GHL Relax Hotel Makana Resort

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Free continental breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at GHL Relax Hotel Makana Resort. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach and sunloungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site seafood restaurant, Sunset Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a gym.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Tonsupa, GHL Relax Hotel Makana Resort is on a private beach. Shoppers can check out Malecón Las Palmas, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Playa Tonsupa and Castelnuovo Beach. Visit our Tonsupa travel guide
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Calle B y Estero Seco-Huertos Familiares, Tonsupa, Esmeraldas

What's nearby

  • Playa Tonsupa
    1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Castelnuovo Beach
    7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Sua Beach
    17 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Atacames Beach
    17 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Malecón Las Palmas
    40 min drive - 21.7 miles

Getting around

  • Esmeraldas (ESM-Colonel Carlos Concha Torres)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Asociación De Cevicheria Las Ramadas
    7 min drive
  • Muelle Limón
    5 min walk
  • Asadero Restaurant Hnos. Nieves
    2 min drive
  • Cioccolato & Caffe
    20 min walk
  • Restaurant El Alcatraz
    11 min drive

About this property

GHL Relax Hotel Makana Resort

  • Hotel by the ocean
  • Free continental breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at GHL Relax Hotel Makana Resort. With amenities such as a private beach and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site seafood restaurant, Sunset Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a porter/bellboy and a front desk safe
    • Beach umbrellas, 1 meeting room and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 35-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

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Frequently asked questions

Does GHL Relax Hotel Makana Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is GHL Relax Hotel Makana Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GHL Relax Hotel Makana Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at GHL Relax Hotel Makana Resort?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at GHL Relax Hotel Makana Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does GHL Relax Hotel Makana Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM-9:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is GHL Relax Hotel Makana Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tonsupa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Playa Tonsupa and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Castelnuovo Beach. Atacames Beach is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

GHL Relax Hotel Makana Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The hotel is on a downward trend

This was the fourth time we stayed at this hotel. You cannot beat the pool and access to the ocean, but obviously the current management is not competent. The maintenance and service is not good and has really deteriorated from 3 yrs ago. I would rate this a 4 star 3 years ago, and maybe a 2-3 star now. With the exception of the excellent manager of the restaurant, Alberto, the staff has no idea what service is. For example, our reservation said our room included a microwave. It did not have one. We brought this to the front desk and she basically said 'prove it'. We brought her the expedia website on our tablet and she said to email her the link. We said this is "Expedia".....Just go to Expedia.com. She said she couldn't do that. Also on our last day, a generator kicked in at 4AM that was so loud right outside our door. We looked around for anyone to help us at 430 am and no one could be found, even the guard. We mentioned it to the front desk at checkout and asked about what they would do. He said he heard about it and that it was at 630 am and he couldn't do anything about it. no apology, no acknowledgement, and he didn't believe us that it started at 4am. In terms of maintenance, the employees are really clueless. The condition of the rooms and hotel overall is deteriorating and they are not keeping up. The room had numerous issues. It was funny to watch the maintenance guys spend hours watering the dirt that used to be grass.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pésimo el hotel no existe me cobraron a través de Expedia la reserva, llegué al supuesto hotel y ya ha estado cerrado desde hace dos años desde el 2023, es un robo espero Expedia me devuelva mi dinero, pésima experiencia hoteles sin verificar su existencia jurídica
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Todo bien. La piscina no estaba funcional.

Todo bien. La piscina no estaba funcional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lugar

Excelentes instalaciones, buen desayuno, tranquilo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel! Los cuartos amplios y limpios! cuentan con una mini refrigeradora, y lavabo con hornilla (no ollas, ni platos ni nada de eso.. ) Aire acondicionado, tele con cable y todas las habitaciones tienen balcon y vista a la piscina y al mar! las instalaciones muy limpias y amplias. la pisicina delicisoa y enorme! una playa privada con carpas y camas! Muy recomendado! el desayuno incluido bastante bueno. Disfrutamos mucho!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente servicio, espectacular ubicación
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En general estuvo bien. Parece que falta fumigar un poco mas ya que habia mucho mosquito. Excelente en limpieza, comodidad y servicio del personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen hotel con habitaciones amplias , muy buena cama , buen baño , buen servicio , muy buena comida .ideal para descansar
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great views.

Great place to enjoy with the FAM...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente!!

Excelente, el personal altamente capacitado y dispuesto a servir, totalmente recomendado.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pésima gestión de servicio, no recomendado

Pésimo servicio de hotel. Hicimos una reserva de dos cuartos. Lamentablemente, al llegar nos entregaron dos cuartos en pisos diferentes después de media hora de buscar la mejor solución. Además de que nos cobran extra, uno de los cuartos no contaba con el equipamiento suficientes para la cantidad de huéspedes y se nota que el mantenimiento no es prioridad en las instalaciones del hotel. Después de hora y media de haber llegado, nos llaman a solicitarnos mover el auto que inicialmente nos indicaron que estaba perfectamente parqueado ahí. En el desayuno la comida no es repuesta por más que aún quedaba alrededor de una hora para que el desayuno se acabe. Cuando solicitamos un check out tardío debido a todos los inconvenientes causados, la respuesta es un cortante no, que no se puede y que tienen que consultar con el administrador que supuestamente llega tiempo después. Pero el administrador siempre estuvo ahí y fue obvio cómo se nos mintió en la cara. Se nos sugiere usar las duchas del área comunal que lamentablemente no cuentan con la higiene adecuada. Conclusión: no es recomendable quedarse en este hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente experiencia. El personal muy atento. Inclusive, hubo un problema con mi reserva y el gerente en persona se encargò de solucionarlo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel for Tonsupa

Good hotel, fretfully people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy agradable

Excelente. Muy tranquilo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel recomendable

Solo un detalle, la reservación estaba confirmada y pagada con anterioridad, al llegar al hotel no tenían en sus registros la reservación y me exigían pagar nuevamente, afortunadamente al contactar Hoteles.com, la situación se aclaró, solventando el inconveniente.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Five day stay for business.

The room was okay, but lacked any decorations. There is no hot water available for the sinks. The rest of the hotel and grounds were very nice. WIFI was good. The staff was very helpful. However, because very few people spoke English, communication was difficult. The restaurant was average. Beautiful pool.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buen atención, buena comida

Muy buena atención, las instalaciones muy bien arregladas, pero el mantenimiento de las mismas dejaba un poco que desear, duchas sin agua caliente, puertas para salir a la piscina sin seguro, pero realmente la atención fue tan buena que esos detalles no dañaron para nada le estadia
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aceptable

Buen servicio, aceptable
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SUPER RECOMENDADO

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay