The best place to stay close to the beach and nature.

Beautiful little hotel with great service surrounded by animals with a private beach.

There is a fabulous hotel in Salinas-El Faro, an ecological lodge right on La Milina beach in Salinas.

Being able to work in my room, at the tables or in a hammock close to the beach was great.

If you’re looking to escape from cold and bitter weather like today nothing better than the beach.

Such an interesting place: lush green foliage, big tall trees, right on the beach.

but also to have contact with some peacocks, parrots, turtles, monkeys and a couple of beautiful dogs, all of that steps away from the beach in a forest like enviroment.

The point of the Hosteria gives a wonderful view of the Peninsula of Salinas and the loud beats of reggaeton seem far in the distance as the mighty waves dutifully ebb and flow along the quiet cove.

The place has an entrance to a private beach, where spent our mornings.

The wifi was reliable and there was a network connection for the building the rooms are located in and the outer deck by the beach so there is a strong connection across the entire property.

Place have beach view.few min away from Malecon Salinas.Large and clean rooms with comfortable beds.

And we swam in the sea at the hotel's private beach.

It is on the beach and was not crowded at all when we were there (even

Being right on the beach was a real added bonus.

There is private beach access that is great for letting the kids play or for soothing walks on the beach.

He showed us the best beaches, restaurants, landmarks.

It was nice to come back to the lodge at night and enjoy our own wine sitting by the beach or lounging in the hammock.

Very friendly and helpful owner and pleasant personal.

The owner Gabriel and the staff member Julio were soooo friendly the whole time.

Rooms are clean and the staff are very friendly, especially the owner, Gabriel.

The owner and staff are very friendly and welcoming.

All are extremely tame and friendly and many roam the premises.

I was greeted with a warm welcome from both Julio and Gabriel who continued to make me feel like an honored guest throughout my stay.

Wonderful service and the owner is a great guy.

This  place is special it’s like going in to a different  mystic place it reminds me of the show fantasy Island , 
The owner it’s so nice and if you have any problems he will get it fix sap , he gave us a tour of the area and he recommended we’re we can eat , the food at his place it’s clean and good    
I recumbent at least 2 nights  on this place

Gabriel, the owner, is very welcoming and can also help you arrange outings in the Salinas area.

Great local tips, tricks, and recommendations from Gabriel, the owner.

Mr. Gabriel, the owner, is really kind and attentive to his guests.

Mr Gabriel Faidutti (Owner) made sure to accommodate every request and even paying attention in details completely slipped my mind,
Was my mom bday and I wanted everything was perfect for her.

As novice travelers, his kindness and help made this an amazing first international trip for us.

Staff were attentive and owner Gabriel is the perfect host informative and very helpful.

Gabriels assistant Julio is always there. Period!!

And the host is an unforgettable and generous gentleman.

Too many details to mention about this one of a kind place.

but we took a chance and had a real authentic experience of Ecuador and the larger than life personality that is Gabriel.

Owner Gabriel treated us like family rather than paying guests, meeting us at the bus terminal and taking us on an impromptu tour of the Chocolateria and other sights, all his recommendations were perfect.

He made us feel extremely comfortable and was very helpful.

The view in the back is gorgeous and I love the animals.

The breakfast was absolutely delicious, great coffee, and an incredible view of the ocean from a special seating area.

It's like a secret garden right by the ocean.

The greenery and ocean scene from the terrace it absokutely amazing.

The property and the views are breathtaking.

Beautiful birds,well behaved dogs, lovely monkeys:),sound of sea.

Lodge overlooks the ocean in the back with a nice upper deck to relax, read, etc.

The ocean view is breathtaking and unlike many places, they actually have a place to sit or lay down and enjoy the sound and beauty of the ocean from the resort!

There was a beautiful view of the downtown Salinas.

I can’t say enough regarding the amazing experience that I enjoyed at this oceanfront tropical paradise!!

We went to Playa Chipipe, La 
Chocolatera, La Lobería, and ate at a restaurant called Luv N’ Oven with some amazing seafood (try the Corvina, or Sea bass).

Had a really great time staying at this hostel, nice environment, the service is amazing, and has a great view, would definitely come back.

The one bar area overlooks the ocean The sunsets are perfect.

3  wonderful patios to enjoy the Salinas skyline & sunsets overlooking the beach or others to let you feel as if you are in the amazon.

There is a deck at the end of the garden, overlooking the ocean, which is simply stunning.

set on the edge of the Pacific, our favorite place is a raised deck looking out on the water.

Lovely view of the ocean from the boat-deck terrace.

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Great rooms, friendly service and good food.

The friendly staff led, by Yolanda, handled all of the details of our travel to ensure that day trips were well-coordinated with tour operators.

An incredible place to get to, once you get to the parking lot you get the most amazing view from the ocean, the staff is friendly and the breakfast that is included was delicious, eggs, bread and a cup of good coffee.

Yolanda, the captain and his staff are very helpful and friendly.

I have to admit that the place is nicely decorated with navy things, staff is friendly, and the sunset view is beautiful from there.

The staff is very competent, friendly and completely Ecuadorian with Spanish only being spoken.

Yolannda the Captain and staff are so friendly they feel like long time friends.

Unpretentious, comfortable and quite interesting surroundings with the most attentive, friendly staff.

The service was great-very friendly and attentive.

The Hosteria Farallon Dillon is near these landmarks: Santuario Blanca Estrella del Mar, Playa Punta Barandua, Galeria Nautica Mirador Farrallon Dillon, Playa Punta Capaes, Mirador Ballenita, Playa de Ballenita, Catedral de Emperatriz de Santa Elena, Museo Amantes de Sumpa, Museo Paleontologico Megaterio, Playa Cautivo, Malecon Libertad, Museo Casaleon, Playa de Punta Blanca, Banos de San Vicente, Punta Carnero, Playa Las Salinas, Museo de las Ballenas, Malecon Salinas, Piscina de Ecuasal, Tiempo Extra, Playa Anconcito, Playa de Chipipe, La Chocolatera, La Chocolatera, Playa de Mar Bravo, Playa de Ayangue, Playa la Rinconada, Museo Valdivia and Parque Marino Valdivia

North of Santa Elena lies Ballenita with a fine beach area, fairly quiet for people wishing to get away.

The staff and owners are exceptionally kind.

Under Yolanda's roof, you can venture off with confidence in the plans and come back to a welcoming and restful environment.

The staff was very welcoming, the accommodation was nice.

Alberto and his wife Yolanda welcomed me as very gracious hosts where I stayed in a fabulous little "cabin" situated a third of the way down a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

The first time we came an Ecuadorian friend brought us and introduced us to the owner and owner's son.

The owner suggested the oyster to start and we were amazed!

Paying the entrance you get a free water and can take a shower and asking leave your bags with the staff.

The staff at Hosteria Farallon Dillon is what makes this hosteria simply magnificent.

The front desk service was always helpful and available.

The personell was very nice with history explanation and all our requests.

Wonderful staff, attentive, caring and informative.

Lovely staff and owners, made it 5 star ratings from me, they are all top notch.

We will come see the Captain and Yolanda again, next time through.

Alberto, Yolanda and their nephew Johnatan were excellent hosts as were all the staff.

food is greeeeat and so is staff's attention.

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Staff were super friendly and helpful, as was the resident dog.

Ralph and Andrea are very friendly and helpful.

Friendly, helpful, and knowledgable about Salinas and the surrounding areas.

Although their dog Princessa was very friendly, she would bark at different times throughout the night and wake me up.

Ralph and Andrea were very friendly and accommodating, and we were truly salivating over Ralph's gourmet cuisine - what a gem in Salinas!

The reviews are correct and this is definitely a clean and friendly place to stay!

Ralph, Andrea and their staff are Super people, friendly and very helpful.

Wow what a warm friendly welcome we got from Big Ralph and Andrea.

The staff (his family for the most part) is very friendly and accomodating.

The Big Ralph's Hostal is near these landmarks: Santuario Blanca Estrella del Mar, Playa Punta Barandua, Museo de las Ballenas, Malecon Salinas, Tiempo Extra, Playa Las Salinas, Playa de Chipipe, Piscina de Ecuasal, La Chocolatera, La Chocolatera, Playa de Mar Bravo, Museo Casaleon, Malecon Libertad, Playa Cautivo, Playa de Ballenita, Museo Paleontologico Megaterio, Mirador Ballenita, Punta Carnero, Museo Amantes de Sumpa, Galeria Nautica Mirador Farrallon Dillon, Catedral de Emperatriz de Santa Elena, Playa Punta Capaes, Playa Anconcito, Playa de Punta Blanca, Banos de San Vicente, Playa de Ayangue and Museo Valdivia

Ralph and his wife, Andrea, were welcoming and helpful.

Ralph and Andrea run the place and are very helpful with suggestions of what to do and how to get there.

We met the dog and kids and the owners were just wonderful hosts and so full of information.

HERE'S YOUR BONUS, Ralph is a trained chef and has worked in some of the finest establishments in England.

The wi-fi is good too
Andrea and Ralph are genuinely lovely people, and you are made very welcome. .

Stayed three nights, great place, quiet, clean, food is very good, owners are extremely helpful, speak English.

Andrea helped us find our way around Salinas and was very accommodating to our needs.

The Staff was amazing, they tried everyday they could to make us comfortable.

to the owner offered me to take my to the "Chocolatera" because he know the place and because he wanted to show us that place.

but they are very polite and if you are not interested in their products as soon as you say 'no, gracias' they move along to the next visitor.

That's the true test of a gracious hostess.

Ralph and Andrea were most gracious and accommodating during my stay.

It's family-run so the owners are sometimes out preparing for the evening opening of the restaurant,

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The owners, Cecilia and her husband Manuelo - are knowledgable, very friendly, and accommodating, they treated us like family; they went above and beyond what we could have expected.

The owner herself attended to our needs and she is a helpful and friendly woman eager to share her knowledge about Ecuador in general.

The pool and adjoining whirlpool which are the focus of the grounds, is kept spotlessly clean and maintained at a very comfortable temperature

Overall - The property is beautifully landscaped, spotlessly clean and well maintained.

The grounds are beautiful, the hot tub was wonderful and the shower was the best we have had in Ecuador.

The pool, whirlpool, and grounds are perfectly kept.

Gorgeous grounds, the hostess is an interior decorator and the rooms are beautifully done in an international style.

Completely Overpriced in every sense for those heavy travelers in a “boutique” conditions.

One time I Headed to Salinas with my family and forgot to plan beforehand I had to go around plenty of hotels just to be turned down either by prices or by them being full.

Finally, the place is expensive for the area.

I mean, you pay a lot for no quality and dirtiness.

Unfortunately there’s no regulation about the standard!

They charge prices that one would expect to pay in a city or more touristed area in Ecuador.

It is the perfect mix of a quiet peaceful place

We honestly had the best time here, it was so perfect and so relaxing, I am very sad that we didn't have more time to spend there.

We stayed for a short 2 nights in Salinas toward the end of our Ecuadorian travel for some relaxation.

Everything was perfect and relaxing - even my 3 year old loved every minute.

I stumbled on this hotel when searching the internet; this hotel provides a wonderful, peaceful retreat.

If you want a retreat style getaway, this is an ideal location.

Beautiful place, relaxing and the rooms are beautiful and clean.

but I felt disturbed very much by this  besides that the black dog is very stinky and come to the table when you are eating.

They provide a water tank, it was more empty and filthy, I was afraid to use that old water for my kids.

The owner is a true lover of nature and she has a few majestic birds in an aviary near the pool/jacuzzi and there are a few dogs that you may see (but I never saw or smelled any poop or urine).

The people that work there are very polite .

Tremendous hospitality and knowledge of the local area helping with dinner recommendations and transportation.

.Unbelievable hotel in salinas,Ecuador 
Go there and be relax with an amazing view of Pacific Ocean and also great service in the beach’s trip,Owner is a wonderful person.

The hotel is clean and Cecilia and her staff make for a wonderful host, with always a good recommendation for a restaurant or activity in the area.

My father and I had an amazing time at this hotel, the foliage is kept pristine, and the staff was a delight to be around.

The hostess and all the staff are kind and go out of their way to be helpful.

Cecilia, the owner WAS extremely attentive AND KIND.

Cecilia and her staff are really kind and very helpful, especially in stressful situations like planning a wedding and receiving so many people from so many different countries!

Cecilia, the owner, lives on the grounds and is extremely attentive.

The owner was a great host and gave us a lot of insights what to visit etc.

We were so thankful to be welcomed like we were family.

Our host Cecilia could not have been more pleasant or accommodating.

The location was perfect; the ceremony and reception was all held on hotel's poolside area.

the sun was still up and as we entered we encountered ourselves with a welcoming natural environment and really well thought commodities.

Cecilia the owner and her staff go out of their way to help, complementing your stay with an excellent breakfast.

Ceclilia and her staff earned 5-stars from us!

Exceptionally clean room, robust AC, wonderful breakfast served, looking out across the ocean.

Playa Canela is the only place to stay if you want chatm and beauty - the suites and rooms are well appointed with spectacular views of the ocean as this an icran front hotel.

It is very quiet allowing you to enjoy the soothing sounds of the ocean day and night.

but all of the rooms have ocean views and are well equiped for you and your partner and/or family to enjoy your stay here.

However, you can easily order food to be delivered and enjoy in the cafe area on the hotel that overlooks the pool and ocean.

The hotel is an unique place directly located at the ocean.

The garden and ocean view were amazing whether sitting near the pool or viewing from the room.

Those small things aside, it was a lovely experience in beautiful surroundings away from the crowds, listening to the ocean right outside your door.

The rooms are clean and well kept daily, the morning breakfeast is delicious, and the staff is ready to help you with all of your daily needs as you relax in the jacuzzi and swimming pool, or just lounge in a chair and listen to the ocean.

This is our second stay in Salinas in this breathtaking hotel.

You can walk on the beach, swim in the ocean and watch the beautiful sunset.

The view from the hotel was breathtaking.

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The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Staff is friendly and ready to help in any need.

It was very nice staying in this hotel Bleu from 20/2/2015 to 26/2/2015 place is clean and nice view to the ocean ,As far as the stuff are very nice helpful and they speak English and very friendly they are there for you when you need them food was good too I recommend this hotel for Salinas Equador .

Staff are very friendly, they do have the concept of service very clear.

Some of the restaurant staff were friendly - they waved to us whenever we walked by the open window once they got to know us.

Other than that, the staff was friendly and always willing to help.

The Blue Bay Hotel is near these landmarks: Santuario Blanca Estrella del Mar, Playa Punta Barandua, Malecon Salinas, Tiempo Extra, Museo de las Ballenas, Playa de Chipipe, Playa Las Salinas, La Chocolatera, La Chocolatera, Piscina de Ecuasal, Playa de Mar Bravo, Museo Casaleon, Malecon Libertad, Playa Cautivo, Punta Carnero, Playa de Ballenita, Museo Paleontologico Megaterio, Mirador Ballenita, Museo Amantes de Sumpa, Galeria Nautica Mirador Farrallon Dillon, Catedral de Emperatriz de Santa Elena, Playa Punta Capaes, Playa Anconcito, Playa de Punta Blanca, Banos de San Vicente, Playa de Ayangue and Museo Valdivia

This hotel was part of a tour I was on so I don't know the cost.

It simply isn't worth the price, which is a shame as the hotel's location is even better than the Hotel Barceló.

The cost per night was approximately $200.00 USD plus tax.

Go somewhere else to eat as it is overpriced, horrible food, and never have what is on the menu. .!

We only had one breakfast which was included in the hotel fee.

The price paid ($200 for four of us in a 2 bedroom suite) was exorbitant in the end.

Breakfast was included in the room price, it's an ok breakfast with regular things like bread, juice, omelette.

Also, Barcelo Colon Miramar is not that much more expensive.

The rooms needs a lot of fixing - chips along the wall.

The living room had so sparsely furniture that one could play basketball in it without moving anything on the side.

The free Wi-Fi in the room did not work at all, we only had great signal at the lobby.

Shortly after settling into our room we went to shower.

We came down to check out and, via walky-talkie from the maid in our room on the 11th floor, we were told that there was a small towel missing from the room.

As a final note, I would add that if you happen get a room on one of the upper floors, be prepared to wait several minutes for one of the two working elevators to arrive.

We noticed other rooms had small fridges and did request one on our second day.

but wonder why they gave us a room where the bathroom tile had been damaged (I'll try to add my photos).

but he refused to offer any type of discount on the room.

Our room was facing the road and you could hear traffic sometimes.

I was surprised that this hotel had a children's room, I thought those comforting little details were only found in the United States.

The breakfast is very good and the staff is helpful,

Customer service was very accommodating, beginning with the reservation desk; everyone we dealt with was very nice and polite.

There is a cafeteria next to the hotel were you can have any kind of seafood typical dishes like Ceviches and more. Delish..!!!

Hotel staff very kind, facilities are very good and the jewel crown is the restaurant.

Staff was generally eager to help you and please.

The housekeeping staff went out of their way to try and be helpful.

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