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Reviews of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Montañita 4 stars

Sector La Vía Punta Olón, EC241702 Montañita, Ecuador

#32 of 32 hotels in Montañita

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Review score

Based on 49 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    6.1

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  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice place, great staff, need some maintenance to infrastructure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Queen Bed, Superior Room, Ocean View, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was old, did not function well, door was damaged, haven’t fix it. A lot of stuff seem old or with no maintenance. They also need more staff, employees were wonderful but too few.

    Staff very good, location very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 1 Queen Bed and Sofa Bed, Junior Suite, Ocean View, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was horribly firm. Both my wife and I had trouble sleeping. The rooms are definitely dated at this point also. Gapping arround windows and doors and no inside security locks for the doors.

    The views were great. People and staff were great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    8.0
    nice place for rest, good food. very quiet at night, nice pool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Queen Bed, Superior Room, Ocean View, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bathroom need to attencion.

    the location, quiet place, room ok, nice pool. beach at from.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Between the sun, the salty air, and the sea birds waste, there are a lot of reasons why the buildings need constant a lot of maintenance during the year. I think the hotel and its´ grounds lack a bit of this maintenance. The exposed wood from decks and realings should get some paint, shower heads could be descaled, and in bathrooms some extra hangers would be nice as well. Towels were ´frequently used´. Staff is friendly, but not very efficient, there is not someone leading or guiding the staff what I saw. Overall I think it´s a bit too pricey for what you get but worth a visit especially when maintenance is getting improved.

    Traditional hotel in the area of La Punta - Montañita directly on the beach. Great pool and location. Comfortable bed and room. Delicious breakfast and friendly staff. Nice bar area and a short walk over the beach to other restaurants and bars. Very pleasant atmosphere.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Queen Bed, Superior Room, Ocean View, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff was not friendly, i don’t mean but if you didn’t say hello to them they wouldn’t say hello

    Location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2022

    8.0
    we had a very nice 5 days here, relaxed place and close to the village.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Breakfast was a bit limited. Yes fresh eggs, but variety in bread and toppings was limited (no toast e.g.). The rooms can use a bit paint, overall its a very nice place, but needs a little maintenance here and there.

    Location was great, not in the busy area but a nice walk from there. Nice pool and private beach area is nice too. Friendly staff, good chef (first day we had the meat from the BBQ).

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 2 Twin Beds, Garden View, Non Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The entrance from the beach needs to be better because in the afternoon the sea do very difficult to access to the hotel in the door that is near from the dinner room!! there is no shower to clean the sand for the feet, in the doors of the hotel to help clean the visitants!! the room did not have were you can hang the towels!

    I like the breakfast, the location is really good by the nature that's nearby, all the birds singing in the morning and seem them flying in the forest next to the hotel and in the beach, very beautiful and unique!! All the and the staff was nice and do a good job!! and then the facilities in the room were good!! The drinks in the bar really good.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2022

    9.0
    Beachfront
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location. Right on the beach and a short walk to town. Breakfast buffet is delicious.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    6.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of maintenance, lack of security

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    6.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds, Family Room, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is in need of maintenance in the rooms and the grounds are depressingly unmaintained. One would expect some lush tropical gardens at a Wyndham in the tropics but this place falls far short. I have seen better landscaping at a mechanic shop.

    The room was big and had a view. The staff was friendly and Jason was especially helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    Great. I’ll come back !
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds, Family Room, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To much music. Cocktail needs to improve

    Great location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All

    Great

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    5.0
    Old, not 4 stars, Low value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old facility, low value for money, bad quality of mattress-pillows, problems with hot water, poor breakfast

    Location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mo hot water for 5 days

    Place pool location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    great atmosphere

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2022

    1.0
    Extremely disappointed and will not be staying or recommending this hotel ever again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 1 Queen Bed, Superior Room, Ocean View, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked two seperate rooms and BOTH were dirty. The first room had dead ants on the pillows, what appeared to be blood stains on the floor, stained bedding, moldy broken sink and a dirty toilet. The second room had a dead bug on the pillow, stained sheets, rusted refrigerator. I asked for front desk if we can be moved to two different rooms. At first the gentlemen said no there was nothing available in which I began to become persistent on being moved and explained I am from NY and that is when miraculously there were in fact other rooms. He showed me two first floor rooms one had two seperate twin beds and mold all over the wall. The other had one bed which I accepted for the other party in which I booked for. That room however still had issues. The bathroom was dirty and Ac was not working. My partner and I were then showed another corner room on the third floor that we had no choice but to accept. That room had issues as well. The top bedding was also stained, dirty bathroom and most importantly our key did not work. We had to continuesly ask front desk to open the door each time we exited the room which was extremely inconvenient seeing as we left the room often due to our party being seperated amongst other things. Another issue was at breakfast. One of the staff members were giving cups of water and when I asked she gave me a bottle of water in which I was charged. Everything at breakfast was free but the water, make it make sense. I've stayed at this hotel several times in the past when coming to visit and have NEVER experienced anything like this before.

    The view

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2021

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, away from the main town so it’s quiet enough but it’s only a few minutes walk away. very friendly, helpful staff.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2021

    10
    I recommend this place if you are looking for a quiet , save and relaxing place to stay in Montañita
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a small detail we didn’t have hot water the first day of our staying, everything else was perfect

    calm and relaxing, far from the city center

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2021

    3.0
    No hot water
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Good

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2021

    10
    Family time with perfection.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was great with a spectacular view. I wanted a room with ocean view from my bed. It was perfect!

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2021

    6.0
    Nice place overprice though
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor breakfast, over price considering the basic facilities of the property.

    Beachfront amazing, far from the noise of the town.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2021

    1.0
    Not recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. The place is not worth for the cost we paid 2. Staffs are not friendly 3. Property is not maintained properly and not clean at all 4. Most of the areas were closed 5. Not good as like they showed in photos 6. No proper arrangements for rain

    I dont like anything on this property.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

    10
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed and Sofa Bed, Suite, Ocean View, Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

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