Hotel Aragosta – Salinas, Ecuador: Established Coastal Hotel Property With Consistent Occupancy
Salinas, Salinas, Santa Elena, Ecuador
Basic Listing Information
- Price
- $700,000
- Listing ID
- CS2600018
- Property Type
- Hotel
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Status
- Active
- Images
- 31
- Beds/Baths
- 33/35
- Beds
- 33
- Baths
- 35
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View
- Total Lot Size
- 10,467.86 sq ft (972.50 m²)
- Total Interior Area
- 10,467.86 sq ft (972.50 m²)
Listing Images
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Centrally located between the Salinas Malecón beaches and the artisan commercial district of La Libertad, Hotel Aragosta sits in one of the most practical lodging zones along Ecuador’s central coast. Restaurants, local shops, and transportation routes are within easy reach, and the beaches of La Libertad are only minutes away.
The property has operated for more than 26 years and is well known locally as an affordable, reliable place to stay. Its market position is straightforward: competitive room rates supported by attentive service, a convenient location, and comfortable accommodations. This balance has helped the hotel maintain steady occupancy.
Online guest feedback reflects this positioning. On Google Reviews, the hotel maintains a 4.1 rating, with guests frequently mentioning affordability, service, and location as the main reasons they choose to stay.
Property Overview
• 33 guest rooms
Facilities
• Outdoor inground swimming pool
• Equipped kitchen
• Event room with capacity for approximately 100 people
• Parking and garage
• Reception and operational areas
Building Size (converted to feet)
• Floors 1–3: approximately 3,364 sq ft each
Fourth floor structure: Length: 23 ft Width: 16.4 ft Height: 9.8 ft
Event and conference utilization
The existing 100-person event room provides potential for small conferences, community meetings, and private functions.
Operational Character
This is a well-established, mid-scale coastal hotel with more than two decades of operating history, recognized within the local community and supported by repeat guests and walk-in traffic.
For professional hoteliers or operators seeking an established property rather than a ground-up project, Hotel Aragosta offers a functioning business with existing demand. With its central location and flexible facilities, there are multiple ways a new operator could expand revenue while continuing to serve the core value-focused traveler.
Long Description
Centrally located between the Salinas Malecón beaches and the artisan commercial district of La Libertad, Hotel Aragosta sits in one of the most practical lodging zones along Ecuador’s central coast. Restaurants, local shops, and transportation routes are within easy reach, and the beaches of La Libertad are only minutes away.
The property has operated for more than 26 years and is well known locally as an affordable, reliable place to stay. Its market position is straightforward: competitive room rates supported by attentive service, a convenient location, and comfortable accommodations. This balance has helped the hotel maintain steady occupancy.
Online guest feedback reflects this positioning. On Google Reviews, the hotel maintains a 4.1 rating, with guests frequently mentioning affordability, service, and location as the main reasons they choose to stay.
Property Overview
• 33 guest rooms
Combination of double-queen rooms and king suites
All rooms include:
• Private bathroom
• Hot water
• Air conditioning
• Television programming
• Wi-Fi
The rooms are practical and comfortable, designed for travelers who value reasonable rates and dependable amenities.
Facilities
• Outdoor inground swimming pool
• Equipped kitchen
• Event room with capacity for approximately 100 people
• Parking and garage
• Reception and operational areas
Building Size (converted to feet)
• Floors 1–3: approximately 3,364 sq ft each
o Fourth floor structure: Length: 23 ft Width: 16.4 ft Height: 9.8 ft
These areas support ongoing hotel operations and allow flexibility for storage or service functions.
Revenue Expansion Opportunities
The property’s central location and existing facilities offer several practical opportunities to increase receipts without major structural changes.
Event and conference utilization
The existing 100-person event room provides potential for small conferences, community meetings, and private functions. With the kitchen already in place, the space could support catered events such as business seminars, weddings, or group tours.
Catering services
Events hosted on site create an opportunity to add food and beverage service, either directly operated or through local catering partners. This can increase revenue per event while also driving room bookings from attendees.
Paid parking
The existing parking and garage area could be partially utilized as paid parking during peak beach periods or local events. In busy coastal districts, convenient parking can represent a small but steady additional income stream.
Transportation and tour packages
Room bookings can be bundled with transportation from regional airports or with local touring packages. Partnerships with transport providers and tour operators can create simple add-on packages for guests who want a more organized travel experience.
Market Position
Hotel Aragosta competes effectively with nearby properties in the affordable coastal lodging segment. Demand in this category is largely price driven, and room cost remains the most critical factor in occupancy. By combining competitive pricing with dependable service and a central location, the hotel has maintained strong utilization over time.
Operational Character
This is a well-established, mid-scale coastal hotel with more than two decades of operating history, recognized within the local community and supported by repeat guests and walk-in traffic.
For professional hoteliers or operators seeking an established property rather than a ground-up project, Hotel Aragosta offers a functioning business with existing demand. With its central location and flexible facilities, there are multiple ways a new operator could expand revenue while continuing to serve the core value-focused traveler.
- Details
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Number of Bedrooms 33 Number of Full Bathrooms 35 Total Interior Area 10,467.86 sq ft (972.50 m²) Total Lot Size 10,467.86 sq ft (972.50 m²) Number of Stories 4 Roof Type Concrete Flat Roof, Metal Floor Covering Stone, Tile Construction Type Concrete, Concrete Block Construction Status Completed Year Built 2000 Appliances Included Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Washing Machine Air Condition Type Split Air Conditioner Furnished Type Fully Pool Yes Jacuzzi No Parking Type Parking Lot Number of Parking Spaces 40 - Geography
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Location Salinas, Salinas, Santa Elena, Ecuador Country Ecuador State Santa Elena County Salinas City/Town Salinas Location Type Urban Geographic Type Coast View Type City View - Features
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Interior Features Included Ceiling Fans, Great Room, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Water Heater Exterior Features Included Balcony, Covered Patio, Outside Seating-Area, Paved Driveway Security Features Perimeter Fencing - Infrastructure
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Street Access Type Paved Road Type of Water City Water Type of Electricity Public Type of Sewer Public Type of Internet DSL Internet Type of Television Cable Television - Financial/Legal
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Price per Air-Conditionable Living Area $719.79/m2 ($66.87/sqft) Price per Square Meter $719.79/m2 ($66.87/sqft) List Price $700,000 Ownership Type Escritura Public
