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Popular hotels in Santa Elena

Discover well-known properties in Santa Elena that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 850 hotels in Santa Elena and price data was last updated on 6 June 2025. The average price for a hotel in Santa Elena is $100/night.
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Km 10 1/2 via Salinas, Manglar Alto, Salinas, Ecuador
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools Catch some rays on Royal Decameron Punta Centinela's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Royal Decameron Punta Centinela offers 197 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a private beach and a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.8
Good
276 reviews
Location
16.8 km from city centre
Malecon, Entre Calle 38 y 40, Salinas, Ecuador
Hotel Coln Salinas is a family-friendly beachfront hotel in Salinas, a nice option for travelers like you. The rooms offer a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and getting online is easy, with free internet access available. Guests have access to a concierge and room service while staying at Coln Salinas. In addition, Coln Salinas Hotel offers a pool and a poolside bar, which will help make your Salinas trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Coln Salinas puts the best of Salinas at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
343 reviews
Location
1.8 km from city centre
Malecon Junto a La Capitania del Puerto, Salinas, Ecuador
Beach location and outdoor pool An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and concierge services are onsite. Blue Bay Hotel offers 48 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature down comforters. 50-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
584 reviews
Location
2.1 km from city centre
Av. Malecon, 100 Meters Norte Del Rio, Montañita (Guayas), Ecuador
Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Montañita Beach Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Dharma Beach Hotel's full-service spa. Dharma Beach Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers. This Manglaralto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
341 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
Ruta Del Sondylus, Montañita (Guayas), Ecuador
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, coffee/tea in a common area, and a children's pool. Nativa Bambu Ecolodge offers 37 accommodations with minibars and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers. This Manglaralto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.6
Excellent
266 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
Calle 6 y Malecón Manzana 6, Lote 2, Frente al Mar, Ayangue, Ecuador
Situated in Ayangue, a few steps from Ayangue Beach, Playa Aventura Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk. At the hotel the rooms come with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a sea view. Playa Aventura Hotel provides some units with city views, and each room has a patio. The accommodation offers 3-star accommodation with a hot tub and terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Playa Aventura Hotel.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.9
Good
81 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
Costa De Oro, Salinas, Ecuador
Beachfront hotel with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, coffee/tea in a common area, and spa services. Playa Canela Hotel Boutique offers 5 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. This Salinas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
155 reviews
Location
2.7 km from city centre
Hacia La Playa 17, Montañita (Guayas), Ecuador
Situated in Montañita, within a few steps of Montañita Beach and 1.1 km of Olon Beach, Hotel Sotavento features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, the rooms have a balcony with a sea view. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at Hotel Sotavento have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also boast a terrace. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an American breakfast.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
60 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
Barrio La Punta, Montañita (Guayas), Ecuador
Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Montañita Beach This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Private bathrooms are not ensuite. Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos offers 12 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This Manglaralto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Spa
9.0
Excellent
269 reviews
Location
0.0 km from city centre
Salinas, Ecuador
Hotel in Salinas with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk This hotel features a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and a communal living room. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request. Hosteria Ecologica El faro offers 10 accommodations with air conditioning. This Salinas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Air conditioning
9.1
Excellent
413 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Santa Elena

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Santa Elena including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Santa Elena?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Santa Elena is August ($103). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Santa Elena is October ($228).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Santa Elena?

The cheapest day to stay in Santa Elena is Saturday ($147). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $332.

How much is a hotel in Santa Elena tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Santa Elena tonight starting as low as $27, rising to an average cost of $105, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $27 for a 4-star hotel in Santa Elena for tonight.

How much is a Santa Elena hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Santa Elena this weekend for as little as $31/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $46/night. For a 4-star hotel in Santa Elena, the cheapest rate recently found was $31/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Santa Elena?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 43 days before your trip to Santa Elena. The lowest price found when booking 43 days ahead was $45 per night.

Cheapest hotels in Santa Elena, Ecuador

Discover affordable stays in Santa Elena that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Santa Elena can be found for as low as $14 per night. There is currently one property in Santa Elena that can be booked for this price. Selina Montañita is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Santa Elena. Price data was last updated on 6 June 2025
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Santa Elena. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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Calle Guido Chiriboga y Av. Tercera - Calle de Los Cocteleros, Montañita., Manglaralto, Ecuador
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$14
Avg. per night
Avenida Intiñan n/a, Olón, Ecuador
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
$32
Avg. per night
Av. Gallo y Digno Núñez, Esquina, Salinas, Ecuador
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$48
Avg. per night
Av.12 Y Calle 36, Salinas, Ecuador
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$55
Avg. per night
200 Metros al Norte Del Centro de Montanita, Montañita (Guayas), Ecuador
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$57
Avg. per night
Carretera Spondylus Via Olon, Montañita (Guayas), Ecuador
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$57
Avg. per night
Av. General Enriquez Entre 28 y 29, Salinas, Ecuador
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$58
Avg. per night
Ayangue, Ecuador
0.7 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$60
Avg. per night
Avenida Malecon de Salinas & Fidon Tomal, Salinas, Ecuador
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$61
Avg. per night
Constitucion Ave Btwn Los Rios & Azuay, Manglaralto, Ecuador
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$69
Avg. per night
Las Gaviotas y el Arco Iris, Olón, Ecuador
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$69
Avg. per night
Avenida Del Pescador, Entrada 7, Salinas, Ecuador
19.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$75
Avg. per night
Malecón Del Sol y Avenida La Misericordia, Olón, Ecuador
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$77
Avg. per night
Ave. principal vía a Salinas e/ 48 y 49, Salinas, Ecuador
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$83
Avg. per night
A 150 Metros Norte Del Monumento Del Surfista, Via a Olón, Montañita (Guayas), Ecuador
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$83
Avg. per night
Av Puerto Lucia, Salinas, Ecuador
3.5 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$87
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Santa Elena

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Facts about staying in Santa Elena

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  • Where is the best place to stay in Santa Elena?

    You can find several places worth visiting in Santa Elena. Montañita (Guayas) and Salinas are some of the most popular amongst our users.

  • What are the best hotels in Santa Elena?

    Santa Elena is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Hotel Royal Decameron Punta Centinela, which has a current rating of 7.8. For other potential stays, consider Blue Bay Hotel and Hotel Colón Salinas, which can also be great places to stay in Santa Elena.

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