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Happy Hill Hostel

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Manglaralto hotel

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Gazebo
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
View from property
Property grounds

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Ruta del Spondylus Km697, San Jose Olon, 7km Norte de Montanita, Manglaralto, Santa Elena, EC241754
  • Olon Beach
    5 min drive
  • Montanita Point
    6 min drive
  • Montañita Beach
    7 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Mountain View

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Mountain View

  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Comuna San Jose

Seaside stay .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Montanita Point and 9 miles (15 km) of Ayampe Beach. Puerto Lopez Beach and Los Frailes Beach are also within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Olon Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Montanita Point - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Montañita Beach - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Ayampe Beach - 26 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Puerto Lopez Beach - 51 min drive - 36.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Churrería - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Momo Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Montañita Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cabaña de Jerry - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Limbo - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Happy Hill Hostel

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Manglaralto hotel
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at Happy Hill Hostel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Manglaralto hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Happy Hill Hostel offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature air conditioning. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. This Manglaralto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Thai massages, facials, body scrubs, and detox wraps. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Happy Hill Hostel
Happy Hill Hostel Montanita
Happy Hill Montanita
Happy Hill Hostel Comuna San Jose
Happy Hill Comuna San Jose
Happy Hill Hostel Manglaralto
Happy Hill Manglaralto
Happy Hill Hostel Hotel
Happy Hill Hostel Manglaralto
Happy Hill Hostel Hotel Manglaralto

Happy Hill Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 18 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not what I expected
The hotel has very nice grounds and nice view, the closes place is Montanita which is about 10 minutes by bus. When I arrived I was the only guest. The help does not speak any English . The owners are very nice. They come there for the weekend. I had problems with Mosquitos, no hot water. No water, and no electricity. The room I stayed in had very small windows. They have a great breakfast. You should come here only if you have a car

4/10 Poor

angela, miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
disappointed!
no wifi, no electricity for a while, eventhough the man that works there tries to help the owners of the hostal havent paid the electricity bills so there was a big issue.

10/10 Excellent

paradise pic, nj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind warm and hospitable staff!
This guys really treat every one like family I would stay living here if I could, every none should stop by and enjoy the view from the hill kick back and enjoy a relaxing drink to the sunset!

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great views from the hosteria
It is very quiet there, but it is close to Montanita and other small towns on the coast. Have to take a taxi or a bus to go into any towns. There is not much in the imediate area. If you like isolation and the country side it's a good place to go.

2/10 Terrible

Nadia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pésimo servicio
Al llegar al lugar me indicaron que ya no tenía reserva que tenían el local a tope desde hace 15 días... me devolvieron el valor de la reserva pero perdí 1 hora que pude haber disfrutado con mi familia
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

MARIELA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
EL PRECIO DEMASIADO ALTO PARA EL TIPO DE HOSPEDAJE QUE ES
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Raúl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Un lugar sencillo y agradable
Viaje hasta San José (Olon) por el matrimonio de un familiar, por éste motivo, no permanecí mucho tiempo en Happy Hill, puedo expresar que el hostel se presenta con un entorno muy natural, amplios espacios, parqueos, wifi, dormi bien, me duche con agrado y desayune bien.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy satisfecho
Muy buena relación costo - servicio. Desayuno excelente y abundante. Atención sobresaliente de los empleados. La vista desde el balcón para desayunar es muy agradable. Piscina siempre disponible y limpia.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel para unos pocos días.
La verdad el hotel está en medio de un lugar agradable fuera del ruido de montañita y otros lugares pero la habitación podría estar mejor equipada, con mejor luz, el baño estaba bien, limpio. El lugar con una piscina en buen estado aunque podría mejorarse. También hay 2 perros uno muy grande pero súper tranquilos.

6/10 Okay

Andres, Machala

Disliked: Cleanliness
Muy caro para lo que es
Habia un raton en la habitacion y mi esposa le tiene panico. No pudimos dormir en toda la noche porque nos picaron las arañas que habian entre las sabanas, teniamos todas las piernas enronchadas de las picaduras. Nos ibamos a quedar dos noches, por suerte pagamos a la llegada solo una noche, porque en la mañana ya nos fuimos. Que por cierto, el precio me parecio muy caro.

4/10 Poor

Familia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incomodo
Por el precio pense que era un hotel de mejores caracteristicas, la habitacion es basica solo tiene las camas y no hay muebles para poner el equipaje, el bano es de nivel econocmico, la limpieza no es buena, y los cubrecamas estaban sucios. Deberian mejorar totalmente. La ubicacion es buena.

2/10 Terrible

Annie, Quebec

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
loin de tout, mal entretenu
si vous êtes amant de la nature dû pour une retraite fermé du monde c'est un endroit pour vous. Sinon, n'y pensez même pas. emplacement en retrait de tout. pas de télévision, insectes qui entre dans la chambre par plusieurs ouvertures du toit, planchers sales, piscine mal entretenu, déjeuner tres moyen le seul point positif est la vue. De l'espace commun la vue sur l'ocean est extraordinaire.

8/10 Good

Johanna, Malmö

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugnare hotell vid Montanita
Vi trivdes väldigt bra på Happy Hill. Det är ett lugnt hotell fint beläget uppe på en kulle med utsikt över havet. In till Montanita tar det ca 10 min med taxi. Vi var glada att vi inte bodde inne i Montanita där det är väldigt högljutt. Personalen på Happy Hill var jättetrevliga och vårt rum var rent och städat varje dag. Fina utrymmen för att sitta och njuta och även en härlig pool. Kan starkt rekommendera detta prisvärda hotell.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente hotel, es perfecto para una estadía familiar o en pareja. Los dueños son muy amables y te hacen sentir como en casa.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
el hotel no esta en montañita
El hotel no esta en el lugar por ustedes indicados sino a unos cinco minutos en taxi en un lugar llamado san josé, deberían corregir ese dato. Gracias

2/10 Terrible

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Muy reprochable el engaño.
El lugar es hermoso, las instalaciones tambien se ven hermosas, pero por que tienen que mentir que estan en Montañita cuando en realidad estan a 3 pueblo o mas precisamente 17kms de Montañita?