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Motels in Guayaquil: how they work, what they cost and how to choose
A short, straightforward guide for couples: what a motel is in Ecuador, how it works, what it costs and what to look for in Guayaquil.
What is a motel in Ecuador?
In Ecuador, a motel is a hotel for couples that you reach by car, what other countries call a love hotel. Each suite has its own garage: you drive in, close the door and nobody sees you arrive or leave. You pay per stay of a few hours, not per night, and everything you need is ordered from the suite.
A hotel is built for travellers: full nights, a reception, shared areas. A motel is built for the couple: privacy, a space designed for two, and the freedom to arrive at any hour.
How does arrival work?
There is no reception or lobby. You arrive, choose a free suite, drive into its garage and check in through a window. At Royalton, Royal-category suites are marked with a star above the garage door.
A stay at Royalton lasts up to 4 hours, or up to 6 in the Pool Suite. To stay longer you pay for another stay. You can arrive without a booking, or book your suite by WhatsApp.
How much does a motel cost in Guayaquil?
It depends on what the suite has: one with a jacuzzi, steam room or pool costs more than a simple one. As a reference, these are Royalton’s prices in Mapasingue Este, per full stay, in US dollars.
| Category | Price per stay | Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Royal | $48 to $96 | Pool Suite, AquaSpa, Scandal 50 Sombras, Very Sexy, Miami Loft, Verano y Amor, Fiesta, Túnel de Espejos, Oriental, Imperial |
| Premium | $29 to $38 | Espejos del Royalton, Suite Roma, Grecia, Contemporáneo, Colonial, París |
| Suite | Category | Price | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Suite | Royal | From $96 | Up to 6 hours |
| AquaSpa | Royal | From $49,90 | Up to 4 hours |
| Scandal 50 Sombras | Royal | From $48 | Up to 4 hours |
| Very Sexy | Royal | From $48 | Up to 4 hours |
| Miami Loft | Royal | From $48 | Up to 4 hours |
| Verano y Amor | Royal | From $48 | Up to 4 hours |
| Fiesta | Royal | From $48 | Up to 4 hours |
| Túnel de Espejos | Royal | From $48 | Up to 4 hours |
| Oriental | Royal | From $48 | Up to 4 hours |
| Imperial | Royal | From $48 | Up to 4 hours |
| Espejos del Royalton | Premium | From $38 | Up to 4 hours |
| Suite Roma | Premium | From $38 | Up to 4 hours |
| Grecia | Premium | From $38 | Up to 4 hours |
| Contemporáneo | Premium | From $32 | Up to 4 hours |
| Colonial | Premium | From $29 | Up to 4 hours |
| París | Premium | From $34 | Up to 4 hours |
Premium at accessible prices, in practice
A private jacuzzi, a steam room or a pool just for two usually belong to expensive hotels. At a good motel you have them for a few hours at a fraction of the price, with a kitchen and bar that deliver to the room and nothing shared with other guests.
Royalton has been the premium motel in Guayaquil since 2003, at accessible prices: suites with a private jacuzzi from $38, with a steam room or sauna from $38, and the Pool Suite, with a private pool and retractable roof, from $96. Every suite has air conditioning, a minibar, a wine cooler and JBL Bluetooth sound, with 24-hour room service from the bar and kitchen, a private garage and 24-hour security. Guests rate it 4.6 stars across more than 850 Google reviews (November 2026).
Staying the night
Many motels in Guayaquil call an overnight stay an “amanecida”. At Royalton that is the Overnight promotion: you stay until 09:00 at no extra charge, checking in from 20:00 Sunday to Thursday (breakfast included) or from 00:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Guests who check in between 05:00 and 09:00 get a free breakfast, and those who check in between 10:00 and 14:00 get lunch included.
Eating and drinking without leaving the suite
At a premium motel the kitchen matters as much as the suite. Royalton’s is led by executive chef Luis Estévez and its bar by bartender Fernando Rubira, with room service 24 hours a day (subject to legal restrictions).
What to check before choosing a motel
| What to check | Why it matters | At Royalton |
|---|---|---|
| Track record | A place with a track record holds fewer surprises. | Open in Guayaquil since 2003. |
| Privacy | It is the whole point of a motel. | Private garage for every suite and check-in through a window, with no reception. |
| Cleanliness | Sheets and towels are the first thing you notice. | In-house industrial laundry, with quality control of every piece. |
| Safety | You and your car should feel at ease. | Armed security guards 24 hours a day. |
| What the suite has | The setting is half the experience. | Air conditioning, minibar, wine cooler and JBL Bluetooth sound in all; jacuzzi, steam room, sauna or pool depending on the suite. |
| Guest reviews | They are the most honest proof. | 4.6 stars on Google from more than 850 reviews (November 2026). |
| Food and drink | Nobody wants to go out mid-stay. | A chef-led kitchen and a bar, delivered to the room 24 hours a day. |
| Clear prices | Know what you will pay before you arrive. | Every price published, suite by suite. |
| Booking | For a special date it is worth securing the suite. | Booking and decoration by WhatsApp. |
| Payment | Not every place takes cards. | Cash, credit or debit card. |
| Opening hours | Plans are not always made by day. | Open 24 hours, 365 days a year. |
What kind of suite are you looking for?
- Suites with a private jacuzzi: Pool Suite, AquaSpa, Scandal 50 Sombras, Very Sexy, Miami Loft, Verano y Amor, Fiesta, Túnel de Espejos, Oriental, Imperial, Suite Roma.
- Suites with a sauna: Pool Suite, AquaSpa, Scandal 50 Sombras, Very Sexy, Miami Loft, Verano y Amor, Fiesta, Oriental, Imperial, Grecia.
- Suites with a private pool: Pool Suite.
How to get to Royalton
Royalton Motel Guayaquil is at Av. Primera 511, entre calle Cuarta y calle Quinta, Mapasingue Este, Guayaquil, Ecuador, and is open 24 hours a day, every day.