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A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and hanging lights.
A green door with multiple windows and a hanging light fixture.
A view through a window of a covered outdoor area with a thatched roof, a hammock, and potted plants.
An outdoor lounge area with a woven ceiling, a hammock, and a pool in the background.

1. Hostería Punta Blanca

Hostería Punta Blanca
Santa Elena
United States
Perla
￥9,954
￥9,954 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hostería Punta Blanca
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, a stone wall, and outdoor furniture.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a minimalist design.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a wicker chair.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a dining area with a marble table and black chairs, and a view of the outside through a large sliding door.

2. APARTAMENTOS OCEAN SUN 2 DORMITORIOS

APARTAMENTOS OCEAN SUN 2 DORMITORIOS
Santa Elena
￥18,486
￥23,226 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
APARTAMENTOS OCEAN SUN 2 DORMITORIOS
A breakfast table with food, a view of the sea, and a sign reading "LIBERTAD 109".
A modern living space with a coffee maker on a wooden table, a teal sofa with yellow cushions, and a window with a view of the city at night.
A balcony with two chairs, overlooking a coastal view with buildings and a sunset.
A multi-story building with a prominent sign for 'Libertad 109 Hotel'.

3. HOTEL LIBERTAD 109

HOTEL LIBERTAD 109
La Libertad
United States
Daniel
￥7,037
￥7,037 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
HOTEL LIBERTAD 109
A person sitting by a pool with a drink, surrounded by blue mosaic tiles and a potted plant.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a long dining area with tables and chairs, and a sign reading "Hotel-Suites Costa de Oro".
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a folded white towel, and a bouquet of roses.
A hotel reception area with a sign reading "Hotel-Suites Costa de Oro".

4. Hotel Suites Costa de Oro

Hotel Suites Costa de Oro
La Libertad
United States
carlos
￥4,361
￥9,101 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hotel Suites Costa de Oro
A hotel with a swimming pool, lush garden, and a large yellow planter.
A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a window with a view of the sea, and a door leading to another room.
A buffet table with a tiered white cake, various desserts, and floral decorations.
A long dining table set for a meal with chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the water.

5. Playa Canela Hotel Boutique

Playa Canela Hotel Boutique
Salinas
United States
Angel
￥28,404
￥31,245 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Playa Canela Hotel Boutique
A resort pool area with thatched-roof structures, lounge chairs, and a pathway.
Room
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows, and a pool area visible outside.

6. Presidente Beach

Presidente Beach
Salinas
United States
Sheyla
￥6,743
￥6,743 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Presidente Beach
Three colorful cocktails on a poolside table with a pool and palm trees in the background.
A spacious lobby with a curved ceiling, a bar area, and a seating area.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent hotel featuring a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a beachside location.
A balcony with a view of the sea, a tiled floor, and a railing.

7. Hotel Colón Salinas

Hotel Colón Salinas
Salinas
United States
Jonathan
￥18,991
￥20,890 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hotel Colón Salinas
A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating, a pier, and a view of the ocean.
A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.
The entrance to Hotel Blue Bay with a clear view of the building's facade and a palm tree.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

8. Blue Bay Hotel

Blue Bay Hotel
Salinas
United States
ERIK
￥12,874
￥12,874 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Blue Bay Hotel
A terrace with a view of the sea, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.
Room
Room

9. CASABLANCA PREMIER BEACH

CASABLANCA PREMIER BEACH
Salinas
United States
Lucy
￥5,182
￥5,688 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
CASABLANCA PREMIER BEACH
A multi-story hotel with a white facade, balconies, and palm trees in front.
A modern interior with a large glass door, a wooden bench, and potted plants.
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by white chairs and tables, and palm trees.
A neatly made bed with white linens, two wooden nightstands with a remote control on one, and a blue curtain above the window.

10. Hosteria la Costanera

Hosteria la Costanera
Salinas
United States
Rene
￥5,688
￥5,688 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hosteria la Costanera
A hot tub area with a stone wall, a pool, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "Harviento Suites".
A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables with chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel entrance with a large sign reading "HOTEL Marvento" and a sailboat graphic.

11. Marvento Suites

Marvento Suites
Salinas
United States
dennis
￥8,690
￥9,559 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Marvento Suites
A dining area with tables and chairs, a pool with a view of greenery, and a ceiling with a skylight.
A rooftop terrace with a patterned floor, surrounded by high-rise buildings, and a clear sky.
A modern hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a sign indicating it is the Marvent Hotel.
A restaurant with tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and a tiled floor.

12. Hotel Marvento Dos

Hotel Marvento Dos
Salinas
United States
Anonymous traveler
￥7,110
￥8,674 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hotel Marvento Dos
A hotel with a white facade, a visible restaurant named 'Cocotica', and a sign indicating 'Restaurante del Mar'.
A room with a blue tiled floor, white walls, and a large ship's wheel decoration. There are two round tables with white tablecloths and wooden chairs.
A room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a painting on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

13. Hotel Cocos

Hotel Cocos
Salinas
United States
Ricardo
￥7,508
￥7,508 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel Cocos
A reception area with a glass door labeled "Mileto," a potted plant, and a seating area with chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a door with a sign indicating a hotel room.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a white refrigerator, and a sink.

14. Hotel Mileto

Hotel Mileto
Salinas
United States
Juan
￥5,332
￥5,332 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Hotel Mileto
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in microwave, and a gas stove.
A room with two wooden beds, each with a blue quilted bedspread and white pillows. There is a window with a view of the sky, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
An empty room with a tiled floor, a white wall, and a view of a gated area with buildings and a street.
A building with a sign reading "Sea Horse Hostel" and a gated entrance.

15. Sea Horse

Sea Horse
Salinas
Australia
Valeria
￥4,640
￥4,640 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Sea Horse
A two-story building with a brick facade, wooden balcony railings, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A hammock in a room with wooden floors, a brick wall, and a view of the outdoors.
A room with a bunk bed, a small bedside table with a plant, a window with a view of greenery, and a stone wall.
A wooden deck with benches and a covered area.

16. CASA DE ORON

CASA DE ORON
Parroquia Colonche
Mexico
Bertha
￥5,119
￥5,119 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
CASA DE ORON
A poolside view overlooking a crowded beach with umbrellas and people.
A modern building with large windows, a wooden balcony, and a flat roof.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window, and a door.
A wooden door with horizontal slats leading to a lush garden with various plants and a stone wall.

17. Muyuyo Lodge

Muyuyo Lodge
Parroquia Colonche
Canada
craig
￥9,480
￥10,618 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Muyuyo Lodge
A modern building exterior with a bench, two wall-mounted lights, and a wooden door.
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a door with a glass panel.
A modern building with a glass door entrance, a small outdoor seating area with a chair, and a visible door leading inside.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, and a dining area with a red table.

18. Alojamiento en Ayangue

Alojamiento en Ayangue
Ayangue
￥13,430
￥13,430 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Alojamiento en Ayangue
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Stay near popular Santa Elena attractions

Punta Blanca Beach

8.8/10 (38 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Punta Blanca Beach during your travels in Santa Elena?
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Punta Barandua

8.4/10 (14 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Santa Elena when you stop by Punta Barandua.
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Parque Marino Valdivia

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Parque Marino Valdivia, a lovely green space in Santa Elena. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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Ballenita Park

9.2/10 (21 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Ballenita Park, a lovely green space in Ballenita. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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Punta Blanca Chapel

8.6/10 (10 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Santa Elena when you spend time at Punta Blanca Chapel. Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.
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Learn more about Santa Elena

Check out the local area in Santa Elena—home to attractions like Punta Barandua and Punta Blanca Beach.

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A coastal lighthouse with a wooden walkway leading to it, surrounded by a sandy beach and the ocean.

Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Hostería Punta Blanca

Hostería Punta Blanca

10/10 Excellent
"Ambiente"
MSc. Octavio 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Hostería Punta Blanca
Hotel Ipanema Beach

Hotel Ipanema Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Los empleados hicieron que todo fuera mucho mejor. Es un hotel muy seguro, mucha presión. No les importa si les das propina o no, aún así brindan un servicio excelente."
Timothy 6-night trip
Posted 8 months ago
Hotel Ipanema Beach

More cheap stays in Santa Elena

Sea Horse

Sea Horse

Jaime Roldos Aguilera Entr Calle 43 y 47 Salinas Santa Elena
￥4,640
￥4,640 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
Sea Horse
CASA DE ORON

CASA DE ORON

Barrio Primero de Mayo Parroquia Colonche Santa Elena
￥5,119
￥5,119 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
CASA DE ORON
Hotel Mileto

Hotel Mileto

Eduardo Aspiazu Salinas Santa Elena
￥5,332
￥5,332 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Hotel Mileto
HOTEL LIBERTAD 109

HOTEL LIBERTAD 109

Avenida 9 de Octubre, La Libertad La Libertad Santa Elena
￥7,037
￥7,037 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
HOTEL LIBERTAD 109
Hotel Ipanema Beach

Hotel Ipanema Beach

José María Velasco Ibarra Salinas Santa Elena
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Descanso del Libertador

Descanso del Libertador

Comuna Atravezado (Libertador Bolívar) Manglaralto Santa Elena
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Santa Elena?
Based on our traveler data, Royal Decameron Punta Centinela is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. Other good options for your stay include Hostería Punta Blanca and Blue Villas by Host Ecuador. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Elena.
What's the top vacation rental in Santa Elena?
AGUACLARA: Tu Castillo de Arena Soñado, Seguro y Privado!: Visitors like this Santa Elena vacation home rental. It is located on the beach and has a patio, a garden, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 7 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, and a microwave, so you can cook with friends or family. You and your friends and family can relax into your vacation with amenities like a selection of games. Some other top choices in Santa Elena are Frente al mar en Punta Blanca, con acceso directo a la playa y 5 habitaciones and La Vie Es Belle Beach House. See all vacation rentals in Santa Elena.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Elena, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Elena.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Santa Elena?
To find more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Santa Elena, click here.
What's the best place to stay for a family trip to Santa Elena?
Hostería Punta Blanca is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Santa Elena.
What's the best accommodation for an all-inclusive stay in Santa Elena?
Royal Decameron Punta Centinela is an all-inclusive hotel featuring a private beach and 3 restaurants, and a favorite with Expedia travelers. See more all-inclusive resorts in Santa Elena.
What's the best pet-friendly hotel in Santa Elena?
Hotel - Casa del Mar Malin en Santa Elena, Ballenita, al frente al Mar is a top hotel for people traveling with their pets, and offers an outdoor pool and in-room kitchens for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Santa Elena.
What's the best place to stay near the beach in Santa Elena?
Royal Decameron Punta Centinela is a top beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants, and it's located close to Punta Blanca Beach. Other good choices for your stay near the beach include Hostería Punta Blanca and Hostería Farallón Dillon. See more stays near the beach in Santa Elena.
What are some hotels with pools in Santa Elena?
Royal Decameron Punta Centinela is a top hotel with 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and a private beach. View all hotels with pools in Santa Elena.
What is the best spa hotel in Santa Elena?
Royal Decameron Punta Centinela is a top spa hotel featuring 3 restaurants, 3 bars, a private beach, and a fitness center. See all spa hotels in Santa Elena.
How is it to stay in Santa Elena?
Visitors are sure to enjoy all that Santa Elena has to offer. In Santa Elena, there are 68 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Santa Elena.
What should I see while I'm in Santa Elena?
Landmarks like Punta Barandua and Punta Blanca Chapel might be worth a visit. The picturesque setting of Punta Blanca Beach and Parque Marino Valdivia exemplify the area's natural beauty. Additionally, you might want to add Ballenita Park to your itinerary. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Santa Elena guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Santa Elena?
The hottest months are usually March and February with an average temp of 77°F, while the coldest months are August and September with an average of 71°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Elena is 26 inches.

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