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.
Located in Puerto López, 200 metres from Puerto Lopez Beach, New Nautilus Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Alyss
United Kingdom
A beautiful and tasteful hotel. The rooms were spacious and in a really nice style. Our balcony was amazing- we had a hammock, chairs and sofa to chill on.
The pool was beautiful.
The rooms/ cabins were in an enclosed area with lovely planting. It was heaven.
The breakfasts were great too and the staff were so kind and generous.
We have been in Ecuador for 5 weeks and this is bar far our favourite hotel
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
Located on the beach, within a 25-minute drive of Montañita and a 15-minute drive of Puerto Lopez, Viejamar B&B offers direct access to the beach.
Blair
New Zealand
This is the most peaceful place I have stayed in all my years travelling. It is so tranquil and lovely, right next to the beach. The only sound I could hear was the waves on the shore.
Situated in Puerto López, a few steps from Puerto Lopez Beach, Hotel Brisas del Pacifico #2 features accommodation with a terrace and free private parking. The hotel has family rooms.
Set in Puerto López, less than 1 km from Salango Beach, Hotel La Costa Salango offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Located in Puerto López, 800 metres from Puerto Lopez Beach, Mardeplata provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Situated in Puerto López, 2.7 km from Salango Beach, Centro Vacacional RECREASANA features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.
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.
Delicious breakfast, different everyday, generous portions and good coffee. Comfy bed and hot shower. Perfect location for whale watching (right on the beach 2 mins from the tour company!) which is the reason we came to Puerto Lopez. We even spotted a few whales from the roof top terrace which was amazing! Shout out to Mike who let us use a few glasses from the kitchen for our home made sangria, and all the other staff was super friendly and welcoming.
A beautiful and tasteful hotel. The rooms were spacious and in a really nice style. Our balcony was amazing- we had a hammock, chairs and sofa to chill on.
The pool was beautiful.
The rooms/ cabins were in an enclosed area with lovely planting. It was heaven.
The breakfasts were great too and the staff were so kind and generous.
We have been in Ecuador for 5 weeks and this is bar far our favourite hotel
Just wow! All the hand-crafted furnishings and parquet floors are gorgeous. The grounds are also beautiful- lush and green, providing lots of privacy. Very close to the beach. And a very large plus for us: a 15 minute walk to the center of Puerto Lopez, which is extremely loud. It was a relief to have the quiet of Mandala. The breakfast was superb. The staff was very warm and helpful.
The breakfast was super 😊,home bread wow and la location is great 👍 observation of all kind of birds from our terrace and hamacs! The owners speak many languages and help us a lot . The whole site is a discovery of all splendid things, just walking on the site of the hotel is an experience unique ,trees ,the nature are wonderful. What a beautiful place !
Hello and thank you for this opportunity, i would like to say to the staff that live on property that they need to remember to have hotel guests lower their activities level after a certain time frame. IE, i stayed there recently and there was just too much noise in the patio area that didn't allow me to sleep it being way past 12 midnight!
Beautiful hotel with a really lovely pool and relaxing area which was so nice to have. Five minute walk to the front but not a problem. Owner was so helpful and accommodating and we felt really at home and comfortable here.
The upper appartement has a terrace and rooms that offers a beautiful view of Puerto Lopez, located on the top of the hill, it is very quite and remote but still not too far from the center with only a few minutes by car.
Excellent location and welcoming and accommodating staff. Wonderful breakfast spread including eggs, cheese, ham, brewed coffee, bread rolls, smoothie, fruit. Best pizza since I’ve been in Ecuador. Clean pool and rooms.
Hotel is well set up. It has a beautiful pool and gardens. Breakfast was very good. We had an apartment which was relatively large. TV channels were plentiful. Very clean. Town is delightful.
This is Ecuador and I did not expect more than what was delivered. The staff was helpful and tried their best to meet our requirements. The place was clean which is important.
large bedrooms and comfortable beds. nice balcony with hammock to read a book or chill. walking distance to salango and Puerto Lopez is easy accessible by taxi.
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