Hubby and I went to Canoa for a Valentine get away and stayed at this wonderful hostel. Lorena and Diego were wonderful hosts, room was clean and just large enough. Felt very safe, excellent security at night . Restaurant had wonderful food, try the yummy fruit bowl and granola for breakfast. Wonderful roof top ramada with hammocks and beautiful sunset... More

I loved Amalur Hostal from he first moment i arrived. The owners, Lorena and Diego are so wellcoming and heartfull, provide any information and can even give you som lessons in spanish, to round up your journey. the location is perfect. The ocean and the amazing beach are just a jump away and the Hostel Amalur gives you everything else... More

My stay at the hostel Amalur in Canoa was an unforgetable (chevere!) experience in the hug of the watery Pachamama. The warm heartful smiles of the owners Lorena and Diego, the immediate access to the waves of the ocean, the walks to the close-by forest, the caves by the sea, the sunsets in the sea, the swings on the hammocks... More

Amalur hostal is a wonderful place to stay. The rooms are immaculately clean and tastefully decorated. The hostel includes several comfortable and relaxing common areas. The restaurant serves healthy and delicious food. And the owners, Diego and Lorena, who reside in the hostel, are extremely nice and helpful. My spouse and I had a room there, and my brother had... More

The Amalur Hostel and Restaurant is simply a marvelous place. The rooms are clean and airy, the public spaces welcoming, the food is fabulous, and the owners are two of the nicest and most interesting people I have ever met...and I've traveled the world. The town is small and the beach is large...perfect for running, walking, swimming, surfing, and just... More

For our family, traveling with 2 small kids, Amalur was our only choice for many weekends spent in Canoa. Diego and Lorena run a beautiful and clean hostel that also serves up a variety of fresh meals in their restaurant- of both Ecuadorian and Spanish origin. Don't leave without trying Diego's Spanish tortilla! The entire staff is attentive, helpful and... More

I've been traveling back and forth to Canoa and there is no better place. Everything is new, clean and it's a beautiful hotel. It's a very quiet place at 3 min walk from the beach. From the terrace you can look at the sunset with a drink and friends. They have a really good price for what the offering and... More

Lorena and Diego are absolutely beautiful people and their hostel - which they designed - reflects that. They were utterly gracious and accommodating. They helped me find the right restaurants, the right street food, and the right buses. The rooms are spacious and clean and the showers work well. Hammocks on the roof overlook the soccer "field" and beyond to... More

This Hostal is great - for me the best Hostal in Canoa! The rooms are new and really nice. But the most important thing: Lorena and Diego are great people, helping you with all your requests, organizing Trips ... The Hostel is placed out of the "noisy area" (at the weekends) and the patio is a great place to relax,... More