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Hotel del Parque is a Relais & Châteaux property in Samborondón, Guayaquil, Ecuador, housed in restored 19th-century buildings. Set within a 10-acre botanical garden on the Daule River, the hotel functions as a wildlife sanctuary and offers 58 rooms, the Casa Julián restaurant, and guided nature experiences.
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Situated in Samborondón on the Daule River, Hotel del Parque occupies a historic site. The hotel's 19th-century buildings were relocated and restored plank-by-plank to the river's banks. The 10-acre botanical garden functions as a wildlife sanctuary and the property's main setting. The location allows river cruises along the Daule and Guayas rivers, with views of Guayaquil's historic and modern architecture.
The hotel has 58 rooms and suites. Deluxe rooms offer either a King bed or two Full beds. Deluxe Castagneto rooms are also available in both King and two Full-bed configurations. Above these are Signature rooms and Junior Suites, with the Park Suite as the largest accommodation option within the gardens.
Casa Julián is the hotel's restaurant, specializing in seafood and fresh fish. The chef draws on local culinary traditions of soups and stews, incorporating flavors of avocado, banana, and cocoa into the menu.
The 10-acre park supports guided discovery tours highlighting flora and fauna, including more than 50 wildlife species: parrots, harpy eagles, toucans, spider monkeys, sloths, ocelots, deer, tapirs, crocodiles, and caimans. River cruises depart along the Daule and Guayas rivers. A guided experience in healing herbs teaches traditional Ecuadorian plant remedies. Fitness facilities, massage services, and secure parking are available. The hotel accommodates groups and events with five meeting rooms.
The hotel appeals to guests interested in heritage tourism, wildlife observation, botanical exploration, and river travel. Its nature-focused setting and activity programming attract couples and small groups seeking cultural immersion in Ecuador. The meeting facilities support corporate groups and special events.
Editorial verification: Hotel del Parque is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hotel del Parque is located in Samborondón, Guayaquil, Ecuador, on the banks of the Daule River.
Hotel del Parque is a Relais & Châteaux property.
The hotel has 58 rooms and suites, including Deluxe, Signature, and Junior Suite options, with the Park Suite as the largest room.
Casa Julián is the hotel's restaurant, specializing in fresh seafood and fish, with dishes influenced by local soups, stews, and ingredients such as avocado, banana, and cocoa.
The hotel offers guided discovery tours of its 10-acre park featuring more than 50 wildlife species, river cruises on the Daule and Guayas rivers, and guided experiences in healing herbs used in traditional Ecuadorian plant remedies.
Yes, the hotel welcomes groups and special events with five meeting rooms available.
Hotel del Parque is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hotel del Parque is in Samborondón, Ecuador. Address: Samborondón, Guayas, Ecuador.
| Location | Samborondón, Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Address | Samborondón, Guayas, Ecuador |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/hotel-del-parque/
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