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Alternativo Hostales

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

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Standard Double or Twin Room
TV
Front of property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$96
11 Feb - 12 Feb

Explore the area

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887 Wheelwright, Caldera, Atacama, 1570329
  • Place, Caldera Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahia Inglesa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Puerto Viejo Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Copiapo (CPO)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Satellite channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Caldera

At Alternativo Hostales, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Caldera Beach and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Bahia Inglesa Beach. Highlights at this hostel include in-room all-in-one washer/dryers and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a communal living room. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .In the vicinity of Caldera hostel you'll find Puerto Viejo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Caldera Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bahia Inglesa Beach - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Puerto Viejo Beach - 37 min drive - 51.9 km

Getting around

  • Copiapo (CPO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Doña Luisa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Papa de Doña Tina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oasis, El Mejor Churrasco Marino - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Clandestino de la Esquina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Posada El Arrayán - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Alternativo Hostales

Boardwalk/promenade hostel with coffee shop/cafe and free breakfast
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.

  • 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 baths or showers. This Caldera hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 washing machine/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) (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Chile value-added tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Chile and who pay in foreign currency (e.g. USD).

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

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.
    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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Alternativo Hostales?

Onsite parking is limited (max 8 spaces per unit).

How much does it cost to stay at Alternativo Hostales?

As of 1 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alternativo Hostales on 11 Feb 2026 start from AU$96.44, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Alternativo Hostales?

Yep, Alternativo Hostales is a short 4-minute walk from Caldera Beach.

Does Alternativo Hostales serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alternativo Hostales?

No, Alternativo Hostales does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alternativo Hostales?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Alternativo Hostales Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pude alojarme con mi mascota sin ningún problema que era lo que estuve buscando para mi estadía familiar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025