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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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Dock
Exterior
Beach bar
Living area
Standard Suite, Ocean View

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 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
Avenida Malecón de Salinas, junto Banco Guayaquil, Salinas, Santa Elena
  • Salinas Beach
    3 min walk
  • Malecon Dock
    6 min walk
  • Chipipe Beach
    10 min walk
  • Salinas (SNC-General Ulpiano Paez)
    1 min drive

Room options

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Standard Suite, Ocean View

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
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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
  • Ocean view
  • 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
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Standard Suite

Standard Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Living room
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
  • 25 sq m
  • 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
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Salinas

Chescos Hostel & Hotel puts you in the heart of Salinas, within just a 10-minute stroll of Salinas Beach and Malecon Dock. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, El Patio de Chescos, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Chescos Bar is the hostel's own karaoke bar, serving drinks along with breakfast and dinner. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find kayaking. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Salinas hostel, you'll be 0.9 km (0.5 mi) from Chipipe Beach and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Mar Bravo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Salinas Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malecon Dock - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chipipe Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Salinas Air Base - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mar Bravo Beach - 9 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Malecón Salinas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Lojanita - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Don Ciro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sweet & Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Comedor Y Cevicheria D'Hugo - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Chescos Hostel & Hotel

Ocean-view hostel with a bar/lounge, near Salinas Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 10 meeting rooms available. A library, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Chescos Hostel & Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Salinas hostel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Chescos Hostel & Hotel offers 20 accommodations with air conditioning. This Salinas 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

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: USD 2.50 to 9 for adults and USD 2.50 to 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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 full breakfast: approximately USD 2.50 to 9 for adults and 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

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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and PayPal. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Chescos Hostel & Hotel?

Chescos Hostel & Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Chescos Hostel & Hotel?

Yep, Chescos Hostel & Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Salinas Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking.

Does Chescos Hostel & Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is offered at Chescos Hostel & Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chescos Hostel & Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Chescos Hostel & Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Chescos Hostel & Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

2/10 Terrible

Marilyn, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not like pictures advertized at all.
DO NOT go by the pictures they have on Hotel's.com. We thought we were getting a room with a balcony only to get a room with NO window. They say they only have one room like advertised and it is always booked. Definitely very false advertising. This place is only good for a young backpacker who doesn't care about the type of room.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go-to hotel when in Salinas. It has everything for the budget traveler: location, cleanliness, friendly staff, and a bar on the premises. Happily, evenings in the bar do not affect quiet areas for sleeping. I recommend Chesco's if you want an affordable, friendly, clean, air-conditioned stay in Salinas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

seung kab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Great area and relaxing atmosphere. A bit noisy at night but expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Budget stay in the centre of it all
We stayed 3 nights and 2 of the nights we had great night sleep, especially seeing how it’s right in the middle of all the action. The last night tainted our stay as the couple making love next door were obviously in a cry for attention being very very loud. After over an hour at 12:30am we shouted for them to stop. Hot water was great, air con was also great. The reception staff were often expressionless and the bar doesn’t open until 7pm so you need to head elsewhere for sunset drinks overlooking the beach.

10/10 Excellent

V, Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and ambiance
Great ambiance , volunteers are all amazing, special thanks goes to Mila, Maria, Pedro, Leo, Emilia and Ronald
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

Marcia, Bend, OR

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hosts were nice, but that was the only nice thing.
Beds were so old, you basically slept on the supporting boards. I ended up putting one bunk mattress on top of the other, but then it was like sleeping in a hollowed out tree they were so sunken in and still hard. The shower is such in the tiny bathroom that the tile "edge" blends in with the rest of the floor, so we continually stubbed our toes. I finally put the garbage can and a towel there as a reminder which didn't work great since you have to throw your toilet paper in there and had no lid. Also, the furniture had very sharp corners, and was ill arranged so you slam your knees and chins on the corners just to get thru. I ended up rearranging the furniture too. The dishes were "self wash" and most of them were dirty and disgusting to use as was the community kitchen so u didn't cook there. There were lots of young, rowdy people there, so it was very loud late into the evening. The only nice thing besides the owners was the proximity to the beach which was right across the street.

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasent stay!
Couldn't be better

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very helpful. Great location!
Great hot shower, ( room 4). This funky little place has a lot of charm, mostly brought about by staff and guests. Cute lil smoking courtyard downstairs tends to contribute to party mode. Thanks to rolando, Bruno, Martin and Vicky. Would I recommend to a friend? Depends which friend.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value across from beach
The hostel had really nice, welcoming common areas. There was an amazing breeze wafting through the balcony where I enjoyed the hammock more than once. There was a very casual and relaxed atmosphere all the time, yet respect for other guests was always shown. Quiet times were respected. I would absolutely stay again. Maybe move in... :)

10/10 Excellent

PABLO, Miami

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Fernandita

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fräscht hostel/hotell för bra pris. Perfekt läge på stranden, nära supermarket och massa restauranger. Finns ett litet men bra kök för att laga sin egen mat eller en härlig bar med utsikt över stranden där man kan beställa en pizza eller hamburgare. Frukost varje morgon och på söndagen fick vi våfflor!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020