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Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking
6 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Basic Double Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking
6 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Hostel in Las Galeras, near La Playita Beach

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff

A stay at Hostel La Ballena Backpacker places you in the heart of Las Galeras, a 3-minute drive from La Playita Beach and 11 minutes from Fronton Beach. This hostel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Madama Beach and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Colorado Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 8
  • Laundry facilities
  • Library
  • Multilingual staff
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Lockers available

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Room Amenities

Hostel La Ballena Backpacker offers 8 accommodations with fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Las Galeras hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Shower only
  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Linens provided
  • Fan
  • Local maps
  • Window screens

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Ecotours on site
  • Horse riding nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Cash Deposit Required

No front desk

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are not cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 10 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

  • Hostel Ballena Backpacker Las Galeras
  • Hostel Ballena Backpacker
  • Ballena Backpacker Las Galeras
  • Ballena Backpacker
  • Hostel La Ballena Backpacker Las Galeras
  • Hostel La Ballena Backpacker Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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