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Hostal Machalilla

Property class: 1
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Puerto Lopez

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Juan Montalvo Y Alejo Lascano, Puerto Lopez, Manabí, 130315
  • Place, Puerto Lopez Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Machalilla National Park Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Machalilla National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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A room with bunk beds, a patterned bedspread, and two wall-mounted wreaths.

Standard Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Puerto Lopez

City center stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Puerto Lopez Beach and Rio Pital. Also, Machalilla National Park Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Machalilla National Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Machalilla National Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Los Frailes Beach - 20 min drive - 9.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cabaña de Chuky - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Carmita - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Delfin Magico - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Tio Chily - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Del Mirador - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hostal Machalilla

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Puerto Lopez
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 showers. 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.

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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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-cm TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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 travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

Does Hostal Machalilla have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostal Machalilla.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostal Machalilla?

As of Sep 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal Machalilla on Oct 14, 2026 start from $32, 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 close is Hostal Machalilla to the beach?

This hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Puerto Lopez Beach and 7.9 mi (16-min drive) from Los Frailes Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hostal Machalilla offer free breakfast?

Hostal Machalilla does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostal Machalilla?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Hostal Machalilla?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hostal Machalilla?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Hostal Machalilla have a pool?

Hostal Machalilla does not have a pool.

Does Hostal Machalilla have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hostal Machalilla to downtown Puerto Lopez?

Hostal Machalilla is 0.1 mi away from Puerto Lopez.

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

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

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

Excelente

Fue bonito
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

8/10 Good

DAZHOU

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024