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Dharma Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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On the beach, beach towels, beach bar
Game room
Sundeck
View from property
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Av. Malecon s/n, 100 meters Norte del Rio, Manglaralto, Santa Elena
  • Montañita Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Montanita Point
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Montanita Spanish School
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Salinas (SNC-General Ulpiano Paez)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Family Room

  • 473 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Dharma Beach Hotel

3-star Manglaralto hotel steps from Montañita Beach
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Dharma Beach Hotel's full-service spa.
Dharma Beach Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Manglaralto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
In addition to a full-service spa, Dharma Beach Hotel features an outdoor pool and a steam room. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This beach hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Dharma Beach Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Dharma Beach Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dharma Beach Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Dharma Beach Hotel Manglaralto
Dharma Beach Hotel
Dharma Beach Hotel Montanita
Dharma Beach Montanita
Dharma Beach Manglaralto
Dharma Beach Hotel Hotel
Dharma Beach Hotel Manglaralto
Dharma Beach Hotel Hotel Manglaralto

Dharma Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at Dharma Beach hotel
Great stay at Dharma Beach hotel. Hotel was right on the very clean beach, with nice walks along the beach to the cliffs and south to other towns, lots of water activity options there and a short walk to the many restaurants and bars in town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Arina

Looks good outside, but not cosy inside at all. The breakfast was “included”, but we ended up paying for that. Was a lot of confusion about it. Problems with water running, with hot water. Wasn’t pleasurable experience at all. Staff wasn’t qualified to address all the issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

sebastian

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice experience being a Dharma Hotel, staff very friendly and clean. LGBT Friendly I was there with my partner and we had an amazing time. VERY WELL RECOMMENDED
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, food, and service
Amazing location, great food and service, beautiful balcony with oceanfront views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonito hotel para vacacionar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The food was delicious, all day happy hour, the restaurant closes at 7, I would recommend the larger rooms as the basic king is not a lot of extra room in it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

CC, Texas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While on our trip to visit family & friends--Tito recommended staying here! I'm so happy he did. The services are great and it's very apparent they're seeking to cater to global travelers vs. ONLY local guests. I'm writing this on my laptop where my pictures haven't been loaded yet or I'd share them. Suffice it to say I'm picky--EXTREMELY picky. Hotel Dharma did NOT disappoint. My favorite parts: 1) Proximity to beach 2) Cleanliness 3) A/C--many places do not have it 4) Beautiful domes 5) Cafe/restaurant--bread is DIVINE 6) English speaking employee's 7) MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE IS RONNY--he is the pure example of joy & love. He is so sweet & accommodating. If I could pack him up and take him with me I would. Such a happy soul & it comes through in his actions. THANK YOU Ronny! Off for my next adventure. You can not go wrong with Dharma!! *my key card kept getting deactivated so I had to go to counter every night but they were all very accommodating and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful great dinner on the beach fully staffed game room pool kid friendly. Speak English at front desk
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location great service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Anna5000, The Woodlands, United States of America

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Well located in Montanita
We enjoyed one night at this hotel to visit Montanita. It is well located and have a few amenities including a heated swimming pool which was a plus.

10/10 Excellent

Juan Andrés

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
dharma beach
nice hotel, the pool is a little bit small but is good, well located, good food and nice people. recomended

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booking problems, rebooked in other hotel
I arrived at the Dharma Beach Hotel to find that the room I had booked was not available. The manager told me he had advised hotels.com to cancel the booking, but they had not done this, so I received no communication that there were any issues with my reservation. On this particular night (new years eve) the hotel was totally booked out, as was every other hotel in Montanita. The manager was apologetic about the situation, and organized me to stay in a room not normally used for guests at a nearby hotel (which unfortunately not nearly as good as what I had booked at Dharma). He also gave my friends and I a free dinner. It seems that hotels.com was at fault, and the manager did what he could to resolve the situation.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed Saturday until Wednesday. The only time there was a problem with noise was Saturday night - but that is to be expected since the town and beach are one big party on Saturdays. Otherwise, it was as expected, a comfortable, clean hotel on the beach with a nice restaurant, good food and drinks. The water in the pool was clean and it felt heated.

4/10 Poor

mercedes, New York City

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
very disappoint
i think it was to much money for the room, I'm not happy with this hotel will try an other one next time

10/10 Excellent

Edson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Genial, todos muy amables y buen ambiente
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo es increíble. Para mi es el mejor hotel de Montañita. Lo que más me gusta son las fiestas en lost. Lo único que no me parece es que en el precio no están incluidas las entradas a la fiesta para lost. Eso es lo único malo. Si las entradas estuvieran incluidas en el precio de la habitación fuera excelente!!!

6/10 Okay

Andres

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Cunado llegamos pasado el mediodía no valía el ascensor y tuvimos que subir los 4 pisos por las escaleras. El olor en el baño era desagradable. No pudimos determinar si el hedor venía de afuera o era alguna tubería interior del baño la dañada. El desayuno correcto y el personal al ingreso y a la salida amables y eficientes. Una pena lo del baño ya que en general las instalaciones están en bueno estado y las habitaciones también.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No me dejaron pasar
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Armando, Guayaquil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención en el restaurante por parte de las muchachas, una en particular es muy deficiente, no esta a la altura del nivel del hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022