Malecon Guesthouse

Guayaquil · Ecuador

Malecon Guesthouse

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51% TINY SAMPLE
Low confidence 37 reviews
2nd best in Guayaquil
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Warning Landmines near the Peru border, drug trafficking near Colombia, coastal crime, and curfew from 3-18 May can disrupt routes.

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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (21)
Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access DVD's Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Linen Included Air Conditioning Reading Light Ceiling Fan Common Room Express Check-in / Out Free WiFi Free Internet Access 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box

Prices

Dorms $9 / night
Privates $20 / night

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Worst reviews

Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Apr 27, 2026 4.0/10

Auberge bien située, dans un quartier safe. L’hôte propose de garder les sacs, de se doucher avant de prendre le bus de nuit, il donne aussi plein de conseils sur les alentours, il nous a même prêté les cartes d’accès au téléphérique ! PAR CONTRE : la propreté du lieux laisse vraiment à désirer, entre l’odeur d’humidité et d’urine dans les salles de bains, le sol noir à peine nettoyé et les cafards, le tout aurait besoin d’un très gros nettoyage. Difficile de s’...

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Host offers to keep the bags, shower before taking the night bus, he also gives plenty of tips about the surroundings, he even lent us the cable car access cards ! CONTRAST: the cleanliness of the place really leaves to be desired, between the smell of moisture and urine in the bathrooms, the black floor to be cleaned and the cockroaches, everything would need a very rough cleaning. Hard to feel good...

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Germany MALE 31-40 Mar 9, 2026 4.0/10

Wenn man nur eine Nacht bleibt bekommt man keinen Schlüssel und muss jedes Mal fragen, ob wer aufsperrt. Wenn überhaupt wer da ist, das gleiche dann beim reinkommen. Generell kann das Hostel eine Reinigung gebrauchen.

Translated to English

If you only stay one night you don't get a key and have to ask each time if someone is unlocking. if anyone is there at all, the same goes when you come back. generally the hostel can use a laundry.

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Nov 20, 2025 6.0/10

We‘ve had some difficulties finding the entrance, as it‘s kinda hidden, so I would recommend arriving at daytime. The hostel itself does its job and staff is really friendly. The beds are rather small and in general the vibe is not like in a hostel but like a homestay, as there is a living room and you share the common area with people, who are staying longer. All in all, interesting… but maybe the best option in Guayaquil

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 31-40 Aug 14, 2025 6.0/10

Für das Geld und einen kurzen Zwischenstopp in Ordnung. Kaj ist sehr bemüht. Kommen und Gehen geht nur mit Absprache.Dusche war leider nur kalt, Bäder wenig sauber und es laufen Katzen in allen Zimmern herum. Wir durften uns bis zu unserem Nachtbus am Abend noch in der Unterkunft aufhalten.

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For the money and a short stop in order. and is very hard. coming and going is only possible with consultation. unfortunately the shower was only cold, the bathrooms were not clean and there are cats running around in all the rooms. we were allowed to stay in the accommodation until our night bus in the evening.

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Aug 10, 2025 6.0/10

Für das Geld und einen kurzen Zwischenstopp in Ordnung. Kaj ist sehr bemüht. Kommen und Gehen geht nur mit Absprache. Dusche war leider nur kalt, Bäder wenig sauber und es laufen Katzen in allen Zimmern herum. Wir durften uns bis zu unserem Nachtbus am Abend noch in der Unterkunft aufhalten.

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For the money and a short stop in order. and is very effortful. coming and going is only possible by consultation. the shower was unfortunately only cold, bathrooms not clean and there are cats running around all the rooms. we were allowed to stay in the accommodation until our night bus in the evening.

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Germany MALE 31-40 Apr 23, 2026 8.0/10

das Hostel ist wirklich ganz gut, hat alles was man braucht und die Lage ist wirklich super. Allerdings nicht super social aber liegt glaub ich eher ab der allgemeinen Lage von Ecuador

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The hostel is really very good, has everything you need and the location is really great. however not super social but lies I think rather ab the general location of Ecuador

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Mar 1, 2026 8.0/10

the owner was super friendly and helpful, he's always happy to have a chat or give tips or advise. The hostel itself is pretty basic, good for a night or two.

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Peru FEMALE 18-24 Feb 15, 2026 8.0/10

Está ubicado en una buena zona, cerca del Malecón y del teleférico. El anfitrión es amable y comunicativo. Me ayudó con mi llegada y una vez allá me dió consejos para visitar y facilidades. Los baños estaban limpios, los cuartos eran básicos, para el calor habían ventiladores, con el wifi tuve problemas porque me llegaba por ratos y era lento. Pude dejar mi equipaje en el cuarto cuando salí a visitar la ciudad y usar las áreas comunes (ej: ducha) a mi regreso. En general, una buena e...

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It is located in a good area, near the Malecón and the cable car. The host is friendly and communicative. He helped me with my arrival and once there gave me tips for visiting and facilities. The bathrooms were clean, the rooms were basic, for the heat there were fans, with the wifi I had problems because I arrived at the rate of rats and it was slow. I was able to leave my luggage in the room when I went out to visit the city and use the common areas (eg: shower) on my return.

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Chile MALE 25-30 Jan 24, 2026 8.0/10

Lo mejor: la ubicación y el anfitrión, te hace sentir cómo en casa. Buena red wifi Podría mejorar: limpieza por favor, los baños son un desastre, necesita remodelación. Podría tener una llave para que los viajeros la usen al entrar y salir.

Translated to English

Best of all: the location and the host, makes you feel at home. good wifi network could improve: cleaning please, the bathrooms are a disaster, need remodeling. could have a key for travelers to use when entering and leaving.

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Belgium MALE 31-40 Nov 14, 2025 8.0/10

The location is top. You get what you pay for. The bed is a nightmare.

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Recent reviews

Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Apr 27, 2026 Atm 20%

Auberge bien située, dans un quartier safe. L’hôte propose de garder les sacs, de se doucher avant de prendre le bus de nuit, il donne aussi plein de conseils sur les alentours, il nous a même prêté les cartes d’accès au téléphérique ! PAR CONTRE : la propreté du lieux laisse vraiment à désirer, entre l’odeur d’humidité et d’urine dans les salles de bains, le sol noir à peine nettoyé et les cafards, le tout aurait besoin d’un très gros nettoyage. Difficile de s’...

Translated to English

Host offers to keep the bags, shower before taking the night bus, he also gives plenty of tips about the surroundings, he even lent us the cable car access cards ! CONTRAST: the cleanliness of the place really leaves to be desired, between the smell of moisture and urine in the bathrooms, the black floor to be cleaned and the cockroaches, everything would need a very rough cleaning. Hard to feel good...

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Germany MALE 31-40 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 80%

das Hostel ist wirklich ganz gut, hat alles was man braucht und die Lage ist wirklich super. Allerdings nicht super social aber liegt glaub ich eher ab der allgemeinen Lage von Ecuador

Translated to English

The hostel is really very good, has everything you need and the location is really great. however not super social but lies I think rather ab the general location of Ecuador

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 60%

a must stay, basic accommodation but it's cheap. the host speaks English and Spanish and is super helpful, with exchanging money (you need small USD notes for Galapagos) he also offers snorkels to rent and free luggage storage id going Galapagos. very knowledgeable and helpful. perfect cheap stay when passing through gauyquil.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 18, 2026 Atm 100%

The hostel was in an excellent location and I felt safe there. Kaj is such a wonderful host and really makes you feel welcome.

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Germany MALE 31-40 Mar 9, 2026 Atm 20%

Wenn man nur eine Nacht bleibt bekommt man keinen Schlüssel und muss jedes Mal fragen, ob wer aufsperrt. Wenn überhaupt wer da ist, das gleiche dann beim reinkommen. Generell kann das Hostel eine Reinigung gebrauchen.

Translated to English

If you only stay one night you don't get a key and have to ask each time if someone is unlocking. if anyone is there at all, the same goes when you come back. generally the hostel can use a laundry.

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Mar 1, 2026 Atm 80%

the owner was super friendly and helpful, he's always happy to have a chat or give tips or advise. The hostel itself is pretty basic, good for a night or two.

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Japan MALE 31-40 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

安全なマルコン2000のエリアにあり、リーズナブルです。 またオーナーはとても親切でケーブルカーのICカードを貸し出してくれたり、ガラパゴス諸島へ行く間荷物を預かってくれることを申し出でくれました。

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It is in the safe area of Marcon2000 and is available for lease.The owner was also very kind and offered to lend me the IC card for the cable car or to keep my luggage while I was on my way to the Galapagos Islands.

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Australia MALE Feb 24, 2026 Atm 80%

Excellent location near Malecon and highlights of the city. Welcoming and fair owner/manager. A solid option in Guayaquil

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Peru FEMALE Feb 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Una grata experiencia, Kajvil es un gran anfitrión

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Una grata experiencia, Kajvil is a great host and a great hostess.

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Peru FEMALE 18-24 Feb 15, 2026 Atm 80%

Está ubicado en una buena zona, cerca del Malecón y del teleférico. El anfitrión es amable y comunicativo. Me ayudó con mi llegada y una vez allá me dió consejos para visitar y facilidades. Los baños estaban limpios, los cuartos eran básicos, para el calor habían ventiladores, con el wifi tuve problemas porque me llegaba por ratos y era lento. Pude dejar mi equipaje en el cuarto cuando salí a visitar la ciudad y usar las áreas comunes (ej: ducha) a mi regreso. En general, una buena e...

Translated to English

It is located in a good area, near the Malecón and the cable car. The host is friendly and communicative. He helped me with my arrival and once there gave me tips for visiting and facilities. The bathrooms were clean, the rooms were basic, for the heat there were fans, with the wifi I had problems because I arrived at the rate of rats and it was slow. I was able to leave my luggage in the room when I went out to visit the city and use the common areas (eg: shower) on my return.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Super great experience!! The owner is very friendly and helpful and the location of the hostel is perfect to walk to the little fair by the river, the teleférico, the park with the iguanas…etc.

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Cyprus MALE 18-24 Feb 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Was just here for one night breaking up a journey. Kaj is a great host and we had many conversations about travel and the world on the balcony. He gave good tips for my onward travel

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Australia MALE 18-24 Feb 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Highly recommend.

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Chile MALE 25-30 Jan 24, 2026 Atm 60%

Lo mejor: la ubicación y el anfitrión, te hace sentir cómo en casa. Buena red wifi Podría mejorar: limpieza por favor, los baños son un desastre, necesita remodelación. Podría tener una llave para que los viajeros la usen al entrar y salir.

Translated to English

Best of all: the location and the host, makes you feel at home. good wifi network could improve: cleaning please, the bathrooms are a disaster, need remodeling. could have a key for travelers to use when entering and leaving.

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USA FEMALE Jan 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Great location. Kaj the owner is great

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USA FEMALE Jan 12, 2026 Atm 80%

The location is great! Kaj our host is very helpful and knowledgeable. We were a 10-20 min walk to most of the attractions and had a very nice view of the park across the street.

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Peru MALE 31-40 Jan 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Kaj el dueño es un excelente anfitrión atento y dispuesto a ayudar en todo momento, el departamento es muy comodo cuenta con ventiladores para cada cama. La zona es perfecta para caminar en guayaquil parece segura y al frente del malecon

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And the owner is an excellent attentive host and willing to help at all times, the apartment is very comfortable has fans for each bed. the area is perfect for walking in guayaquil seems safe and in front of the malecon

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Australia MALE 31-40 Jan 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Thank you Kaj!!!

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Nov 20, 2025 Atm 60%

We‘ve had some difficulties finding the entrance, as it‘s kinda hidden, so I would recommend arriving at daytime. The hostel itself does its job and staff is really friendly. The beds are rather small and in general the vibe is not like in a hostel but like a homestay, as there is a living room and you share the common area with people, who are staying longer. All in all, interesting… but maybe the best option in Guayaquil

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Belgium MALE 31-40 Nov 14, 2025 Atm 60%

The location is top. You get what you pay for. The bed is a nightmare.