Garzota 2 La Salle Y 3er Callejon, mz 135 villa 7 Esquina, Guayaquil, Guayas
What's nearby
Mall del Sol Shopping Center - 6 min walk
Guayaquil Convention Center - 12 min walk
San Marino Mall - 5 min drive
City Mall - 7 min drive
Malecon 2000 - 9 min drive
Getting around
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 6 min drive
Duran Train Station - 14 min drive
Airport pick-up service
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Sánduches El Chino - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Juan Valdez Café - 7 min walk
Cajún - 7 min walk
Tablita del Tartaro - 5 min walk
About this property
Murali Hostal Guayaquil
Murali Hostal Guayaquil is just 1.9 mi (3 km) from the airport and offers pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite extended parking (USD 5 per night)
Transfers
Airport pickup (available 24 hours)*
Offsite
Area shuttle within 3 km*
Shopping center shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free reception
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Working away
Computer station
Conference space (301 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 5 per vehicle
Area shuttle and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15 per stay
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Parking
Extended parking costs USD 5 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Murali Hostal
Murali Hostal Guayaquil
Murali Hostal Inn
Murali Hostal Inn Guayaquil
Murali Hostal Guayaquil Inn
Murali Hostal Guayaquil Hostal
Murali Hostal Guayaquil Guayaquil
Murali Hostal Guayaquil Hostal Guayaquil
Frequently asked questions
Does Murali Hostal Guayaquil offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Murali Hostal Guayaquil does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Murali Hostal Guayaquil?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night.
Is parking offered on site at Murali Hostal Guayaquil?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Murali Hostal Guayaquil?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 5 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Murali Hostal Guayaquil?
You can check in starting at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Murali Hostal Guayaquil and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Mall del Sol Shopping Center (6-min walk) and Plaza del Sol (12-min walk), along with Guayaquil Convention Center (12-min walk) and San Marino Mall (1.7 mi).
What's the area around Murali Hostal Guayaquil like?
Murali Hostal Guayaquil is in Simón Bolívar, a short 6-minute drive from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) and 6 minutes' walk from Mall del Sol Shopping Center.
Murali Hostal Guayaquil Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
August 27, 2021
Blair
Blair, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
February 22, 2021
Lobby’s vibe was not too welcoming. Service was ok. Room was clean and served its purpose.
Julio
Julio, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
April 18, 2019
blair
blair, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
February 1, 2019
We arrived at Murali and were met by the manager/owner and he told us the hotel was renovating and it would be noisy so we would be moving to another property at the same price. Their driver took us to the Hotel Guayaquil, which was in a better area close to restaurants. We stayed there one night and it worked out fine. I can’t really review Miraly’s actual property because we didn’t stay there.
Colette
Colette, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
November 4, 2018
i was disappointed to be charged a fee to be transported to the hotel from the airport since the booking information on Orbitz clearly stated a free, one-way airport transfer.
matt
matt, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 23, 2018
Very clean and quiet hotel 4 mins to the airport and bus terminal. Would recommend and would stay again.
SJ
SJ, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
February 23, 2018
Repeat customer
We Have been staying here for the past 7years .coming in to country and leaveing country. You cant ask for better Management & staff. Attentive, polite,good food for breakfast. Need help renting vehicle just ask. Close to. Shopping and food.
john
john, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 30, 2017
Staff is great
Have stayed here a number of times. Always great people to work with. Rooms are clean,spacious. We will return to here again.
john
john, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
July 28, 2016
Lost reservation
When we arrived at the Murali (which is a challenge to find, to say the least) we were told that our online reservation made through Hotels.com was not received by the Murali, and they were full. They offered to find us another hotel,but we decided to find one on our own, which we did in the same area. We've stayed at the Murali before without any problems.
Dave and Judy
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
June 27, 2016
The place was nice but they need more friendly workers.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
September 5, 2014
Close to Guayaquil airport
The hotel was clean. I never figured out the hot water, so took cold shower. Don't know if there wasn't any hot water or I didn't wait long enough for it to be hot. Hotel staff not very friendly. Breakfast was scrambled egg w/ white toast and coffee. Milk for coffee was curdled. We paid $66. The hotel didn't have our reservation, so I was glad to have reservation printed out from internet. The cost of rooms at the desk was slightly higher. It was not worth the $66.00 paid, but it was not bad.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
July 12, 2014
good hotel for airport layover
close to the airport (5 min walk, $1.5 by regular taxi, or $5 by hotel taxi). Nice staff with limited english-speaking skills. They served us an early breakfast for our early morning flight. The rooms are small but they have hot water and central AC. they also have a refrigerator.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
March 8, 2014
Good clean rooms close to airport, not alot of dining choices, but the staff very friendly and helpful
Jeff
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
March 5, 2014
They still have to improve a lot
When I arrived I was informed that they changed me to other Hostal whitout prior advice, because Muralli Hostal Guayaquil has no vacancy, though I had confirmed my reservation. They offered free breakfast but I have to return paying taxi the next morning, because the other Hostal have no restaurant. One positive thing: they returned me one lost thing I remain at the room. They still have to improve a lot to give good quality of service to customers.
Romel Tintin
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
January 22, 2014
Good location close to airport and bus terminal.
The staff were friendly and the room was spacious compared to other hostels we have stayed in. The bathroom was also large and everything seemed clean. The breakfast was also good. There was a man sort of hanging out there that apparently was a taxi driver, and when we were ready to leave in the morning, he took us to the van company to catch our ride to Cuenca. When we arrived at the desk of the van company my husband realized that he had dropped his wallet in the taxi. The lady at the desk called back to Murali and told them the story. Within 5 minutes the driver was back to us with the wallet, all contents intact. We were very lucky he hadn't had a fare after us, but we felt very fortunate to have encountered such an honest person after what we had read about taxi drivers in Guayaquil.
Jean
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 10, 2013
Good Location Close to Airport & Shopping
We chose the for its relatively low cost, its convenient location and available amenities such as wi-fi and a refrigerator. It was a pleasant surprise to find the staff very friendly, kind, accommodating and helpful.
When we needed photocopies, scans and printouts of various documents they were happy to provide them at no cost. When we need a driver and interpreter to look for a rental house, they knew just the guy to call.
Nice new bath and very clean. Great wood doors and wood touches. Lovely place.
All in all, it turned out to be a great choice for us.
Charlie & Terry
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
April 14, 2013
Clean, well maintained hotel near the airport
While nothing luxurious, this is a clean, secure hotel to stay at and the hotel staff is helpful and kind. In addition, it is relatively reasonable and is not far from the airport. Also, the Bus Rapid Transit terminal (Rio Daule) is about 10-15 minutes on foot and buses go from there to the downtown for only US0.25.
Charles
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
February 18, 2013
The hotel staff was very helpful regarding getting a cab, a place to eat, and changing money. And the breakfast was very nice. However, there was no restaurant as the website stated. It was very hard to find because there was no hotel sign nor were there a lot of street signs in the area; our driver spent over 30 minutes trying to find the hotel.
Linda Biemer
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 30, 2013
Great hostal for airport convenience
Very hospitable. Took our bags to our room for us. Nice breakfast in the morning and easy access to the airport. Secure in neighborhood setting.
Bonnie
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
July 13, 2012
Friendly service and very convenient to the airpor
We stayed one night at the Murali Hostal in Guayaquil, Ecuador on our way to the Galapagos. Our flight got in late in the evening and our next flight was at 10:00 the next morning so we wanted a place very close to the airport where we could crash for the night. You could probably walk to the Hostal from the airport but we had big bags and it was 11:00PM so we took a taxi. The cab ride lasted all of 2 minutes and only cost a couple of dollars. We were greeted by the friendly staff and taken to our room which was upstairs on the third floor. It had a double bed with a private bathroom and shower. The bed and bathroom were clean and functional; just remember that this is a hostel and the accomodations will be barebone. We got a good nights sleep and were given a complimentery breakfast in the morning of juice, coffee, toast and eggs. There was a taxi driver hanging out in the lobby who was able to take us to the airport. I would recommend this hostel to anyone else looking for a place to stay near the airport in Guayaquil.
Jeremy
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
June 8, 2012
Close to airport, good breakfast
Excellent
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
April 12, 2012
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
April 8, 2012
Murali Hostal Quayaquil
We had chosen this hostal because it provided a restuarant service and as we had a very early flight, we wanted to eat on the premises. The hotel.com website had advised us of the restuarant service and the airport transfer service. We also asked about this on arrival and was assured that dinner could be ordered between 7 - 8pm. We booked this hostal based on those services. When we went down for dinner at 7.15pm, we were told the chef was off that night and no food could be provided. After some negotiation, a lady ( don´t know who she was) agreed to cook us a meal. It took 2 hours before dinner was served at 9.30pm. We had asked for a taxi to be booked for us the next day to take us to the airport, however when we came downstairs the following morning at the pre arranged time, there was noone there and no taxi had been booked. One of the night porters drove us to the airport and then charged us 5 US dollars for the pleasure. Service overall was very poor and there was little in the way of explanation, apology or offer of discount. We would not recommend this hostal.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
March 19, 2012
good budget hostal
This hostal is hard to find and is in an iffy neighborhood, but it is cheap and decent with a restaurant and off street parking.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
November 23, 2023
Realice la reserva y al arribar para realizar el check in el encargado nos comento que no tenia disponibilidad y que el sistema de reserva no estaba operando adecuadamente, esto fue a las 21:00 y tuvimos que buscar otra opción.