Sitting on the balcony of Montanita’s best hotel I watched as the sky rapidly tranquilized the days harsh glare. Purples and lavas were coalescing and mellowing the evening. The tiny silhouettes of surfers could be seen catching their final waves in the ocean below. Hotel La Barranca perched on the hilltop above Montanita’s point would inspire even the most hardened curmudgeon to reflect poetically over his sundown cervesa. Hotel La Barranca hands down is Montanita’s best sunset-spot hotel providing all the amenities a discerning traveler would expect—and for a darn good price.

Being a poet already, I was fitting into this evening like a glove and knocking back a couple beers on this splash-out of a stay. Having just escaped Quito I needed a bit of space and perspective along with a good view of the surf. Hotel La Barranca gives the ol’ eagle-eye of Montanita’s point break—of special interest to traveling surfers—but a splendid sight for any and all. Located about a km from the banging and booming of Montanita’s hectic nightlife, Hotel La Barranca provides respite for all those wanting to get away from it all—but not too far away.

Meet Cesear Junio, the owner of Hotel La Barranca. When I did he was reclining in a hammock in the hotel’s main patio and dining area talking to a young couple interested in buying property. New Yorker by birth, living in Ecuador for the last 10 years, Cesear easy going style and calling card New Yorker accent treats each guests with abundant friendliness, service and advice. Cesear’s robust kindness carries onto his staff as well. I have found that top service is a drop-down kind of thing. If management is treated well by owners then so is the staff friendly and helpful to guests. Here the staff was genial and quick on the draw when called upon, always ready to assist.

Hotel La Barranca sees to everything you could want. A/C, Cable T.V., WiFi, hot water and private baths, bar and restaurant, several decks with hammocks and hanging chairs, jacuzzi under the stars and, of course, Montanita’s best view. Hotel La Barranca is the hotel for a Montanita holiday. And now is the time to come to Montanita. The busy season is just ending. The crowds are thinning out while the sun is still strong. Come to Hotel La Barranca for Montanita’s best service and best amenities at a fair price.

Single person: $35 high season/ $30 low season

Couples: $50/$40

Triple occupancy: $90/ $70

Quadrupal occupancy: $120/$80

Quintupal occupancy: $150/ $120

suite: $240/ month/ $180 month

a la carte menu (Br, Lu, Di$3.50-$6.50

drinks (water, soda, beer)$1-$3.50

check out the website: http://www.labarrancamontanita.com/

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