Balandra Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Manta with full-service spa and free breakfast
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Game room
Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View | View from room
Reception
Snack bar
Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Front of property
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2025

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Room options

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Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 23.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Avenida 7 Calle 20, Manta

What's nearby

  • Murciélago Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Avenida Malecón - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manta Port - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mall del Pacífico - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kobe Sushi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casa Res - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ceviches De La Rumiñahui - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Español - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Balandra Hotel

Upscale hotel
At Balandra Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, El Faro, features international cuisine. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Wedding services, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 57 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as safes and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

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

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Property is also known as

Balandra Hotel Manta
Balandra Hotel
Balandra Manta
Balandra
Balandra Hotel Hotel
Balandra Hotel Manta
Balandra Hotel Hotel Manta

Frequently asked questions

Does Balandra Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Balandra Hotel?

As of 26 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balandra Hotel on 9 Jan 2025 start from AU$194.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Balandra Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Balandra Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balandra Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Balandra Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Balandra Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Museo del Banco Central, Murciélago Beach and Avenida Malecón. Manta Port and Mall del Pacífico are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 174 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
the location was perfect, the beach, mall, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is my favorite when I go to Manta. Beautiful place, nice and clean, I love the food also the workers are very nice and helpful....looking forward to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel to stay at. I can't say enough about the helpful staff. They helped in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balandra ha sido y sigue siendo la primera opción para mí en Manta, excelente en todos los sentidos. Súper recomendado!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little pool area, but the bar was under construction so we were unable to enjoy the area. The room we were in could use a little TLC (peeling wallpaper and ceiling) but otherwise clean and really nice. The welcome drink was refreshing and the restaurant was a nice place for a quick cocktail. We didn't have any road noise or party noises where we were which is important to us! Quiet! Beautiful property grounds too! We will stay there again when shopping in Manta.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service and nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad communication regarding VIP Access
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Daily helped us in upgrading our room and also assisted in booking transportation to our next destination. Having friendly after hours security is comforting. There was some construction going on next to the pool but that will only make it better in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tangela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Bungalows were exotic and beautifully landscaped.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023