Puerto López
Easily the nicest place to stay in town, Mandála has a beachfront location north of the malecón – you can't miss the giant rainbow whale tail beckoning…
Must-see hotels in South Coast
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Puerto López
A handful of thatch-roofed cabins are tucked away in a lush courtyard at Itapoá, a friendly, family-run operation opposite the beach. Cabins have a…
Ruta Spondylus
Overlooking the forest, Samaí Lodge feels like an idyllic oasis. Twelve cabins are scattered throughout the property; many with floor-to-ceiling windows…
Montañita
Adorned with murals and color-saturated walls, this uberfriendly hostel is good value, with simple rooms surrounding a small garden courtyard. Bathrooms…
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…
Puerto López
On the beachfront, Nantu has smart recently refurbished rooms with crisp white walls, wooden features, and bright colored accents in the soft furnishings…
Ruta Spondylus
Secluded on a hill across from Las Tunas proper are these thatch-roofed bungalows made from bamboo, wood and palm leaves. Each has a mesmerizing view of…
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…
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,…
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…
Ruta Spondylus
Surrounded by rainforest, this idyllic place feels like an end-of-the-road hideout. The high-ceilinged main house's bamboo bedrooms, as well as the…
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…
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…
Puerto López
Good value for money, a couple of minutes from the beach. The handful of fan-cooled rooms (some have air-con) have hot water, (some) TVs and are simple…
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…
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…
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…
Ruta Spondylus
Cabañas La Tortuga's beachside thatch-roofed cabins are well maintained with fans, mosquito nets and hot water. Guests can make use of a swimming pool,…
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…
Ruta Spondylus
Run by an Ecuadorian-American couple, La Buena Vida has seven colorful rooms, all with fans and ocean views. Friendly hosts, good breakfasts, and an…
Ruta Spondylus
Two minutes from the beach, the Italian-run La Mariposa has pretty gardens with coconut trees and is a relaxing, welcoming place. Upper floors have ocean…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
South Coast
This friendly four-story hotel has 35 attractive brown-and-beige modern rooms, the best of which have pretty views.
Guayaquil
Smart and sleek business-style hotel on the malecón, with river view rooms and a swimming pool and gym.
Guayaquil
Geared toward foreign travelers (English, French and Italian are spoken), this guesthouse has a Moroccan feel, with a colorful tiled lobby, high ceilings…
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…
