Great service. Super convenient shuttle. Extremely comfortable and perfect for a stay in Guayaquil. Stayed twice. Ate at El Patio, drank at the bar, and enjoyed the sauna. All excellent.
Hotel Review: Hotel Malecón Inn, Guayaquil, Ecuador
I recently stayed at Hotel Malecón Inn in the heart of Guayaquil, and here’s my honest experience:
Location: ★★★★★
The hotel’s location is its strongest asset. It’s within walking distance to the Malecón 2000, Las Peñas, and many other key tourist attractions. I loved how easy it was to explore the city from here—whether during the day or in the evening.
Staff & Service:
The staff were friendly and helpful, especially the reception team. They answered questions and offered directions, though English was limited with some. Still, they tried their best to assist, which I appreciated.
Cleanliness & Comfort:
The rooms were basic but clean. Bed was decent for a night’s sleep. However, some parts of the hotel feel outdated and could use a refresh. If you’re expecting luxury, this might not be the place, but for a practical and affordable stay, it does the job.
Wi-Fi & Amenities:
Wi-Fi was okay—stronger in common areas than in the rooms. The air conditioning worked, which was crucial in Guayaquil’s heat.
Value for Money:
If you’re on a budget and want a central, safe place to stay in Guayaquil, Hotel Malecón Inn offers good value. Don’t expect five stars—but do expect convenience and functionality.
No me gusta la forma que me dijeron que tenía que pagar mi amigo para subir a mi Habitacion y hable que no se queda solo subirá para sacar cuentas y se iba pues ellos querían que pague 50 dólar y cuando no me gustó el hotel no me quisieron devolver mi dinero me dijeron que perdería todo
Hotel en el mismo recinto del aeropuerto, a un par de minutos andando de la puerta. Cumple con las expectativas y el coste. Una gran opción para hacer noche en Guayaquil en la situación en la que se encuentra la zona actualmente.
Everything was fine except for the food that was served in room service, the pizza was raw and fruit was rotten and when brought to the attention of the personnel they did nothing in regards
Hotel was clean and secure with friendly and helpful staff.
Secure parking in a large city is a bonus.
Great reasonable breakfast was provided by the adjoining cafe.
GGuest UserThe general experience was good. In considered the stay a bit expensive for Ecuador (79$ for two days incl breakfast). One of the reasons I chose this hotel is because of free drinking water. However, the water is positioned in a way that you can fill up only small cups. So I still had to buy a lot of water bottles outside, which made my stay more expensive than expected. The pool area is beautiful. Service was nice. Location close to the center, I could explore the main tourist attractions (La perla, Malecon, Cementery) by foot. The breakfast is kind of a surprise, you can choose betweeen American and Local. I prefered the local one, the Banana tasted amazing. In advance of my stay I asked for an early check-in at 8 clock, which apparently was not possible. However, my room was ready at about 10.30. Wifi was excellent. Shower had lots of warm water. No mosquito net at the windows and it was not possible to close the windows in my completely.
CChristian OstnerGreat location next to Parque Seminario, the park with the iguanas. Not far from the modern waterfront promenade. We also felt safe in the evenings due to the strong security presence.
IIr AleksThe hotel is located close to the airport and bus station. Taxi drivers know it well. A nighttime ride costs $10. The rooms are decorated in a traditional Ecuadorian style. The rooms are clean and cozy. There is air conditioning. The shower has hot water and necessary toiletries. We want to say a big thank you to Christian, who warmly welcomed us after midnight, helped with our luggage, and in the morning he fed us a delicious breakfast. We recommend this small but cozy and welcoming hotel. The only drawback is that it is impossible to reach the hotel at the number provided after 10 PM.
HHaidezhexueThe hotel is good, the room is big and clean, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a good view. It is also close to the airport, but the bed and chairs occasionally shook when the plane took off, and I thought it was an earthquake. Other aspects are good.
GGuest UserI stayed here for one day before going to Cuenca and it was much better than expected. The most modern hotel I stayed in during my trip to South America. Convenience: The hotel is directly connected to a shopping mall, so you don't have to leave the house for shopping, supermarkets, and meals. There is a dedicated gate to the shopping mall, so the hotel is quiet and undisturbed.
GGuest UserExcellent! From check in, luggage delivery, sushi restaurant, front desk, airport shuttle, friendly and helpful!
The sushi restaurant stayed open to serve lunch to our party of 12 lady scuba divers from Galapagos.
LLarry OiltThe hotel is about 3 minutes by car from the airport and about 5 minutes from the Mall del Sol. The staff at the reception (and also on the phone before my arrival) has been incredibly friendly and helpful: thank you so much! The room was big, full of light, very clean and comfortable. The free shuttle service from and to the airport is a handy and welcome treat. All in all, great hotel.
AAnonymous UserGreat, the hotel service is super good, helping to take a taxi is also very efficient, the key food quality is very high, the price is fair, there is a shopping mall next to it, eating and shopping are very convenient;