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Alternativo Hostales

2.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hostel with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Family Quadruple Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ā‚¹5,424
ā‚¹5,424 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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887 Wheelwright, Caldera, Atacama, 1570329

What's nearby

  • Caldera Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Plaza Carlos Condell - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Muelle Pesquero - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Centro Cultural EstaciĆ³n Caldera - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bahia Inglesa Beach - 11 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Copiapo (CPO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖEl Grandioso - ā€¬5 min walk
  • ā€ŖCafĆ© Kavana - ā€¬11 min walk
  • ā€ŖRestaurant La BahĆ­a - ā€¬8 min walk
  • ā€ŖRestaurant Miramar - ā€¬7 min walk
  • ā€ŖBeer House - ā€¬6 min walk

About this property

Alternativo Hostales

Hostel by the ocean
Free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Alternativo Hostales. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A water dispenser, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Alternativo Hostales have comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and shampoo
  • Dishwashers, microwaves and ovens

Languages

Spanish

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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 stay for free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 3 kg per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: CLP 5000 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: CLP 2000

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Alternativo Hostales Caldera
Alternativo Hostales Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Alternativo Hostales Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Caldera

Frequently asked questions

Is Alternativo Hostales pet-friendly?

Yes, Alternativo Hostales allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 3 kg per pet. A cleaning fee of CLP 5000 also applies.

How much does it cost to stay at Alternativo Hostales?

As of 25 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alternativo Hostales on 2 May 2025 start from ā‚¹5,423.99, excluding 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 much is parking at Alternativo Hostales?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Alternativo Hostales?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM for a fee of CLP 5000.

What time is check-out at Alternativo Hostales?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Alternativo Hostales located?

Situated on the boardwalk, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Caldera Beach, Plaza Carlos Condell and Centro Cultural EstaciĆ³n Caldera. Muelle Pesquero is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

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Alternativo Hostales Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was a little noisy.. it was downstairs with windows to the hallway..the stairs were very noisy.. people going up and down The hosts were lovely and the best thing was that this hotel had a cafe with excellent espresso!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025