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Reviews of Samai Lodge Holistic Living

Km. 700 E 15, Loma San Jose , EC241756 Olón, Ecuador

#9 of 17 hotels in Olón

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Review Score

Based on 30 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    8.0
    It was very quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe they should put water bottles or a coffee and tea station at the room since the rooms are a little far away from the reception area.

    The view and the calm, the breakfast was very good and the ceviche too.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    10
    Ideal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was exceptional about the place 🙌

    The hospitality and the beauty of the nature

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Since the location is in the forest be prepared for bugs!

    The breakfast was excellent with a wider variety than most places. The views were spectacular…

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    10
    people are very kind
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    everything was good

    perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    10
    Relaxing and tranquil
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Beautifully situated in the Ecuadorian rainforest overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A perfect place to relax and unwind

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    9.0
    Atención increíble, staff muy amable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Muy tranquilo para descansar, cerca de la naturaleza.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The place

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful and cozy rooms with gorgeous views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Moths inside the room due to open spacing and cracks from windows. Thanks to other reviews I was mentally prepared for this so thanks to everyone who mentioned it.

    Beautiful, spacious, peaceful, cozy, and very clean rooms in a nature-centric location. The views of the mountains, sunrise and sunset are magnificent.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic retret in a peacful setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The wifi went out the last couple of days, but I just used my cell data. So some things were a little slower connecting to connect to things I needed to do.

    I really enjoyed the zen feel of Samai. The staff and other guests were great. I really loved the attention given to making me feel comfortable and the food was always very tasty and beautifully prepared

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2023

    10
    Very tranquil place with rich vegetation and birds as your only neighbors
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The property is located on a hill and the access road is very steep. Unfortunately, I rented a small car (Chevrolet Spark) with manual transmission and had to really step on it in gear 1 to get going up the steep heel. If you rent a car it may be worth to choose a car with more powerful engine, especially if you plan to go to other places in Ecuador, as the Andes mountains will make you regret your economical car selection.

    The place is an oasis of tranquility and luscious vegetation. There is spacious outdoor dining place that serves breakfasts and dinners, and the food is delicious and the staff very friendly. Adjacent to it, is large space for hanging out and watching TV on a large screen. There is a spectacular view of the Pacific from some spots of the vast property.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2023

    10
    A Family Friendly, Beautiful Oasis
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not a thing.

    A peaceful oasis for our family. A great place to stay with kids in Ecuador - it's very safe and a fun property to explore. The rooms were clean, the location stunning, and the hosts friendly. We enjoyed every part of this stay and wish we could have stayed much longer.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic. I will definitely be staying here again on my next trip to Ecuador.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff and Owners were extremely friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable of the area. Breakfast was delicious and had an epic view of the ocean.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ambiente natural y vista espectacular!!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the location of the property was exceptional. All the attention from the staff and the owners was excellent. I loved the rooms, pool/jacuzzi area and the food.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2023

    10
    We loved our stay here and the hosts felt like family! A very relaxing time and we highly recommend this place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property is a bit difficult to access since it is on a dirt road up some steep hills. The taxis in the area all know where it is so that is good. During our stay it rained and the road got slippery so the taxi was spinning to make it up the hill.

    Our stay was very relaxing, quiet and tranquil.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing and environment friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would have expected to have a more local breakfast with plantain. Instead we had bread which was ok but could be better.

    everything was very clean and tidy. it was difficult to keep some insects away from the room but it was not that annoying. The jacuzzi was very nice. I think it is very necessary to arrive by car in order to be able to move around since the lodge is in a nice quiet place, but quite far away from the beach.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2023

    10
    Paradise in seclusion
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you're looking for a paradise in seclusion, you've come to the right place. The hotel is owner-operated, is located in the middle of the cloud forest, has a pool, offers fantastically good massages and has a phenomenal view of the sea and the surrounding landscape. A restaurant serving freshly prepared Ecuadorian cuisine rounds out the offerings. The staff speaks mostly only Spanish, but thanks to Google Translate and hands and feet, it can all be managed.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Air conditioning mal function. Lack of shades or transparent Curtains didnt give desired privacy inside the room Hot water shower device can be improved or upgraded.

    Breakfast. owners pets. parking. nature contact.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2022

    7.0
    nice but spooky weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the rooms had a lot of humidity and the smell felt very strong. I understand that the hotel is located in the middle of nature but I didn’t like that the animals get inside the room. And for me, it was very shocking to get up in the morning and see next to me a big spider.

    the view, location

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2022

    7.0
    overall the host are nice people but the services that you get sometimes are not the best, maybe we came in the low seas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the property is located on top of a hill and it is not easy to get up, especially if it’s wet it becomes very slippery, the other thing is that the last day of our stay our room was invaded by insects and they say that it happens because you are in the jungle but it is hard if you are not used to it.

    the location is really nice you are in the middle of the jungle but you have to be prepared because the weather sometimes is unstable

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Single Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

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