Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only Guayaquil hostel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Malecon Mall
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Concierge desk
Front of property
Individually decorated, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Staircase
Delicatessen

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Capitan Najera 304 y Eloy Alfaro, Guayaquil, Guayas, EC090108
  • Malecon Mall
    5 min walk
  • Crystal Palace
    5 min walk
  • Malecon 2000
    8 min walk
  • Guayaquil (GYE-Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.)
    27 min drive

Room options

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Tower

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Tower

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Tower

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Tower

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Ensuite, City View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Bunk Beds

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About the area

Guayaquil

Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel puts you in the heart of Guayaquil, connected to a shopping centre and within steps of Malecon Mall and Crystal Palace. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a corner/local shop and a television in a common area. On weekday mornings cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Olmedo hostel include Olmedo Monument and Guayaquil Municipal Library.

What's nearby

  • Malecon Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crystal Palace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Malecon 2000 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Ana Hill - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • U.S. Consulate General - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Duran Train Station - 24 min drive
  • Guayaquil (GYE-Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Picantería Olguita - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Club de la Union - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Queen's Dim Sim - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Balandra Express - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Santay Comida Típica - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel

Adults-only Guayaquil hostel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Malecon Mall
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a corner/local shop.

This Guayaquil hostel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel offers 30 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually decorated. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Guayaquil hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 5 per night); reservations required
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 3.50 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 8 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 3.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 5 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 8 per cent

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Eloy Alfaro Guayaquil
Hotel Eloy Alfaro
Hotel Eloy Alfaro Guayaquil
Hotel Eloy Alfaro
Hotel Eloy Alfaro Hostel
Eloy Alfaro Hostel Guayaquil
Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel Guayaquil
Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel?

Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Is Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel family-friendly?

No, Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel is an adults-only property.

Does Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel?

No, Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Eloy Alfaro - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 19 reviews" "

5.6/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checkin ladyvwas layin in bed they rented out.. sheets look dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is close to the down town and the malecon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The location was right in the middle of a market Street. Very busy. We had to hand over our keys every time we left. The bed and pillows were uncomfortable. The towels they gave us we're very small. I'm a small person and it barely came around me end to end when I tried to wrap myself up. But the actual unit worked and the water was hot. We were able to leave our suit case for a couple of hours at the desk before we made our way to the bus terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice for cheap right by Tourist area
You get what you pay for here it was not expensive and did the trick not too far from tourist spots by the water
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

christine, peterborough canada

Liked: Cleanliness
great location ---a bit hard to locate.
Stayed one night. Would stay there again. Internet says wi-fi and shuttle and discounts for local attractions. Did not speak good Spanish so may have missed some things but you need your own computer to use the internet, and no idea how to get the shuttle if it exists. The location was super, and the people there quick to remedy problems (like getting air conditioner to work, and tv to work,) Paid 36 dollars and great for a day or two if doing quick business down town or en route and want a clean place to do a down town tour.

2/10 Terrible

Michael , New Mexico

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too Scared to Stay at Eloy Alfaro
I was told by a native Ecuadorian who grew up in the area not to stay in that part of town. But I checked with internet reviews and it seemed ok. When I called the hotel, no one spoke English and they could not understand my broken Spanish and just hung up on me twice. When I arrived in Guayaquil, I took a taxi to the hotel. The driver told me it was not a safe place to stay. Pulling up in front of the hotel, there were no lights on at 10:30 at night and other hotels on the way there were well lit up. When we pulled up 2 young men cam out to take my bags in, and a pick up truck pulled up near us, but not blocking the taxi, and 2 other men got out and stood by watching. The end of the street next to the hotel was blocked by a metal fence. Should I get out of the taxi and trust these 4 men, or run? I have stayed all over the world and only felt in danger a few times. This was one of the most scary experiences I have ever had.!

2/10 Terrible

Jerold, Chicago, USA and Cuenca, Ecuador

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible experience
Originally reserved a room with queen sized bed, first given a room with 4 four bunk beds. Promised free airport transfer, then told it would be $20.00. Asked them to call a cab, they made as if they were calling, but did not . They made as if they called but then waited so,long, I had to acquiesce and agree to their demands because it because it was an hour left to catch an international flight. I had mentioned that the transfer was necessary when I checked in and again on the morning that I had to catch a 6:30 P.M. flight. There was no room wi fi, but they did have computers in the lobby. The pictures displayed of the facility were highly deceptive.The room also already had multi-legged guests, with antennae already occupying the room. I was very surprised that expedia would list such a facility.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
U get what u pay for
Don't recommend at all!!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was converted from a hostel. Internet did not function well. TV has very poor picture. Air conditioning is very loud. Located in a poor area. Not good value.

8/10 Good

Joe, Greenstone, ON, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outfit your Stay in Ecuador from Hotel Eloy Alfaro
The Staff hear are very family oriented people ; It doesn't take long before you fit in weather you speak the language or not ; Silvia's Email is on their business card and though she needs a little time to understand English if you send her a email she will respond in a sought out English vocabulary that is flawless and answer all your concerns . Never once did I feel anything but safe hear ; The internet connection is excellent The rooms are well equipped with TV, air conditioning and the walls are equipped with one very good sized mirror that makes the room seem actually bigger then it is . What really makes this Hotel special is the management and if you are a non smoker as I am you will soon be impressed , no ashtrays anyplace ; Evan out side this Colonial style Hotel I did not see anyone smoking ; What I did see was a flea market were you could buy anything imaginable from Fresh fruit to grilled Ecuadorean delights , Clothing , cell phones , Jewelry Herbal remedies, pharmaceuticals Hardware and of course Babies needs . cross the Street head down Malecon to walk way beside the Bay watch fisherman in Dugout canoes , enjoy the eateries while sitting by the bay hear you can even enjoy Kentucky fried Chicken or visit a large Modern Mall were Visa is widely excepted , eat at Santay were they serve wonderfully prepared Ecuadorian food in a pleasant atmosphere served by well dressed waiters and yes they serve liqueur . Only a short distance from Eloy Alfaro

10/10 Excellent

Christian Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Respuesta hotel eloy alfaro
Muy buena atención... Todo en orden y limpio. No había ruido ni cosas que molesten
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

JOSE, Lima,Peru

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
malo
lo unico bueno es la ubicacion. Ofrecieron transporte del aereopuerto,falso.

4/10 Poor

Vitor Miguel Leandro Silv, Brasil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel bem simples.
O hotel está localizado em uma área que não é bela. O hotel em si, é bem simples, não havia água quente, o ar-condicionado não funcionava, a luz do banheiro estava queimada. Os atendentes foram solícitos e bem humorados em minha chegada ao hotel, do atendimento não tenho do que reclamar.

8/10 Good

Luis, Pacasmayo. Peru

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cerca al malecon y comercios. Agradable
Fueron 4 dias agradables en el dia atentos y prestos a atender las consultas y orientar al huesped

2/10 Terrible

Humberto , Bogotá.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito bem localizado. Ruim para sair à noite.
Boa localização. Wifi mais ou menos. Pessoal do hotel solícitos e agradáveis.

2/10 Terrible

lalo

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