Guayaquil
The unrivaled malecón location aside, Manso is both a hostel and boutique hotel, housed in an atmospheric period property. Rooms vary in comfort and style…
Must-see hotels in South Coast
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Montañita
Sitting on the beach in front of a surf break, Kundalini was once nothing more than a thatch-roofed building set out on a lawn with four rooms. Now it's a…
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Guayaquil
On a peaceful street in Urdesa, this appealing guesthouse has a pool, patio, and hammocks rimmed by mango and papaya trees and tropical foliage. Some…
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Guayaquil
Housed in a lovingly restored home from the 1920s and hidden down a riverside cobblestone street in Las Peñas, the rooms at Mansion del Rio are handsomely…
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South Coast
This funky new hostel on the malecón is where the young people hang out. It has a welcoming atmosphere and a TV lounge with swings as seats, plus games…
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South Coast
Outside the town center, El Jardín is a peaceful, family-run guesthouse with a pretty courtyard garden and comfortable rooms. It's a short taxi ride ($1…
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South Coast
Owned by a friendly Swedish-Ecuadorian couple, this lovely remote eco-minded beachfront complex has six attractive rooms surrounding a lush garden of…
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South Coast
The owners welcome you on board at this clifftop inn, half whitewashed villa, half imaginary ship. The brainchild of an ex-captain, the place is filled…
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Montañita
Adorned with murals and color-saturated walls, this uberfriendly hostel is good value, with simple rooms surrounding a small garden courtyard. Bathrooms…
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Montañita
The most charming guesthouse in town could have been plucked straight from a Greek island, with its stone brick walls and crisp white and blue accents…
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Montañita
Just out of town on the main road you'll find this tropical hotel with two swimming pools, pretty gardens and nice views. All rooms have TVs, king-sized…
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Montañita
Just past the domed Dharma Beach Hotel, slightly set back from the beach, this distinctive four-story building has cozy wood-accented rooms with fans,…
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Montañita
These peaceful all-wood cabins with thatched roofs and small front decks have lovely views overlooking Montañita and the ocean beyond. Nativa Bambu is…
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Montañita
Latin America's ever-expanding boutique hostal empire has arrived in Ecuador (with Quito, Cuenca and Banos locales), and that's a good thing. Setting a…
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Big Ralph's Hostal & Restaurant
South Coast
Located about 10-minutes' walk from the malecón, English/Ecuadorian-owned Big Ralph's earns high marks from homesick Europeans. It's decorated with…
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Guayaquil
In a quiet residential street, not far from the action in Urdesa, this welcoming gated villa has immaculately finished rooms and a relaxing garden that…
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South Coast
The largest hotel in town is the most luxurious option. It has the facilities of a resort complex: a pool, gym, sauna, three restaurants (meals and…
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Montañita
The spacious, fan-cooled rooms at this bright and sunny guesthouse are beautifully designed, from the polished-wood floors and rustic wood furniture to…
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Montañita
Tiki Limbo outdoes its competitors in terms of in-town location and decor: the stylish pastel-colored rooms have beds made of bamboo, and zebra-print…
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Montañita
One of the anchors of the busiest intersection in town, you can't beat this location for this price. Casa Blanca is in the center of the action, with…
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South Coast
On the beach about a 10-minute walk north of the pier, Las Tórtolas has pleasant wood cabins with brightly colored soft furnishings and natural wood…
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Guayaquil
This massive sparkling complex includes several restaurants, shops, a pool, a gym and a casino. It's one of the most luxurious choices in the city. It's…
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South Coast
Boasting a central waterfront location, Coco's is a good option for its attractive but simply decorated rooms (though some lack natural light), with…
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Guayaquil
About four blocks west of Parque del Centenario, the Oro Verde is still the classiest hotel in town – not so much for superior-quality rooms as for its…
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South Coast
One of the top upscale options downtown, Veuxor is a safe bet near the main plaza, with spacious, nicely designed rooms, some of which have views over the…
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South Coast
This business-class hotel has bright, modern rooms with exterior windows, a writing desk and big flat-screen TVs. A pleasant lobby, attentive staff, a…
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South Coast
This friendly four-story hotel has 35 attractive brown-and-beige modern rooms, the best of which have pretty views.
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Guayaquil
Smart and sleek business-style hotel on the malecón, with river view rooms and a swimming pool and gym.
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Guayaquil
Geared toward foreign travelers (English, French and Italian are spoken), this guesthouse has a Moroccan feel, with a colorful tiled lobby, high ceilings…
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Guayaquil
For a taste of downtown guayaquileño living, try this friendly place with nine good-sized rooms located over two floors in a high-rise apartment building…
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South Coast
This colorful place can be found on a dirt road, near the beachfront outside of town. It's a peaceful spot, with not much around, and bungalows set amid…
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Guayaquil
The rooms aren't as charming as the facade, but the Andaluz certainly has character. An antique theme runs throughout, including a large Singer sewing…
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Guayaquil
Tangara has pleasant but fairly simple rooms, a small outdoor patio with hammock, and a lounge area where you can unwind after a day discovering the city…
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South Coast
El Faro Playa Spa is on the northwestern tip of Jambelí, accessible via a 30-40 minute walk from the pier along the beach or direct boat transfer. The…
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Guayaquil
Only steps from Avenida 9 de Octubre and a few blocks from the malecón, the professionally run Palace is the best-located business-class hotel. It has up…
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Montañita
Pass the river and turn right to reach this brick-and-bamboo building with a handful of simple rooms: the cheapest option is an open-sided loft (with…
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Montañita
The most expensive place to stay in Montañita has a Persian theme, with big colorful domes on the top of the four-story building. It has all the…
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Guayaquil
While it inevitably falls short of its namesake, the Versailles is a fair deal only a few blocks from Avenida 9 de Octubre. The large marble-floored rooms…
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Guayaquil
This newish offering along the Malecón across from Cine Guayaquil, close to the nightlife in Santa Ana, is run by the same folks who have a pricier hotel…
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Guayaquil
Good-value Las Peñas has extremely spacious rooms with old TVs, minifridges, safes and hot-water showers. It's a short walk from the malecón and Avenida 9…
