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17 Jul - 19 Jul
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7 Aug - 9 Aug
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4 Sep - 6 Sep

Top Cities in Santa Elena

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a sandy beach, and calm sea.
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Salinas

Salinas

Our top choices for Santa Elena hostels

Rockstar Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Slumber Party Montañita

Slumber Party Montañita
2.5 star property
Manglaralto
7.0 out of 10, Good, (75 reviews)
"We like it so much, thanks."
Mexico
Stefania
Slumber Party Montañita
Front of property

Palms Oasis Montanita

Palms Oasis Montanita
2.0 star property
Montañita
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8 reviews)
"Very cozy place with a great vibe. Pet friendly and very accommodating."
United States
Rolando
The price is AED 121
AED 121 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Palms Oasis Montanita
Comfort Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dalai Beach Stay

Dalai Beach Stay
2.0 star property
Salango
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6 reviews)
"Mi reservacion fue con desayuno incluido y tube Que pagar por el desayuno."
United States
Shirley
The price is AED 142
AED 142 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Dalai Beach Stay
Terrace/patio

Hostal Machalilla

Hostal Machalilla
1.0 star property
Puerto Lopez
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"The Hostal Machalilla was a nice place a block off the Malecón and it fit the need for the night"
United States
Diane
The price is AED 175
AED 175 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Hostal Machalilla
Children's activities

Paradise Project Montanita

Paradise Project Montanita
2.0 star property
Manglaralto
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
The price is AED 144
AED 144 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Paradise Project Montanita
Exterior

HOSTAL ROSA MISTICA

HOSTAL ROSA MISTICA
1.0 star property
Montañita
HOSTAL ROSA MISTICA
Outdoor pool

Manteña Boutique Hotel

Manteña Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
Puerto Lopez
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (8 reviews)
"Very clean, the hosts weee very gracious. The pool was a bonus."
United States
Amy
Manteña Boutique Hotel
Front of property

Sapa Inka Hostel

Sapa Inka Hostel
1.5 star property
Manglaralto
7.0 out of 10, Good, (7 reviews)
"I booked this hotel and when arrived there was no one in the reception to receive me. Tried to contact the phone number and there was no answer. Was left without a hotel for my stay and ended up having to share a room with some friends due to other hotels close by being booked."
United States
MM
Sapa Inka Hostel
Dock

Chescos Hostel & Hotel

Chescos Hostel & Hotel
2.0 star property
Salinas
7.6 out of 10, Good, (42 reviews)
"All of the workers were all so friendly and accommodating. The hostel is above a cool little restaurant that has very good prices. The location can not be beaten. "
United States
Chris
Chescos Hostel & Hotel
Living area

Hostel El Gran azul

Hostel El Gran azul
1.0 star property
Manglaralto
Hostel El Gran azul
Interior

Iguana Montañita

Iguana Montañita
2.0 star property
Montañita
Iguana Montañita
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Top Santa Elena Hotel Reviews

Dharma Beach Hotel

Dharma Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great food, location is walking distance to the restaurants and clubs. Staff is helpful and attentive. The beach could use better cleaning. We’ll be back"
Alexandra 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Dharma Beach Hotel