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La Buena Vida Hotel

Bed and breakfast

Km. 86 Ruta Del Spondylus Carretero

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
9 mentions

Great, friendly staff and nice breakfast

Obviously the kind staff

Breakfast available
8 mentions

There are 2 breakfast options every morning; sweet and savory, always tasty

The included breakfast was very very good - guests are given a menu to choose fr…

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

beautifully built on a hill and it’s got all the amenities you might need for a …

Johanna and the rest of the staff were so welcoming and friendly, they did every…

Great location
4 mentions

WIFI is good, showers are hot, 3 minute walk to the beach

This is the best hotel location I could have hoped for when choosing accommodati…

Clean rooms
3 mentions

Rooms are clean and tidy

Lovely spacious room well decorated and clean

Free Wi‑Fi
2 mentions

WiFi worked great while I was there, I had a lot of work and schooling to get do…

Overview

La Buena Vida Hotel offers accommodation in Ayampe. The bed and breakfast has a terrace and spa centre, and guests can enjoy a drink at the snack bar. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is provided at the common area. La Buena Vida Hotel offers surf lessons with qualified instructors, and surf board rentals. Montañita is 20 km from La Buena Vida Hotel, while Puerto López is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Manta Airport, 81 km from the property.

Traveller reviews

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Brehme-Roy

couple

March 9, 2026

7

Great, friendly staff and nice breakfast

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Paola

family_with_children

May 26, 2025

8

Comfort

Nice Garden

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Kristine

solo_traveller

November 28, 2024

10

Will always come back

Obviously the kind staff. beautifully built on a hill and it’s got all the amenities you might need for a stay in this quiet piece of paradise. So lush. There are 2 breakfast options every morning; sweet and savory, always tasty.

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Lachlan

solo_traveller

August 14, 2023

10

Johanna and the rest of the staff were so welcoming and friendly, they did everything they could to ensure you have a comfortable stay. The included breakfast was very very good - guests are given a menu to choose from each morning. Rooms are clean and tidy. The gardens and surrounds give the place a really relaxed vibe and make it a great place to work remotely from. WIFI is good, showers are hot, 3 minute walk to the beach. Overall great value for money. Not much more you could ask for.

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Brucker

solo_traveller

August 1, 2023

10

Feels like coming home-lovely people, good vibes!

Very positive vibes❤️ felt like coming home! a beautiful place with so much love for details. The staff is so friendly, helpful and just lovely - they really want you to enjoy your time in Ayampe and feel comfortable. Rooms are great and don’t get me started on the breakfast-very yummy!!! Highly recommended!

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Esther

couple

May 3, 2023

9

Great stay in Ayampe

Lovely spacious room well decorated and clean.. The hotel paid attention to little details. The place was relatively busy but quiet at the same time. Kevin and Mireille will take a good care of you when needed as stay discret the rest of the time. The breakfast is great, perfect to start an active day. They are very accommodating if you have to leave early for diving or else

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Alexis

solo_traveller

April 29, 2023

10

A very relaxing stay at beautiful La Buena Vida Hotel

This is the best hotel location I could have hoped for when choosing accommodations that were not beachfront. La Buena Vida is tucked away a bit so that you feel you have some privacy here. Ayampe is not a vast town so getting to the main roads and the beach was just a lovely stroll a few blocks away. The staff at La Buena Vida is INCREDIBLE. I loved each person I interacted with. Maria is so kind and generous, Johanna is incredibly helpful and accommodating in a graceful way. I am grateful for Kate who was so welcoming, helpful, and friendly; as well as Jay who was also very friendly. There are also two resident cats who I loved having around. The room was very comfortable and the perfect size for me (could also be perfect for a couple). The fan and AC were a godsend with the heat and humid environment. WiFi worked great while I was there, I had a lot of work and schooling to get done so I appreciated this as well. Ayampe is a very laid-back town with friendly people and super yummy foods, I highly recommend visiting and having a stay at La Buena Vida. Bonus: opportunities for yoga classes just up the road, surf lessons available, amazing pastries and fresh coconuts just up the street on the way to the beach <3

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Vernon

couple

April 14, 2023

9

relaxing, laid back, locals here are great.

the Manager was fantastic. she was very helpful with local advice. the breakfast was great. the gardens were great. it was a fantastic stay and Ayampe was excellent too. communication from the manager is excellent if any issue or question at all

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caroline

couple

January 22, 2023

9

Johanna the manager was amazing and so helpful. She gave us great tips for the area and also how to get from the airport easily. Everyone was very helpful and the place was clean. The breakfast was delicious and the King Kong smoothie was yuuuummmy. I also liked that they have you both bath and beach towels.

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Christian

couple

July 16, 2021

7

Reslly nice and cozy place. You actually get hot water and a great atmosphere there.

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Stewart Cusick

couple

June 22, 2021

9

Lovely pace to stay.

Nice location, quite and very friendly staff.

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Billy

couple

May 30, 2021

10

Great stay at Ayampe

We had a great stay at La Buena Vida Hotel. The room was really nice, the bed super comfortable ! And we loved the breakfast we had several options every day ! The staff was super nice and helpful !

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Massage, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Cycling, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Full body massage, Yoga classes, Beach, Movie nights, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Cooking class, Live sport events (broadcast)

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Bar, Breakfast options

General

Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Street parking, Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking, Parking on site

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Tour desk, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Packed lunches, Luggage storage, Laundry, Airport shuttle

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Standard Queen Room

The spacious double room offers air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The double room features a safe deposit box, a tiled floor, as well as a patio and an outdoor dining area. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Queen Room

This air-conditioned double room has a desk, a patio, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 36 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room with Garden View

This air-conditioned twin room has a desk, a patio, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 36 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Duplex Quadruple Room

The spacious quadruple room offers air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 6 guests 42 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note there is a 30% prepayment 48 hours prior to arrival required to confirm the reservation. The property will contact you with further information.Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 9:03 AM

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