With a stay at Murali Hostal Guayaquil in Guayaquil (Simón Bolívar), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Mall del Sol Shopping Center and Plaza del Sol. .This hostal is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Guayaquil Convention Center and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from San Marino Mall.
What's nearby
Mall del Sol Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Guayaquil Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
San Marino Mall - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
City Mall - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Malecon 2000 - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Duran Train Station - 14 min drive
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 6 min drive
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
Hostal with free parking, a quick walk to Mall del Sol Shopping Center
Murali Hostal Guayaquil offers 11 accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.
This Guayaquil hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 11 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 3 km.
Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and express check-out. Planning an event in Guayaquil? This hostal has facilities measuring 301 square feet (28 square meters), including conference space. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
The hostal offers a complimentary manager's reception on select days.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Extended parking on site (USD 5 per night)
24-hour pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge)
Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 3 km
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Breakfast available for a fee
Free manager's reception
Coffee/tea in a common area
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Conveniences
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Conference space (301 square feet)
More
Designated smoking areas
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
LCD TV
More
Desk
Free local calls
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 5 per vehicle
Extended parking fee: USD 5 per night
Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per stay
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is 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
Murali Hostal Guayaquil Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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.
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.
Have stayed here a number of times. Always great people to work with. Rooms are clean,spacious. We will return to here again.
john
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
6/10 Okay
Dave and Judy, Bahia de Caraquez
28 July 2016
Disliked: Staff & service
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
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
27 June 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The place was nice but they need more friendly workers.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
5 Sept 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 traveller
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
19 Mar 2012
Liked: Staff & service
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 traveller
4/10 Poor
Santiago, Quito
Business traveller, Travelled with group
23 Nov 2023
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.