If you're looking for a party hostel or a place to meet other travellers, this isn't the open-concept environment to do so, although there is a beautiful yard and patio at the back for a hangout. I noticed that most guests mostly just came here to rest and had their own plans. Which I didn't mind, this was perfect for me, as I had my own plans and family and friends to meet up with.

Jose was an exceptional desk host. Accommodations and flexibility were easily made for me to stay an extra night and check out and leave my baggage in my room later until I needed to leave in the evening. Excellent communication and help to provide information on things to do in Montanita as well as help to plan for a Galapagos tour. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful if I needed anything. Breakfast options could of varied a bit more, as I was lactose intolerant and it breakfast was mostly just granola and yogurt. But other than that, this place is very clean and quiet and not even a 1 minute walk from the beach and 3 minute walk from the town. I would definitely be staying here again on my next trip.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing to complain about!

Loved this hostel and extended to a week when I initially only had 3 nights booked. The volunteers are the best and create a super inclusive and chilled atmosphere that's fun too. They have free mozzie nets and brekky and a super well equipped kitchen, loved it here and was hard to leave!

Stayed in September 2023

Everyone is super nice here, while the hostel is still super chill. Good mixture of social and relaxing. Love the rooftop as well, very tranquil view.

Stayed in March 2023

rooftop view, very Nice and helpfull personnel, Quiet at night, close to beach and city

Stayed in January 2023

i have nothing bad to say, if I’m really reaching maybe kitchen could be slightly updated but it had everything I needed and I’m not at all disappointed. i wish I had booked an extra night here instead of staying in puerto López

staff, location, breakfast. layout. rooftop view, yard, one of my top hostals I’ve stayed at.

Stayed in January 2023

the owner and the staff and location are great. makes your stay comfortable and pleasant. Also here you’ll meet nice people from all over the world

Stayed in January 2023

Not seeing more of Lena's tricks:(

Upon arrival I was greated by Lena and her magic tricks. They were truely amazing and without a doubt one of my highlights of Monenita, if not whole Ecuacdor. The magic show will leave you stunned and I can assure you will only think about possible solutions, on how her tricks work. She is the modern Hudini!!!

Stayed in November 2022

I had booked for 5 days and ended up staying for 10. Great communal areas for meeting new friends plus a great terrace to pair with the free coffee. I’d recommend this place for backpackers and regular travellers

Stayed in October 2022

Nice atmosphere, got help by staff to book tour, short walk to the town, nice room, nice brekky

Stayed in September 2022

The payment option, forcing you to pay extra taxes with the card

Eileen and Julia were the best hosts ever! Nice space, well equipped and clean

Stayed in September 2022

Nothing

The location to the beach is amazing, just a few steps and you are on the beach! I also spent a lot of time on the terrace enjoying the view from a hammock. I would often take my breakfast up there and see whales in the sea. I like that they have a kitchen that you can use and the staff are really friendly.

Stayed in September 2022

Everything was great!

Everything was excellent!! The close proximity to the beach, the beautiful view from the terrace, great wifi on all floors to work remotely and a nice little kitchen to make your own meals. An excellent option for a hostel if you want to come to Montanita to Surf for a while, meet people from all over the world, and do the occasional nite out to town to party.

Stayed in September 2022

The hostel was way lower quality than what I expected looking at the price. I cancelled my stay with them after arrival. It was disappointing for me.

Stayed in April 2025

Upon arrival, I experienced a little shock from the ugly, dark and tiny room with a view of the wall - see photos. The view of the (gray) sea and (gray) sky was only from the upper terrace, where you could only climb up a very steep wooden staircase. Watch out for injuries when you climb down! Everything was shabby in the hostel. I understand that living in Switzerland (where the owner lives) is expensive (the most expensive in Europe), so there is no money left for hostel renovations, but on the other hand, paint and varnish are cheap in Ecuador. In the evening, I noticed that my sheet (and also the blanket) were dirty. I asked the receptionist for a change. He objected that the sheet was clean, there were "only" stains on it. But he changed it for me. The next morning he didn't even answer my greeting. I had to greet him 3 times before he answered me angrily. He acted angry (only towards me) for the next few days. So don't believe it when the owner here responds to every criticism that if the guests didn't like something, they should have complained on the site, because everything could be solved. Yes, you can complain on the site, and then you can "enjoy" unpleasant treatment from the local staff (and/or blocking from the remote owner from writing a negative review). I have experienced many hostels in different countries, so I can compare that this one was the 2nd worst.

You can read this review only because I communicated with Booking.com for several months and provided evidence that I was actually staying at the hostel. I didn't like it so much in the hostel that I decided that rather than ruining my vacation, I'd rather let the owner payment for 4 nights and I left after 2 nights. However, the owner used a trick so I couldn't write a review since he updated my status to 'no show' - it means that I didn't arrive. As a result, I couldn't even post photos. I finally managed to solve this scam. I hereby salute the owner - it didn't work out. And you all can now enjoy real photos from the hostel. The photos of the hostel are full of sunshine. Forget about it. The sun is there only if you come between December and February. Otherwise, for 9 months you will see gray sky, gray beach sand and gray (and cold) sea. As another guest explained to me, if I want to enjoy a sunny beach, I have to go to nearby Mancora (northern Peru). I should have been put off by the initial misunderstanding during the reservation, but in the end it became clear that I did not ask for an early check-in or an extra standard. Unfortunately, it calmed me down.

Stayed in October 2022

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Stayed in December 2024

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Stayed in July 2022

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Stayed in July 2025