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Top hotels in Salinas

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (99 reviews)
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7.6 out of 10, Good, (224 reviews)
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Top hotels in Santa Elena

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (9 reviews)
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Wonderful
(9 reviews)

7.6 out of 10, Good, (224 reviews)
7.6/10
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(224 reviews)

7.2 out of 10, Good, (79 reviews)
7.2/10
Good
(79 reviews)

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (99 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(99 reviews)

7.8 out of 10, Good, (56 reviews)
7.8/10
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(56 reviews)

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
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6.4 out of 10, Good, (20 reviews)
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9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (43 reviews)
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9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
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Top hotels in Manglaralto

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (334 reviews)
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9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
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9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (43 reviews)
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7.0 out of 10, Good, (26 reviews)
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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (45 reviews)
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9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
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9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
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8.0 out of 10, Very good, (35 reviews)
8.0/10
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Top hotels in Olon

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (10 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
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9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
9.0/10
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9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (334 reviews)
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9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
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Exceptional
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9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (45 reviews)
8.6/10
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7.0 out of 10, Good, (26 reviews)
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9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (43 reviews)
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8.0 out of 10, Very good, (35 reviews)
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Very good
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8.0 out of 10, Very good, (20 reviews)
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Top cities in Santa Elena

Salinas
Salinas is known for its beaches, and offers lots of things to see including Salinas Beach and Chipipe Beach.

Santa Elena
Santa Elena has lots of attractions such as Punta Barandua and Punta Blanca Beach.

Manglaralto
Manglaralto is known for its beaches, and offers lots of things to see including Montañita Beach and Olon Beach.

Montanita
Montanita is known for its beaches, and offers lots of things to see including Montañita Beach and Olon Beach.
Barcelona
While in Barcelona you can visit nearby attractions such as Montañita Beach and Olon Beach.
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7.6 out of 10, Good, (224 reviews)
7.6/10
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$177 off
The price is $151
$151
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$331 total




9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
$16 off
The price is $71
$71
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$141 total




8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (10 reviews)
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Excellent
(10 reviews)
$48 off
The price is $215
$215
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$430 total




8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
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The price is $93
$93
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$186 total




7.2 out of 10, Good, (79 reviews)
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$38 off
The price is $80
$80
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8.4 out of 10, Very good, (99 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
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$8 off
The price is $36
$36
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$72 total




7.8 out of 10, Good, (107 reviews)
7.8/10
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$62 off
The price is $281
$281
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$562 total




7.0 out of 10, Good, (26 reviews)
7.0/10
Good
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$33 off
The price is $59
$59
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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
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$6 off
The price is $28
$28
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$55 total
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7.6 out of 10, Good, (224 reviews)
7.6/10
Good
(224 reviews)
$177 off
The price is $151
$151
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$331 total




9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
$16 off
The price is $71
$71
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$141 total




9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
$63 off
The price is $180
$180
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$396 total




8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (10 reviews)
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$54 off
The price is $243
$243
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$487 total




8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
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The price is $93
$93
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$186 total




7.2 out of 10, Good, (79 reviews)
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$125 off
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$51
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7.0 out of 10, Good, (26 reviews)
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$42 off
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$74
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7.8 out of 10, Good, (107 reviews)
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Good
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$69 off
The price is $310
$310
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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
$6 off
The price is $28
$28
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$55 total
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9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
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8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (10 reviews)
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The price is $243
$243
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9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
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$32 off
The price is $180
$180
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8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
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The price is $93
$93
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$93 total




7.2 out of 10, Good, (79 reviews)
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Good
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$26 off
The price is $65
$65
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7.6 out of 10, Good, (224 reviews)
7.6/10
Good
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The price is $255
$255
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$280 total




7.0 out of 10, Good, (26 reviews)
7.0/10
Good
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$15 off
The price is $60
$60
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$66 total




8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
$3 off
The price is $28
$28
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$28 total
Top landmarks in Santa Elena

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Chipipe Beach
9.0/10 (77 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, Chipipe Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from central Salinas. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Salinas Beach located nearby.
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HOTEL LIBERTAD 109
HOTEL LIBERTAD 109La Libertad
10/10 Exceptional
The hotel was clean, and the staff was excellent and accommodating. It was perfect for Us. Thank you
The hotel was clean, and the staff was excellent and accommodating. It was perfect for Us. Thank you
Blanca




Hotel Kundalini
Hotel KundaliniManglaralto
10/10 Exceptional
This was like the 10th stay with Hotel Kundalini. So, I obviously love the hotel. It's about 100 meters north of the craziness of downtown Montanita You cannot hear anything but the ocean. It's a beautiful and tranquil place.
The rooms are clean. They're quiet. They're set up nicely so you can immediately assimilate and get comfortable. I highly recommend the hotel. I think they're amazinly good at being helpful. ON a weird note, The car would not start. The owner personally drove to a car...
This was like the 10th stay with Hotel Kundalini. So, I obviously love the hotel. It's about 100 meters north of the craziness of downtown Montanita You cannot hear anything but the ocean. It's a beautiful and tranquil place.
The rooms are clean. They're quiet. They're set up nicely so you can immediately assimilate and get comfortable. I highly recommend the hotel. I think they're amazinly good at being helpful. ON a weird note, The car would not start. The owner personally drove to a car...
Lawrence




Playa Canela Hotel Boutique
Playa Canela Hotel BoutiqueSalinas
10/10 Exceptional
Definitivamente una joya escondida, pasamos una excelente estancia, desde el inicio al fin , un gracias a todos los que forman parte de Playa Canela, absolutamente regreso
Definitivamente una joya escondida, pasamos una excelente estancia, desde el inicio al fin , un gracias a todos los que forman parte de Playa Canela, absolutamente regreso
Renato




Palms Oasis Montanita
Palms Oasis MontanitaMontañita
10/10 Exceptional
Very cozy place with a great vibe. Pet friendly and very accommodating.
Very cozy place with a great vibe. Pet friendly and very accommodating.
Rolando




Hotel Suites Costa de Oro
Hotel Suites Costa de OroLa Libertad
10/10 Exceptional
They went above and beyond.....the staff works hard for you.
They went above and beyond.....the staff works hard for you.
James




Balsa Surf Camp by Rotamundos
Balsa Surf Camp by RotamundosManglaralto
10/10 Exceptional
Stayed for 5 nights with my girlfriend. The owners of the hotel are lovely people, they were both very helpful and attentive and even gave us a free breakfast when we showed up way before our check-in time. The property is beautiful and relaxing. If you want to surf this is the place to stay. The owner shapes his own balsa boards which he rents and sells. they are beautiful boards, he has every shape and length you could want, and a short alley leads you directly to the best surf spot in...
Stayed for 5 nights with my girlfriend. The owners of the hotel are lovely people, they were both very helpful and attentive and even gave us a free breakfast when we showed up way before our check-in time. The property is beautiful and relaxing. If you want to surf this is the place to stay. The owner shapes his own balsa boards which he rents and sells. they are beautiful boards, he has every shape and length you could want, and a short alley leads you directly to the best surf spot in...
Arie




Puerta Sol Inn
Puerta Sol InnManglaralto
10/10 Exceptional
Cozy, clean, friendly environment
Cozy, clean, friendly environment
Pedro




Hostería Punta Blanca
Hostería Punta BlancaSanta Elena
10/10 Exceptional
This was a beautiful property to stay at for my wife's birthday! And it was my baby's first time at a real pool too - which was very clean and relaxing. The room was also clean and the bed was sooooo comfortable. I was really impressed by how helpful the staff were, it's been a very long time since I have experienced staff carrying luggage to our rooms for us. They also brought in a crib and set it up for us too. Food can be bought onsite, as well as receiving a nice breakfast. There's a whole...
This was a beautiful property to stay at for my wife's birthday! And it was my baby's first time at a real pool too - which was very clean and relaxing. The room was also clean and the bed was sooooo comfortable. I was really impressed by how helpful the staff were, it's been a very long time since I have experienced staff carrying luggage to our rooms for us. They also brought in a crib and set it up for us too. Food can be bought onsite, as well as receiving a nice breakfast. There's a whole...
Timothy




Hostal Alcazaba
Hostal AlcazabaPuerto Lopez
10/10 Exceptional
amazing totally recommened the staff are the nicest people
amazing totally recommened the staff are the nicest people
emilia




The Sea Garden House
The Sea Garden HouseManglaralto
10/10 Exceptional
Best place in Olon! Amazing hotel owner and staff - they not only accommodated my early check-in, but also gave me a free upgrade to the top floor sea-view room! I was wow’ed the moment I entered the room. Everyone at the hotel was extremely helpful - someone sent luggage straight to my room, the kitchen accommodated my non-Ecuadorian lunch and dinner hours with customized, delicious dish, and they helped arrange a taxi to Guayaquil. The room is well designed and laid out - one of the best I’ve...
Best place in Olon! Amazing hotel owner and staff - they not only accommodated my early check-in, but also gave me a free upgrade to the top floor sea-view room! I was wow’ed the moment I entered the room. Everyone at the hotel was extremely helpful - someone sent luggage straight to my room, the kitchen accommodated my non-Ecuadorian lunch and dinner hours with customized, delicious dish, and they helped arrange a taxi to Guayaquil. The room is well designed and laid out - one of the best I’ve...
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Hostal Machalilla
Hostal MachalillaPuerto Lopez
8/10 Very good
We stayed for 3 days and found the location convenient for exploring the Puerto Lopez area. I would note that the beds that are described as "queen size" would be called double beds in the US.
We stayed for 3 days and found the location convenient for exploring the Puerto Lopez area. I would note that the beds that are described as "queen size" would be called double beds in the US.
winston




CASABLANCA PREMIER BEACH
CASABLANCA PREMIER BEACHSalinas
10/10 Exceptional
Excelente, un lugar impecable
Excelente, un lugar impecable
Daniela




Casa Olonche Hotel
Casa Olonche HotelManglaralto
10/10 Exceptional
Nice relaxing place. No waterview really unless you are in a specific place on the property. But other than that, the place was nice, the staff helpfull. Need a car to go to the beach or in town.
Nice relaxing place. No waterview really unless you are in a specific place on the property. But other than that, the place was nice, the staff helpfull. Need a car to go to the beach or in town.
FRANCESCO




HOTEL CAFE MADAME PUERTO LOPEZ
HOTEL CAFE MADAME PUERTO LOPEZPuerto Lopez
10/10 Exceptional
This hotel was very clean, nice rooms at great prices and excellent food. Staff were all exceptional
This hotel was very clean, nice rooms at great prices and excellent food. Staff were all exceptional
Elizabeth




Hotel Presidente Beach Playas
Hotel Presidente Beach PlayasPlayas
10/10 Exceptional
Staff is pretty good 👍
Staff is pretty good 👍
Diana




Mantaraya Lodge
Mantaraya LodgeSalango
10/10 Exceptional
La Hosteria tiene una vista preciosa al mar y está en la cima de una pequeña montaña. Muy cerca de Puerto López.muy buen servicio personalizado, muy buena comida mañanita, el estado de la habitación es bueno.
Mi única recomendación es que sustituyan las cobijas por plumones.
La Hosteria tiene una vista preciosa al mar y está en la cima de una pequeña montaña. Muy cerca de Puerto López.muy buen servicio personalizado, muy buena comida mañanita, el estado de la habitación es bueno.
Mi única recomendación es que sustituyan las cobijas por plumones.
Ramón




Dharma Beach Hotel
Dharma Beach HotelManglaralto
10/10 Exceptional
I arrived at the Dharma Beach Hotel to find that the room I had booked was not available. The manager told me he had advised hotels.com to cancel the booking, but they had not done this, so I received no communication that there were any issues with my reservation. On this particular night (new years eve) the hotel was totally booked out, as was every other hotel in Montanita. The manager was apologetic about the situation, and organized me to stay in a room not normally used for guests at a...
I arrived at the Dharma Beach Hotel to find that the room I had booked was not available. The manager told me he had advised hotels.com to cancel the booking, but they had not done this, so I received no communication that there were any issues with my reservation. On this particular night (new years eve) the hotel was totally booked out, as was every other hotel in Montanita. The manager was apologetic about the situation, and organized me to stay in a room not normally used for guests at a...
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