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The Cottages by the sea

3.0 star property

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A pool area with multiple sunbeds and thatched-roof huts, surrounded by potted plants and trees.
An open wooden door leading to a courtyard with potted plants and a pool area.
A wooden gate with a palm tree design, leading to a beach area with a thatched roof structure and a sign reading "The Cottages by the Sea".
A beach with a rocky shoreline and waves approaching the shore.
A wooden table with a statue in the center, surrounded by chairs, under a thatched roof structure with bamboo pillars.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $86
$86 nightly
$86 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11

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Avenida Quito Norte, Oceanfront, San Alejo, Charapoto, Manabi, 100001
  • Place, San Jacinto Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Baha de Caraquez Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Canoa Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, Poolside

A room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, Poolside

  • 371 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Cabin, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Poolside

A living room with a black sofa, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a kitchen area with a microwave.

Signature Cabin, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Poolside

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Poolside

A bedroom with a wooden bed, purple walls, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a clock, and a small statue.

Premier Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Poolside

  • 371 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen

A narrow hallway with a kitchen area on the left, a bed with a red bedspread in the center, and a wooden bench with decorative items on the right.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen

  • 534 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Apartment

A spacious hallway with a marble floor, a wooden door, a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets, and a ceiling fan.

Classic Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Poolside

A room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to another room.

Premier Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Poolside

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Cabin, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Poolside

A bedroom with a bed, wooden wardrobe, nightstands, and a painting on the wall.

Signature Cabin, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Poolside

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen

A kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a wooden cabinet. There is a painting on the wall and a ceiling fan.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Charapoto

When you stay at The Cottages by the sea in Charapoto, you'll be on the waterfront and within a short 2-minute drive from San Jacinto Beach. .This beach hotel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church and 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from Baha de Caraquez Beach.

What's nearby

  • San Jacinto Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church - 27 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Iglesia Santa Rosa - 36 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • Baha de Caraquez Beach - 37 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Canoa Beach - 45 min drive - 35.0 miles

Getting around

  • Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪restaurante pizzeria meier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Ceviches De Mimi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Complejo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Costa del sol - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Doña Longaniza - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Cottages by the sea

The Cottages by the sea offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Cottages by the sea. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 2.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Dining table
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Printer
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 17 2026 to July 29 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 88 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 for adults and USD 2.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Cottages sea Hotel San Clemente
Cottages sea Hotel
Cottages sea San Clemente
The Cottages by the sea Hotel
The Cottages by the sea Charapoto
The Cottages by the sea Hotel Charapoto

The Cottages by the sea Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, comfortable, friendly, and a great location. Karla was a fabulous host, her breakfast was so delicious with fresh Ecuadorian fruits, eggs and bread. The grounds are beautiful, lovely pool surrounded by lush local gardens and indigenous pottery. Our cottage was clean and spacious, with a comfortable bed and ample storage space. We had a fabulous 5 nights, thanks to Karla's hospitality, lovely weather and the Pacific Ocean just across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service and stuff! Thanks for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were treated like family. Kimberly is an extraordinaire host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

lisa

I never stayed there the booking was a mistake
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kristine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Small hotel close to the beach.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Maria Fernanda

Al llegar al hotel nos informaron que no existían habitaciones disponibles, a pesar de contar con una reservación confirmada y pagada al 100%. Esta situación nos generó una molestia y preocupación considerables, especialmente por tratarse de una llegada planificada con anticipación. Aún más preocupante fue constatar que el encargado que nos atendió no tenía conocimiento alguno de nuestra reservación, ya que —según nos indicó— esta no se encuentra vinculada al sistema regular de reservas del hotel. Considero que este es un fallo grave en la gestión interna, que no debería recaer en los huéspedes. Dicho esto, considero importante resaltar y agradecer la excelente actitud y predisposición del encargado que nos atendió. A pesar de la situación, buscó activamente una solución y, gracias a su iniciativa, logró reubicarnos en un departamento externo, en un edificio particular (no dentro de las instalaciones del hotel), evitando así que nos quedáramos sin alojamiento esa noche. Su manejo del inconveniente fue lo único que alivió una experiencia que, de otra manera, habría sido completamente negativa. Agradecería se revise internamente lo ocurrido para evitar que una situación similar vuelva a repetirse con otros huéspedes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Héctor Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente para pasar en familia, muy recomendado
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bonito
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit très accueillant avec un excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CIELO ROSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

VOLVERIAMOS A IR

BONITO LUGAR, SUS ANFITRIONES MUY AMABLES Y NOS GUSTO MAS QUE SEAN AMIGABLES PARA LAS MASCOTAS
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar muy acogedor, limpio y ordenando con una excelente atención, seguro regresamos en una próxima ocasión
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick&christins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kimberly and her staff were very attentive and treated us and our 2 dogs like family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gudnara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019