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Hotels & places to stay in Santa Elena

233 places to stay in Santa Elena, 25 — ranked by guest rating and popularity.

Weather in Santa Elena

Best time to visit: October to December — typically pleasant, with comfortable temperatures and less rain.

28°
24°
Jan
29°
25°
Feb
29°
25°
Mar
28°
24°
Apr
27°
23°
May
26°
22°
Jun
25°
21°
Jul
25°
21°
Aug
25°
21°
Sep
25°
21°
Oct
25°
21°
Nov
27°
22°
Dec

Max/min °C with monthly precipitation. Climate normals via Open-Meteo.

About Santa Elena:Population 42,21443 m elevationAmerica/Guayaquil timeAir quality Moderate (US AQI 52)

Where to stay in Santa Elena

Santa Elena offers 233 places to stay, with a mix of hotels, hostels, and guesthouses. Highly rated options include My Beach House Ballenita Santa Elena, Buganvilla Guest House, and Hospedaje Vacacional La PIRAMIDE.

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233 places to stay · 20 guest-rated · average 4.4★ — including 1 four-star hotels

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Daylight hours in Santa Elena

12.2h
Jan
12.2h
Feb
12.1h
Mar
12.1h
Apr
12.0h
May
12.0h
Jun
12.0h
Jul
12.0h
Aug
12.1h
Sep
12.2h
Oct
12.2h
Nov
12.2h
Dec

Daylight hours (15th of each month).

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Staying in Santa Elena — FAQs

How many places to stay are there in Santa Elena?

There are 233 places to stay listed in Santa Elena on Where to Rest — hotels, guesthouses, hostels, apartments and more, with photos, guest ratings, amenities and booking links.

Where is the best place to stay in Santa Elena?

Top-rated stays in Santa Elena include After Beach, Alta Montanita Hôtel, Alta montaña. See our ranked list of the best places to stay in Santa Elena.

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