The Cottages by the sea

Hotels
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Independent
9.2 (13 reviews)
Avenida Quito Norte, Oceanfront, San Alejo, Charapoto, Manabi, 100001 , Charapoto , EC
593-9-67807782

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Express check-out
Arcade/game room
Pet-sitting services
Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great staff

Categories

Cleanliness
8.95
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.95
Excellent service and stuff! Thanks for everything.
Location
9.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.95
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.95
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.95
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.95
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 16:00

Property Description

Recreation Opportunities:
Enjoy the outdoor pool and bicycles for rent
Amenities:
Complimentary WiFi, concierge services, and arcade/game room
Dining and Services:
Snack bar/deli, bar/lounge, express check-in/out, and luggage storage

Book now at The Cottages by the sea for a waterfront stay just moments away from San Jacinto Beach.

Important information:

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MEC

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 13 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.95
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 9.45
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Veronica
10
Pros:

Excellent service and stuff! Thanks for everything

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
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lisa
2
Pros:

I never stayed there the booking was a mistake

2025-03-19 • via Nuitee
H
Héctor Rafael • family
10
Pros:

Excelente para pasar en familia, muy recomendado

2024-11-18 • via Nuitee
G
Gustavo
10
Pros:

Bonito

2024-09-22 • via Nuitee
D
Denis • friends
10
Pros:

Endroit très accueillant avec un excellent service.

2023-03-05 • via Nuitee
C
CIELO ROSA
10
VOLVERIAMOS A IR
Pros:

BONITO LUGAR, SUS ANFITRIONES MUY AMABLES Y NOS GUSTO MAS QUE SEAN AMIGABLES PARA LAS MASCOTAS

2022-11-21 • via Nuitee
C
Christian • partner
10
Pros:

We were treated like family. Kimberly is an extraordinaire host.

2022-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Blanca • family
10
Pros:

Un lugar muy acogedor, limpio y ordenando con una excelente atención, seguro regresamos en una próxima ocasión

2022-05-22 • via Nuitee
R
Rick&christins • partner
10
Pros:

Kimberly and her staff were very attentive and treated us and our 2 dogs like family.

2019-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler • partner
10
Pros:

The property is beautifully maintained in a small fishing village with great character. The owner and staff make you feel at home once you walk through the gates. First to time to Ecuador and it will not be our last to this unique hotel. You can hear the Ocean all day and night from every room and it is only footsteps away. Awesome place and hospitality and some cold beer and cool sunsets. There is good wifi but leave your D^%n phone in the room.

2019-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler • partner
10
Pros:

Nicest place in area. Very friendly and welcoming owner and staff. We felt like family. Went out of their way to ensure a great experience.

2018-11-21 • via Nuitee
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Patricia
10
Pros:

Kimberly and her staff are absolutely wonderful! They took care of all of our needs and made sure our stay was perfect! We felt like family. The location is perfect -- on the beach and close to everything! We loved our stay so much, we have aleady made plans to return!

2018-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Kristine
6
Small hotel close to the beach.
Pros:

This was our first stop after flying to Manta on the coast of Ecuador. It was right in the middle of the country's carnival which made the town very congested and noisy. When we arrived and asked for confirmation of the free breakfast, we were told it wasn't included. However, upon showing the written confirmation, the owner agreed. Although they do not appear to be well set up for providing breakfasts, the staff did put together a good breakfast for us. I think if we had purchased one of their larger rooms our experience might have been a lot better, but they were full on the night of arrival. The room we had was very small, and although it had all the features mentioned below, it did not meet our needs so we left after the first night even though we were paid for three nights. We drove to a different town with a nicer beach and stayed there for three nights. Even though the new place cost a bit more and had none of the features listed below under "...likes...", we found it much better than Cottages by the Sea because it was spacious, airy, well-lit, modern, very clean, had lots of hooks & hangers and places to put our bags and things, had two multi-speed fans in each room and had an immaculate, bright bathroom with high-end fixtures.

2018-02-28 • via Nuitee