Getting through the high wall takes some effort to get yourself noticed, but once in, you're in a walled block that is safe for kids...and filled with kids. The children of the owner and staff are running free, in the pool, etc, so if being around little kids is your thing, this is the place for you. The high wall... More

What is happening to La Barquita? We passed by a couple of days ago during low season (Oct 2012) because we wanted to spend a night there. The place looked closed and there were no guests. Finally someone opened the door and gave us a tour to see the rooms. Apparently the prices have recently gone up: 62$ for a... More

Hosteria la Barquita was a remote slice of paradise. It was so relaxing. I went with a group during the off-season at the very beginning of June, 2012 - so we had almost the entire resort to ourselves. Excursions, like horseback riding on the beach were cheap, and can be arranged through Patrick, the owner. The food was delicious, but... More

This is a very nice place, not easy to reach from Quito (aprox 9 hours by own car) but with a extremelly unbelieve beach. No other people than those in the hotel are around. Environment is also appropiate and comfortable, but there is an evident lack of personnel, specially if fully booked. The owner is a Swiss guy and lives... More

I arrived at La Barquita with few expectations. When I saw the remoteness of the hotel I was a bit concerned. Entering the grounds however it became evident that this was a tiny piece of heaven on a 3 mile stretch of beach surrounded by the equatorial rainforest. The two closest towns are Las Tunas and Puerto Rico, both within... More

We hit La Barquita during the low season in May and were the only ones there for the most part. The staff were very nice, but we sometimes we felt to be a hindrance since they were doing some updates and repairs to the grounds. We had thus far been disappointed in our lodging during our trip in Ecuador but... More

La Barquita is a wonderful oasis on a wide open beach on the Ruta del Sol. It is a perfect escape from the busier towns. With beautifully landscaped gardens and simple rooms it is a great place to spend a few days with an additional element of fun in the Boat shaped restaurant and bar.

My partner and I stayed in La Barquita for 4 nights in January 2011. The grounds are unbelievable. We loved the gardens and the hammocks everywhere. The pool is one of the nicest I've seen in South America. We would definitely recommend it.

My cousin, his girlfriend, and I traveled to ecuador over Christmas time and luckily stumbled along this beautiful hostel that lies directly on the beach. Not only did they make us feel like family but there wasn't even a need to venture out! The entire place is run by a wonderful large family. It is also very safe with big... More