Mansión del Río

This small hotel oozes charm and history. Incredible service by Anjelica & Hyme and every other staff member we encountered - super friendly and attentive. Rooms are large - some with views (choose a room with a balcony & view - it's worth it). The breakfast was great. Highly recommended.

I spent only 1 night at this hotel before returning to Italy and I loved it! The hotel is filled with charme and antiques. Lots of amazing "details" and the only hotel which survived the fires that destroyed the houses on the lovely Numa Pompilio street. And it shows! all is original and it makes the difference! I had a room overlooking the river and trees with tons of birds on top. The staff is amazing, they shared the history of the hotel and both "girls" speak a very good English. I loved it!

What a beautiful old character building! We thoroughly enjoyed our two nights at this hotel, either side of our trip to the Galapagos. The decor is stunning both in the common areas and the bedrooms. Beds were large and comfortable, AC worked well and showers were good. Breakfast was similar to every other hotel we stayed in, and a takeaway breakfast was available for an early start. We found the staff friendly and welcoming (they also spoke great English). The hotel stored one of our suitcases for 10 days. There are a lot of steps but also a nice view. The hotel is in a very safe area and we enjoyed walking along the river where there were plenty of restaurant options. We also walked through Las Penas and up Cerro Santa Ana, a beautiful area, and plenty of security guards around if you stick to the main stairs. Checkout isn't until 12 so great to walk around and then have time for a shower before catching an afternoon flight.

It is true that Guayaquil does not have an excellent reputation, and one would be wise to exercise caution in this city. Nevertheless, people are people, trying to work, play, survive wherever you find them, and this is a city of good people. Maybe not for everyone, the Mansion del Rio offers a step back into an earlier era. Beautifully decorated (it's frequently used for weddings and other staged events) and situated in Las Peñas, it offers nice views from some rooms, a reasonable breakfast and accommodating staff. We stayed in the front room (# 1) which I would highly recommend. We had a view of the river and a satisfied iguana in the tree outside our window. It's a short walk to the Malecon and the station for the Aerovia which is fun to ride for the whole circuit. For most people Guayaquil tends to be a pass- through- city but it's worth a stop, and this hotel makes it more memorable. It seems Edwardian, or is it Georgian, or is it Victorian? You decide. Check it out. Look at the photos. While wearing your Panama hat.

Quaint and charming hotel in a very safe area of the city overlooking the river. Our room was large and impeccably clean and the bed very comfortable. AC and bathroom were fine. The staff were wonderful. Their English was much better than my woeful Spanish. We checked out early on our last day and they prepared a packed breakfast for us. Highly recommend.

Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location with a gorgeous view of the water! The hotel is stunningly beautiful! Very friendly and welcoming staff! Lots of restaurants within walking distance! 15 minutes from the airport! Definitely stay here! Very safe!

Beautiful hotel located in a historic villa just at the Guayaquil waterfront. The owners did an amazing job renovating the building, while at the same time keeping its vintage spirit. The stay here is worth it just for admiring the magnificent architecture. But despite that you will experience amazing service, perfectly kept rooms, beautiful views from the hotel's terrace and amazing breakfasts. This is THE place to stay when you come to Guayaquil.

Gorgeous historical-looking hotel. It feels like you are staying at an opera house! Stained windows, painted ceilings, paintings everywhere, spiral staircases - on a beautiful colonial street in Santa Ana area of Guayaquil, with a view of the river and the cable car. We arrived late - they stayed up till 2am to check us in. Breakfast was great, staff super nice.