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 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Montañita Beach and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Olon 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.

When you stay at Hotel SoleMare in Manglaralto, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Montañita Beach and 10 minutes from Olon Beach. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Montanita Point 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 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.

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 16 mi (25.8 km) from Olon Beach. 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.

You know that feeling when you sit on a cruise ship looking out to sea with nothing but ocean in front of you? Imagine that same feeling but from your vacation rental in Salinas! The views from this condo are just fabulous from both the living room and master bedroom! The location has easy access to everything desired... Walk across the street to the beach, step outside for a cab, or stroll the neighborhood. 24x7 Security! Parking is free on the street in front of the building.The space has two bedrooms that can fit 5 people comfortably (both air conditioned). There is free parking on the street along the Malecon. You will be within walking distance (5 mins) of restaurants, stores and coffee shops. A quick cab ride for $3 will take you to the mall! You have access to the most scenic beach across the road!All our guests remark on the spectacular views from both the living room and MASTER BEDROOM. About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.

Great modern condo located across from the beach & just 1 block from Locals Point. The condo is located on the 9th floor with great views of the beach and ocean. Fully equipped for you to enjoy your beach get away. 2 bedrooms with a/c, the master bedroom has a double bed with a private bathroom. The other bedroom has a bunk bed - full size bed on the bottom and single bed on the top. The double beds have new good quality Resiflex mattressesThere is a second full bathroom.Good WIFI throughoutThe spaceThe entire living room area feels like a big balcony with the sliders opened. You can see and hear the ocean.Guest accessYou will have private access to the entire apartment. There is also a pool on the 2nd floor which is accessible by all residents.There is a rooftop terrace which is accessible to all building residents.Other things to noteThere are two TVs, one in the living room and one in the 1st bedroom. You will have access to Netflix and Disney plus on both via a Roku device.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:No one other than the registered guests are permitted..About checkIn:Check in after 5:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

This beautiful house is located 6 km North of Montanita on top of a small hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, it provides peace and relaxation like no other, located within a family owned property it is very private and lovingly taken care of. The beach which is one of the most beautiful in the coast is at 5 minutes walking distance down the hill and has a private access. 10 minutes by car is Montañita, a very eclectic little village with a very cosmopolitan atmosphere and lots to see and do, Montañita is mostly known as a world class surfing destination. Long walks on the beach, surfing, whale watching during the summer months and many other activities are possible in the area. The house is perfectly located to be used as a base to explore the coast North and South. The nearest international airport is in Guayaquil which is at 2.5 hours by car. Keywords: Ocean view House, Beautiful beach,peaceful and private setting, Near famous Montanita surf spot in Ecuador,strategic location to explore the coast,bird watcher paradise and biodiversity hotspot,About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:30 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.About events:No events allowed.

Our apartment is positioned right at the beginning of Chipipe beach, offering direct access to the beach across the street- see photos so you can see how easily it is to get to the beach. In the morning you can go for a walk on the beach or watch fisherman cast their nets, mid-day you can hang out at this nice beach and enjoy the sun, mid-afternoon you can head to the Chocolatera beach and enjoy a nice sunset and at night you can sit on the balcony and enjoy drinks with your friends all the while enjoying the salty breeze. Inside on the fifth floor you'll find the master bedroom with one king size bed and a private bathroom. The second bedroom has a queen bed, a bunk bed and a shared full bathroom with the third bedroom. The third bedroom has two twins and a trundle bed. All three rooms are equipped with televisions (two flat screens, one CRT, local TV). At night you can hear the waves of the beach as they ease you into deep slumber- sounds cheesy- I know, but I need to pep it up in the first paragraph. Bed linens and bath towels are NOT currently provided. All three bedrooms are equipped with A/C. The main dining room and living room have ceiling fans. The kitchen is fully equipped (refrigerator, oven, and microwave). The dining room table sits 6 with a bar station within arm’s reach.After we sleep late, we spend most of our day at the beach in front of the apartment. The Chipipe beach has various aquatic activities from jet skis, paddle boats and the banana. If you prefer you can sit and relax on the balcony and enjoy the panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.ChecklistFull Kitchen, granite counter-tops, blender, toaster, microwave, oven with four burners- must be lit with match.Local land line phone- great for ordering delivery!Two flatscreen TV'sApartment is stocked with beach chairs, tent- located in lower Trusted doorman, nice lobby, foot wash near main entrance, elevator.Beautiful dining area seats sixGreat restaurants and mini-markets close by- ceviche, empanada stands, ice cream parlor.Jet skis, boating, fishing, swimming and “the banana” all in front of the building- no blocked access or blocked views.Well light access to MaleconLots of restaurants for fresh seafood and delicacies.Nice weather every day. 65-85 F is normal rangeThe Chipipe Malecon (beach front) is much quieter than the downtown beach front but still close to the lively Saturday and holiday night action.A/C units in all three bedrooms. Great breeze all day long though.Great location for nature lovers- whale watching, flamingos (seasonal) and seals are all in play in Salinas.The Salinas area is also home to some of the oldest archaeological finds in the hemisphere. Check out the Real Alto and the Amantes de Sumpa museum complexes to see some interesting finds. Close to La FAE Seal Beach, La Chocolatera Point National Park, Playa de Mar Bravo (beach), whale watching (June-Sept). Apartment is stocked with beach chairs, tent and doorman.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before noon.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Please be a nice renter and respect the rules of the apartment..About checkIn:Check in after noon.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.But only on the balcony..About events:Events allowed.