Santa Maria Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Activities

City Winery - Two Hemispheres

Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu

NZ$114
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride

NZ$215
per adult
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

NZ$273
per adult
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana

Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana

NZ$247
per adult
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Private city tour in Guayaquil - Iguana Park

Guayaquil Private Experience - City Tour for Seniors

NZ$299
per adult
Guayaquil Private Experience - City Tour for Seniors
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

NZ$176
per adult
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
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Our pick of the best Santa Maria Hotel Deals

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana

4.5 out of 5
Calle Numa Pompilio Llona S N Guayaquil Guayas
The price is NZ$219 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$219
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Todo bien"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Hilton Colon Guayaquil

Hilton Colon Guayaquil

4.5 out of 5
Av Francisco de Orellana Mz 111 Guayaquil
The price is NZ$197 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$197
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
Oro Verde Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno Guayaquil Guayas
The price is NZ$178 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$178
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast, maintained and modern rooms. Was a great stay."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Oro Verde Guayaquil
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Av. de Las Américas,junto al Aeropuerto Guayaquil Guayas
The price is NZ$202 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$202
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was great !!"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
Wyndham Garden Guayaquil

Wyndham Garden Guayaquil

3.5 out of 5
Juan Tanca Marengo Ave Guayaquil Guayas
The price is NZ$143 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$143
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Todo excelente, gran ubicación , precio justo, lo recomiendo"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Wyndham Garden Guayaquil
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels

Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels

4 out of 5
Clemente Ballén 406 Guayaquil Guayas
The price is NZ$125 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$125
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"El personal es muy amable, super céntrico cerca de todo, solo la habitación tenía cosas dañadas como la puerta del baño"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
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Our guide on where to stay in Santa Maria

Find the best Santa Maria areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A row of colorful colonial buildings with balconies and wooden shutters.

Ecuador

Ecuador might not have many top sights, but C.C. Riocentro Sur and Mall del Sur are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A colorful outdoor installation with large letters spelling out a word.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

Downtown Guayaquil

Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sports Federation of Guayas and Artisan Market while you're in town.

A densely packed urban area with numerous buildings and a prominent tower on a hill.

Puerto Santa Ana

Restaurants and river views are some things travellers note about Puerto Santa Ana. Check out Santa Ana Hill or Numa Pompilio Llona Street while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

A lizard on a metal fence.

Kennedy

Unique features of Kennedy include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by San Marino Mall or World Trade Center while you're exploring the area.

A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a river, and a bridge.

Simón Bolívar

When in Simón Bolívar, you can plan a visit to Mall del Sol Shopping Center and San Marino Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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