Hotel Balandra

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant with panoramic beach views, Balandra offers rooms and bungalows with garden views in Manta. Wi-Fi is free and El Murciélago Beach is 328 feet away. Gym facilities are available. Hotel Cabañas Balandra has air-conditioned accommodations with cable TV and private bathrooms. Both rooms and bungalows feature private balconies. A daily buffet breakfast is offered for a surcharge, and the restaurant also offers room service. There is 24-hour front desk assistance and private parking is free. Eloy Alfaro Airport is 3.7 mi away, while Del Pacífico Shopping Mall is 328 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
3 twin beds
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Susan
United States United States
“Close to the mall. The food was good and the service from the staff was excellent.”
Greg
Ecuador Ecuador
“It was a very nice room, tranquil at night. The breakfast was good.”
Ken
United States United States
“My wife and I always stay at the Balandra when we travel to Manta and we always stay in one of the bungalows. We like having a refrigerator and a safe in our room and the feeling of being in our own separate residence. The breakfast buffet set...”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“It has the whole package, good location, price and doors. Is close to beach, stores, movie theater and restaurants.”
Alexy
Canada Canada
“It’s prime location and steps from the beach, mall and anything you’d possibly need. The staff is incredibly welcoming and attentive. The breakfast buffet was amazing! I looked forward to it daily. Everyone there makes you feel at home.”
Jeff
United States United States
“Beautiful grounds awesome breakfast and perfect staff . . . The best !!”
Lucero
United States United States
“Loved everything! Staff were friendly, seamless check in and check out, and the atmosphere was amazing. The pool was clean and the breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay here again!”
Amy
United States United States
“This is where to stay in Manta! The location, the accommodations (including the restaurant and pool) and the extras (hairdryers, perfect showers, balcony, breakfast, airport shuttle) — all of this perfect and the staff, even better.”
Beverly
United States United States
“Layout, porch with our rooms. Breakfast buffet very nice. Enjoyed drinks in dining room overlooking ocean”
Jaime
Chile Chile
“I received a room with a little details but Maria Jose the house keeper was the best and solved all the problems in 1 minute. . Thanks”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local • Latin American

Amenities of Hotel Balandra

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Bar

House rules

Hotel Balandra takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.