Good location. Ok rooms for price. Beautiful area in Machalilla park

Could use an update

The hostal is located at the north end of the working fishing village (can’t stress this enough as this sort of place is not for everyone). This means it’s quieter than the southern end of the beach (always more to my personal taste). The views are gorgeous and there are hammocks on the terrace from which to watch the sunset and the locals in their evening swim/play. I was upgraded from my original room because the hostal was quiet which was wonderful. I had the double room with private bathroom and sea view on the first floor and loved it! Hot water, plenty of space for your stuff. The breakfast in the morning is well worth the extra cost especially since there’s not a lot of options to eat out in the village. I bought food at the local store and made my own dinner in the well equipped kitchen. Anyway, the owner made me a spectacular fruit plate each morning, with different fruit each time. He also went out to get fresh bread which was still warm when he got back and served it with butter and preserve. He also makes eggs but I don’t eat them. All the tea and coffee you need. So much care and attention given to make sure ‘todo bien’. I also enjoyed the decor of the place, very cute and rustic, lots of seating areas to chill. The trees on the property host lots of singing birds and geckos. The beach is thriving with nature; pelicans, vultures and other impressive sea-sky prowlers are ever present. Crabs and lizards catch your eye until they notice you and scurry off. Make sure you head down the south end of the beach to see the pelicans fishing in the evening. It’s a sight to behold. Also, the national park is within walking distance for some beautiful beaches and lookouts. I had a great time here and if you like authentic fishing village life, so will you.

I liked everything about the property itself but bear in mind there are few facilities (no ATM, a couple of small stores/restaurants) in the village so be prepared to scale down your needs to the basics and bring cash with you. I didn’t and I had to make what I had stretch!

This place is very friendly, calm and comfortable. Here is nice roof where you can sit on hamakas and enjoy the view on the sea. The price is perfect for location and quality of the accommodation. You can share the kitchen where is available coffee and tea for a small fee.

Accommodation is perfect. Just one think that the mattress was uncomfortable.

It is in front of the beach

The owner tried to control every aspect of the client. I do not like that. Also he did not want to give a receipt for the stay.