Hostería Mandála

Mandála Inn, an oasis of comfort on Ecuador's Pacific coast, is a perfect stay whether just for relaxing and enjoying the beach and ocean in an escape from the city life, or as an overnight stay when touring the Sunshine Route, or as a base to visit the surrounding attractions, like Isla de la Plata and Machalilla National Park.

It is built in natural materials from the area and is beautifully decorated with creative handicrafts. Surrounded by lush gardens which can be admired from the balconies in cozy hammocks, it is unique in the area.

Mandála has a restaurant with a variety of dishes catering to every taste, including vegetarian food and homemade bread. There is a bar with a selection of wines, cocktails and liquors, and excellent espresso and cappuccino. Tourist information services are provided in five languages and for those internet lovers there's wi-fi.

A small library with book exchange, innumerable board games, a pool table, fussball, darts, and more; musical instruments for the free use of guests, cable TV and DVD player with DVDs, a botanical garden; there is plenty of entertainment if you want it.

On the beach, the hotel has private cabanas with hammocks, and beach toys like frisbees and body boards available for their guests.

There is covered parking space, which is a very welcome feature under the Equatorial sun rays.