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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Weekend Hostal in Santa Elena offers family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and sea views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a work desk, and free WiFi.
Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, open-air bath, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a hot tub, lounge, and games room.
Dining and Leisure: The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, while the bar provides a relaxing atmosphere. Live music and outdoor seating enhance the guest experience.
Prime Location: Located less than 1 km from Montañita Beach and 2 km from Olon Beach, the hostel is near scuba diving opportunities. Highly rated for its swimming pool, attentive staff, and excellent location.
Families particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a stay with kids.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved
Maxime
Belgium
“Very friendly hosts, nice pool with warm bubblebath. The whole hostel has a nice vibe. The last day we took surfing lessons with our hosts and it was an amazing expercience, very learner friendly. Would defenitly recommend!”
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Nicholas
Ecuador
“Lovely hosts and working staff. Friendly, authentic and helpful.”
Lucinda
United Kingdom
“Fantastic hostel with great facilities. Really friendly helpful staff. The kids loved having the pool just outside the door. Great location for families as quieter than downtown.”
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Tony
France
“Great view on this top room.
Quiet place with a small jacuzzi and swimming pool.”
Pereira
Sweden
“Excellent staff 👏
Helpful and they fixed bbc party 🥳
Really a good place in Montañita 🥰
Near a supermarket Tia and ten min walking from center.
Peaceful and a great place to stay in”
Vit
Canada
“We really liked the hostel, we returned for 2 more nights. All together 4 nights. We really enjoyed the location, away from the busy town but still really close. Supermarket near by. The pool inside the hostel was fantastic, really great place to...”
Vit
Canada
“Great hostal off the main town. Quiet spot, great pool and atmosphere. To the beach just a short walk. Rooms with air-conditioning!! Hot and strong shower!! Awesome!!”
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Panchin
Ecuador
“La piscina, la amabilidad de la persona que me atendio”
L
Lau
Argentina
“La amabilidad del personal. Siempre muy atentos. El desayuno completo. Hay servicio de lavanderia.”
Xavier
Ecuador
“El lugar es perfecto, volveria con total seguridad”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurante #1
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House rules
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Check-in
From 13:30 to 23:30
Check-out
From 11:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
If you are travelling with children under 3 years, to ensure you pay the correct price please select a rate that has child occupancy specified.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
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Belgium“Very friendly hosts, nice pool with warm bubblebath. The whole hostel has a nice vibe. The last day we took surfing lessons with our hosts and it was an amazing expercience, very learner friendly. Would defenitly recommend!”
Ecuador“Lovely hosts and working staff. Friendly, authentic and helpful.”
United Kingdom“Fantastic hostel with great facilities. Really friendly helpful staff. The kids loved having the pool just outside the door. Great location for families as quieter than downtown.”
France“Great view on this top room. Quiet place with a small jacuzzi and swimming pool.”
Sweden“Excellent staff 👏 Helpful and they fixed bbc party 🥳 Really a good place in Montañita 🥰 Near a supermarket Tia and ten min walking from center. Peaceful and a great place to stay in”
Vit
Canada“We really liked the hostel, we returned for 2 more nights. All together 4 nights. We really enjoyed the location, away from the busy town but still really close. Supermarket near by. The pool inside the hostel was fantastic, really great place to...”
Argentina“La amabilidad del personal. Siempre muy atentos. El desayuno completo. Hay servicio de lavanderia.”
