Paradise is waiting for you at Beso del Sol! Enjoy the ocean breeze and sound of the waves from your balcony or pool deck. Stroll across the sandy road to enjoy beautiful Playa Bonita! You can walk on the beach for miles or relax and rent a lounge chair for a few dollars. You can purchase fresh coconut water, ice cream, and other treats…or enjoy a massage right from your lounge chair! You will have a front row seat to spectacular sunsets – either from the beach or from your apartment’s balcony.
Your beautiful 1-bedroom beachfront apartment offers incredible views of the Pacific Ocean. Pool, covered cabana with BBQ and seating areas, rooftop patio, and more – are available for the private use of guests of Beso del Sol.
Bedroom features king-size bed with air conditioner, ceiling fan, and plenty of storage space.
The apartment is clean and spacious, and well equipped with fiber optic Wi-Fi internet and Direct TV. The kitchen has a full-sized fridge with freezer, 4-burner stove top, microwave oven, toaster oven, coffee maker, and water dispenser (with unlimited jugs of water available during your stay). There is a dining table with three chairs and you are kept comfortable with ceiling fan and air conditioner - when you're not enjoying the breezes through your large screened windows.
Beautifully designed bathroom has sink, toilet, shower and lots of storage space for your toiletries.
If you need to do laundry while you're here, you have access to a full-size washer and dryer in a separate small building at the back of the property.
Beso del Sol is located in Santa Marianita on Playa Bonita, a fishing village just 15 kms southwest of the city of Manta. There are numerous small shops (tiendas), a pharmacy, and restaurants within walking distance of Beso del Sol. Santa Marianita is very safe and you will find the locals and ex-pats that live here very friendly and helpful! The neighbourhood is very quiet and safe. Beach gets a bit busier on the weekends - which provides some action and great people-watching! (You'll usually see a couple or two dancing on the beach!)
You can walk to get just about whatever you might need but if you have a car, parking is available right in front of the property. The area is very safe and there are also cameras around the outdoor property for extra security.
Car rentals are available in Manta, or skip the car and take a taxi to/from Beso del Sol at very reasonable rates (taxi fares between Santa Marianita and Manta are $10-20 USD). There is also a truck that locals use for transportation that will pick up passengers for $1. Or give one of the tuk-tuks a try!
How to Get Here - Eloy Alfaro International Airport in Manta is 40 minutes away, with connections to international locations, as well as domestic connection to Quito, Ecuador. There is also an international airport in Guayaquil - Aeropuerto Internacional José Joaquín De Olmedo is a 3 hour and 15 minute drive away (about a $120 USD taxi ride).
**Insider Tip - Keep your eyes and ears open for the sound of trucks and bikes bringing fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goods and more available for you to purchase just outside the gate! If you feel you need to leave the village and go to the city, you can get to Manta in 15-20 minutes for shopping malls, great dining options, and more!
