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Set within 1.5 km of Sabanilla Beach and 20 km of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Church in Castro, Hostal Palafito Waiwen offers accommodation with seating area. Featuring lake and river views, this guest house also has free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms. At the guest house, units have a wardrobe. The units have a kettle and a private bathroom, while selected rooms will provide you with a terrace and some have sea views. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chonchi Church is 20 km from the guest house, while Church of San Francisco is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Mocopulli Airport, 20 km from Hostal Palafito Waiwen.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Castro, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
4 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chiara
    Germany Germany
    Comfortable stay, very helpful owner, great view and great kitchen, very affordable too!! Recommend!
  • Geoffrey`
    Australia Australia
    My partner and I were delayed and arrived extremely late at night. Claudio was very flexible, responsive and went out of his way to ensure we were able to let ourselves in. Thank you for the excellent service and communication:)
  • Juliette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful palafito hostel. 5 - 10 minutes walk to centre of town. Great kitchen, big windows, lots of light. Thank you!
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet location a bit outside the centre of Castro Nice, comfortable room, hot shower Common space, kitchen, and terrace were enjoyable
  • Pascale
    France France
    I loved my room because it had big windows on 2 sides plus an East facing glass door leading to a balcony. Basically the sun jumped into bed with me first thing in the morning. It was lovely to observe water birds in the estuary. The owner...
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The view was spectacular and I slept fantastically. Shower also good. Wood burner also lovely.
  • Diana
    Canada Canada
    Great place, a characterful palofito on the outskirts of Castro. Very nice decorations and great view. Use of kitchen or pay for breakfast. Several good restaurants within walking distance.
  • Timo
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Cute little hotel with beautiful views from the common area. Friendly and helpful staff.
  • Corinne
    Belgium Belgium
    We liked everything, location, interior, cleanliness and welcoming host! Recommend 100% 😊
  • Debra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, bit of a trek from the bus station. Great nearby palafito restaurants and mini market.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few hours

  • Hi, where would be the closest parking (I’m renting the car)? Thanks

    Parking on the street is safe. Alternatively you can ask the administrator at the hostel when you arrive.
    Answered on 31 October 2022
  • Hi, it is Emma. I was asking for the availability of a dorm room please for tomorrow night (the 24th of March) please. Gracias! Kind regards Emma

    Hi Emma, yes we have a dorm room available for the 24th of March. This type of room is classified as "Quadruple" room and is charged per person.
    Answered on 23 March 2022
  • Does the Double Room that does not have indication of City view or Ocean view have a view to the sea?

    There is a double room with a partial ocean view.
    Answered on 9 August 2022
  • Do you have availability in your dorm room? Gracias! Emma Google translate: ¿Tienes disponibilidad en tu dormitorio? Gracias

    What dates are you planning?
    Answered on 23 March 2022

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hostal Palafito Waiwen
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 202 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Hostal Palafito Waiwen takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

FAQs about Hostal Palafito Waiwen

  • Hostal Palafito Waiwen is 700 yards from the centre of Castro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hostal Palafito Waiwen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Hostal Palafito Waiwen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hostal Palafito Waiwen include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Quadruple
  • Check-in at Hostal Palafito Waiwen is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hostal Palafito Waiwen offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):