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The Cottages by the sea

3.0 star property

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Sun deck
Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Premier Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Sea View
Beach nearby, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Avenida Quito Norte, Oceanfront, San Alejo, Charapoto, Manabi, 100001
  • Place, San Jacinto Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Baha de Caraquez Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Canoa Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, Poolside

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Superior Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, Poolside

  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Cabin, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Poolside

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Signature Cabin, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Poolside

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premier Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Poolside

Premier Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Poolside

  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen | Living area

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Apartment | Private kitchen

Classic Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the area

Charapoto

At The Cottages by the sea, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from San Jacinto Beach and 17.1 km (10.6 mi) from Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church. Highlights at this beach hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to bike hire and a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Charapoto hotel, you'll be 36.4 km (22.6 mi) from Baha de Caraquez Beach and 38.1 km (23.7 mi) from Iglesia Santa Rosa.

What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church - 29 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Iglesia Santa Rosa - 36 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Baha de Caraquez Beach - 37 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Canoa Beach - 45 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

  • Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nautilus Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sabor de Bamboo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Ceviches De Mimi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brisas del Mar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante el Tiburón - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Cottages by the sea

There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Cottages by the sea. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
The Cottages by the sea offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 2.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Dining table
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Printer
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 17 March 2026 to 29 July 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 88 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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 travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 5.00 for adults and from USD 2.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and PayPal. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Cottages sea Hotel San Clemente
Cottages sea Hotel
Cottages sea San Clemente
The Cottages by the sea Hotel
The Cottages by the sea Charapoto
The Cottages by the sea Hotel Charapoto

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Cottages by the sea?

Yep, The Cottages by the sea has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Cottages by the sea?

Yep, The Cottages by the sea is a short 17-minute walk from San Jacinto Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does The Cottages by the sea have a pool?

The Cottages by the sea has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes The Cottages by the sea a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Cottages by the sea.

Does The Cottages by the sea serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cottages by the sea?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cottages by the sea?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Cottages by the sea?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Cottages by the sea, with dog exercise areas, pet-sitting services and food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 40 kg per pet.

The Cottages by the sea Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, comfortable, friendly, and a great location. Karla was a fabulous host, her breakfast was so delicious with fresh Ecuadorian fruits, eggs and bread. The grounds are beautiful, lovely pool surrounded by lush local gardens and indigenous pottery. Our cottage was clean and spacious, with a comfortable bed and ample storage space. We had a fabulous 5 nights, thanks to Karla's hospitality, lovely weather and the Pacific Ocean just across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service and stuff! Thanks for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

lisa

I never stayed there the booking was a mistake
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were treated like family. Kimberly is an extraordinaire host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rick&christins, Sausalito, CA

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kimberly and her staff were very attentive and treated us and our 2 dogs like family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautifully maintained in a small fishing village with great character. The owner and staff make you feel at home once you walk through the gates. First to time to Ecuador and it will not be our last to this unique hotel. You can hear the Ocean all day and night from every room and it is only footsteps away. Awesome place and hospitality and some cold beer and cool sunsets. There is good wifi but leave your D^%n phone in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest place in area. Very friendly and welcoming owner and staff. We felt like family. Went out of their way to ensure a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kimberly and her staff are absolutely wonderful! They took care of all of our needs and made sure our stay was perfect! We felt like family. The location is perfect -- on the beach and close to everything! We loved our stay so much, we have aleady made plans to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Kristine, Vernon, BC, Canada

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Small hotel close to the beach.

This was our first stop after flying to Manta on the coast of Ecuador. It was right in the middle of the country's carnival which made the town very congested and noisy. When we arrived and asked for confirmation of the free breakfast, we were told it wasn't included. However, upon showing the written confirmation, the owner agreed. Although they do not appear to be well set up for providing breakfasts, the staff did put together a good breakfast for us. I think if we had purchased one of their larger rooms our experience might have been a lot better, but they were full on the night of arrival. The room we had was very small, and although it had all the features mentioned below, it did not meet our needs so we left after the first night even though we were paid for three nights. We drove to a different town with a nicer beach and stayed there for three nights. Even though the new place cost a bit more and had none of the features listed below under "...likes...", we found it much better than Cottages by the Sea because it was spacious, airy, well-lit, modern, very clean, had lots of hooks & hangers and places to put our bags and things, had two multi-speed fans in each room and had an immaculate, bright bathroom with high-end fixtures.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Maria Fernanda, Envigado

Travelled with family
Al llegar al hotel nos informaron que no existían habitaciones disponibles, a pesar de contar con una reservación confirmada y pagada al 100%. Esta situación nos generó una molestia y preocupación considerables, especialmente por tratarse de una llegada planificada con anticipación. Aún más preocupante fue constatar que el encargado que nos atendió no tenía conocimiento alguno de nuestra reservación, ya que —según nos indicó— esta no se encuentra vinculada al sistema regular de reservas del hotel. Considero que este es un fallo grave en la gestión interna, que no debería recaer en los huéspedes. Dicho esto, considero importante resaltar y agradecer la excelente actitud y predisposición del encargado que nos atendió. A pesar de la situación, buscó activamente una solución y, gracias a su iniciativa, logró reubicarnos en un departamento externo, en un edificio particular (no dentro de las instalaciones del hotel), evitando así que nos quedáramos sin alojamiento esa noche. Su manejo del inconveniente fue lo único que alivió una experiencia que, de otra manera, habría sido completamente negativa. Agradecería se revise internamente lo ocurrido para evitar que una situación similar vuelva a repetirse con otros huéspedes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gudnara, Quito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Héctor Rafael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente para pasar en familia, muy recomendado
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bonito
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit très accueillant avec un excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

CIELO ROSA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

VOLVERIAMOS A IR

BONITO LUGAR, SUS ANFITRIONES MUY AMABLES Y NOS GUSTO MAS QUE SEAN AMIGABLES PARA LAS MASCOTAS
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar muy acogedor, limpio y ordenando con una excelente atención, seguro regresamos en una próxima ocasión
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022