Located about 20 minutes walk south along the beach from Central Montanita, Kamala is probably the most laid back beach Hostel In the Country. Owned by 4 ex-backpackers (2 Ecuadorian brothers, an Israeli and an Australian), Kamala knows exactly what backpackers want ... and has it all!
Horses roam the grounds, theres a great wide stretch of beach right out the front and a tranquil enviroment that serves as a quiet alternative to the pseudo-noisy hotels on Montanita´s main drag.
Kamala offers a variety of rustic bamboo-hut accomodations varying from $3 usd Per Night in 4-6 bed Dorms, $4usd Simple Privates, right up to $20-25 usd for a ´Luxury´ private Bungalo with private bath, hot water showers, upper deck and balcony with hammock (can sleep up to 4 persons). Camping is also available for $2 usd pp.
Large beachside Pool and volleyball and free Pool table, Ping Pong Table & Other Games
Fully equipped kitchen and cheap restaurant
Hammocks everywhere
DVD room with huge movie collection and book exchange
PADI Certified diveshop offering fun dives to ´Isla Pelado´ and PADI courses from openwater to dive master trainee.
In Season, Humpback whale -watching tours are available(May-Oct).
Complete horse ranch & horses for hire aswell as assistance in organising other tours.
Full moon beach parties known throughout Ecuador.
2 km south of Montanita
Taxi from Montanita Town - $1usd - Along Main Road - from there its a 5 minute walk to beach
Walk South along thebeach from Montanita - 20 minutes on sand only.
If coming by bus from South - ask driver to let you off in Manglarato Village which is 5 minutes walk south of Kamala
