Casa Roja Hostel

Hidden 100 metres before the surfer monument on the Ruta del Sol, Casa Roja trades beachfront foot traffic for a quieter approach into Montañita, though the sand stays a two-minute walk away. A practical base for surfers and long-stay travellers who want a kitchen over room service.

Rooms open onto a shared garden with pool table and barbecue area; several units keep a private pool and sea view rather than sharing the main deck. Ground-floor units are wheelchair accessible with private entrances.

The shared kitchen and outdoor dining area suit groups cooking their own catch, with board games and a sun deck filling the gap between surf sessions.