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A resort with a large pool, beach access, and tropical landscaping.

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and a large building with multiple floors.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with a marina, beach, and various buildings.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

1. Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

Santa Elena

Scheznarda

A balcony with a view of the sea, a tiled floor, and a railing.

A spacious lobby with a curved ceiling, a bar area, and a seating area.

Three colorful cocktails on a poolside table with a pool and palm trees in the background.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a pier extending into the sea.

2. Hotel Colón Salinas

Salinas

Anouar

$120 nightly

$132 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and hanging lights.

An outdoor lounge area with a woven ceiling, a hammock, and a pool in the background.

A view through a window of a covered outdoor area with a thatched roof, a hammock, and potted plants.

A green door with multiple windows and a hanging light fixture.

3. Hostería Punta Blanca

Santa Elena

Perla

$63 nightly

$63 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel with a swimming pool, lush garden, and a large yellow planter.

A buffet table with a tiered white cake, various desserts, and floral decorations.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a window with a view of the sea, and a door leading to another room.

A room with a bed, a sofa, a lamp, a window with a view, and a door leading to another area.

4. Playa Canela Hotel Boutique

Salinas

Angel

$180 nightly

$198 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a folded white towel, and a bouquet of roses.

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 person sitting by a pool with a drink, surrounded by blue mosaic tiles and a potted plant.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, palm trees, and a row of multi-story buildings in the background.

5. Hotel Suites Costa de Oro

La Libertad

carlos

$61 nightly

$61 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A balcony with a view of a calm sea and boats, a clear sky, and a distant shoreline.

The entrance to Hotel Blue Bay with a clear view of the building's facade and a palm tree.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating, a pier, and a view of the ocean.

6. Blue Bay Hotel

Salinas

ERIK

$69 nightly

$69 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A resort pool area with thatched-roof structures, lounge chairs, and a pathway.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows, and a pool area visible outside.

A modern bar area with wooden stools, a counter with a QR code, and a backdrop of a wooden slatted wall.

A hotel room with three single beds, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned wallpaper.

7. Presidente Beach

Salinas

Sheyla

$51 nightly

$51 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A balcony with two chairs, overlooking a coastal view with buildings and a sunset.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom door.

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 multi-story building with a prominent sign for 'Libertad 109 Hotel'.

8. HOTEL LIBERTAD 109

La Libertad

Daniel

$45 nightly

$45 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and an air conditioning unit.

A terrace with a view of the sea, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

9. CASABLANCA PREMIER BEACH

Salinas

Dayana

$35 nightly

$35 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a white facade, balconies, and palm trees in front.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by white chairs and tables, and palm trees.

A bathroom sink with a mirror above it, a towel rack with folded towels, and a tiled backsplash.

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

Salinas

Rene

$36 nightly

$36 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating, a menu board, and a view of the beach.

A resort with multiple buildings, palm trees, and well-maintained gardens.

A resort with thatched-roof buildings, a well-maintained garden, and a view of the beach.

An aerial view of a resort with thatched-roof buildings, outdoor seating areas, and lush greenery.

11. Hotel Kundalini

Manglaralto

GIOVANNY

$39 nightly

$43 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

12. Sea Horse

Salinas

Valeria

$30 nightly

$30 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hot tub area with a stone wall, a pool, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A hotel entrance with a large sign reading "HOTEL Marvento" and a sailboat graphic.

A hotel room with two single beds, a double bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables with chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

13. Marvento Suites

Salinas

dennis

$55 nightly

$61 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a white refrigerator, and a sink.

A small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a door with a sign indicating a hotel room.

A hotel building with a sign that reads "HOTEL Millete."

14. Hotel Mileto

Salinas

Juan

$34 nightly

$34 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 hotel reception area with a counter, seating, and a staircase.

15. Hotel Marvento Dos

Salinas

Anonymous traveler

$55 nightly

$55 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern multi-story building with a swimming pool, balconies, and glass railings.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies, large windows, and a brick facade.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a white quilt, and a blue blanket.

16. YESIMAR HOTEL

Salinas

Fabricio

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

A room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a painting on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A hotel with a white facade, a visible restaurant named 'Cocotica', and a sign indicating 'Restaurante del Mar'.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the street.

17. Hotel Cocos

Salinas

Ricardo

$50 nightly

$50 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A beachside hotel with multiple colorful umbrellas, a large building with domed roofs, and a clear sky.

A beachside hotel with a dining area, a colorful dome structure, and a view of the ocean.

A bar area with a stone counter, wooden stools, and a thatched roof.

A resort with a pool, beach, and a view of the ocean.

18. Dharma Beach Hotel

Manglaralto

Alexandra

$149 nightly

$165 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A wooden structure with a thatched roof, a hammock, and a view of the ocean.

A narrow corridor with a wooden bench and chairs, a potted plant, and a mirror with sunflowers.

A small, cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a window with a view.

A coastal landscape with a rocky cliff and a small building on top.

19. Hotel SoleMare

Manglaralto

dennis

$27 nightly

$27 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious room with a large bed, a television, a seating area with a table, and a balcony with a view.

A couple toasting with champagne glasses in a hot tub with a sunset view.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a kitchen area.

A bedroom with two beds, a TV, a potted plant, and large windows.

20. Casa Olonche Hotel

Manglaralto

Erin

$186 nightly

$186 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Hotel Colón Salinas Salinas View	Hostería Punta Blanca Santa Elena View	Playa Canela Hotel Boutique Salinas View	Hotel Suites Costa de Oro La Libertad View	Blue Bay Hotel Salinas View
7.6 Good 224 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 51 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 16 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews	8.0 Very good 183 reviews
$120 nightly $132 total Oct 28 - Oct 29	$63 nightly $63 total Oct 25 - Oct 26	$180 nightly $198 total Oct 25 - Oct 26	$61 nightly $61 total Oct 29 - Oct 30	$69 nightly $69 total Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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Hostería Punta Blanca

10/10 Excellent

"Muy buena atención! Todo en orden y organizado para la comodidad del huésped! Volveré cada vez que pueda!"

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."

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Sea Horse

Jaime Roldos Aguilera Entr Calle 43 y 47 Salinas Santa Elena

$30 nightly

$30 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)

CASA DE ORON

Barrio Primero de Mayo Parroquia Colonche Santa Elena

$32 nightly

$32 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Hotel Mileto

Eduardo Aspiazu Salinas Santa Elena

$34 nightly

$34 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

HOTEL LIBERTAD 109

Avenida 9 de Octubre, La Libertad La Libertad Santa Elena

$45 nightly

$45 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)

Hotel Ipanema Beach

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Descanso del Libertador

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Santa Elena?

The best area to stay in Santa Elena is along the Malecon in Salinas, which is the beachfront promenade of the city's most popular coastal town.This area is the heart of Salinas, offering direct access to the main beach, Playa de Salinas. You'll find a wide array of restaurants, shops, and activities lining the Malecon, making it very convenient for visitors. The iconic "Chocolatera" viewpoint, where the Pacific Ocean currents collide, is also a short distance away.For couples seeking a relaxing beach vacation with amenities, the Malecon area is an excellent fit. The hotels here often provide ocean views and easy access to beachside dining and evening strolls, creating a pleasant and convenient experience.Travelers looking for a more residential and quiet experience might consider areas slightly inland from the Malecon, particularly around the Chipipe Beach area.

What are the best family hotels in Santa Elena?

For family-friendly hotels in Santa Elena, consider Hostería Punta Blanca and Royal Decameron Punta Centinela.The 3-star Hostería Punta Blanca, with an excellent 9.0 rating, is a great choice for families. It offers a playground for children, a refreshing pool, and complimentary cribs for little ones. Additionally, babysitting and childcare services are available on-site, providing extra convenience for parents. The hotel is also very close to Punta Blanca Beach, just 0.4 miles away.Another good option is the 3.5-star Royal Decameron Punta Centinela, rated 7.6. This hotel features a dedicated children's pool, free cribs, and a playground. Guests can also enjoy complimentary buffet breakfast and a free breakfast, making mornings easier for families. This hotel is located 1.2 miles from Punta Blanca Beach.

Are there any all-inclusive hotels in Santa Elena?

Yes, in Santa Elena, the Royal Decameron Punta Centinela is an all-inclusive hotel option.The 3.5-star Royal Decameron Punta Centinela, with a 7.6 rating, offers an extensive all-inclusive experience, including a free buffet breakfast. For convenience, it provides a 24-hour airport shuttle service and complimentary self-parking. Guests also appreciate the free toiletries provided. This hotel is located just 1.2 miles from Punta Blanca Beach, offering easy access to the coast.

What are the best spa hotels in Santa Elena?

For a spa hotel in Santa Elena, the Royal Decameron Punta Centinela is a suitable option to consider.This 3.5-star hotel, rated 7.6, offers an onsite spa for guests seeking relaxation. It also provides a complimentary buffet breakfast and free breakfast, along with free self-parking. For added convenience, a 24-hour airport shuttle is available.

What hotels in Santa Elena offer free breakfast?

For hotels in Santa Elena that offer free breakfast, consider the Royal Decameron Punta Centinela and Hostería Punta Blanca.The 3.5-star Royal Decameron Punta Centinela, with a 7.6 rating, provides a complimentary buffet breakfast daily. This hotel also offers a 24-hour airport shuttle service and free self-parking, and is located just 1.2 miles from Punta Blanca Beach.Another excellent choice is the 3-star Hostería Punta Blanca, which boasts a high rating of 9.0. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast daily. This hotel features an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a swim-up bar, and is conveniently located just 0.4 miles from Punta Blanca Beach.

What are the best budget hotels in Santa Elena?

For a highly-rated budget hotel in Santa Elena, consider Hostería Punta Blanca.The 3-star Hostería Punta Blanca, with an excellent 9.0 rating, is a great option for travelers. This hotel offers a convenient 24-hour airport shuttle service, making arrivals and departures stress-free. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and relax at the poolside bar or swim-up bar. Additionally, the hotel provides complimentary toiletries. It is also very close to Punta Blanca Beach, just 0.4 miles away, superb for those looking to enjoy the coast.

What are the most romantic hotels in Santa Elena for couples?

For a romantic getaway in Santa Elena, consider the Hostería Punta Blanca or the Royal Decameron Punta Centinela.The 3-star Hostería Punta Blanca, with an excellent 9.0 rating, is specifically designed with couples in mind, offering amenities like couples dining, a poolside bar, and a swim-up bar for a truly relaxing experience. Many guests appreciate the hot tub and private balconies, great for enjoying quiet moments together. It is conveniently located just 0.4 miles from Punta Blanca Beach.Another great option is the 3.5-star Royal Decameron Punta Centinela, rated 7.6. This hotel provides a complimentary buffet breakfast and free self-parking. For added convenience, a 24-hour airport shuttle is available. Guests can also enjoy beautiful sea and ocean views, with Punta Barandua just 0.4 miles away and Punta Blanca Beach 1.2 miles away.

What are the best hotels in Santa Elena near Punta Blanca Beach?

For a highly-rated hotel in Santa Elena near Punta Blanca Beach, consider the Hostería Punta Blanca.The 3-star Hostería Punta Blanca, with an excellent 9.0 rating, is conveniently located just 0.4 miles from Punta Blanca Beach. This hotel is particularly well-suited for families, offering a playground for children, a refreshing pool, and complimentary cribs. Babysitting services are also available on-site, providing extra convenience for parents.

When is the best time to go to Santa Elena?

The best time to go to Santa Elena is during the dry season, which runs from June to December.During these months, you'll experience pleasant weather with less humidity and sunshine, making it ideal for enjoying the beaches and outdoor activities. This period is particularly good for travelers looking to relax by the ocean or explore the coastal areas without the interruption of heavy rains.The shoulder months of May and January can also be good options, as they offer a transition between seasons with fewer crowds and generally agreeable weather.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Santa Elena.

How much is the nightly rate at a Santa Elena hotel?

Prices for hotels in Santa Elena often vary, but you can find a great deal from $30 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Santa Elena hotels

1. Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

2. Hotel Colón Salinas

3. Hostería Punta Blanca

4. Playa Canela Hotel Boutique

5. Hotel Suites Costa de Oro

6. Blue Bay Hotel

7. Presidente Beach

8. HOTEL LIBERTAD 109

9. CASABLANCA PREMIER BEACH

10. Hosteria la Costanera

11. Hotel Kundalini

12. Sea Horse

13. Marvento Suites

14. Hotel Mileto

15. Hotel Marvento Dos

16. YESIMAR HOTEL

17. Hotel Cocos

18. Dharma Beach Hotel

19. Hotel SoleMare

20. Casa Olonche Hotel

Compare top hotels in Santa Elena

Hotel Colón Salinas

Hostería Punta Blanca

Playa Canela Hotel Boutique

Hotel Suites Costa de Oro

Blue Bay Hotel

Stay near popular Santa Elena attractions

Punta Blanca Beach

Punta Barandua

Ballenita Park

Parque Marino Valdivia

Punta Blanca Chapel

Learn more about Santa Elena

Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Hostería Punta Blanca

Hotel Ipanema Beach

More cheap stays in Santa Elena

Sea Horse

CASA DE ORON

Hotel Mileto

HOTEL LIBERTAD 109

Hotel Ipanema Beach

Descanso del Libertador

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