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Hotel California

3.0 star property
Beachside hotel with indoor pool

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On the beach
Exterior
Private kitchen
Free self-parking
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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C. 10 de Agosto, Montañita, Santa Elena
  • Montañita Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Montanita Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Olon Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Beach View

Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Beach View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Beach View

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Beach View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room, Beach View

Basic Quadruple Room, Beach View

Basic Quadruple Room, Beach View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Montanita

At Hotel California you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Montañita Beach and Montanita Church. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free continental breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This beach hotel offers a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour front desk and a picnic area. Plus you'll find luggage storage and a communal living room. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Near this 3-property class Manglaralto hotel, you'll find Olon Beach.

What's nearby

  • Montañita Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Montanita Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Montanita Spanish School - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Montanita Point - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Olon Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Guayaquil (GYE-Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Churrería - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maximo 21-8 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Momo Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panorama South America - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cabaña de Jerry - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel California

Beachside hotel with indoor pool
Some rates at Hotel California are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Free breakfast is available daily. An indoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a picnic area are also featured at Hotel California. Self parking is free.

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

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hotel California offers 13 accommodations with air conditioning. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. This Manglaralto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Montañita
Hotel California Hotel Montañita

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel California?

Yep, Hotel California has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel California?

Yep, Hotel California is a short 8-minute walk from Montañita Beach.

Does Hotel California have a pool?

Hotel California has an indoor pool.

Does Hotel California serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel California?

No, Hotel California does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel California?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karlos

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nadia Belen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
El personal que nos recibió muy amable, pero la ubicación del hotel no es para nada buena, y las instalaciones están bastante viejas
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025