One of the neighboring properties cranking the tunes on the weekend.

Carlos is a great host who can provide you with all the information you need. The room has plenty of space. You are located close to Las Frailes as well as a number of restaurants. Carlos has a big heart and is looking after many dogs he has rescued. Looking forward to seeing his new addition above the current facility.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing, it was all great.

The owner was fantastic, really friendly and full of great local knowledge for things to see and do. I'd go back just to hang out with the dogs if nothing else, they're fantastic. The kitchen was great, the location is great.

Stayed in December 2024

Juan Carlos, the owner, is a wonderful man involved in lots of social enterprise projects and animal rescue. He's filled with knowledge about the local area. The room is really big, super close to the beach, and the best location for walking to Los Frailes. There are also lots of dogs on the property for cuddles or to accompany you to the beach. Bathroom is also large with good water pressure and hot water showers.

Stayed in January 2025

Wonderful stay with Carlos, clean and simple in a very cool beach town. Walk every where, great restaurants and friendly people. Carlos is well traveled and has many stories and ideas to share!

Stayed in December 2024

No notes!

Great location, nice view, very comfortable! Juan Carlos is a great guy and a really good guide to get to know the area. Super super good stay :)

Stayed in June 2024

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Meeting Carlos is like coming back to your birthplace and embracing your old friend. He's a great person with an enormous heart, strong life values and good sense of humor. This great man is a soul of this place, his wonderful dogs are its mood and warmth. Nothing else matters, when you see his smile, his relationships with the dogs, listen to his stories about nature and see how his love for life leads him to great purposes.

Stayed in August 2023

The host Carlos is the nicest person ever. He gave us a lot of information about the area and activities around. Staying in Machalilla is a perfect option if you want to visit Playa de Los Frailes, Isla de la Plata or Agua Blanca etc. Rooms are really simple but staying there you also help the work Carlos does with the corals and the whole community.

Stayed in July 2023

Great host, great breakfast, super nice stay

Stayed in March 2023

Bigger cars from Spondilus road very quite a noise. At least there was not a night music, like in Montanita.

Owner is friendly and he speaks english - so rare in Ecuador. His dogs are very friendly too, you can see the good owner. There was many dogs of other owners in the village, not so friendly at all. Good location as a starting point everywhere in a beautifull Machallila reserve, but maybe to close to Spondilus route, which is now more road than route.

Stayed in March 2023

We had a wonderful time in Guesthouse Machalilla! It's very close to beautiful Los Frailes beach and there is a lot of activities to do around the area. The owner, Carlos, was lovely, gave many useful and interesting tips and had the cutest rescued dogs. We really enjoyed spending time with him! Would recommend 100%!! Thank you so much

Stayed in March 2023

Unfortunately we could hear the traffic … but was Carnval time which is a particularly busy time for traffic.

The host is an amazing guide. very helpful. very interesting and full of stories. A wonderful way to get a real “slice of life” of life in a fishing village. I loved my stay there.

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing - it was close to Los Frailes, Agua Blanca and Los Ciriales.

The host, Carlos was the best - he was friendly, full of great advice on local hikes and spoke fantastic English. He (and his lovely dogs) really made our stay in Machalilla enjoyable. The kitchen was well equipped and wi-fi strength great.

Stayed in February 2023

The place is nothing fancy but very functional!

Best value about this site is the owner Carlos, He is the best host we have ever had ! Super Friendly and knows the place as the palm of his hand. Best recommendations on where to eat and which tours are worth it.

Stayed in December 2022

The owner Carlos is a very sweet person, he will help with any question, guide you around, and make your stay better. I highly advise that you stay in Machalilla town

Stayed in October 2022

the room is nice. you can use the kitchen, it has everything you need! the host is super friendly, he helps you with everything!! highly recommended!! Muchas gracias, Saludos de las Julias.

Stayed in October 2022

The bathroom was not clean at all.

The owner is a real kind person, very helpful.

Stayed in December 2024

Noisy road, very little water pressure in shower, shower was not cleaned prior to arrival, our mosquito screen was broken, kitchen was not very clean

Host was excellent and very helpful, dogs were super cute, easy access to local restaurants, easy access to transport

Stayed in July 2023

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Stayed in November 2023

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Stayed in July 2023

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Stayed in February 2023