Name: Hostel Dannita
Address: Alejo Lascano, Puerto López, Ecuador, Machalilla National Park, Machalilla National Park, Machalilla National Park, 131950, Ecuador
Rating: 9

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Puerto Lopez Beach

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Machalilla National Park

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I was GRANDPAcking in Puerto Lopez for 4 nights.
I booked myself into the Hostal Dannita … it was 1.5 blocks east of the main road and half the price of something comparable on the beachfront. 
I booked a Double Room (single occupancy) at a discounted rate of US$12 / night. For another $3 / night I included the optional Breakfast.
The street was ‘untidy’ but, as I discovered once I got here, it is no ‘worse’ than the streets nearer the beach ... PL is just an 'unkept' town.
My room was an average size.
It had very little furniture. But, it did have an open wardrobe with shelves.
It had an hot water shower (which, at this time of year, is almost a necessity) … alas, to get ‘hot’ you had to turn the water flow down very low … and, then, ‘run around to get wet’.
The Free WiFi was good most of the time and good enough to stream video.
Breakfast was served in the communal Hammock Area.
And, there was a kitchen that you could use.
Not bad for US$15 / night including Breakfast …
… and the US$10+ per night that I saved paid for my 1 Day Whale Watching – Isla de la Plata trip.

Puerto Lopez isn't a 'Beach Holiday Town' ... so, go for Value For Money and save your $$$s

The hostal has a very homely feel to it as Solanda and her family are actually living and spending most their time there. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. Solanda has a little food stall right in front of the building and makes great fries/Salchipapa and empanadas. Unfortunately the wifi didn't work in our room (we had the first room when you enter the building) and we had troubles sleeping as the dog, rooster and ATVs were very loud during the night and in the morning. The owners however were very caring and helpful. 

Great place but couldn't satisfy us

I stayed in this hostel alone for 3 nights in July, and I would recommend it to everyone looking for relaxation and a friendly host!
As soon as I arrived, the Solanda told me that I was booked into a room with 5 boys, so if I wanted, I could stay in a private room with a private bathroom for the same price - what a service! The room was great - spacious, comfy bed, fan, and a functioning bathroom. 
I spent most of my time reading in the comfy hammocks, chatting to Solanda and her husband. They were really so lovely and so interested to know all about me, and just chat - they even invited me to join the family for dinner in the hostel one evening! They were truly lovely. 
It's a shame that the hostel doesn't have too many photos and doesn't advertise itself very well - I arrived in Puerto Lopez just to see what I could find, and didn't have much luck. I didn't really trust Hostel Dannita because there wasn't much about it online, but I had no other option! But I am so pleased that I did. It was great value compared with other hostels in PL ($8/night!), and is located in a quiet sidestreet, just a 2 min walk from the supermarket and the beautiful beach.
Puerto Lopez itself is a little run-down - more so after the earthquake this year unfortunately - although it is still charming and worth a visit!

Lovely family-run hostel

To be honest with you guys, I normally do not write reviews about the places I've stayed in. But my experience I've just had in Hostel Dannita, doesn't give me the choice not to do so...

I booked a dorm room (12 beds) in Hostel Dannita. When I entered the room, I found myself with two other Ecuadorian guys who had sort of their stuff to sell on the streets with them (toys, ballons etc.). I don't think that I would have had a bad night with them in the room (don' think that they would have robbed anything from me) but still, the atmosphere in the room was a little bit dodgy. Therefore, I asked if their might exist the opportunity to change my room. Five minutes after that, I got a private room, with private shower / bathroom. What a service - honestly! And more...

Not only did they give me another room, but also helped me with the things to visit around town. We had great conversations and the family is really friendly!

I was quite surprised when Carolina (daughter) knocked on my door to give me a fresh home made juice, asking if I like to have dinner with them. Just brilliant! 

Thank you guys :)

Brilliant! :)

This family hostel is a very weloming place, and Solanda is an amazing cook! We spent 5 days there and spent a lot of time speaking with the family, and cooking ceviche with Solanda. We were really sad to leave, and will come back for sure. Best place and best peolpe ever!

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