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Hillary Nature Resort Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly resort with 3 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exclusive Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Business center
Premium Double Room | View from room
Nature surrounds guests at Hillary Nature Resort Spa, where adventure awaits. Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet before ziplining, rock climbing, or relaxing by three pools. The spa offers aromatherapy and reflexology, and the water park adds extra excitement.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite Presidential with View

  • 350 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite with View

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Premium Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
IPod dock
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
IPod dock
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
IPod dock
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
IPod dock
  • 81 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Bungalow | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Honeymoon Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
IPod dock
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
IPod dock
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
IPod dock
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Standard

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Standard

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
Km. 1 vía Alamor, Arenillas, El Oro

What's nearby

  • Alahuela Square - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Mother Park - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Sports Coliseum - 22 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Plaza de Armas - 51 min drive - 39.8 miles
  • Bolivar Port - 58 min drive - 37.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa Intl. (ETR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Resak - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant McWill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Choza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant "Sabor Criollo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Desnivel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hillary Nature Resort Spa

Upscale family-friendly resort
At Hillary Nature Resort Spa, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and a nightclub. Active travelers can enjoy basketball, a ropes course, and rock climbing at this resort. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a sports massage, or reflexology at Sama Nature Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local and international cuisine. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like ziplining and hiking/biking. In addition to 3 poolside bars and a swim-up bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 147 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Hillary Nature Resort Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 poolside bars
  • 3 restaurants
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ardora
  • Dumari
  • KOI

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Karaoke
  • Mini golf
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Ropes course
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Free water park access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 6 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 6.00 (one-way), (from 5 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hillary Nature
Hillary Nature Arenillas
Hillary Nature Resort
Hillary Nature Resort Arenillas
Hillary Resort
Hillary Nature Spa Arenillas
Hillary Nature Resort Spa Arenillas
Hillary Nature Resort Spa
Hillary Nature Spa Arenillas
Hillary Nature Spa
Hillary Nature Resort Spa Resort
Hillary Nature Resort Spa Arenillas
Hillary Nature Resort Spa Resort Arenillas

Frequently asked questions

Does Hillary Nature Resort Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Hillary Nature Resort Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hillary Nature Resort Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillary Nature Resort Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillary Nature Resort Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hillary Nature Resort Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 6 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hillary Nature Resort Spa?

Some rate plans available at this resort are all-inclusive.

Where is Hillary Nature Resort Spa located?

This family-friendly Arenillas resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mother Park, Arenillas Central Church, and Alahuela Square. Albaja is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) away.

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Hillary Nature Resort Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristhian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exellent place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like that I didn’t get the room I wanted. Other than that everything else was fine.

6/10 Okay

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
El SPA y las vistas fue lo mejor. La comida estuvo bien, a pesar de que había una carta solo atendían en bufete y para niños eso es mucho. Lastimosamente nos tocó una pareja de vecinos muy “escandalosos”, la administración se encargó inmediatamente después que los llamé. La habitación con mucho olor a humedad.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limpia y segura. Buena atención
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at this resort started off poorly due to a lack of proper guidance at check-in. Jefferson, the receptionist, failed to provide basic information such as buffet times, snack bar locations, or general amenities, which made our first day very frustrating. To add to that, we were unexpectedly charged a 15% fee despite showing tourist passports—this felt unfair, especially since I had already booked through Expedia at standard rates. The food overall was average. Buffet meals were served in large batches and often cold. The snack bar offerings were minimal—usually just two nuggets with fries or the occasional burger, pizza, or wings (again, just two per serving). On a positive note, the main pool was beautiful, and the spa was truly the highlight of our stay. The service there was exceptional, and the massage area was relaxing and top-notch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ya he ido anteriormente y si es recomendable el establecimiento
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melchor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
treatment from everyone was excellent 👌... I'd recommend a two night stay minimum so you can enjoy everything it offers
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó los programas que tienen de entretenimiento para día y noche, además de ofrecer almuerzo especial muy bien presentado y atractivo. El aire acondicionado sonaba toda la noche. Parecía lloviendo. Pienso que es un tema de mantenimiento. Expedia debería permitir reservar 2 habitaciones diferentes en la misma reserva para facilitarla. Me tocó hacer dos reservaciones diferentes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lissette valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Segura y agradable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Mison

Liked: Cleanliness
No
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Krittika

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a 6 night stay at Hillary Nature Spa with an expectation of unwinding and having an experience around
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jenifer Celinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
INSTALACIONES MUY LIMPIAS Y LA COMIDA EXCELENTE.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos encantó, lindo lugar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Instalaciones
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jose Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen concepto .. muy buen trato.. pero falta mantenimiento piscina de niños
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

María Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara Emperatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó todo, especialmente la atención oportuna y los espacios adecuados para relajarse.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ADOLFO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buena atención del personal La comida variada y buena Las instalaciones muy variadas piscinas, bares, gimnasio, spa, discoteca, zoológico. La ducha excelente Aire Acondicionado no enfría menos de 24 grados centígrados La tina de baño no apta para personas de tercera edad Falta espejo de aumento Debería haber transportación entre hotel y comedor
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel surrounded by Nature! Freddy and Estefania gave us a great service very kind and gentle. Our room had a beautiful Mountain View. Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

David Angel Cabrera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hermoso
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

GLENDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great and Amazing Resort

The resort is amazing, I give 5 star, the staff have a great costumer services this is a great place to go with the family vary clean CDC guileless
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

EXCELENTE

Todo estuvo excelente solo la comida faltó un poco más de variedad.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Siempre tienes buen hospedaje buenas instalaciones. El buffet que tienes costo $25 usd no tienes una bebida sin Azúcar solo Agua y los postres no son buenos ni ofrecen helados.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente servicio

Excelente servicio me pase muy bien el personal amable y la infraestructura bella
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

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