Soga Hostal

The beach was very nice and safe. Staff were very helpful.

The stay was good. The manager was very helpful and spoke English. Nice pool. Not much to do in Santa Marianita though

I was so happy to get a recommendation for Santa Marianita nr Manta, whilst the rest of Ecuador was under grey cloud. It has its own little sunny micro-climate plus has this little gorgeous gem of a hostel. Oswaldo, the owner, is the most accommodating host and has made the hostel, with its bamboo structures, swimming pool, hot tub, pool table and hammock deck, the most delightful and relaxing place to stay. Rooms are clean, spacious and the showers are with decent hot water. Eating in-house is a must as cheap and delicious. Oswaldo is a fine cook and cooks the meal of the day different every night. The beach is only 2 mins walk but being the Ecuadorian mecca for kite-surfing it can be a little windy, which is why a dip in the Soga pool to cool off does the trick. With a free beer on arrival, an upgrade to the balcony and a marvellous host who speaks great English, this was the best place to land after arriving in Guayaquil 2 days previous. Highly recommended.

Es un lugar muy bonito. Estuvimos poco tiempo. Hubo mucho ruido en la noche para descansar pero seguramente se pudo haber ofreció habitaciones que hay más alejadas.

Increíble lugar. La atención de lujo, la habitación cómoda con vista al mar. La comida muy rica. Recomendado 100%