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Hostal Machalilla

1.0 star property
Hostel in Puerto Lopez with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Individually decorated, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
24-cm TV with cable channels
Shower, towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$78
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May

Explore the area

Map
Juan Montalvo Y Alejo Lascano, Puerto Lopez, Manabí, 130315
  • Puerto Lopez Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Machalilla National Park Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Los Frailes Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Puerto Lopez

Hostal Machalilla places you in the centre of Puerto Lopez, within a short 5-minute stroll of Puerto Lopez Beach and Rio Pital. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Puerto Lopez hostel you'll find Olon Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Puerto Lopez Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Machalilla National Park Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Machalilla National Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Los Frailes Beach - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Ayampe Beach - 32 min drive - 18.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cabaña de Chuky - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Caida Del Sol - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Delfin Magico - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sadhana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante de Jimmy - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Hostal Machalilla

Hostel in Puerto Lopez with free parking
Hostal Machalilla offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Puerto Lopez hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Hostal Machalilla offers 13 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Puerto Lopez hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-cm TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Hostal Machalilla Puerto Lopez
Hostal Machalilla Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostal Machalilla Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Puerto Lopez

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hostal Machalilla?

Hostal Machalilla offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostal Machalilla?

As of 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal Machalilla on 8 May 2025 start from AU$77.78, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hostal Machalilla?

Yep, Hostal Machalilla has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hostal Machalilla?

Yep, Hostal Machalilla is a short 3-minute walk from Puerto Lopez Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostal Machalilla?

No, Hostal Machalilla does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostal Machalilla?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hostal Machalilla?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hostal Machalilla Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

winston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 3 days and found the location convenient for exploring the Puerto Lopez area. I would note that the beds that are described as "queen size" would be called double beds in the US.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

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

Hostal machalilla

The Hostal Machalilla was a nice place a block off the Malecón and it fit the need for the night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

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

Excelente

Fue bonito
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exelente acogida
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DAZHOU

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024