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Hotel Mar Azul

3.5 star property
Central hotel with free breakfast connected to a shopping center in Manta

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Revitalized in 2022, Hotel Mar Azul offers a vibrant atmosphere with a shopping center connection. Enjoy free continental breakfast on the terrace or by the pool. OCEAN BLUE restaurant serves poolside meals, and in-room WiFi keeps you connected.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room, Balcony, City View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Triple Room, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 22 entrando por la Flavio Reyes y, avenida 12 (barrio El Murciélago), Manta

What's nearby

  • Mall del Pacífico - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Murciélago Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Avenida Malecón - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Manta Port - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Manta (MEC-Eloy Alfaro Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ceviches De La Rumiñahui - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kobe Sushi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zona Burger - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Mar Azul

Hotel connected to a shopping center, remodeled in 2022
Free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Mar Azul. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, OCEAN BLUE, offers breakfast, dinner, and a poolside location. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Mar Azul offer perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • OCEAN BLUE

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,615 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 per room (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Mar Azul Hotel Manta
Mar Azul Manta
HOTEL MAR AZUL Manta
Hotel Mar Azul Hotel
Hotel Mar Azul Manta
Hotel Mar Azul Hotel Manta

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Mar Azul have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Mar Azul?

As of Nov 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Mar Azul on Dec 24, 2025 start from $126.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Mar Azul pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Mar Azul?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Mar Azul?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Mar Azul provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 10.00 per room applies.

Where is Hotel Mar Azul located?

Located in the heart of Manta, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mall del Pacífico, Murciélago Beach, and Museo del Banco Central. Avenida Malecón and Manta Port are also within 15 minutes.

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Hotel Mar Azul Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the place it's near the mall and other places to tour around !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

F Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
True beachfront with a nice beach. Large rooms. Nice staff. Free Breakfast. A little run down but clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I feel pampered!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness
Beds rolled everywhere , got stouck outside for hours in the middle of the night due to no one answering door , showers were terrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just make better the bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything wss petgect.Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente atención, muy limpio, buen desayuno, excelente ubicación. Recomendado
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Volver a restaurar el aspecto del hotel. Se nota claramente qué desde el terremoto de 2016, no se ha reparado la cerámica del piso. Y algunas cortinas se ven algo deterioradas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Precio/calidad muy buena

Me fue bien, tal como está en la publicidad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Liked: Amenities
El ruido de las instalaciones alrededor,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente, te solucionan cualquier inconveniente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hice la reserva, me la cobraron y cuando fuí al hotel me dijeron que no había habitaciones disponibles y que no era culpa de ellos Fue una muy mala respuesta!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dercy

Muy bueno el hotel Mar azul muy recomendado
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Les agrado mucho sus instalaciones a mis acompañantes y sobre todo a mi en especial
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente opción para alojarse en Manta
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gracias
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio! Realmente excelente. Las instalaciones son de muy buena calidad.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Podría haber más cuidado en el mantenimiento de las habitaciones
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Deberían mejorar la limpieza del baño y piso de la habitación. Las instalaciones del baño de la habitación se ven viejas y poco cuidadas. La mayoría del personal no saluda, empezando por el área administrativa.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy limpio buen desayuno muy atentos
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Rosana

La persona que estaba a la llegada no es muy alegre muy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Masoud

Liked: Cleanliness

Basic Hotel

Great location next to the major mall in Manta. But the hotel is not as photos appear to be. It is a very basic hotel all the way around.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mayer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Genial experiencia, excelente desayuno, excelente servicio, prestos a solucionar todo y muy rapudo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021