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Featured Hostels in Santa Elena

Slumber Party Montañita

Slumber Party Montañita

2.5 out of 5
Calle Guido Chiriboga y Av. Tercera Manglaralto Santa Elena
When you stay at Slumber Party Montañita in Manglaralto, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Montañita Beach and 2 minutes by foot from Montanita ...
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Palms Oasis Montanita

Palms Oasis Montanita

2 out of 5
Av. Principal El Tigrillo Montañita Santa Elena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$64 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$64
28 Dec - 29 Dec
With a stay at Palms Oasis Montanita in Manglaralto, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Montañita Beach and Montanita Church.
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Paradise Project Montanita

Paradise Project Montanita

2 out of 5
comuna montañita , calle dharma beacjh Manglaralto Santa Elena
The price is AU$54 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$54
28 Dec - 29 Dec
When you stay at Paradise Project Montanita in Manglaralto, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Montañita Beach and Montanita Church.
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Manteña Boutique Hotel

Manteña Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
Alejo Lascano y Malecón Julio Izurieta Puerto Lopez Manabi
With a stay at Manteña Boutique Hotel in Puerto Lopez, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Puerto Lopez Beach and a 2-minute drive from Machalilla ...
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Hostal Machalilla

Hostal Machalilla

1 out of 5
Juan Montalvo Y Alejo Lascano Puerto Lopez Manabí
A stay at Hostal Machalilla places you in the heart of Puerto Lopez, within a 5-minute walk of Puerto Lopez Beach and Rio Pital.
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Nunkai La Punta - Hostel

Nunkai La Punta - Hostel

2 out of 5
Av. Blanca Estrella de la Mar Manglaralto Santa Elena
Located in Manglaralto, Nunkai La Punta - Hostel is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Montañita Beach and 7 minutes from Olon Beach.
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Sapa Inka Hostel

Sapa Inka Hostel

1.5 out of 5
Ruta del Spondylus Manglaralto
When you stay at Sapa Inka Hostel in Manglaralto, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Montañita Beach and a 1-minute drive from Montanita Point.
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Hostel El Gran azul

Hostel El Gran azul

1 out of 5
Avenida de Intiñan 13 Manglaralto Santa Elena
With a stay at Hostel El Gran azul in Manglaralto, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Montañita Beach and Olon Beach.
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SAMAI OCEAN LODGE a place to unwind!

SAMAI OCEAN LODGE a place to unwind!

Olon Santa Elena
With a stay at this hostel in Manglaralto, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Montañita Beach and Montanita Point.
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Santa Elena Student & Backpacker Accommodation

For you, life is a journey, not a destination. If not for the whole needing a job thing, you’d be a world traveller, and all your friends would be #sojelly. But instead you’ve saved up your time off (or maybe even scored a sweet freelance gig), and you’ve been thinking about all the places you could go. In fact, maybe you’ve been thinking a little too hard—it’s holiday time, and you need a place to stay. You also know you don’t have to be flush with heaps of moolah to find your perfect spot. You just need a place to crash after all your adventures, anyway. We’ve got Santa Elena budget backpackers accommodation to save the day.

Hostels were literally made for last minute travel. They’re cheap, they’re fun, and they’re always around. Kinda like your bestie, hostels are the sort of friend who’s always there for you in a pinch, with a pitcher of margaritas and an epic playlist, ready to party. They’re youth accommodation at its finest. You’ll be out exploring Santa Elena all day, then coming back just to get ready for the nightlife. You’ll probably meet loads of newfound friends, and the next morning—or more likely, afternoon—it all starts again.

When it comes to holidaying on the cheap, backpackers know where it’s at: Santa Elena hostel bookings from lastminute.com.au. They’ve got everything you need, and nothing you don’t. So throw a few things in your backpack and get travelling—Santa Elena isn’t going to wait forever!

Santa Elena Hostels essential information

Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$54
Highest Price
AU$261
Popular accommodation
Slumber Party Montañita, Palms Oasis Montanita , Paradise Project Montanita , Manteña Boutique Hotel, Hostal Machalilla, Nunkai La Punta - Hostel, Sapa Inka Hostel, Hostel El Gran azul , SAMAI OCEAN LODGE a place to unwind!

Top trending hotels in Santa Elena

Hotel Kundalini

Hotel Kundalini

2.5 out of 5
Frente Al Mar, Pasando El Puente 2 Cuadr Manglaralto Santa Elena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$167 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$167
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
With a stay at Hotel Kundalini in Manglaralto, you'll be 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Olon Beach and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Machalilla National Park.
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Hotel Colón Salinas

Hotel Colón Salinas

4 out of 5
Malecon, Entre Calle 38 y 40 Salinas Santa Elena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$261 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$261
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
A stay at Hotel Colón Salinas places you in the heart of Salinas, steps from Salinas Beach and a 4-minute drive from Punta Carnero Beach.
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Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

3.5 out of 5
Km 10 1/2 via Salinas, Manglar Alto Santa Elena Santa Elena
When you stay at Royal Decameron Punta Centinela in Santa Elena, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Punta Barandua and Punta Blanca ...
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Presidente Beach

Presidente Beach

3 out of 5
Ave. principal vía a Salinas e/ 48 y 49 Salinas Santa Elena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$103 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$103
28 Dec - 29 Dec
When you stay at Presidente Beach in Salinas, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Locals Point and Malecon Dock.
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