8/10 Good
Michelle
Mar 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Michelle
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Alternativo Hostales
2.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Caldera hostel
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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 Beach5 min walk
- Muelle Pesquero11 min walk
- Bahia Inglesa Beach6 min drive
- Copiapo (CPO)58 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Family Quadruple Room
Family Quadruple Room
- 15 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room
Standard Double or Twin Room
- 14 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
About the area
Caldera
Oceanside stay.You'll find Caldera Beach and Muelle Pesquero within a 15-minute walk of this Caldera hostel. Centro Cultural Estación Caldera and Plaza Carlos Condell are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Caldera Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Muelle Pesquero - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Centro Cultural Estación Caldera - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Plaza Carlos Condell - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Bahia Inglesa Beach - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
- Copiapo (CPO) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
- El Grandioso - 5 min walk
- Café Kavana - 11 min walk
- Restaurant La Bahía - 8 min walk
- Restaurant Miramar - 7 min walk
- Beer House - 6 min walk
About this property
Alternativo Hostales
Enjoy free breakfast at this Caldera hostel
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 a common area, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.
This Caldera hostel is smoke free.
- 8 guestrooms or units
- Continental breakfast (free)
- Coffee in lobby
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Television in lobby
- No smoking on site
- Water dispenser
Alternativo Hostales offers 8 accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Caldera hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Languages
English, Spanish
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- All-in-one washer/dryer
- Children's games
- In-room microwave
- Laundry facilities
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 transportation
- Limited onsite 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
Accessibility
- No elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
- TV with satellite channels
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 lbs 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.
Property payment types
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 travelers 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
- Housekeeping 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
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
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.
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.
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
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