Playas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal city with a long sandy beach, a clear blue sea, and distant hills.
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a clear sky.
A coastal city with a long beach, dense urban area, and distant mountains.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky shoreline, and a mountain in the distance.
A rock arch formation at twilight with reflections in calm waters.

Our guide on where to stay in Playas

Find the best Playas areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Ecuador

When in Ecuador, you can plan a visit to General Villamil Beach and Paseo Shopping Playas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Karibao Resort Town

Karibao Resort Town

4 out of 5
Km 7.5 Via a Playas Engabao Playas Guayas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$204 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$204
10 July - 11 July
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Playas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction General Villamil Beach is located nearby.
Karibao Resort Town
Hotel La Ría Playas

Hotel La Ría Playas

3 out of 5
Km 1.5 Vía a Data Playas Guayas
The price is NZ$108 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$108
16 July - 17 July
Stay at this beach hotel in Playas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attraction General Villamil Beach is located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (55 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Hotel La Ría Playas
Hotel Presidente Beach Playas

Hotel Presidente Beach Playas

3 out of 5
C. 1 Playas Guayas
The price is NZ$179 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$179
20 July - 21 July
Stay at this beach hotel in Playas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction General Villamil Beach is located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (44 reviews)
"Staff is pretty good 👍"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Hotel Presidente Beach Playas
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Karibao Resort Town

Karibao Resort Town

4 out of 5
Km 7.5 Via a Playas Engabao Playas Guayas
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Playas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction General Villamil Beach is located nearby.
Karibao Resort Town
Cabaña San Andrés

Cabaña San Andrés

2.5 out of 5
KM 3 1/2 Via Data Playas Guayas
Stay at this cabin in Playas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attraction General Villamil Beach is located nearby.
5/10 (2 reviews)
"La propiedad ya está ocupada por su dueño hace 3 meses, cuando llegamos al sitio el propietario no nos permitió el ingreso. Aún sigo esperando el reembolso por esta reserva"

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Cabaña San Andrés
3-bedroom apartment in amazing Ocean Club Playas, Private Parking&Security.

3-bedroom apartment in amazing Ocean Club Playas, Private Parking&Security.

Gral Villamil Guayas
Stay at this apartment in Playas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and concierge services. Popular attraction General Villamil Beach is located nearby.
3-bedroom apartment in amazing Ocean Club Playas, Private Parking&Security.
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Activities

Navigate through the mangroves and discover the magic of bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat, just a short distance from Guayaquil

Full Day Dolphins Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour from Guayaquil

NZ$393
per adult
Full Day Dolphins Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour from Guayaquil
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