8 Days Spanish Course with Surfing in Santa Elena, Ecuador

Montanita Spanish School has accommodation especially for the students: the cabañas. They are an oasis of tranquility located just five-minute walk from the school, three minutes from the center of town, and two minutes from the beach. Nestled into the relaxed atmosphere of Barrio Tigrillo, these cabañas provide the best of both worlds, being moments away from the center of the action and providing the peace and tranquility needed to make the most of your time in Montañita.

The eco cabanas are very spacious and come equipped with a private ensuite, large bed, hammocks, and a fan. Just outside the door of your cabaña, you will find a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, large communal kitchen, and a large sitting area with TV and DVD.

Montanita Spanish School has made a big effort to be environmentally aware including much of the building materials. Montanita Spanish School recycles plastic and glass as well as using a compost system and recycled water in order to feed and fertilize the large and growing garden with an abundance of flora including herbs, flowers, fruits, and vegetables.

The accommodation has the perfect combination of a friendly and luxurious environment in a quiet location.

Private cabana with kitchen

Montañita Spanish School has two cabanas that are a little larger than the rest and are equipped with a small kitchen. These tastefully decorated rooms are the cream of the crop and are perfect for couples wishing to do their own cooking in private.

Shared mini dorm

This is the perfect option for those looking for high-quality accommodation on a budget. Keeping true to the rustic look of Montañita, the dorm rooms are all large and spacious allowing you to soak up the peaceful ambiance while saving that hard-earned money. With the options of either 6-bed or 4-bed dorms, you will not have a problem maintaining some personal privacy.

Homestay

Your Ecuadorian host family gives you the opportunity to be fully immersed in the Ecuadorian lifestyle. While settling in and learning a new language can be hard when you arrive in a foreign country, having the support of a local family and a connection to the local community can make all the difference.

At your home stay in Montañita, you will experience warm hospitality, helping you adjust quickly to your new surroundings. This priceless experience of being treated as a family member from day one has often been described as one of the highlights of a student’s trip, not only because of the rapid improvement in their Spanish skills, but also the homey feeling, the great food, and the lifelong connections they made.

All of Montañita Spanish School's home stay families are located in the center of Montañita, no more than 10 minutes' walking distance from the school. Since it is their responsibility to make sure that you are placed in a safe, clean, and friendly environment, they carefully choose the families to ensure that you get the best possible experience.

You will have a private room with a double bed, mosquito net, a small desk, a fan and a small set of drawers. Some rooms come with private bathrooms while others share bathrooms with other students. Hot water can’t be guaranteed and the families do not have Wi-Fi. If you are traveling with a friend, you can both live with the same family since they can receive up to two students at the same time. Meals will be Ecuadorian style and the families will do their best to satisfy special dietary requirements, as both breakfast and dinner are provided.

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE). Montanita Spanish School provides airport transport at an extra cost of 90 USD for a pick up service from from Guayaquil airport to Montañita. The cost for roundtrip transfers (Guayaquil-Montañita-Guayaquil) is 170 USD.