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Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos

3.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to MontaƱita Beach

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Exterior
Reception hall
Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Barrio La Punta, Manglaralto, Santa Elena
  • MontaƱita Beach
    ā€Ŗ5 min walkā€¬
  • Montanita Point
    ā€Ŗ3 min driveā€¬
  • Olon Beach
    ā€Ŗ6 min driveā€¬

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Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Living area | TV, DVD player

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Montanita

Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos places you within a 10-minute stroll of MontaƱita Beach and Montanita Church. This 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 12 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • MontaƱita Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Montanita Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Montanita Spanish School - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Montanita Point - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Olon Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 179 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖThe Wave - ā€¬10 min walk
  • ā€ŖRestaurante El Surfista - ā€¬10 min walk
  • ā€ŖShankha - ā€¬10 min walk
  • ā€ŖRestaurant Ebenezer - ā€¬9 min walk
  • ā€ŖTiki Limbo - ā€¬11 min walk

About this property

Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos

Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to MontaƱita Beach
Guests staying at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos enjoy a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 100 per vehicle roundtrip. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills.
TVs come with DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include furnished balconies, ceiling fans, and safes. Private bathrooms are not ensuite.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 8 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 5 kids 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).
  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 8 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Balsa Surf
Balsa Surf Camp
Balsa Surf Camp Hotel
Balsa Surf Camp Hotel Montanita
Balsa Surf Camp Montanita
Balsa Surf Camp Hotel Manglaralto
Balsa Surf Camp Manglaralto
Balsa Surf Camp
Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos Hotel
Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos Manglaralto
Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos Hotel Manglaralto

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos?

This hotel in Manglaralto is within a 10-minute walk of MontaƱita Beach and Montanita Church. You'll also find Olon Beach and Montanita Point within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology.

Does Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos feature a casino on the premises?

No, Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Does Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos.

Does Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos?

Yes, every guestroom at Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring garden views.

Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad, Queensland, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balsa Surf Camp is like staying with family! It has a wonderful atmosphere, and the location is nice and quiet within a very easy walk to town. For a surfing adventure, everything is at your fingertips and the team are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the daily yoga, thank you to the wonderful instructor Darcy Lynch. I will visit Montanita again, and I wouldn't think of staying anywhere other than Balsa.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barb, Philadelphia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a little tropical oasis! The ambiance of the place is laid back and comfortable. Everyone is friendly. The food is good. The yoga class is good. The location is fantastic. If I ever return to montanita (and I probably will), I would not stay anywhere else!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to relax and unwind. Very friendly staff, great breakfast, yoga and beach, only problem was we didnā€™t stay longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great vibes. Amazing food. Really kind and attentive staff. Very relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. The staff was wonderful and so warm and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Very good location as it is close to the beach and far enough away from the sounds from the bars downtown. The staff are very friendly... this was the third time we stayed here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

tyler, cleveland

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

Paradise on the beach

They have an amazing sense of community at the hotel and itā€™s so relaxing I canā€™t wait to come back. People say montanita is too loud and to stay in olon but balsa is far enough away from downtown that itā€™s very tranquil. Also their surf lessons were awesome thatā€™s a must do while youā€™re here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andres

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

A hideout

Amazing experience. Total unexpected. This is a retreat for anyone looking to be away from civilization, and city noise. Very peaceful experience, amazing staff, and the food totally down to earth. The place breaths stillness and calm with the sound of the crashing waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Corey, San Francisco, CA

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

Great location, service, chill vibe

I really enjoyed my time here. Location is perfect - away from the main town center of MontaƱita but close enough to walk to it. Great breakfast served every morning. Very relaxing to lounge in the hammocks. Great yoga classes taught by Duff. Great staff. Location is perfect if you're looking to relax, surf, yoga, etc. I will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Brooke , Byron Bay Australia

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

Beautiful little Haven right on the beach

What a great place balsa is. Set 10minites up the beach from montaƱita, it's the perfect place to stay away from the mayhem. Daily yoga, breakfast included is delicious. The staff are really friendly and helpful and they provide all the services of a hotel, in a laid back setting. The rooms are clean and comfortable, it's is quiet and has a great laid back vibe. There is other yoga studios and restaurants near by id you want to mix it up. Surf lessons and board hire at the surf shop on site too. The massage and healing at the spa was amazing. All in all a great weeks stay in Ecuador! As a solo female traveller I felt safe and comfortable here. Definitely recommend for those not wanting to live in amongst the party of the town.

10/10 Excellent

Adam D, Portland Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great beach access is just a few steps away. Quiet yet close.

6/10 Okay

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel did not have hot water or a TV. Place was clean and staff very friendly. Far from the noisy montanita, yet close enough so you can enjoy the nightlife of the town.

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Madison, WI

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

Most Amazing Hotel!

This hotel was nothing short of Amazing! The hotel had all of the amenities that you would want in a very nice hotel, the bathroom was SO clean and nice. The bed was of ok comfort, but nothing bad about it. The mosquito netting was wonderful! There was a table and 2 chairs to sit in, a wardrobe for clothes with drawers and hangers, a lockable drawer and a safety box with 2 locks in the room. They also had a fan! There was a balcony, with a hammock, a chair hammock, a couch AND a table. It was so Amazing, besides the pampering amenities, it was also very ecological! The materials we all very ecological, the design as well. They reuse the waste water to help water the garden which is simply amazing! The staff are SO helpful, there is always someone at the desk ready to speak English of Spanish (and French too I believe!). They will help you with anything from, towels in your room, restaurant suggestions, where to get sun screen in town, how to get to other cities, etc. They whole trip was AMAZING, a breeze, nothing was overlooked and I felt completely at home with them.

8/10 Good

Joe, Phoenix

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

Good place for a stay.

Great staff, very helpful and accommodating. Not right on the beach but a very very short walk to the beach and is located far enough from the weekend high volume night noise in town (but close enough to walk the beach to the middle of town to partake in the atmosphere). Bottom line is if you plan to turn in before 2 am on the weekend consider the short walk to the middle of town as a good thing

10/10 Excellent

Shawn, Cuenca, Ecuador

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

Hotel on the Beach.

Wonderful place with great staff! Breakfast served until 11am.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel!

Lovely spot, not far from town centre but far enough to be able to sleep at night. Rooms lovely, most staff great one or two needed a bit more sleep (were fairly grumpy). But would defo stay again

10/10 Excellent

Real, Ottawa

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

Close, clean and friendly

This places is close enough to be able to walk to town, but far enough that you dont hear all the noise. It's clean and the staff is very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Arie, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 5 nights with my girlfriend. The owners of the hotel are lovely people, they were both very helpful and attentive and even gave us a free breakfast when we showed up way before our check-in time. The property is beautiful and relaxing. If you want to surf this is the place to stay. The owner shapes his own balsa boards which he rents and sells. they are beautiful boards, he has every shape and length you could want, and a short alley leads you directly to the best surf spot in montanita, a 30 second walk from your door. It was also nice not to sleep in the middle of the rave that is downtown montanita. It's only a 10 minute walk along the beach away from the center of town, but its totally tranquil. Breakfast was free and delicious everyday and the fries I ordered as a snack were great. The only downsides were the Internet was weak sometimes, but that's been the case pretty much everywhere I've traveled in S.A., and the hot water ran out a couple of times, but it would come back if you let it rest for a bit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

More than we expected

Balsa was great. Clean, quiet, friendly, and worth the extra money compared to other places.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel to relax and surf

Good located, 10min to walk to the center of montanita (party place -> very noisy during the nights). You dont hear the party music at the hotel. Breakfast is very good. Nice garden in the hotel area. Absolutly recommendable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Surf Camping in Montanita

We spent a week at Balsa Surf Camp and were really happy with our stay. In the village there are cheaper options, but if you are not travelling on a shoestring budget we would highly recommend this place. Carefully crafted balsa/bamboo huts stand in a paradise like garden. Surfboards available for rent at the camp and there is only one minute walk to the beach ā€“ right at ā€œthe point breakā€. Breakfast was delicious and staff was friendly and helpful. The bed was a little hard for our taste, but this is understandable as Balsa is a surf camp, not a spa. :)

8/10 Good

rodolfo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

bien pero no era lo esperando

si bien dormir en una van vw es interesante no estĆ” en hotels el aviso ya que buscamos una habitation normal y nos dieron la van para dormir que insisto es una linda experiencia pero en la pagina denim decirlo m
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calin Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy relajante !!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El trato, instalaciones y ubicaciĆ³n excelente . El restaurant es muy bueno
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Calin Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019