Located in the beach resort of Punta Sal, just 98 feet from the beach, Hotel Smiling Crab offers panoramic views of the sea, a terrace with a bar. The restaurant serves Peruvian and international dishes.There is a children’s pool and an adult pool with a hydromassage tub with sea view in the third floor. A complimentary Continental breakfast is served daily. Hotel Smiling Crab offers guests free WiFi. Rooms in Hotel Smiling Crab feature a private bathroom and satellite TV. Some rooms have a sofa bed and a terrace with sea views. Guests can request meals in the room or on the beach. The hotel is 12 mi from Mancora. Plaza de Armas Square, Manglares de Tumbes National Park, and Capitán FAP Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport are 62 mi from the hotel.

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Property highlights

Breakfast Info

Continental

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.2
Location
7.2
Free WiFi
8.0
Low score for Canoas de Punta Sal
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Hotel Smiling Crab

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Private pool
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Hotel Smiling Crab takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
$22 per child, per night
Crib upon request
$18 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$22 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note in order to secure your reservation, a prepayment deposit of 50% of the total of your stay is required within 24 hours after booking. The property will contact you after booking with further instructions.

The other 50% must be paid 30 days before the arrival to complete the process.

A surcharge of USD $5/hour applies for early check-in and late check-out hours. Late check-out cannot exceed 2:00pm, otherwise it would be charged as an additional night of stay. All corresponding requests are subject to confirmation by the property

Children under 2 years old can be accommodated for an additional fee of USD $20.00 per night.

Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 18%. To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented.

Please note both documents are required for fee exemption. Guests who are not able to present both documents will be required to pay the fee.

Foreign business travelers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

Please inform Hotel Smiling Crab of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Hotel Smiling Crab

  • The prices at Hotel Smiling Crab may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hotel Smiling Crab is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Hotel Smiling Crab has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1

  • Hotel Smiling Crab offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming pool
    • Happy hour
    • Beach

  • Room options at Hotel Smiling Crab include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Hotel Smiling Crab is 6.8 miles from the center of Canoas de Punta Sal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Smiling Crab on this page.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Smiling Crab can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental