Must-see hotels in South Coast

  • Manso Boutique Hotel

    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…

  • Hostal Kundalini

    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…

  • NucaPacha

    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…

  • Mansion del Rio

    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…

  • Chescos

    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…

  • Hostería El Jardín

    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…

  • La Posada del Sueco

    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…

  • Hostería Farallón Dillon

    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…

  • Hostal Mamacucha

    Montañita

    Adorned with murals and color-saturated walls, this uberfriendly hostel is good value, with simple rooms surrounding a small garden courtyard. Bathrooms…

  • Boutique Hotel Rocio

    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…

  • Montañita Estates

    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…

  • Hostal Esperanto

    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,…

  • Nativa Bambu

    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…

  • Selina Hostal

    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…

  • El Escalon

    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…

  • Barcelo Colon Miramar

    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…

  • Hotel Hurvínek

    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…

  • Tiki Limbo

    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…

  • Casa Blanca

    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…

  • Las Tórtolas

    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…

  • Hilton Colón Guayaquil

    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…

  • Coco's Boutique Hostal

    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…

  • Hotel Oro Verde

    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…

  • Veuxor Executive Hotel

    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…

  • Grand Hotel Americano

    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…

  • Zaruma Colonial

    South Coast

    This friendly four-story hotel has 35 attractive brown-and-beige modern rooms, the best of which have pretty views.

  • Hotel Ramada

    Guayaquil

    Smart and sleek business-style hotel on the malecón, with river view rooms and a swimming pool and gym.

  • Hostal Suites Madrid

    Guayaquil

    Geared toward foreign travelers (English, French and Italian are spoken), this guesthouse has a Moroccan feel, with a colorful tiled lobby, high ceilings…

  • Casa de Romero

    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…

  • El Jardín

    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…

  • Hotel Andaluz

    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…

  • Tangara Guest House

    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…

  • El Faro Playa Spa

    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…

  • Hotel Palace

    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…

  • Iguana Backpackers

    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…

  • Dharma Beach

    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…

  • Hotel Versailles

    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…

  • Nazu City Hostel

    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…

  • Hotel Las Peñas

    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…