8/10 Good
Michelle
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Michelle
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Alternativo Hostales
2.0 star property
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
- Pet-friendly
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
887 Wheelwright, Caldera, Atacama, 1570329
- Caldera BeachāŖ4 min walkā¬
- Plaza Carlos CondellāŖ14 min walkā¬
- Bahia Inglesa BeachāŖ11 min driveā¬
- Copiapo (CPO)āŖ52 min driveā¬
Room options
View all photos for Family Quadruple Room
Family Quadruple Room
- 15 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room
Standard Double or Twin Room
- 14 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About this property
Alternativo Hostales
Boardwalk/promenade hostel with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this smoke-free hostel has coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area. Change of towels is available on request
Alternativo Hostales offers 8 accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include baths or showers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
During your stay at Alternativo Hostales, you're just a quick walk from Caldera Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
- Free continental breakfast served daily
- Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
- Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
- Amenities include laundry facilities, a communal living room and coffee/tea in a common area
- Just a 4-minute walk from Caldera Beach and 14 minutes on foot from Plaza Carlos Condell
- Cats and dogs welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Alternativo Hostales also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.
This Caldera hostel is smoke free.
Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Languages
Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Limited on-site parking (max 8 spaces per unit)
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- A coffee shop/cafe
- Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- All-in-one washer/dryer
- Children's games
- In-room microwave
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
- On the bay
- On the boardwalk/promenade
Accessibility
- No lift
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
More
- All-in-one washer/dryer
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CLP 5000 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- Pets are welcome and stay free
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Weight limit: 7 lb per pet
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Certain rooms only
- You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Chile value-added tax (19%). Nonresident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%).
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.
- Late check-in fee: CLP 5000 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM
- Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: CLP 2000
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
We should mention
- Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Alternativo Hostales Caldera
Alternativo Hostales Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Alternativo Hostales Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Caldera
Alternativo Hostales Reviews
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8.0
Very good
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