The hotel shows pictures like a beach front hotel but you have to walk on a narrow street to the end of the road to go to the beach. The breakfast have three choices of breakfast but the “American coffee” doesn’t come with milk it’s an extra charge if you wanted light. The bed was a full size with only two small pillows, no tv in the room, no comforter just a flat sheet covered the bed, I stayed there for two uncomfortable nights. Also they have a sign in the bedroom to “not” to throw the bathroom tissue in the toilet but they don’t clean the room on a daily basis so it was a little funky smell in the room. I didn’t realized that I needed to pay at check in and they charged me an extra 4% charge for using my credit card. The weather was not the best it was raining so I feel like I wasted my vacation time there.

Management exceeded my expectations. Courtyard is a well-designed and manicured tropical garden. Every area is a stunning picture.

Muy lindo lo malo el tema del jacuzzi que te cobran aparte y 5 por persona la hora que me parece terrible… lo demás muy lindo

si bien dormir en una van vw es interesante no está en hotels el aviso ya que buscamos una habitation normal y nos dieron la van para dormir que insisto es una linda experiencia pero en la pagina denim decirlo m

Balsa Surf Camp is like staying with family! It has a wonderful atmosphere, and the location is nice and quiet within a very easy walk to town. For a surfing adventure, everything is at your fingertips and the team are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the daily yoga, thank you to the wonderful instructor Darcy Lynch. I will visit Montanita again, and I wouldn't think of staying anywhere other than Balsa.

It was a little tropical oasis! The ambiance of the place is laid back and comfortable. Everyone is friendly. The food is good. The yoga class is good. The location is fantastic. If I ever return to montanita (and I probably will), I would not stay anywhere else!

Amazing place to relax and unwind. Very friendly staff, great breakfast, yoga and beach, only problem was we didn’t stay longer!!

Great vibes. Amazing food. Really kind and attentive staff. Very relaxing atmosphere.

Muy relajante !!!

El trato, instalaciones y ubicación excelente . El restaurant es muy bueno

The property was beautiful. The staff was wonderful and so warm and helpful.

Es un hotel muy acogedor, cerca de la playa y alejado del ruido . El personal es fantástico

Very good location as it is close to the beach and far enough away from the sounds from the bars downtown. The staff are very friendly... this was the third time we stayed here

They have an amazing sense of community at the hotel and it’s so relaxing I can’t wait to come back. People say montanita is too loud and to stay in olon but balsa is far enough away from downtown that it’s very tranquil. Also their surf lessons were awesome that’s a must do while you’re here.

Amazing experience. Total unexpected. This is a retreat for anyone looking to be away from civilization, and city noise. Very peaceful experience, amazing staff, and the food totally down to earth. The place breaths stillness and calm with the sound of the crashing waves.

I really enjoyed my time here. Location is perfect - away from the main town center of Montañita but close enough to walk to it. Great breakfast served every morning. Very relaxing to lounge in the hammocks. Great yoga classes taught by Duff. Great staff. Location is perfect if you're looking to relax, surf, yoga, etc. I will definitely return.

What a great place balsa is. Set 10minites up the beach from montañita, it's the perfect place to stay away from the mayhem. Daily yoga, breakfast included is delicious. The staff are really friendly and helpful and they provide all the services of a hotel, in a laid back setting. The rooms are clean and comfortable, it's is quiet and has a great laid back vibe. There is other yoga studios and restaurants near by id you want to mix it up. Surf lessons and board hire at the surf shop on site too. The massage and healing at the spa was amazing. All in all a great weeks stay in Ecuador! As a solo female traveller I felt safe and comfortable here. Definitely recommend for those not wanting to live in amongst the party of the town.

Great beach access is just a few steps away. Quiet yet close.

Las habitaciones aparecen casitas del elfos, no por ser pequenas sino su lindo diseno. Muy privadas, en un jardin tropical donde los pajaros cantan en la manana. Fue perfectamente limpio, comodo, con agua caliente y espacio suficiente. Es un clima fuerte y no hay aire acondicionado, pero hay ventiladores del cielo raso. Con aire acondicionado, la puntuación sería perfecto. Un corto camino a la playa, o tal vez un km al centro (o taxi), y incluye un desayuno generoso y sabroso. Personal amable y atenta.

Hotel did not have hot water or a TV. Place was clean and staff very friendly. Far from the noisy montanita, yet close enough so you can enjoy the nightlife of the town.