Located right in front of the waterfront in Puerto Lopez, Victor Hugo has comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi. Salango Beach is 5 km away.
Chris
Germany
We were nicely welcomed to the hotel. There is a parking in the inside court. The location is superb, one can walk to the beach or try the many restaurants around. Breakfast was not included but was not expensive. We ordered a cooked breakfast which was served rapidly from the kitchen.
The bed was comfortable and we had a nice balcony from which we were able to observe a brilliant sunset. There is a lovely bar located directly facing the beach. I would stay there again.
Featuring a garden and a restaurant, Azuluna Eco-Lodge offers suites with sea views in Puerto López. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast are included. The beach is 200 metres away.
Oscar
Canada
i had a fantastic stay at azuluna, i highly recommend it. my room was incredible and the huge common area for food and lounging were excellent. great local food, and really friendly and helpful staff. 10/10 would recommend, i had such a relaxing stay here
Located in Puerto López, 70 metres from Puerto Lopez Beach, Hotel-Restaurante Ancora provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Maureen
Ireland
We liked the open feeling of the dining room with the view of the pool.
Situated in Puerto López, a few steps from Puerto Lopez Beach, Zutalu - Playa Sur features accommodation with a garden and free private parking. The hotel has family rooms.
Boris Fernando
Ecuador
The place is nice and well located. We arrived at around 2.30pm and checked in immediately. The beach is not far from the property, at walking distance. It was safe during the day and night. The staff was informative and didn't intervene at all during our stay, so we could enjoy a nice private stay.
Located in Puerto López, less than 1 km from Salango Beach, Hotel La Costa International provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Kyla
Canada
Pool was beautiful! The vibe of the entire resort was perfect. loved the rooms and hammocks outside :)
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, and a garden, Hosteria Nantu offers free Wi-Fi and sea views in Puerto López. Breakfast is included The bus station is a 5-minute walk away.
Valerie
Canada
We booked online and when we arrived, the hotel was locked up with chains at the gate, not a soul was there. We waited for 3 hours and finally decided to book somewhere else. I hope the owners are fine, but seriously not impressed. Close you online bookings if you leave...
Located in Puerto López, 31 km from Montañita, Hotel Berlín International boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.
Mantaraya Lodge in Puerto López mixes fantastic architecture with bright colours, an outdoor pool and a tropical setting. Its air-conditioned rooms have private bathroom and a balcony with a hammock.
Stephen
Canada
We decided to travel up the coast from Salinas where we stay
Juan really made the place. Fantastic host, a fabulous personality and could not be more gracious- mucho gracias
Situated in Puerto López, 600 metres from Puerto Lopez Beach, Tuzco Lodge features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Norma Jean
United States
The breakfast was fresh and fast. The cook was friendly! The staff top notch! We would recommend Tuzco to all who would travel to Puerto Lopez!
Set in a charming house surrounded by a lush garden, Hosteria Itapoa offers rooms and bungalows with free Wi-Fi and fans in Puerto Lopez. Free parking is provided. The beach area is 200 metres away.
Patricia
Canada
The cabin were cute and funky, glad they had mosquito nets as it was a bit buggy probably due to the lovely garden areas but also kept the room cooler which was good since we had only a fan
Fly to Guayaquil or Quito, then take a domestic flight to Manta (approx. 1 hour). From Manta, it's a 1.5-hour drive to Puerto López. Alternatively, direct buses from Guayaquil (5 hours) or Quito (10 hours) are available.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil. It's approximately 200km away from Puerto López, offering numerous flight options and good transport links.
In Puerto López, Ecuador, the primary mode of public transport is the tuk-tuk, a small, three-wheeled vehicle. Buses are also available for longer distances. For short trips, walking or cycling is common. Car hire is an option, but be aware of local driving conditions. Always verify routes and fares before travelling.
The best area to stay in Puerto López, Ecuador is the town centre. It's popular for its proximity to the beach, restaurants, and shops. It's also convenient for visiting the Machalilla National Park.
Puerto López, Ecuador, experiences a tropical savannah climate with two distinct seasons: a wet season from December to May and a dry season from June to November. The average temperature ranges from 23°C to 26°C throughout the year. Despite its equatorial location, Puerto López does not have a typical summer or winter season due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean.
What guests said about Puerto López:
8.0
Scored 8.0
PL is a very pleasant fishing village in EC on the Pacific...
PL is a very pleasant fishing village in EC on the Pacific ocean. The beach is fabulous and there are many good places to eat. We recommend eating at Ancora. The owners and staff are great. The chef is from Barcelona and makes some original Spanish dishes.
One bit of advice for all these beach villages is eat early to avoid the loud music that fires up as the evening progresses. For some reason they think this extremely loud music is what everyone wants to hear.
Sevoman
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
There were lots of things to do outside the beach: whale...
There were lots of things to do outside the beach: whale watching, scuba, seeing the monkeys in the Sendero Bola del Oro, bird watching in Ayampe Reserve. In the community el Pital we used Carlos Manrique and it was a great guide - 0982767109 or on Facebook at sendero bola de oro. We went with the Rosita whale watching and they really tried to make sure you got your money's worth of whales, seals, and boobies! It is fun to get up in the morning and watch the fishing boats come back in with the birds fighting the fishermen for their haul! There were so good restaurants depending on your taste - the Hotel Victor Hugo had lots of variety and good desserts; the Il Capuccino pizzería Ristorante had good options and a friendly staff.
Cathleen
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Like most travellers in summer we went to Puerto Lopez for...
Like most travellers in summer we went to Puerto Lopez for Isla de Plata and the whale watching. It's definitely worth a visit as Isla de Plata, the turtles and humpback whales were magnificent.
Unfortunately in summer you only have a few real sunny days. We had one (when we visited Isla de Plata) but the other days were overcasted with sometimes a fine drizzle. Therefore we did not went to visit/see Parque National Machalilla which should be worth a visit as well.
Wilhelmus
Netherlands
8.0
Scored 8.0
Small beach town with much to do if you are into wildlife...
Small beach town with much to do if you are into wildlife exploration.
Even though accommodation options are limited and fairly pricey (I recommend Casita Madame for the best value-for-money), we have stayed in and around Puerto Lopez for over a week, exploring the beaches, Isla de Plata, nearby villages… we go on tours, snorkeling, diving, swimming, hiking— no reason to get bored!
Restaurants are a bit tricky so we switched to accommodation with kitchen pretty soon, but do try Aloha Cafe, Cappuccino (the Italian) or the Colombian place (around the corner from Cappuccino but I forget the exact name).
Nadine
Netherlands
10
Scored 10
Puerto Lopez is a great spot to spend a few days and nights.
Puerto Lopez is a great spot to spend a few days and nights. Don't forget to visit Pacha Chocolates and coffee on the E15 north of town. The owners are there and will give a tour if you have 4 people. The day trip to Isle La Plata is a great trip for $45 each but be prepared to walk and climb.
Sevoman
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
The problem was that it was supposed to be sunny but it was...
The problem was that it was supposed to be sunny but it was just pouring rain the whole time. The town is mud bath in bad weather, only marginally set up for this kind of thing. It still represents a much better choice in terms of its range of services compared to the neighboring towns.
Lovely communal area with hammocks to chill, refillable water, TVs with working netflix and youtube, on site tour operator. Dogs and cat are so so lovely, cleaner is also the loveliest lady. Felt super safe with the locked outside door as well as room door. Quentin is absolutely amazing - he helped us not only get to him (Quito - Puerto López) including calling our Quito hostel but also have a million recommendations for in P L and helped us get from P L to Montanita with such ease. Deserves 11/10
The staff will great and accommodate you like family. Flore went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. Ayampe is a gem on the pacific coast. Lots of food and drink options in this small village. Very close from Puerto Lopez and its vast choices of adventure, Islla de la Pllata, diving, fishing... You can pick this place with no worries IF YOU bring cash with you...
far enough from the noise of the beach area, close enough to walk. Was able to bring our dog with us, they have an outdoor area fr dogs if your dog is an outdoor dog. Breakfast was included. Good price for a hotel, running hot and cold water in the shower. Large outdoor pool area was great for relaxing with friends. Good strong air conditioner kept the room cool.
Heidi is really nice person, she organized a trip for us to Isla Plata, Puerto Lopez is great place for enjoying fishes market (Heidi taught us how to prepare shrimps), nice terrace with kitchen and wiew, clean room, cold shower but it is not problem in hot weather, also take some ears plugs for sleeping because of the cock (they are everywhere in Ecuador) :))
Warm and beautiful place in Puerto Lopez, it is located across from the beach, super close to everything but still far from the noise which makes the location perfect. The owner and the employees are super nice and helpful. Breakfast is amazing and unlike other places, it is different every day.
We booked online and when we arrived, the hotel was locked up with chains at the gate, not a soul was there. We waited for 3 hours and finally decided to book somewhere else. I hope the owners are fine, but seriously not impressed. Close you online bookings if you leave...
the hotel is in front of the ocean, with a great view of the sunset.
it has a secured garage, and the facilities include a beautiful garden and breakfast area on top with a great view. it’s quiet since most often noise is a few blocks away in the downtown area.
Heidi's place is in a fantastic location, right across the fish market on the malecon and super close to everything you would need in Puerto Lopez. Heidi was great and super welcoming. I would definitely recommend staying here!
My experience at Nativa Whale Domes in Puerto Lopez was, unfortunately, the most challenging night of my trip. Despite the potential for a pleasant stay, there's a significant drawback that overshadowed everything else.
The breakfast changes daily and the staff are so nice. Michael was amazingly helpful and always so nice and Mercedez made my time at the hotel feel like home. I would recommend this hotel!
I liked that the room was big and with a lot of windows, surrounded by nature. The hotel was very close to the beach and in the lobby there is a lot of games. The staff was also friendly.
Eva and the rest of the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. The rooms were enormous and super clean. So pleased with stumbling across this gem of a hotel. Highly recommend!
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