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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Playas?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Playas is September ($39). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Playas is August ($215).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Playas?

The cheapest day to stay in Playas is Tuesday ($64). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is $174.

How much is a hotel in Playas tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Playas tonight starting as low as $34, rising to an average cost of $122, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $111 for a 4-star hotel in Playas for tonight.

How much is a Playas hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Playas this weekend for as little as $32/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $32/night. For a 4-star hotel in Playas, the cheapest rate recently found was $125/night for this weekend.

Cheapest hotels in Playas, Ecuador

Discover affordable stays in Playas that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Playas can be found for as low as $49 per night. There is currently one property in Playas that can be booked for this price. Hotel La Ría Playas is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Playas. Price data was last updated on July 28, 2025
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Km 1.5 Vía a Data, Playas, Ecuador
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$49
Avg. per night
Km 5.5 Vía Data, Playas, Ecuador
3.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$139
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Playas

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Playas to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Playas at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on July 28, 2025.
An overview of the average price of hotels by hotel class in the Playas. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
4 stars +
Km 5.5 Vía Data, Playas, Ecuador
3 stars
Km 1.5 Vía a Data, Playas, Ecuador

Other accommodations in Playas

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Playas. There are 217 hotels in Playas and price data was last updated on July 28, 2025. The average price for a stay in Playas is $104/night.
Av. Paquisha Y Av. Guayaquil 092150 Playas Playas Ecuador, Playas, Ecuador
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$28
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Playas

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About Playas

Located near the southern tip of the Santa Elena Peninsula, Playas is a coastal city in the Ecuadorian province of Guayas. It is officially named “General Villamil Playas” after the independence leader, Jose de Villamil, and is a popular holiday destination for residents of nearby Guayaquil.

Things to do in Playas

Stretching along the waterfront is the Playas de Villamil National Recreation Area, which takes in 14 kilometres of white sandy beaches. It protects the beaches as well as the adjacent coastal ecosystems and the marine life of the Pacific Ocean. Lifeguards patrol many of the beaches while the Malecon de Playas is the perfect place to stroll at sunset.

A short drive east of Playas is the Cerro El Muerto, a striking rock formation that offers impressive views across the area. It is named after its resemblance to a person lying with their hands on their chest, as they would in death. In addition to hiking and mountain biking, the area surrounding Cerro El Muerto is a popular quad-biking destination.

Travelling with kids? Playas makes an ideal base for visiting the Rancho de Wang, a family-friendly amusement park with a large pool, a water playground and a restaurant serving Ecuadorian favourites. At the on-site zoo, you’ll find animals from around the globe, including inquisitive emus and llamas. Horseback riding excursions are also available at the ranch.

Getting around Playas

Playas is around 1.5 hours’ drive from Guayaquil and two hours from Jose Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, which has flights to destinations across the Americas and Europe. Long-distance buses connect to Playas while local services travel throughout the city. Renting a car is the most convenient way of getting around the area.

Facts about staying in Playas

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Playas to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on July 28, 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Playas?

    Playa Paraíso is a very popular hotel in Playas with a score of 8.6 from 295 reviews. Hotel Presidente Beach Playas (8.6 from 78 reviews) and Hotel La Ría Playas (8.0 from 562 reviews) are also highly rated Playas hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Guayas?

    In addition to Playas, travelers opt to visit Guayaquil when visiting Guayas.

  • How many hotels are there in Playas?

    In total, there are 217 hotels to choose from in Playas, compared to 1,155 properties in Guayas.

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