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Hostal Palafito Waiwen enjoys a location in Castro, a 17-minute walk from Sabanilla Beach and 12 miles from Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Church. Featuring lake and river views, this guest house also has free Wifi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and daily room service for guests. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with a wardrobe. The rooms 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, the units have bed linen and towels. Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chonchi Church is 13 miles from the guest house, while Church of San Francisco is a 12-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Mocopulli Airport, 12 miles from Hostal Palafito Waiwen.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Castro, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
4 twin 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

  • Cynthia
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved staying in a palafito! It was nice to be on the water. The shared living space was very cozy with the fireplace and the deck a nice place to relax!
  • Victoire
    Chile Chile
    We really liked both the location and the place ! Very comfortable and charming with a beautiful view on the bay, fully equipped, staff and clients both very nice and welcoming. We definitely recommend!
  • Kathleen
    United States of America United States of America
    Fun to stay in a palafito house. Comfortable room.
  • Laura
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. Great little kitchen for guests to use though not enough places to sit if all guests are cooking and eating at once. Beautiful little street. Enough street parking. A 15 minute walk to the center up hill. Several good restaurants...
  • A
    Anonymous
    United States of America United States of America
    The property was in a lovely location with great views. The hostel was very clean and the staff was friendly.
  • 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...

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting 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 & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

FAQs about Hostal Palafito Waiwen

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

    • The prices at Hostal Palafito Waiwen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Hostal Palafito Waiwen include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Quad
    • Hostal Palafito Waiwen is 2,150 feet from the center of Castro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Hostal Palafito Waiwen is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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