Homestays in Santa Elena, Ecuador

Located in Ayangue, Muyuyo Lodge is within a 10-minute drive of Islote Pelado and Valdivia Aquarium. This beach hotel is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Olon Beach and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Montañita Beach. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Located in Manglaralto, La Casa de Pio Pio is within a 10-minute drive of Montanita Church and Montañita Beach. This beach vacation home is 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from Ayampe Beach and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Machalilla National Park. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

With a stay at Hotel SoleMare in Manglaralto, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Olon Beach and Montanita Point. This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Montañita Beach and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Montanita Church. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free valet parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Conveniences include free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Located in Ayangue, CASA DE ORON is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Islote Pelado and Valdivia Aquarium. This guesthouse is 13.6 mi (22 km) from Montañita Beach and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Montanita Spanish School. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

With a stay at Sea Horse in Salinas, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Salinas Beach and Malecon Dock. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Chipipe Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Punta Carnero Beach. This smoke-free hotel offers bellhop services. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

With a stay at this apartment in Santa Elena, you'll be 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Punta Blanca Beach and 14.4 mi (23.3 km) from Salinas Beach. This apartment is 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Chipipe Beach and 28.6 mi (46 km) from Montañita Beach. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which has a kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Recently renovated by CAF Interiorismo, one of the country’s most prestigious design firms, this apartment blends cozy beach style with warm, modern touches—perfect for enjoying with family or friends.Ideally located, you'll be just steps away from restaurants, bars, shops, and local attractions. Everything you need for a perfect getaway is within walking distance.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 3 pets total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 2:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

Ocean Front. Whale Watch from Breakfast (sometimes one can see whales from the apartment during the Season) Down the elevator, walk 75 feet and you are on the South Pacific! Free WiFi. Fast Fiber Optics Internet. Overlooking the tranquil bay of Salinas and the Pacific Ocean. During the season, you can catch a glimpse of whales and do a bit of whale watching from the balcony during season. See some blue footed boobies like in the Galápagos Islands in nearby Ancon. Wireless Internet in La Siesta.4 bedrooms and 3 baths. One bath in the Master and the other two are located in the hallway. One at the end of the hallway and one adjacent to the kitchen. Washer and a gas dryer in kitchen area. 1350 square feet. + open air garage behind gates. The kitchen/dining/bar and great room are all connected so that all activities in this area has an ocean front. 24/7 building guards. 2 elevators to 6th floor apartment.Activities include watercraft rental, whale watching, or just enjoy the beach, we have it all. We are situated on a large shallow bay, but twelve miles from shore the water is 19,877 feet deep. 'Salinas is the most well known bill fishing location and seasonally offers good fishing for large striped marlin as well as blue marlin and other gamefish such as big eye tuna. The other popular Blue Marlin destination in the country is Manta which is usually in season when Salinas is not. A large fleet of sport fishing vessels operates out of both towns. Blues in this area are known to reach large sizes, with the most notable capture being a 1,014 lb fish boated by local angler Jorge Jurado which formerly held the IGFA 80 lb class record. ' In the day, We are told that Hemingway may have fished for Blue and Black Marlin in the Salinas, Santa Elena area? Great Sunsets! A few minutes walk on the Malecon and several others on street in the back. One of our favorite restaurants is the Mar Azul which is on the same street as the back of the Hotel Barcelo Miramar, a couple of blocks down toward the ice cream shop. Across the road the water is warm and the waves are gentle, so your children can play in the water while you watch from your rented beach chair and umbrella. You can purchase ice cream, sandwiches, coconuts, or a bottle of beer from beach vendors that cater to your every need. I love this place!The Salinas Market is a few blocks away and restaurants, and shops are up and down the Malecon where we are located. Food is great with lunches around $4.50 about fresh fried fish! The word for market in Spanish is 'Mercado,' Just ask anyone where it is located. 'Donde esta el Mercado por favor?' Where is the market please?About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).No cats.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 30.About events:No events allowed.