Hotel Balandra, Manta ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Avenida 7 Y Calle 20, Manta, Ecuador

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“This hotel is perfectly situated just a short, easy walk to the beach and local dining options.”view full review

Hotel Balandra is a 4-star beachfront hotel with a 9.6/10 rating, featuring a mix of 31 modern rooms and 26 traditional bungalows set in tropical gardens. Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, spa, fitness center, and complimentary breakfast.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Hotel Balandra include air conditioning, minibars, and private bathrooms with showers. Certain accommodations feature balconies with stunning garden or sea views. The spacious double rooms offer two queen beds, while bungalows provide scenic outdoor spaces.

Dining Options

El Faro, the on-site restaurant, specializes in international cuisine and offers a bar/lounge. Guests can satisfy their appetite with a daily complimentary breakfast buffet.

Leisure Activities

Hotel Balandra features recreational spaces, including a fitness center, massage room, and children's playground. Guests can spend leisure time at the beach or take part in activities like table tennis.

Services & Local Area

Services offered at this Manta hotel include a business center, free airport shuttle, and 24-hour front desk assistance. The hotel is conveniently located near several landmarks, such as Murciélago Beach and Museo Centro Cultural Manta.

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Hotel Balandra offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Room Sea View

2 persons

325 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Balcony

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Twin Room Garden View

2 persons

435 sq. feet

2 King Size Beds

Garden view

Shower

Balcony

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Twin Room Sea View

2 persons

435 sq. feet

2 King Size Beds

Sea view

Shower

Balcony

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Bungalow

2 persons

435 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Balcony

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Facilities

Hotel Balandra offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Accessible Comfort

“The hotel provided excellent facilities for guests with disabilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for everyone.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“Every morning, I enjoyed the extensive breakfast buffet featuring freshly made omelets and a delicious variety of pastries.” view full review

Heated Pool Delight

“The heated pool was a highlight of our stay-perfectly warm for a refreshing swim, which my family thoroughly enjoyed.” view full review

Secure Parking

“The secure parking gave me peace of mind, allowing us to explore the area without worrying about our vehicle.” view full review

Facilities: Perfect

9.4/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Free airport shuttle
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games
Children's menu
Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Massage
Public Bath

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Hotel Balandra Location

Avenida 7 Y Calle 20, Manta, Ecuador

Map view

Avenida 7 Y Calle 20, Manta, Ecuador

City landmarks

Beach

The Murcielago Manta beach

2000 ft

Landmark

Museo del Banco Central

2300 ft

Beach

El Murcielago

2000 ft

Museum

Cancebi Museum

4200 ft

Mall

Mall of the Pacific

2100 ft

Square

Plaza Civica

3600 ft

Landmark

Eloy Alfaro Park

4000 ft

Landmark

Umina

4600 ft

Landmark

Bahia de Manta

3300 ft

Landmark

Barbasquillo

5100 ft

Landmark

La Poza

1.1 mi

Landmark

Tarqui

1.3 mi

Landmark

Jocay

1.4 mi

Museum

Astillero Artesanal Playita Mia

1.7 mi

Landmark

Los Esteros

1.8 mi

Landmark

San Jose

1.8 mi

Landmark

Playa Tarqui

1.9 mi

Landmark

Hospedaje Yara Maria

2.0 mi

Landmark

Ciudad Del Sol

2.3 mi

Mall

El Paseo Shopping

2.4 mi

Landmark

Pacifico

2.5 mi

Landmark

Los Angeles

2.9 mi

Landmark

Panama Hat Girl

3.5 mi

Landmark

Malecon Escenico

3.5 mi

Nearby

Manta

Malecon Escenico Murcielago

1100 ft

Museum

Museo Centro Cultural Manta

700 ft

Manta

Banco Central Del Ecuador

700 ft

Manta

Malecon Playa Murcielago

1400 ft

Restaurants

El Faro

100 ft

Avenida 7 y Calle 20

Chanton Chanton

900 ft

Av Circunvalacion Corner with Calle 23

La Dolce Vita

1500 ft

Playa del murcielago local 16

Ohmar Restaurante

1400 ft

Avenida Flavio Reyes y Calle 20 en Manta Beach Comber

Fish Cevicheria

1400 ft

Calle 17 Avenida 7 esquina. Barrio Córdoba

El Navegante Restaurant

2000 ft

Av. Malecon Calle 15 y 16 Junto a La Capitania del Puerto

Neruson Sushi

2600 ft

Avenida 23 y Calle 17 Esquina Ciudadela Universitaria

Getting around

City Centre

Manta6 min · 1700 ft

Airports

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)14 min · 5.6 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

from 06:00-12:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Balandra serves a full breakfast for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

Spanish, Dutch

Number of rooms:

Former name

Balandra Hotel Cabanas

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Balandra from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 153 verified reviews

9.5/10

Perfect

98%

Recommend

Breakfast

9.5/10

Cleanliness

9.5/10

Comfort

9.6/10

Facilities

9.4/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.3/10

Location

9.6/10

Paid Wi-Fi

9.3/10

Staff

9.7/10

Value for money

9.1/10

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