Barceló Salinas Hotel

This prominent hotel boasts beautiful ocean views, as it towers over the beach at Salinas on Ecuador's Santa Elena peninsula. Guests can enjoy sports such as surfing, sailing and fishing at the nearby beach, take a 15-minute drive to the famous Punta Carnero beach for excellent surfing opportunities, or drive north along the coastline through picturesque towns and sleepy fishing villages.The hotel's comfortable guest rooms are luminous and decorated in vibrant colours, offering air-conditioning, Wi-Fi internet access and tile floors. Guests might choose to dine on local and international specialties in the onsite, buffet-style restaurant or enjoy grilled seafood on the beachfront or Japanese cuisine in the a la carte restaurant. There is also a snack bar by the sparkling outdoor pool and a wellness centre with gym, sauna, Turkish baths and aromatherapy zones, all for a wonderful holiday in Santa Elena.