Hotel Nevada — Hotel in General Villamil Playas

I had previously stayed at a different hotel not far from Hotel Nevada and it was completely quiet. I thought this would be the same, but boy was I wrong! What I didn't realize was that it was on a main street and there was 24 hours-per-day never-ending traffic noise. At some point I could tune it out, but then daybreak would come and it was overwhelming. It's too bad. The room was decent for the price I paid ($35/night), flat screen TV, decent shower, etc. On the other hand, there was an army of ants that were everywhere. I just learned to live with them for 5 days. :-) Bottom line though is that I wouldn't stay there again, due to the traffic noise, regardless of cost.||||There was a great little curbside place to eat just around the corner. Nice owner, terrific food. Great bargain. Very popular with local residents who were constantly driving up for...

Clean, easy, comfortable and reasonably priced, Hotel Nevada's best asset is its location. Situated one block from the beach (great beach by Pacific Ocean beach standards) and next door to 5 or 6 delicious cevicherías, Nevada is a great option for a quick stay in Playas. We stayed over New Years and the new years traditions in Ecuador, especially in Playas are AMAZING. Don't stay too long in the offseason though, the town/beach can be pretty boring if no events...

If you're a Gringo and in a pinch, it's fine for a couple of nights. It's centrally located and close to the beach. Within walking distance to many restaurants, shops and a grocery store. Nothing fancy. No one speaks English, but they're very friendly. I had stayed there previously and because of a change of plans, I chose to stay there again because of...