Ratings based on 15 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
5.0 Service & staff
4.2 Room comfort
4.6 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 18 Dec 2023 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 21 Jul 2022
We were treated like family. Kimberly is an extraordinaire host.
Comment from Hotel Management
11 Aug 2022 by Kimberly, Hotel Management
Thank you very much, friend. We are so very appreciative of your excellent rating. I hope we see you back on the beach soon ⛱️
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Feb 2020
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Feb 2020 by Kimberly, Hotel Management
We thank you so kindly for your review, and for choosing The Cottages by the Sea for your vacation. We were honored to host you, and hope that you will return to visit us soon.
by A verified traveler
Posted 16 Dec 2019 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
1 Jan 2020 by Kimberly, Hotel Management
Susan thank you for your kind review. We enjoyed having you stay with us and are so pleased you chose us for your vacation. We do hope to see you again. Thank you again,
by A verified traveler from Sausalito, CA
Posted 6 Jul 2019
Kimberly and her staff were very attentive and treated us and our 2 dogs like family.
Comment from Hotel Management
31 Aug 2019 by Kim, Hotel Management
I just saw this, so sorry for the late response! We are so happy you joined us, and we were able to spend some time relaxing by the pool. Everyone sends a hug, including Esperanza and Gaia <3
by A verified traveler from Jacksonville FL
Posted 19 Mar 2019
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.
by A verified traveler
Posted 19 Mar 2019
by A verified traveler
Posted 21 Nov 2018
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.
Comment from Hotel Management
21 Nov 2018 by Mama :-), Hotel Management
Thank you for your kind words. We are so very happy you enjoyed your stay. We are proud of our team, and will share with them your gratitude. Thank you again!
by A verified traveler from NC, USA
Posted 24 Jun 2018
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!
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Jun 2018 by Tintin, Hotel Management
Thank you for your kind words, Patricia. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and we can't wait to welcome you again to our little piece of paradise.
by A verified traveler from Vernon, BC, Canada
Small hotel close to the beach.
Posted 28 Feb 2018
Pros: Air conditioning, fridge, TV, pool, quiet room and bilingual (English speaking) staff.
Cons: A larger, better-quality bed and a place to put our luggage other than on the floor. Fix the electrical, the breaker went off 4 times in 1 afternoon.
Location: Even though we payed for 3 days, we only stayed for 1. It is a long walk to a decent restaurant and with all the carnival traffic it felt unsafe.
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.
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Jun 2018 by Tintin, Hotel Management
We are so sorry that we had to check your rate package before confirming whether breakfast was included. This is standard however, as some rates include breakfast, while others don't. We are so happy that you enjoyed our bountiful offerings in the morning. Your room did have a full closet, with hangers and shelving for your clothing. I am sorry that wasn't sufficient for your needs. I understand that traveling in a foreign country can be unnerving, but I can assure you, our town is very, very safe, which is why the streets may be full of revelers on a holiday evening. It is one of the reasons our rooms are full....we are very lucky to have a safe laid back village and a great staff to assist our travelers. Happy trails to you both, and I hope you enjoy the rest of your South American Journey!
