Azuluna Eco-Lodge

3.0 star property
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Luxury Cabin
Sports facility
Luxury Cabin | Massage
Exterior
5 bars/lounges

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Comuna Las Tunas, E15, Ciudadela 12 de Octubre, Salango, Manabí
  • Ayampe Beach
    8 min drive
  • Machalilla National Park
    9 min drive
  • Machalilla National Park Museum
    12 min drive

Room options

Standard Cabin (Double or Full bed)

  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Cabin (Double or Full bed)

  • 25.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Suite (Cabin)

  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Cabin (Triple)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Cabin (Triple)

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Quadruple)

  • 30.9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Luxury Cabin

  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Las Tunas

Located in Salango, Azuluna Eco-Lodge is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Ayampe Beach and Machalilla National Park. .This beach hotel is 18.6 mi (30 km) from Montañita Beach and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Puerto Lopez Beach.

What's nearby

  • Ayampe Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Machalilla National Park Museum - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Puerto Lopez Beach - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Los Frailes Beach - 29 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Olon Beach - 34 min drive - 27.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cabaña de Chuky - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Caida Del Sol - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Delfin Magico - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sadhana - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante de Jimmy - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Azuluna Eco-Lodge

Family fun on the white sand beach
Azuluna Eco-Lodge offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Extra futon mattress (complimentary) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 5 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Salango? This hotel has 969 square feet (90 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10 AM: USD 5.73 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Horse riding/hire

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (969 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free extra-futon mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 32.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5.73 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 32.0 per night

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 credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Azuluna Eco-Lodge
Azuluna Eco-Lodge Hotel
Azuluna Eco-Lodge Hotel Puerto Lopez
Azuluna Eco-Lodge Puerto Lopez
Azuluna Eco-Lodge Resort Puerto Lopez
Azuluna Eco-Lodge Resort
Azuluna Eco Lodge
Azuluna Eco Lodge
Azuluna Eco-Lodge Hotel
Azuluna Eco-Lodge Salango
Azuluna Eco-Lodge Hotel Salango

Azuluna Eco-Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 32 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect place to be in the nature, away from the big city noise. Very eco friendly and nature is right there at the touch of your hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Azuluna! We got the suite and it was very spacious, with a big balcony and ocean view. The bed was confortable, they had hot shower and every person of the staff was super noche to us! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I never stayed in this place the phone number provided was never answered and the location was not found. Horrible service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and damp - bed far too hard, towels threadbare
Just OK, light bulbs missing when arrived, food overpriced, beds far too hard. Towels threadbare. No safe. Very thin ceilings so every noise from upstairs came through.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I really enjoyed the two nights we stayed at Azuluna Eco-Lodge. Our room was very cute; the walls were artistically painted and the entire accommodation (room, sitting area and bathroom) was quaint and quite confortable. The location was a little outside of Porto Lopes, but it was quite easy to get a bus to and from the town. Being outside the town offered us peace and quiet. Galo, who runs the hotel, was very kind and very helpful. He took time to show us places on a map and explain how to get around on public transportation. Without his guidance, we would have been somewhat lost. As it was, we were able to enjoy lots of new experiences and we found our trip to the Ecuadorian coast very worthwhile.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Close to beach, pretty laid back. Would rate it higher if wifi extended to rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Fab, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Good location.
Azuluna is located approximately 12 kilometers from Puerto Lopez. It is preched up in a mountain which allows for great views. Staff is nice but don't seem to be able to help with much. Most things were a bit complicated. The matresses are firm, there was some noise from dogs barking, mosquitoes are abundant; other than that, I highly recommend Azuluna.

2/10 Terrible

Peter, Tuxford

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Should be 2 star.
Hotel is 15 km outside Puerto Lopez not 9. No swimming from beach other side of main road. No mention of main road to cross to beach. Up steep muddy track. Small room. Thin walls with gaps so can hear conversation next door. Stayed 4 nights as had paid. No hot water 2 mornings. Owner not interested. Breakfast fruit eggs and bread Staff pleasant and room very clean No veranda or deep tub as per booking. No curtain in shower over window with shower head directly above window. Room 10 has perfect view of you showering. Better hostels in town. Good hotels there.

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD, Collingswood, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect piece of heaven.
With my first visit to Ecuador from the USA, I was lucky enough to spend 3 nights at the Azaluna EcoLodge! My girlfriend and I were on a romantic getaway and this place proved to be just what we were looking for. Magical sunsets, beautiful landscapes, and comfortable and creative lodging. We stayed in a room that was recently constructed. The room was spotless everyday! The staff was incredible and we felt welcome and safe the entire time. The food was delicious and authentic. The seafood was freshly obtained from the fisherman everyday and they even took requests if I had specific preferences. The manager set up a few tours at Isla De La Plata and Aqua Blanca. For a small fee he was also our driver and tour guide. Feeling safe the whole time. When it was time to leave I felt sad, for it was a special trip. I recommend stopping at the Azaluna Ecolodge if you go to the coast near Manabi. They are very courteous, classy, and affordable. One suggestion for travelers would be to brush up on your Spanish. Other than that, your stay will be relaxing and amazing.

8/10 Good

Timothy, Georgetown, Ky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restorative stay in a lovely setting.
Beautiful room and great food.Being located on the highway was a bit noisy but the nearby beach made up for it. The swimming and beach walking were excellent.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Valerie, Oak park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not quite puerto Lopez
Not in puerto Lopez - off the main road in a much smaller village- not on the beac side Hotel targets English speakers but only 1 staff member spoke some English Internet worked only in lodge(not room) Staff was friendly; breakfast good, appreciated air conditioning esp because of the distance from the water. Booked us a tour to isle de plata w/ transport to/from

8/10 Good

nina and chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great time
we finished up our trip at this place... on the beach. We found the place to be really lovely, the room was perfect for this climate... giving us equal amounts of indoor and covered outdoor space. We only wish there had been a pool.

8/10 Good

Lori, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique experience
Very relaxing, but don't expect usual amenties such as in-room TV & hair-dryer.

10/10 Excellent

Dorthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Una experiencia cercana a la naturaleza y al mismo tiempo en un lugar privado y ecológico. Azuluna sobrepasó mis expectativas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostal La Pocilga
Hostal La Pocilga debería llamarse. Sucio en extremo, no hay agua caliente, la atención es deprimente y no responden llamadas de ninguno de los teléfonos que proveen es por eso que las reservas no tienen reembolso. Así que si no deseas arruinar tus vacaciones, por favor, no te quedes en este lugar que no cuesta ni $10 la estancia por lo que dan. Las imagenes y lo que ofrecen no coincide con la realidad. Sobrevalorado.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terasse mit tollem Blick. Relative Ruhe trotz Hauptstrassennähe
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

franck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bon accueil. Très belle vu, très belle chambre . Et merci à Gallo !!! Juste le matelas qui fut vraiment très inconfortable, dommage. Sinon tous le reste au top . A 20 minutos de P. López . Pour un stage de plongé. Très bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

July Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Agradecimiento para Azuluna
Es muy bueno el hotel, muy buen servicio y atención para descansar y acceder a todas las actividades en la zona del Parque Nacional Machalilla y sus playas cercanas
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No habia WiFi en las habitaciones cuando en la publicidad lo ofrecian. El aire acondicionado no enfriaba y era sumamente defectuoso. El agua caliente era igual defectuosa y desperdiciaba agua. Eso no es ecológico. Las habitaciones eran sumamente calurosas y no había mosquiteros en las ventanas.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

jorge luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buen sitio
Muy bien
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019