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…
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…
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).
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.