Chaqana Lodge, Salinas

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Chaqana Lodge Reviews

Established only two blocks from the beach, Chaqana Lodge offers a quiet and relaxed stay in Salinas.

The Location

The hostel is ideally located near the center of Salinas, within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, corner stores, laundry, and a supermarket. Travelers are able to have the local bus from Santa Elena drop them off within a block of the accommodation. Otherwise, travel by taxi is a viable option.

Chaqana Lodge provides twenty-four-hour service. The owner will contact your phone to offer any assistance before arrival (if you provide your number through the booking site).

Rooms and Bathrooms

The hostel features a four-bed dormitory and multiple private options. The dorm is somewhat small but includes a cute balcony. The beds are comfortable and have clean sheets. Blankets are not provided, but it’s unlikely you’d want them, as Salinas is a hot little beach town.

All rooms include power outlets, a large fan, and some shelf space for storing items. There are no lockable storage units. There are neither air conditioners nor bug nets; however there are few mosquitos in Salinas to worry about.

The dorm includes a bathroom equipped with toilet, sink, shower, and mirror. Most private rooms include the same, and public toilets can be found near the reservation desk on the main floor. All the washrooms are kept clean. Shower water pressure is good, and while the water doesn’t get too hot, you likely won’t mind. Every guest is given a complimentary towel and bar of soap.

Common Spaces

Chaqana provides spacious and neat common spaces with a tranquil atmosphere. The main room acts primarily as an administration area, but there are tables and chairs available to eat and socialize. Upstairs, outside the rooms, is a large balcony overlooking the city. This area features hammocks, plants, and a small table and chairs. One more floor up is another terrace primarily used to dry clothing. The kitchen, found downstairs beyond the admin desk, is cozy, and includes everything needed to cook a decent meal. The hostel offers a small continental breakfast at no additional charge.

The lodge’s atmosphere is very quiet and relaxed -- do not book this hostel if you are looking for a very social party spot.

Summary

Overall, Chaqana Lodge delivers a pleasing environment for a relaxed stay in Salinas. The staff are friendly and helpful and the owner speaks English, Spanish, and German.
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Entrance
Admin
Kitchen
Dorm
Dorm Bathroom
Private Room
2nd Floor Terrace
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Matt of the World
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Apr 24, 2018

Location and Contact

Location

• If you arrive by public transport, take bus number 13 from Santa Elena to Salinas. The trip takes about 40 minutes. Ask the bus driver to let you off behind the supermarket Mi Comisariato Jr. and the school Sagrado Corazones in Salinas. From there, you can already see Chaqana Lodge, which is a yellow corner building with three big banana plants outside.
• If you arrive by car and come from the Malecón, you would go almost to the end of the Malecón, the area with the palm trees. Turn left into a small street just before the hotel Casa Blanca and a small internet café at the corner. At the end of the street, you turn left again and then pass the supermarket Mi Comisariato Jr. at your right hand side. Right after the supermarket, you turn right and then right again. From there you can already see Chaqana Lodge at your left.
• If need more information, please do not hesitate to contact the property.

Facilities and Amenities

Party Hostel

Solo Traveller

Parking

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

City Tours

Luggage Storage

Towels

24 Hour Security

Air Conditioning

Bar

Cable TV

Entirely Non-Smoking

Food/Restaurant

Hot Showers

Laundry

Movie Library/Rental

Credit Card Payments

Curfew: No Curfew

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