Bungalows Betancuria

A quiet, quaint place with a pool, and you can walk to the beach and boardwalk. Housekeeping is friendly and comes most days. They speak Spanish and understand a little English. A few things to plan for: linens aren't changed, and each bed only gets one small, soft pillow, so ask for extras if you need them. The beds were too hard for me and my husband, though the rest of the family was fine. Management couldn't offer replacement beds, only the option of swapping with beds in the other rooms, and we didn't want the rest of the family to end up with back pain too. We made do. If you run into the same problem, extra pillows tucked along your body might help you sleep more comfortably. If housekeeping isn't around, ask at management by the entrance gate. Staff are usually upstairs, so you may need to ring and wait a minute. The kitchen also had no cutting knife or spices, so bring your own if your travel arrangements allow it, and check airline rules.

Good value for the money, in a convenient location, and reception was very helpful. Still, cash we left on the desk was gone after the cleaning. Keep an eye on your valuables.

There was plenty of room, but the interior felt very old and lots of kitchen utensils were missing. They only clean and bring fresh towels every five days. For what you get, it's too expensive.

A well-kept place with its own pool. It's quiet, and just a few minutes from the beach and Yumbo.