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Balandra Hotel

4.0 star property
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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | View from room
Lobby
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Avenida 7 Calle 20, Manta
  • Place, Mall del Pacífico
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Murciélago Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manta Port
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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Room options

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Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Garden view

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Ocean view

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Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Garden view

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

1-Bedroom Bungalow Standard

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

2-Bedroom Bungalow Standard

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

Double Room Deluxe

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Double Room Deluxe

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Room Deluxe

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Room Deluxe

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

About this property

Balandra Hotel

Hotel in Manta with full-service spa and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Balandra Hotel offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Balandra Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Museo del Banco Central. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at El Faro
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Steps from Museo del Banco Central and 4 minutes on foot from Murciélago Beach
Balandra Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. An arcade/games room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Balandra Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Manta hotel is smoke free.

El Faro – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Faro

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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Balandra Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 197 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David, Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Security box needed repair but otherwise a good hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lindo Hotel con mucha naturaleza , servicio excelente y su ubicación buena
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angel, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andres

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Satff came up to my door to ask for something late at night. Were not very helpfull at check in. The parking process was no very easy for them to open the gate
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel, Hollywood

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There is an elevator only in the towers. The stairs were very difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, fantastic staff.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Balandra is a very special place. We stayed there after my wife had surgery to rest. The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. The facilities are wonderful and the food is delicious. An incredible place of beauty!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Yonkers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Mississauga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is is in a big port city Manta. It is very close to the beach. If you are looking for a nice quiet b each , it is not. Beach is very noisy with loud music and also doesn't look so clean. Hotel is is like a different species with beatiful garden and swimming pool. Staff is great, breakfast is very good, rooms are big and very clean. It is a grwatbplace to stay if you need to stay in a big city. Fee steps from the hotel thwre is a shopping center.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rubèn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach is very close. We loved that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuliet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel. A very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a lot going for it. Once inside you wouldn’t even know the city of Manta was just outside. The Bungalow area with pool is easy on the eyes and the room inside and out was very comfortable and welcoming. Next visit to Manta we will plan a longer stay for sure. For beach or shopping and local eateries it is a very convenient location. To top it all the staff were very friendly and went the extra mile to help make our stay perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a double bed room with a view to the beach. We loved our stay there. The staff was amazing. The food was so delicious. The breakfast buffet included with the stay had so much variety and if you didn’t find something all you needed to do is ask and if they could they would accommodate your request. We really enjoyed our stay at Balandra and we will continue to stay in Balandra when we visit Manta.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix

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

Great Hotel, perfect location

Appreciated how attentive the hosts were. The rooms were great and have a fantastic view of the beach. I felt safe during my stay and well attended, plus the breakfast buffet was a perfect way to start a day. The Hotel is a block away (walking distance) from the beach. Ten minute drive from the airport and a 5 minute drive to great restaurants. There is also a giant mall to the side of the hotel, a two minute walk. Loved the stay, if i had to be picky about one thing, it would be the pool size, felt small for how big the hotel was. Plus it was always full of kids. Which makes sense since its a family type of hotel. But it wasn't too much of an issue since theres a giant ocean a block away. haha. The hotel offers a restaurant, gym and game room. Definitely worth staying here, specially if its your first time in Manta.
view from my balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was excellent. Too many steps everywhere so not great for elderly
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mery

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

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff aimable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

charlie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I did not like the fact that my Expedia hundred dollars, but they charged me $400 when I left. Will not be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful and well kept hotel I have ever been. Better than anything in Hawaii.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balandra is always my first option when visiting Manta and visited it for the first time over 19 years ago. I loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Priscilla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023