Ruta Spondylus
On the beach in Las Tunas is this complex of attractive two-story cabañas, with white adobe-style walls (making it cooler at night) and blue trim. All…
Must-see hotels in South Coast
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…
Ruta Spondylus
About 1 km up the path of the Ruta Colibri, this long-time resident, Werner Tanner and his family, who also are motorbike enthusiasts, can rent you a…
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…
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…
Puerto López
Punta Piedrero is the last sleeping spot on the beach heading south (past the pier). It's a tranquil place with 14 clean, tile-floored rooms with TVs and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Puerto López
This good-value hotel has shabby but clean rooms with fans, and a friendly English-speaking owner. The grassy courtyard is strung with hammocks, and faces…
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…
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…
Montañita
Near the intersection of the two main roads in town, this clean hostel is a two-minute walk from the beach. White rooms have tiled floors, wooden…
South Coast
A block off the malecón, Francisco’s large rooms are ageing but clean, although some of the air-conditioners supply as much noise as cold air. Rooms are…
Puerto López
These cozy, basic stand-alone thatched wooden cabañas (cabins) at the northern end of the beach are worth considering. The small size of the rooms is…
Puerto López
Facing the beach, Victor Hugo has a mix of wood, bamboo and brick details, with attractive rooms that open onto shared balconies strung with hammocks…
South Coast
Steps away from several bus companies, the 15 good-value rooms at the Saloah are quiet, if rather dark (owing to tiny windows and dim lighting). Each of…
Montañita
This small, quiet, friendly spot is right on the beach is at the northern end of town. Simple rooms have wood details and modern bathrooms; two have…
South Coast
If sea views aren’t a priority, the Marvento, only a block from the malecón, is an option. Everything from the polished marbled floors to the rustic…
Hotel Presidente Internacional
Guayaquil
A traditionally outfitted doorman is a surprise in this worn-down part of the city; however, the nine-story Presidente is real value considering the…
South Coast
Only two blocks from the beach, the Nevada has comfortable rooms with chintzy decor (some are bright; others are rather gloomy), cable TVs, and hot water…
Guayaquil
This behemoth occupies prime real estate in the heart of the downtown shopping strip. The Soviet era-style hallways and basic rooms are clean but lack…
Montañita
This hideaway of handcrafted two-story thatch-roofed bungalows is set in a lush garden across a sandy pathway to the beach. The camp was being completely…
South Coast
In the most central location, on the edge of the plaza facing the tourist office, this good-value option has a mix of rooms, with either carpet or wooden…
Montañita
The two two-story thatch-roofed buildings here occupy prime real estate overlooking the ocean at the end of Calle Principal. All rooms are small, basic…
Guayaquil
One of the oldest of the city’s luxury hotels, the fortress-like Hotel Continental has comfortable, though not especially large, rooms. It’s right across…
South Coast
The nicest of the Salinas Franciscos is well located in the middle of the malecón. The sunny outdoor hallways are a nice touch, though unfortunately the…
South Coast
Clean, friendly and only a short walk from several bus companies. Some of the tiled rooms have windows overlooking a small park; rooms also have cable TV…
South Coast
A simple budget hotel, within good walking distances of transport and eating options. The decor is dated, but rooms are clean with TVs and private…
South Coast
A few blocks inland from the beach, at the western end, this well-kept hotel has small rooms with new furnishings (but dated style), and a compact…
South Coast
A short stroll downhill from Plaza de la Independencia, this small, inexpensive, and friendly place has hot water and dated but well-cared-for rooms.
South Coast
The newer Marvento II has high-end furnishings, and a mostly shaded pool and courtyard.
South Coast
Marvento Suites is plush with large rooms, a sauna, pool and Jacuzzi (plus a lift).
Puerto López
At the south end of the beach (past the pier, nominally the 'quiet' part of town), Monte Libano has simple, clean, but some neglected rooms and a friendly…
South Coast
The grand dame of town is the Hotel Hernancor, with its facade of reflective glass and prominently displayed flags. A basic socialist-style theme extends…
South Coast
Located a short stroll before the border (and on the same road), the basic Hotel San Martin is good value. Renovations to modernize the lobby were…
South Coast
The friendly Hotel Vanessa can guarantee hot water, plus clean, comfortable (if a little dated) rooms; some in the back even get sunlight.
South Coast
Arena Caliente has standard tiled rooms that are in good shape. The best feature is the large courtyard swimming pool and lounge area.
