SUNDOWN BEACH HOTEL, Canoa

Sundown Beach Hotel - A beachfront stay with private beach access, Spanish school, and garden-view rooms

Located in Canoa, Sundown Beach Hotel features private beachfront rooms where the sound of the surf is a constant backdrop. The 3-star property offers accommodations with garden, mountain, or sea views, some including kitchenettes and balconies. Guests at Sundown Beach Hotel can enjoy a continental or vegetarian breakfast each morning. The long, uncrowded sandy beach stretches for kilometers in both directions, with nearby ecotours to mangrove reserves and bird sanctuaries. A Spanish school operates on-site, providing beachfront language immersion with group or private tutoring options. The hotel provides free private parking, a shared lounge, and a bar, along with a 24-hour front desk for practical advice. Activities like cycling are accessible, and mototaxis to downtown Canoa cost a few dollars. Sundown Beach Hotel is 62 miles from Manta, with direct bus services available from Quito.

Pros

Private beachfront rooms with direct access to an uncrowded sandy beach.

On-site Spanish school offering beachfront language immersion and tutoring.

Some rooms include kitchenettes and balconies with sea or garden views.

Free private parking and a 24-hour front desk for guest assistance.

Proximity to ecotours, including mangrove reserves and bird sanctuaries.

Cons

The nearest major town, San Vicente, requires a bus ride or long walk for additional amenities.

No on-site spa or fitness facilities.