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Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Manta Ecuador

3.5 of 5
Km 1.5 Via Barbasquillo, Manta, Ecuador
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Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Manta Ecuador
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Ranked #2 of 11 hotels in Manta
4.0 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
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Charlotte, North Carolina
Top Contributor
67 reviews 67 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“Great place if you get upper floor balcony”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We got to the hotel late evening with a reserved/paid in advanced room with balcony and ocean view. At the beginning they gave us the first floor with no much view, but the reception changed us to an upper floor when we asked for a change. The room was wonderful, the food good and the view pretty darn good. The... More

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22 May 2013

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Sã Paulo Brasil
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Beautiful place to stay in Manta”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

I liked the pace a lot. It's clean, well conserved, staff is friendly and the food is ok. All rooms have acces to wifi, the beds are comfortable and all rooms have a view of the sea. The gym is a little bit rusty, but the swimming pool is placed in a beautiful view. And the best... their rates are... More

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HowardJohnsonManta, General Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Manta Ecuador, responded to this review
20 March 2013

Dear guest: Receive greetings from all the staff of Howard Johnson Hotel. Your feedback is very important to improve our services, that is why we want to thank you for taking time to evaluate your stay at our hotel. We apreciate your feedback, it is very important to us. Sincerely Inosencia Arias Cordero General Manager More

Charlotte,NC
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Nice place to stay! safe- clean and good food!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

Stayed there for a week, the place is very well kept and it has minor hicups, but overall it is very nice, safe and the free breakfast is one of the best ever! good selection of quality food They serve ceviche every morning along with pancakes etc and fesh exotic fruit juices. Also all meals are good there. The staf... More

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HowardJohnsonManta, General Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Manta Ecuador, responded to this review
30 January 2013

Dear guest Receive greetings from all the staff of Howard Johnson Hotel. Your feedback is very important to improve our services, that is why we want to thank you for taking time to evaluate your stay at our hotel. We apreciate your feedback, it is very important to us. Sincerely Inosencia Arias Cordero General Manager More

Las Vegas
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Overpriced for Manta. Location great”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

I decided to stay on night here before continuing down the Pacific Coast to San Lorenzo. The prices were unusually high for the city. I think its in the branding of the American name.The bed was nice and the view was beautiful. Power went out for 3 hrs and then 1 hour the next day but that is the infrastructure... More

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HowardJohnsonManta, General Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Manta Ecuador, responded to this review
12 December 2012

Dear guest Receive greetings from all the staff of Howard Johnson Hotel. Your feedback is very important to improve our services, that is why we want to thank you for taking time to evaluate your stay at our hotel. We apreciate your feedback, it is very important to us. Sincerely Inosencia Arias Cordero General Manager More

moiraann@gmail.com
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20 reviews 20 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Good...but”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

HoJO in Manata is a nice hotel, well maintained. It would really help if the desk staff spoke enough English to check you in. They had to call a waiter over to make sense of our reservation. The communication problem caused us to never ask them for anything the 5 days we were there. You could say we needed more... More

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HowardJohnsonManta, General Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Manta Ecuador, responded to this review
6 December 2012

Dear guest Receive greetings from all the staff of Howard Johnson Hotel. Your feedback is very important to improve our services, that is why we want to thank you for taking time to evaluate your stay at our hotel. We apreciate your feedback, it is very important to us. Sincerely Inosencia Arias Cordero General Manager More

New York
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Solid Product”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

And 'product' is indeed the correct term. Despite my misgivings about a corporate chain hotel -- technically speaking a franchise, owned and managed locally -- I decided to keep an open mind about this place (especially considering it had been booked for me). Ultimately there was rather little to criticize. Only the fake 'branding' of various services like 'Howard's Deli',... More

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HowardJohnsonManta, General Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Manta Ecuador, responded to this review
20 October 2012

Dear guest Receive greetings from all the staff of Howard Johnson Hotel. Your feedback is very important to improve our services, that is why we want to thank you for taking time to evaluate your stay at our hotel. We apreciate your feedback, it is very important to us. Sincerely Inosencia Arias Cordero General Manager More

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Fantastic service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

Although Manta is not the attraction and town it used to be, the hotel was situated beautifully on the beach, with ocean views from every room. Clean, friendly, and excellent service. I benefitted personally from the laundry services. Breakfast was satisfactory as well.

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HowardJohnsonManta, General Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Manta Ecuador, responded to this review
5 October 2012

Dear guest Receive greetings from all the staff of Howard Johnson Hotel. Your feedback is very important to improve our services, that is why we want to thank you for taking time to evaluate your stay at our hotel. We apreciate your feedback, it is very important to us. Sincerely Inosencia Arias Cordero General Manager More

Houston, Texas
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“A Pleasant Surprise”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012

I was a bit worried about this hotel. I would usually stay in a 5 star international hotel (e.g., Marriott) when visiting a poorer country. So, I booked this hotel with some worry. It turned out that my worries were unfounded. Following someone else's advice on Trip Advisor, we booked a room with an ocean view. I am glad that... More

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HowardJohnsonManta, General Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Manta Ecuador, responded to this review
5 October 2012

Dear guest Receive greetings from all the staff of Howard Johnson Hotel. Your feedback is very important to improve our services, that is why we want to thank you for taking time to evaluate your stay at our hotel. We apreciate your feedback, it is very important to us. Sincerely Inosencia Arias Cordero General Manager More

Toronto, Canada
Top Contributor
115 reviews 115 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
“Stunning view of the Pacific from your bedroom”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

After two nights in a bad place, I decided to change and took a room at the HJ even if the price was higher. The rooms are very clean with a fantastic view. Every days around 5pm pelicans were flying in front of the hotel, never see so many of them. The view from the pool is great but dont... More

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5 October 2012

Dear guest Receive greetings from all the staff of Howard Johnson Hotel. Your feedback is very important to improve our services, that is why we want to thank you for taking time to evaluate your stay at our hotel. We apreciate your feedback, it is very important to us. Sincerely Inosencia Arias Cordero General Manager More

Edmonton, Alberta
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Keep in mind its a Howard Johnson”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

Very nice view, rooms are cinder block but clean, beds are clean and comfortable, rooms are well appointed, hotel is on the beach but has no beach access. There is a pool and a decent exercise room. The food was quite good, free parking, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

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HowardJohnsonManta, Manager at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Manta Ecuador, responded to this review
18 August 2012

Dear guest Receive greetings from all the staff of Howard Johnson Hotel. Your feedback is very important to improve our services, that is why we want to thank you for taking time to evaluate your stay at our hotel. We apreciate your feedback, it is very important to us. Sincerely More

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Also Known As:
Howard Johnson Manta
Manta Howard Johnson
Address: Km 1.5 Via Barbasquillo, Manta, Ecuador
Region: Ecuador > Manabi Province > Manta
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Family Hotels in Manta
#3 Business Hotels in Manta
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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