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Hostal Machalilla

1.0 star property
A peaceful garden sanctuary offers respite from the city center's energy, where travelers find a quiet spot to recharge between urban adventures

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Hostal Machalilla, in the city center, offers a tranquil garden oasis. Enjoy practical amenities: free self-parking, in-room WiFi, and luggage storage. This smoke-free property ensures convenience and connectivity for all travelers.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is £36
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Room options

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Standard Triple Room | Individually decorated, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

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

Located in Puerto Lopez, Hostal Machalilla is in the city centre. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Machalilla National Park Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Machalilla National Park and Puerto Lopez Beach. Enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Puerto Lopez travel guide
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Juan Montalvo Y Alejo Lascano, Puerto Lopez, Manabí, 130315

What's nearby

  • Isla de la Plata is an island 40 km off the Ecuadorian coast. It's also called Galapagos for the poor, because it offers a Galapagos feel without the pricetag. It's nothing poor in terms of flora and fauna though! #ecuador #birds #wildlife #island
    Machalilla National Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Olon, Ecuador
    Olon Beach
    43 min drive - 28.8 miles
  • Puerto Lopez Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rio Pital
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Machalilla National Park Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Il Capuccino || Pizzeria - Ristorante
    3 min walk
  • La Caida Del Sol
    4 min walk
  • Resraurant Spuma De Mar
    3 min walk
  • Restaurant Casa Vecchia
    5 min walk
  • Restaurante Spondylus
    3 min walk

About this property

Hostal Machalilla

Hostel in the city centre
Hostal Machalilla provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A nature reserve, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 24-cm TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and housekeeping

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador value-added tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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

Optional extras

  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Machalilla pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostal Machalilla?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal Machalilla on 11 Mar 2026 start from £36, including 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.

How much is parking at Hostal Machalilla?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostal Machalilla?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostal Machalilla?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hostal Machalilla located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Lopez, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Puerto Lopez Beach, Rio Pital and Machalilla National Park Museum. Machalilla National Park is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hostal Machalilla Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

winston

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

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

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