La Buena Vida Hotel
Km. 86 Ruta Del Spondylus Carretero
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Why people book this hotel
“Great, friendly staff and nice breakfast”
“Obviously the kind staff”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“Rooms are clean and tidy”
“Lovely spacious room well decorated and clean”
“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
Brehme-Roy
couple
March 9, 2026
Great, friendly staff and nice breakfast
Paola
family_with_children
May 26, 2025
“Comfort”
Nice Garden
Kristine
solo_traveller
November 28, 2024
“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.
Lachlan
solo_traveller
August 14, 2023
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.
Brucker
solo_traveller
August 1, 2023
“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!
Esther
couple
May 3, 2023
“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
Alexis
solo_traveller
April 29, 2023
“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
Vernon
couple
April 14, 2023
“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
caroline
couple
January 22, 2023
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.
Christian
couple
July 16, 2021
Reslly nice and cozy place. You actually get hot water and a great atmosphere there.
Stewart Cusick
couple
June 22, 2021
“Lovely pace to stay.”
Nice location, quite and very friendly staff.
Billy
couple
May 30, 2021
“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.
Superior Queen Room
This air-conditioned double room has a desk, a patio, garden views and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
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.
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.
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