Tikilimbo
The coolest, most popular hostel for surfers. they have a clothing shop, rent surf boards and equipment, give lessons, have a tattoo parlor, and tour desk for setting up cool trips. the hippest, most fun hostel in town at the heart of nightlife and activity, with a super relaxed atmosphere. $15 a night.
La Barranca
A luxury hotel located on the Point in Montanita on the main road to the Sanctuary. All 17 rooms have air conditioning, TV, private bathrooms with hot water. Wi-Fi, jacuzzi, restaurant/bar, back-up power generator. Free parking, 24 hour security. 50 meters from the beach, and a ten minute walk to the village.
Balsa Surf Camp
A fantastic, hand-crafted hotel owned by a well known surf board shaper. Rooms are nice and clean, and come with balconies and private baths. Free internet, and great food including breakfast. Speaks English, Spanish, and French.
Montañita Cabañas
Eco friendly hostel located in quiet area bordering the farmland, but just a 2 minute easy stroll to the beach and three minutes to centre of town. Beautiful huge cabanas, large swimming pool, jacuzzi and hang out hammock areas. Private bathrooms. Communal kitchen and some cabanas have private kitchens and air con.
Hostal Centro Del Mundo
Located right across from the beach, this basic but tidy place offers both single and double rooms at about $8 per person, or you can sleep on one of the mattresses in the loft space for $4 a night. To find it, just walk along the beach near the center of town. At times the water doesn't work, and if you are scared of "cricketroaches" you probably don't want to stay here.
Charo's Hostal
The premier hotel in the center of Montañita. Located on the boardwalk, Charo's offers first-class accommodations at competitive prices. Swimming pool and restaurant. Upstairs rooms often lack decent water pressure. The rooms are not very spacious. You get a better price, service, and accommodations at La Barranca on the other side of town if you are looking for high end at Montanita. However, if you want to be right at the center of town and directly in front of the beach, then this place is it.
La Casa Blanca
A comfortable place to stay in Montanita. Rooms have private baths, mosquito net, fan and hammocks. Some rooms offer ocean views.
Hotel Montañita
This is the biggest hotel in town, located on the beach with 36 rooms with private baths, swimming pool, parking and restaurant.
Tabuba Hostal
Modern hotel, located in front of the beach. All rooms have private baths, AC and satellite TV. This place is cheaper than Charo's and also in the middle of town and right in front of the beach. The rooms are small.
Insomniac Cafe
The gringo visitor location in town. Real coffee, espresso based drinks from an espresso machine from Italy, great fast snacks, full bar and NFL football.
Hotel Funky Monkey
Located north of the village. Rooms with private and shared baths. Bar, restaurant, common area with satellite TV and pool table.
Manglaralto Sunset Hostel
Located in the quieter setting of Manglaralto, the hotel offers some of the most comfortable rooms in the area,some with air conditioner, each with large private bathroom and hot-water shower, independent entrance and multicoloured hammock on portal. There is a café and bar in the hostel as well as 24h reception, travel info, lounge, free parking; Mastercard and Visa accepted.
Hostal Papaya
Hostal and restaurant is in the center of the village. It has nice balconys, good cuisine and laundry service. TV Room with armchairs.
Hachuwa Hostal & Restaurant
Very good value for the price. Simple but clean and modern rooms, some with balcony. Located in the heart of town, but just outside of the club's blast zone to be fairly quiet at night. No hot water, however.
El refugio de las aves
Eco Wooden and Bamboo houses with kitchen. Also offerings comfortable rooms for days or month with shared clean kitchen, laundry and tv.
Kundalini Hostal
Small relaxing hotel at the bottom of the beach. Private bath. Hot Water. Rustic cottage with ample garden in front of the sea.