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as advertised. I called you all 2 times for a partial refund, but you keep giving me the runaround I did get the insurance. This property was not as advertised. This property was not as advertised to me. I had to move. They took my keys and said only you can give refund. Back and forth with just giving me a refund.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

AYLIN

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANGY, medellin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó La ubicacion, la limpieza, las instalaciones, la rumba
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you can handle the loud music
If you are in Montanita to party, Selina is your place. The location in close to everything and the service from staff was actually very good. They have daily events and keep you updated. The downside to Selina is also the location. The clubs on both sides play loud music with heavy bass that reverberates through walls until 4am. Even wearing headphones playing white noise, it was near impossible to sleep until the music stopped at 4am.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The front wasnt helpfull and they kept us going bavk and forth to get our room because the rooms werent clean...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Room comfort
Great location on the beach. Very loud music till 4 am from the nearby club on Saturday night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good
Excellent service and professional staff, the wifi is low, probably due to the provider. The hotel need a little mantainance, they r working on it. Good job
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

JA, Guayaquil

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a terrible smell, the floor was dirty and sticky, there was no soap in the bathroom. The toilet seat was all scuffed and needed and update asap. The bathroom curtains and door were all splattered with stains, there was no hot water and the noise from the nearby club was extremely loud. I would expect a lot more for the priced that we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Tsvetelina

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
I never stayed here! Property was listed in close proximity. I was thinking walking distance from my search location. Being it was after 10pm when eye found myself stranded in a foreign country with my 7 year old, a low cell battery, and speaking very little Spanish. With that said i ended up being suggested this hotel. However upon booking and address check Google maps showed no transportation available. I asked a local who told me that street was not in that town. There were about 10 other hotels or hostels where we could have stayed. This IS what happened HOTEL RINCON D'OLON SAVED US.... THE OWNER DIDN'T EVEN CHARGE US RIGHT OFF THE BAT UNDERSTANDING MY SITUATION. BUT THIS HOTEL REFUSED TO RETURN OUR MONEY. It's totally unfortunate as we are not here for vacation but seeking asylum. Boy, this hotel must need every dime as much as we do. A partial return would have been better than nothing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price of the room is extremely expensive for what the offer, no breakfast, share bathrooms, the room has AC but the staff does not provide the controller. Room size is extremely small, the whole space is occupied by the bed, no room to even walk, it´s like a prison cell. Share bathrooms per floor, the room I was given had no windows, it rain that night and water drop into the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place if you don't need much sleep (but that is to be expected in Mantanita) and are not too fussy about cleanliness or ambiance. We were however quite disappointed after staying at a really good Selina hostel in Cuenca. This one did not compare - it was very run down, no chairs to sit on by pool, few and uncomfortable chairs at breakfast location and no relaxing spaces like at the other hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Alejandra

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Carol-Ann

The room is so small, the menu of restaurante is very good. no hot water for a shower. Is a best place for to do a party, music everyday at 8 am to 3 am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
If you are going to party this is a great place. If you want to sleep do not stay here. This is a cheap place to stay but it is with good reason, the private rooms are extremely basic and the shared bathroom was a toilet with a shower in the corner. The shower curtain was falling apart, it was a home to many mosquitoes and smells really bad. The room also smells but it's a little better than the toilet. If you enjoy listening to four or five songs at the same time whilst trying to sleep this is the place for you. I'd recommend anywhere else :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathanp

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel Enjoy It breakfast and the incredible pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not so good experience.
Well, I just feel like an abandoned property in some areas. For the pricey room of $48 they should be much better. The room was nothing as the one I saw in the pictures, are small and bathroom are super small and rustic, not modern. I know it is in front of the beach, but still you can find a better room with better services, like free classic breakfast, room in front of the beach, hotel in better condition, for the price of $25 a day tax included. The people working in there some were nice and some weren't. Need to have tv screen in the room. Need to be faster check in and check out. Need to make it gay friendly, Hey, you wana feel safe and happy. Need to have better promotions in the bar and more drinks selection. It was a part in the hotel in restauration, I think..looks bad. In general its a ok hotel for $20 a night, not for $48.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019