This review is long overdue but no less heartfelt. We stayed at Marina Real Hostal in September 2012 for four nights and loved it. Chelly and all of the staff were friendly and very helpful. We enjoyed our first two nights there and Chelly was kind enough to let us leave our large suitcases there while we made a three-day... More

Hostal Marina Real is a first rate place to stay in Manta. The rooms are clean, the entire facility is modern, you can park your car safely in the garage, the staff is very friendly and a delicious breakfast is served each morning by the pool. In this price range (moderate), I highly recommend this establishment. Most of all, the... More

We stayed at the Marina Real in DEC 2012. We made reservations through a back and forth email exchange as there was no web site available. This was only minor complication in arraning our stay. Shelly runs a wondeful hotel/hostal which I highly recommend. The daily price, including tax, was $67. The room was always clean, had cable, and well... More

We stayed here because of Trip Advisor reviews. I agree. They need a website. Had helluva time making reservas. Finally phoned and was able to get reservations with my very marginal Spanish. Everything else over two weeks in Ecuador was reserved over the internet. Had some difficulty finding because this place was not in our (new and expensive) GPS database.... More

Hotel Marina Real is a truly hidden gem in Manta, Ecuador. Owners treat you as friends, service is excellent/personalized, and they offer the best breakfast in town. You simply won't regret staying with them while visiting Ecuador. Love this place!

I highly recommend Marina Real for those looking for a clean room, comfortable bed, a healthy breakfast, good service, security, and few extras. The hosts are pleasant and friendly. We brought a group of 13, a mix of experienced travelers and first-timers, and there were lots of positive comments. No complaints! We'll definitely plan on doing it again in the... More

Hopefully the wonderful, gracious, kind & considerate owner of this delightful B&B is working on a web site to help make reservastions easier, but... Marina Real is a hidden gem. It can be a challenge to find, but the minute the gate is opened for you, you know you made the correct choice. The pool/garden area is a delight. What... More

Besides being a clean, convenient hostal, with a great breakfast, wi fi, cable tv, a.c., comfortable bed, plenty of hot water and a wonderful swimming pool. In our 4 days at the Marina Real, it became a home away from home. The owners are so friendly and helpful, would do anything at anytime for their guests... it's not just that... More

If you want a really great place to stay in Manta Ecuador,this is it,Marina Real.Marina Real is run by two of the nicest people you could meet,Diego and his wife Chelly.The hotel has clean rooms,a swimming pool and breakfast every morning.The Ecuadoran breakfast was just simply amazing and not to be missed.We were made to feel so welcome and at... More