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Chescos Hostel & Hotel

2.0 star property
Oceanfront relaxation awaits at this coastal retreat where travelers can kayak, dine with sea views, and unwind just steps from Malecon Dock and Chipipe Beach

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Chescos Hostel & Hotel offers a sun-soaked beachfront experience near key attractions. Enjoy kayaking, refreshments at the cafe, or ocean-view dining at El Patio de Chescos. The property features a cozy library for quiet moments and hosts a welcoming manager's reception.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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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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Basic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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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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Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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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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Basic Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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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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Economy Triple Room, Ensuite, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Standard Suite, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Suite

Highlights

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

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, ecotours and mountain biking, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Salinas. Visit our Salinas travel guide
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Avenida Malecón de Salinas, junto Banco Guayaquil, Salinas, Santa Elena

What's nearby

  • beach day in Salinas, Ecuador
    Chipipe Beach
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Salinas Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malecon Dock
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Salinas Air Base
    4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Naval Technology Center
    6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Malecón Salinas
    1 min walk
  • Don Ciro
    3 min walk
  • Los Helechos
    1 min walk
  • Cevicheria El Velero
    7 min walk
  • Sweet & Coffee
    2 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 computer station
  • ATM/banking services, 10 meeting rooms and a reception hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecues and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Chescos Hostel & Hotel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

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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

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

  • 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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 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

  • 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

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

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, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Almar Hostel
Chescos Almar Salinas
Chescos Almar
Chescos Almar Hostel Ecuador/Salinas
Chescos Ecuador/Salinas
CHESCOS HOSTEL HOTEL Salinas
CHESCOS HOSTEL HOTEL
CHESCOS Salinas
Chescos Hostel & Hotel Ecuador/Salinas
Chescos
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).

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

Chescos Hostel & Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

VERÓNICA GABRIELA

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

Chescos lo máximo

Aunque no estuve todo el tiempo, me gusto mucho el ambiente y la atención ... sin duda volveré
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Maria Idabel

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

Volvería

Buen hotel para pasar una noche en pareja (habitación y baño pequeño) muy buena ubicación, excelente atención
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

sandra

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

Hostal genial para compartir

Muy buen lugar para compartir. Muy amables todos quiénes trabajan ahí. El desayuno muy rico y si no quieres te puedes preparar el tuyo en la cómoda cocina que tiene todo lo necesario. Además puedes usar las instalaciones como el frente del hostal para comer disfrutando de la vista maravillosa del mar.
Stayed 4 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

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

Sevin

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

Mucho más que un hostel

Regresaba a Salinas después de varios años y tenía ciertas dudas acerca de este hostel, pero la verdad es que se despejaron ni bien llegue. El local está muy bien conservado y súper bien ubicado. Me dieron una habitación lejos del ruido (106) y aún así se escuchaba un poco, pero en líneas generales todo bastante bien. Un pequeño inconveniente con algunas hormigas, pero es propio del lugar. El Aire acondicionado funcionaba demasiado bien (tanto así que termine agripado! Jajaja!)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Raul

Liked: Staff & service
No me gustó el cargo. Extra El cuarto muy pequeño y un poco incómodo para moverse La Limpiesa cada segundo día medio raro Por tres dólares más encontré un lugar co piscina ha Isaí y súper limpio cuarto amplio de baldosa elegante y más superior en todo sentido en mero salinas con vista al mar
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Santiago

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

EL CLIENTE DEBE SER LO PRIMERO

Habitaciones muy pequeñas, no hay buena atención al cliente y comprensión en situaciones de fuerza mayor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

wei wu

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

算是不錯的旅店！

優點：就在海灘旁，地點好，附近有洗衣店，餐廳，有家大型購物中心。 缺點：二樓吧台音樂大聲了點，延續到很晚，房間很小。
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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Perushotelli

Nuorille reppureissaajille. Alhaalla ei ole ikkunoita ulos, vaan käytävälle. Paikka on hieman meluisa, mutta sijainti on aivan meren rannalla. Aallot kuuluu huoneeseen. Huoneet ovat siistejä.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

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

6/10 Okay

ROSARIO B

Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel barato y centrico en la ciudad

Me fue bien pero con el incinveniente del wifi que no agarraba, y que no me limpiaron la habitación porque tenía que avisar, cosa que me sorprende.

4/10 Poor

Pierre

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

En renovation

L'hôtel était en rénovation avec son concert de marteau et d'outil électrique entre 7 et 17h. Le personnel n'était pas en mesure de respecter le prix obtenu par le site hôtel.com