Santa María Holidays

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Your Santa María Holiday

With plenty of highlights as well as some hidden gems, this city is best explored with a Santa María holiday package. Find a place to stay in El Arenal, which is good for walking, watersports and coastal beaches. If some sightseeing is on the agenda during your trip to Santa María, swing by leading attractions such as General Villamil Beach. No matter your travel plans or budget, putting together the ultimate tailored Santa María holiday is a cinch with Expedia.

Santa Marían Essential Information

Language
Spanish
Currency
U.S dollars
Local Welcome
¡Hola!
Local Goodbye
Adiós
Max Temp Winter
24ºC
Max Temp Summer
24ºC

Top hotels in Santa María

Hotel La Ría Playas

Hotel La Ría Playas

3 out of 5
Km 1.5 Vía a Data Playas Guayas
The price is £48 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
£48
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hotel La Ría Playas
Hotel Presidente Beach Playas

Hotel Presidente Beach Playas

3 out of 5
C. 1 Playas Guayas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £63 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
£63
17 Nov - 18 Nov
8.8/10 Excellent! (47 reviews)
"El personal es excelente. Todos, desde la recepcionista hasta la persona que retira la vajilla son muy amables y amistosos. El cuarto estuvo muy limpio y ordenado. La comida estuvo buena y la caída del sol espectacular."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Hotel Presidente Beach Playas
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 £77 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
£77
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Karibao Resort Town
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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.
All Inclusive Holidays
All Inclusive Holidays
Beach Holidays
Beach Holidays
Family Friendly Holidays
Family Friendly Holidays

What to do in Santa María

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

£173
per adult
Full Day Dolphins Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour from Guayaquil
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Santa María travel package cost?
Browse and book everything in one place with our Santa María travel packages, which start from just . Choose the hotels and flights that suit your travel style. Then, add on a few tours or experiences for an unforgettable escape.
If I'm not able to travel, can I cancel my Santa María travel package?
You sure can, and we're here to help. You may be able to cancel or change your Santa María travel package at no cost within 24 hours of booking. However, you may incur a fee from your hotel, airline or car rental company if you booked more than 24 hours ago. If your travel plans unexpectedly change, look up our Customer Service Portal for further information.
How do I get a cheap travel package to Santa María?
You'll save a pile of money if you bundle your flights, car rentals and hotels into a Santa María travel package. Sometimes cheap packages mean fewer options. But that's not the case with Expedia. We offer more than 550 partner airlines and 1,000,000 hotels throughout the world, so you'll always have plenty of variety to choose from. Like to save even more? Add some popular activities to your package deal to unlock even bigger bargains! After all, travel is about more than simply getting to your destination.
Does Expedia offer Book Now, Pay Later Santa María holidays?
Good news! We do. Expedia has teamed up with online lender Klarna to help you easily pay for your trip in instalments. Simply select the payment plan that suits best during checkout and take the stress out of budgeting for your trip. Don't forget to bundle your flights, hotel and car hire with Expedia to get the biggest bang for your travel buck. Take a look at our flexible payment options below:

  • Pay monthly holidays: Klarna offers easy monthly payment plans that work for all budget sizes, so you can book that well-earned holiday sooner.
  • Pay in instalments holidays: With this Book Now, Pay Later option, Klarna makes it easy to pay off your trip in multiple transactions.
  • Low deposit holidays: If paying a small percentage of your trip (rather than all of it upfront) makes it easier to click that "book now" button, choose a low deposit holiday payment plan from Klarna.

What are the top hotels in Santa María?
If it's your first time in Santa María, make a reservation at Hotel Paradise Beach or Hotel La Ría Playas. Both have good amenities and are popular options with lots of travellers.
How far in advance should I book my Santa María holiday?
It can be hard to know when is the perfect time to book your trip to Santa María. But usually the earlier you book, the more affordable the prices. Sometimes, you can book your flights and hotels nearly a year before your departure date. If you're eager to escape on a last-minute getaway, no need to worry! There are fantastic deals announced on Expedia all the time.
What does an Expedia Santa María travel package include?
Choose from a combination of hotels, rental cars and flights. Once you've made your booking, you can add some tours and activities. Want to pick your fare class? That's possible too. The choice is yours when it comes to planning your ideal Santa Marían escape.
What should I know before booking a Santa María travel package?
You'll score excellent savings when you combine your flights, hotels and rental cars into a travel package. Not only that, booking everything together just makes things easier. So why waste money or time? Whether you're organising a ritzy city getaway or a low-cost family break, take a look at our travel packages today.
Can I choose my airline with a Santa Marían Expedia travel package?
With a travel package, you're always in charge. Whether you want to fly to Santa Marían in coach or first class, simply choose from the available airline options. Expedia has access to over 550 airline partners across the world.

* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.