Salinas in Ecuador boasts a beach surrounded by salt lagoons which make Salinas a good place for water sports and deep sea fishing. The coast road that runs for miles around the area is called the Route of the Sun and passes through pretty seaside villages. Quito and Guayaquil are in the vicinity with many historical sites and some new shopping centers for lazy days.
An oceanfront hotel, the Calypsso offers 32 master and 6 junior suites with TV, telephone and bar. The Master suites encompass two bedrooms with private bathroom and the junior suites have one bedroom with private bathroom. The hotel cafe is located on the seafront terrace and is open 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. There is a jacuzzi and outdoor pool for guests and spa treatments are offered.
Hotel Calypsso
Malecón, junto a la Capitanía del Puerto.
Salinas
Ecuador
011-593-4-2772159-2772307-2771992
hotelcalypsso.com
Part of the Barcelo hotel chain, the Barcelo Colon Miramar is located by the beach in Salinas. It was named "Best hotel in the Andean region" by Latin Trade magazine. Some rooms, such as the junior suite and the double guest room can accommodate two or three double beds, and the suite front ocean view has a king size bed with views of the San Lorenzo Bay. Wi-Fi and cable TV are present in most rooms. The hotel also has two swimming pools, a sauna and jacuzzi, a Turkish bath and a gym.
An all-inclusive package includes buffet meals, local alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and loungers.
Barcelo Colon Miramar
Playa Salinas, Ecuador
011-593-42-771610
barcelo.com
Located in Salinas a few blocks from Playa de Chipipe, the Hotel Chipipe offers singles, doubles, triples and quadruples, along with a Honeymoon suite. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, air conditioned rooms and cable TV.
Hotel Chipipe
Calle 12 entre av.4ta. y 5ta.
Salinas, Ecuador
011-593-4-2770553-54-55
barcelo.com
