Cheap Hotels in Salinas

For a classic Pacific coast holiday with reliable sunshine, head to Salinas. This is Ecuador’s primary beach resort city, where the Malecón promenade stretches for miles alongside a wide, sandy shore. The main draw is straightforward: sun, sea, and seafood. Watch fishing boats unload their catch at the Puerto Pesquero, try your hand at game fishing for marlin, or simply stake out a spot on the main beach near the iconic Salinas Yacht Club. The atmosphere is lively and unpretentious, perfect for a relaxed escape.

Salinas suits travelers looking for an easy, sun-focused getaway, particularly families and groups of friends. The most convenient areas to stay are along the Malecón or in the neighboring district of San Lorenzo, putting you steps from the beach and the string of cevicherías and bars. The city is well-connected, with the General Ulpiano Paez Airport in nearby Santa Elena offering quick flights from Quito and Guayaquil, and buses providing regular service along the Ruta del Sol coastal highway.

Accommodation here is dominated by practical, good-value hotels and a few higher-end resorts with ocean views. On HOTEVI, you’ll find options like the modern Hotel Salinas del Mar right on the boardwalk, the comfortable suites at Hotel Oro Verde Salinas, and the more intimate, service-oriented Hotel Carruaje. It’s a destination where your balcony view and proximity to the sand are the real luxuries.