Esperanto Bed & Breakfast Surf Hostel

View (from property/room), Balcony/Terrace, Sea view

Esperanto Bed & Breakfast Surf Hostel Hostel in Montanita

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(111 Ratings)

Hostel in Montanita

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Set in Montañita, Esperanto Bed & Breakfast Surf Hostel offers beachfront accommodation 50 metres from Montañita Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Montanita

Nearby attractions

La Chocolatera

49.4 mi

Parque Nacional Machalilla

Available Rooms

4 Bunk • 129 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 129 ft²

Sleeps 5

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6 Bunk • 215 ft²

Sleeps 6

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1 Bunk • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Esperanto Bed & Breakfast Surf Hostel

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4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(111 Ratings)

Hostel in Montanita

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Montanita

Nearby attractions

La Chocolatera

49.4 mi

Parque Nacional Machalilla

Available Rooms

4 Bunk • 129 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 129 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

6 Bunk • 215 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(111 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Everyone is super nice here, while the hostel is still super chill. Good mixture of social and relaxing. Love the rooftop as well, very tranquil view.

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Superb

rooftop view, very Nice and helpfull personnel, Quiet at night, close to beach and city

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

perfect place to stay in Montanita if you want to experience a well balanced stay in this coastal hotspot

staff, location, breakfast. layout. rooftop view, yard, one of my top hostals I’ve stayed at.

i have nothing bad to say, if I’m really reaching maybe kitchen could be slightly updated but it had everything I needed and I’m not at all disappointed. i wish I had booked an extra night here instead of staying in puerto López

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Would definitely stay again!

The staff is incredibly friendly! I always felt there there was something fun to do and someone cool to do it with. they were very accommodating in terms of ensuring the comfort of the guests.

N/A

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

the owner and the staff and location are great. makes your stay comfortable and pleasant. Also here you’ll meet nice people from all over the world

4.5 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Lenas Magic Show

Upon arrival I was greated by Lena and her magic tricks. They were truely amazing and without a doubt one of my highlights of Monenita, if not whole Ecuacdor. The magic show will leave you stunned and I can assure you will only think about possible solutions, on how her tricks work. She is the modern Hudini!!!

Not seeing more of Lena's tricks:(

0.5 / 5.0

Dec 2022

I was blocked to prevent me writing a negative review

You can read this review only because I communicated with Booking.com for several months and provided evidence that I was actually staying at the hostel. I didn't like it so much in the hostel that I decided that rather than ruining my vacation, I'd rather let the owner payment for 4 nights and I left after 2 nights. However, the owner used a trick so I couldn't write a review since he updated my status to 'no show' - it means that I didn't arrive. As a result, I couldn't even post photos. I finally managed to solve this scam. I hereby salute the owner - it didn't work out. And you all can now enjoy real photos from the hostel. The photos of the hostel are full of sunshine. Forget about it. The sun is there only if you come between December and February. Otherwise, for 9 months you will see gray sky, gray beach sand and gray (and cold) sea. As another guest explained to me, if I want to enjoy a sunny beach, I have to go to nearby Mancora (northern Peru). I should have been put off by the initial misunderstanding during the reservation, but in the end it became clear that I did not ask for an early check-in or an extra standard. Unfortunately, it calmed me down.

Upon arrival, I experienced a little shock from the ugly, dark and tiny room with a view of the wall - see photos. The view of the (gray) sea and (gray) sky was only from the upper terrace, where you could only climb up a very steep wooden staircase. Watch out for injuries when you climb down! Everything was shabby in the hostel. I understand that living in Switzerland (where the owner lives) is expensive (the most expensive in Europe), so there is no money left for hostel renovations, but on the other hand, paint and varnish are cheap in Ecuador. In the evening, I noticed that my sheet (and also the blanket) were dirty. I asked the receptionist for a change. He objected that the sheet was clean, there were "only" stains on it. But he changed it for me. The next morning he didn't even answer my greeting. I had to greet him 3 times before he answered me angrily. He acted angry (only towards me) for the next few days. So don't believe it when the owner here responds to every criticism that if the guests didn't like something, they should have complained on the site, because everything could be solved. Yes, you can complain on the site, and then you can "enjoy" unpleasant treatment from the local staff (and/or blocking from the remote owner from writing a negative review). I have experienced many hostels in different countries, so I can compare that this one was the 2nd worst.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

I had booked for 5 days and ended up staying for 10. Great communal areas for meeting new friends plus a great terrace to pair with the free coffee. I’d recommend this place for backpackers and regular travellers

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Nice place

Nice atmosphere, got help by staff to book tour, short walk to the town, nice room, nice brekky

4.5 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Superb

Eileen and Julia were the best hosts ever! Nice space, well equipped and clean

The payment option, forcing you to pay extra taxes with the card

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Best Surf and Chill Hostel in Montanita for sure!

Everything was excellent!! The close proximity to the beach, the beautiful view from the terrace, great wifi on all floors to work remotely and a nice little kitchen to make your own meals. An excellent option for a hostel if you want to come to Montanita to Surf for a while, meet people from all over the world, and do the occasional nite out to town to party.

Everything was great!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Great hostel

The location to the beach is amazing, just a few steps and you are on the beach! I also spent a lot of time on the terrace enjoying the view from a hammock. I would often take my breakfast up there and see whales in the sea. I like that they have a kitchen that you can use and the staff are really friendly.

Nothing

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

meant to stay a night, stayed a week. such great vibes, amazing staff and lovely view of the sea

nothing

0.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Bad

they are not nice for the customers

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Esperanto Hostal is a great location if you wanna meet people for chatting or just hang out. The house is great, it has some private rooms and dormitorios. The little garden is nice for having breakfast, the rooftop is just amazing. You have a great view to the ocean and can spot some whales or just hang up there in hammocks. It's just 5 minutes walk to the city center where you can find everything needed. To Olon it takes 10 minutes by taxi and costs 1.50$. The beach is just on front of the hostal, a 2 mintes walk. You can go surfing or just chill on the beach. I loved staying in Esperanto Hostal and if I could have stayed longer, I definitely would have stayed there. Johnny and all volonteers are super helpful, provide information and help you in all question. The breakfast was included (bread, butter, jam, oatmeal, fruits, tee, cafe). Muchas gracias!

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Superb

This place was heaven! The staff are super friendly, the rooms are really clean and the beds were big and comfortable. The roof terrace was amazing to sit and work/chill (mostly chill) with amazing views of the ocean and sunset. Would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to meet nice people outside of a party hostel (party hostels are just down the road for you to hand out in so you get the best of both worlds)

Nothing

3.5 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Good

The breakfast was nice but simple. The first room we stayed in was on the second floor and was alright. The rooftop terrace is very nice and a good place to catch the sunset and chill out. The location could not have been better and was close to town but also very close to the beach.

The second room we stayed in was in the garden and was not very clean. There were ants everywhere and the furniture was dusty. The rooms only have fans that need a clean and are overall very basic. The price is not good value for the rooms but the location mostly makes up for it.

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Superb

great view close to beach

breakfast only 2 days a week

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Exceptional

Came for a night, stayed for a month.

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Passable

-breakfast was great but apparently only served on weekends which is pretty strange

-cleanliness of the rooms - floors were cleaned only once in the morning, toilet and other amenities not cleaned at all; the fan in the room had a thick layer of dust on it -general lack of atmosphere in this hostel

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Not recommended for the next couple of weeks

Staff is great and very friendly and helpful!

There is a huge road construction going on, from early in the morning, throughout the day. It is not beachfront. I felt a bit mislead by this information.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Amazing

Everything

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Exceptional

Very nice people around!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Best hostel

It was perfect! The rooms were very clean and not too small, every room also has a terrace which add a lot especially if you have an ocean view The best part was Rocke, the manger who really made the hostel feel like home he was there for every little thing 24/7 always made sure everything is okay and gave me the best hosting experience

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Exceptional

Nice owner, good breakfast and you can always get a cold beer ;)

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Fantastic experience!

My stay was great! The hostel has a super cool vibe, the stuff is always willing to help you out. It is the kind of environment where you can create nice human connections. The breakfast was delicious and the location excellent (close to the beach and at 5 minutes walking from the city "party area" (so quiet at night). The hostel was clean and its terrace very lovely.

Nothing at all!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Great Place!

Location was excellent! The staff are amazing. The facilities are great with lots of character. Clean. Centrally located. About a one minute walk to the beach. I was there on a Saturday so I was able to have breakfast which was perfect. The bed was super comfortable. Wi-Fi works great in every area the Hostel. I would definitely recommend this place. It’s close to everything and with the staff being so wonderful it’s worth every cent.

Nothing.

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Superb

The staff here were so nice and helpful! And it’s right by the beach. On Saturday there was a dinner for the guests that was only $7 for a ton of food.

Really everything was amazing! There were no hand towels or hand soap in our bathroom, but that is a very small thing.

4.0 / 5.0

May 2021

Nice, clean place with comfortable room and toilet, next to the beach, but NO BREAKFAST INCLUDED!

My reservation was with breakfast included and when I came they told me there is no breakfast (during the weekdays!). With no breakfest it's a bit expensive place...

Very nice, clean place, big and comfortable room and toilet, awesome tarace with great view over the ocean. Just a few meters from the beach, in the center of the town.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Montanita?

The average price for a rental in Montanita is $56 per night. This rental is $0 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Esperanto Bed & Breakfast Surf Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Esperanto Bed & Breakfast Surf Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Esperanto Bed & Breakfast Surf Hostel?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Esperanto Bed & Breakfast Surf Hostel

Hostel in Montanita

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Montanita

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Esperanto Bed & Breakfast Surf Hostel

Hostel in Montanita

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Montanita

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Montanita?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Esperanto Bed & Breakfast Surf Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Esperanto Bed & Breakfast Surf Hostel?

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