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Chescos Hostel & Hotel

2.0 star property
Ocean-view hostel with a bar/lounge, near Salinas Beach

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Chescos Hostel & Hotel

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Beach bar
Exterior
Standard Suite, Ocean View | Free WiFi
Interior entrance
Towels

Overview of Chescos Hostel & Hotel

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
Avenida Malecón de Salinas, junto Banco Guayaquil, Salinas, Santa Elena
  • Popular LocationSalinas Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationMalecon Dock6 min walk
  • Popular LocationChipipe Beach10 min walk
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Room options

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Standard Suite, Ocean View | Free WiFi

Standard Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Economy Triple Room, Ensuite, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Single Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Single Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Basic Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Standard Suite | Free WiFi

Standard Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Salinas

Located in Salinas, Chescos Hostel & Hotel is in the city centre and on the beach. Malecon Dock and La Chocolatera are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Salinas Beach and Chipipe Beach. La Lobería and Mar Bravo Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and ecotours, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Salinas.
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What's nearby

  • Salinas Beach - 3 min walk
  • Malecon Dock - 6 min walk
  • Chipipe Beach - 10 min walk
  • Salinas Air Base - 2 min drive
  • Mar Bravo Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Guayaquil (GYE-Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • Malecón Salinas - 1 min walk
  • Don Ciro - 3 min walk
  • La Lojanita - 6 min walk
  • Pizzeria Artesanal - 5 min walk
  • Cevicheria El Velero - 7 min walk

About this property

Chescos Hostel & Hotel

Hostel near Salinas Beach
Located close to Malecon Dock and Chipipe Beach, Chescos Hostel & Hotel provides an airport shuttle, a free food/drink shopping service and a free daily manager's reception. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and kayaking, this hostel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant, El Patio de Chescos, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a library.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services and 10 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a computer station and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Chescos Hostel & Hotel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: USD 2.50–9 for adults and USD 2.50–9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chescos Bar
  • El Patio de Chescos

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the bay
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 10 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 2.50 to 9 for adults and from USD 2.50 to 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 per cent

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 credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Chescos Almar Hostel Salinas
CHESCOS HOSTEL HOTEL Salinas
Chescos Almar Salinas
Chescos Almar
Chescos Almar Hostel Ecuador/Salinas
Chescos Ecuador/Salinas
CHESCOS HOSTEL HOTEL
CHESCOS Salinas
CHESCOS
Chescos Hostel & Hotel Ecuador/Salinas
Chescos Almar Hostel
Chescos Hostel & Hotel Salinas
Chescos Hostel & Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Chescos Hostel & Hotel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Salinas

Frequently asked questions

Is Chescos Hostel & Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chescos Hostel & Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Chescos Hostel & Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chescos Hostel & Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Chescos Hostel & Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Chescos Hostel & Hotel located?

Located in Salinas, this beachfront hostel is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Salinas Beach and Malecon Dock. Chipipe Beach and Mar Bravo Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Chescos Hostel & Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 42 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eat at Chescos
All of the workers were all so friendly and accommodating. The hostel is above a cool little restaurant that has very good prices. The location can not be beaten.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property not well maintain, excellent location, but the hotel needs to be renovated, not worth the price I paid for the room, there were thousand of mosquitoes in the room, very disappointed, I would not come back here, not even a small tv in the room, overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always friendly and accommodating to guests. This is a no-frills property with an entertaining atmosphere and an unbeatable location complete with bar overlooking the Pacific.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and excellent location in front of the beach. The bar is also a great place to hang out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were very small it was hard to regulate the shower temperature and too many young people making lots of noise in the hall outside my door some even tried to come into my room
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, slept well, no noise for a Hostel room shared with strangers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is the best feature of this place as well as the staff, only stayed for a night on the way to Montañita but it's a good place to so
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beach front and close to everything, very clean and the employees were super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. The rooms need some maintenance. Hot water is really a problem. Very noisy at night.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2019