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Reviews of Hostería Ecológica El Faro

Ciudadela La Milina, Manzana G Entrando por la UTE, Hacia el mar, 241550 Salinas, Ecuador

#1 of 20 hotels in Salinas

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Review Score

Based on 27 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    9.0
    Unusual, comfortable, pretty and rewarding
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Extra charge for coffee, just a minor point No credit cards accepted

    Wonderful hospitality, beautiful setting with animals both in the open and caged, most helpful and friendly staff, by the beach, fine breakfast, free parking.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Besides, the small complaint above, my stay was quite enjoyable and it definitely is a pretty spot. Very a few places on
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t have good hot water, and the shower drain very well, but maybe that’s why they call it ecological.

    Right overlooking the beach

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean rooms, good water pressure, hot water, cold beer. Great prices on food and beverages.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    8.0
    A nearby adventure into a beachfront wildlife conservatory.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not the fault of the property, but there was quite a bit of trash washing onto the beach in the tide... really sad to see. Of the property itself, only that the rooms were near the street instead of the beach. Otherwise everything was great!

    The staff at this hosteria was so friendly and helpful, first and foremost. The animals staying on the grounds were such an awesome bonus! Location right on the water was great, but the rooms are located closer to the street and we couldn't hear the waves at night. Still, rooms were very clean, air conditioned, and had everything we need for a short stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    9.0
    An amazing gem of a boutique hotel! Completely unique and wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They only accept cash (no credit cards), and they require half of the room payment upfront as a deposit. After a little bit of texting back and forth we were able to pay the deposit through an app. This place is so nice though, it was totally worth the small inconvenience.

    The hotel is situated in a tiny private jungle right on the water. The grounds are full of interesting plants and free roaming tortoises, peacocks, monkeys and more. Wander around and find your perfect spot for reading or socializing. There is a concrete staircase that leads down to a small sandy beach. The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast and also a menu for lunch ($10). The room was comfortable and clean. The staff were very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2023

    9.0
    If you like animals this is a super place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The surrounding area is not great and the access roads

    It is like staying in a zoo with animals freely walking around the property, a true ecological oasis. Fiorella and her team were super friendly. Fiorella even arranged a courier to send some items we left behind onto our next destination.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2023

    9.0
    Little slice of the tropics in an unexpected location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The road getting there was a total mud pit from the recent rain so it was pretty messy getting to the property, and the roosters crowing at 5AM were a little annoying, but everything else more than made up for this!

    Everything! We loved this little gem on the ocean - it is so quirky and unique but comfortable and clean with wonderful accommodating staff and an extra special tropical setting close to the city. We thoroughly enjoyed the rescued animals throughout the property and the owners doggo’s were especially sweet.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No TV.

    The room was big and bed was comfortable. The little zoo was amazing, it made the stay here a plus aside from beautiful beach.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2022

    10
    Relaxing fun with friends and rescue animals. Great concept and beay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beach near the hotel and neighborhood were not great. But we drove to a really nice beach in Salinas our second day. The beach by the hotel was ok but when the tide is in, it disappears.

    It was like staying at a zoo with great ocean views and interesting animals. I loved the monkeys and peacocks. The owner suggested a great place to eat on the beach and the kids played on the shore while we had drinks and waited for our food.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2022

    10
    A must
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Fanatic overlook of the beach and the animals in the hotel grounds.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    7.0
    Very friendly staff, relaxing destination, but nothing nearby
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beach directly behind the property was only available during low tide. There was nothing within walking distance. You have to take a cab to get anywhere. They only take cash

    The staff was great. Our kids loved the peacocks turtles and other animals on the property. It was quite and tranquil

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2023

    10
    Amazing place and hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2022

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