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The safety of our guests and our staff has always been a priority. Due to recent events in Ecuador, we have strengthened our policies. What you need to know:
☑️ We work with confirmed and paid reservations. You can make your reservation here.
☑️ We are only offering a Non-Contact check-in process. You will receive an email with the online check-in link when you make your reservation.
☑️ Payment methods. After check-in, you will receive a second link to pay by credit/debit card.
☑️ Dreamkapture can arrange a private, secure pick-up service from the airport or bus terminal and back. You can read more about this service, the cost, and how to request the service here.
☑️ For everyone's safety only the manager is authorized to open the door to new reservations. Be certain there is no one close by before opening the door to get in and out.
We thank you for your cooperation in maintaining the safety of you and others at Dreamkapture Hostel.
Bookings cannot be accepted by any person under the age of 18 unless they are accompanied by an adult (18 or over) that proves the legal relationship, such as parents or legal representative. In the case of sports teams, religious groups, etc. the representative will check-in with a letter issued by the institution organizing the activity besides the legal document of each member of the group.
Dreamkapture Hostel works together with the authorities to eradicate the sexual exploitation of minors.
Help us to help our community!
Dreamkapture Hostel has a little convenience store in the reception selling not just basic essential products for your personal care, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, and feminine products, but also we help our community by selling handicraft products from our local artisans, like candles, soaps, jewelry, and more.
Wellness at Dreamkapture!
After your long day, enjoy a relaxing massage in the hostel
Half body massage $20 (45 minutes)
Full massage $25 (60 minutes)
Book your massage today and enjoy some relaxation and pampering.
MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT HERE
Dreamkapture happily welcomes you with your pet.
As a matter of respect for the rest of our guests, you may bring cats or small dogs under certain conditions.
For more information here.
Transfers are available by a private service which Dreamkapture can arrange for you.
A driver will be at the airport or bus terminal to meet you with a sign with your name on it.
Transfer IN $15
Transfer OUT $7
Round service $20
For more information and to reserve this service here.
Same-day service
Laundry service includes washing, drying, and folding.
Leave your clothes in the reception till 10:00 am and get them back at 6:00 pm. The price for the bag is $5.00.
You just need to dry your clothes! We can also do it, just for $3 per bag.
This is a service provided under request and in advance to check availability.
Time: 8:30
Meeting Point: Reception
Price: Free. It is a tip-based service.
Reserve the service here.
Dreamkapture is proudly a hostel, not a hotel!
Our private rooms and shared dormitories are equipped either with air conditioners or ventilators; please, check the details of the reserved room carefully before confirming it.
DID YOU LEAVE SOMETHING BEHIND WHILE STAYING AT DREAMKAPTURE?
Fill out a lost item form and we’ll begin our search.
For our distinguished guests, Dreamkapture Hostel offers storage service for free on the day of your arrival and the day of your departure.
If you need to store your luggage for more days, we offer this service for $1 per bag per day.
What to do?
1. Please read, fill out, and sign the release form and luggage storage form.
2. Bring your luggage down to the storage (first floor).
3. Enjoy the rest of your trip luggage free.
For non-guests, we offer this service for $5 per luggage per day.
KITCHEN RULES
If you empty it, FILL IT ✅
If you dirty it, CLEAN IT ✅
If you open it, CLOSE IT ✅
If you spill it, WIPE IT ✅
If you cook it, SHARE IT 😃👍
Why do we share our kitchen?
Cooking in a different country is fun and a way to explore cultural differences.
You can meet and socialize with other travelers.
It gives you a good excuse for downtime.
Kitchen Etiquette:
1. Don’t eat other people’s food.
2. Don’t take up all the space in the fridge.
3. Clean your pots, pans, and dishes as soon as you can.
4. Don’t take up every burner on the stove.
5. Wipe the counter down when you’re done with the space.
6. Don’t use the kitchen after 10:00 p.m.
7. Be mindful of people who may have serious allergies.
8. When you finish using the kitchen, leave it closed.
How to have access to the kitchen?
Just contact us to provide you with the electronic key or password. You can either send us a message on WhatsApp or you can talk directly with the receptionist.
Stay with us and relax!Room check-out time is 12:00 noon. Check-out time from the hostel is at 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 p.m. an extended stay in the hostel until 11:00 p.m. is available for $3 per person.
If you are a non-client and you would like to spend the day at Dreamkapture before taking your late plane or bus, for $5 you can stay at the hostel until 11:00 pm using the soaking pool, TV room, shared kitchen, and public bathrooms. We will provide towels, soap, and shampoo.
If you would like to stay in your room after the check-out, there is a charge of $1 per hour up to 4:00 pm. After this time, we will charge for an overnight stay.
How to pay? Please, click here to see the different payment options.
A complimentary light continental breakfast buffet is served in the dining room every day from 7:30 am to 9:00 am.
We offer two kinds of bread (white and brown) and a third option that changes from day to day (onion bread, muffins, cheddar bread, garlic bread, etc). We also offer coffee, tea, aromatic water, powder creamer, toast, butter, jam, and seasonal fruits.
Our dining room is located on the second floor.
A lot of hostels have a curfew for safety and to make sure travelers aren’t interrupting others’ sleep by coming and going at all hours.
Dreamkapture curfew is from 11:00 pm to 6:00 a.m. That means that we will lock the main door during this time. If you’re planning to stay out later than 11:00 p.m. and want access to the hostel late at night, please let us know so that a receptionist can open the door for you.
All reservations are welcome at any time, we kindly ask you to let us know the time of your arrival.
You will find a good sense of community in a hostel, but it is always wise to secure your valuable items, especially if you are using a shared room.
We can provide security for your valuable items in our office. If you have something you want to keep safe, contact a receptionist in person or by using WhatsApp and someone in the office will gladly help secure your valuables. We will ask you to fill out a form, that you will sign when you leave your valuables. Whenever you add or take items from our care we will make adjustments to the itemized form.
Please keep your room locked at all times. Dreamkapture Hostel is not responsible for any lost or missing items in your room or any public area in the hostel.
The dormitories do not have lockers, so please ask our office staff to secure your items.
This document simply helps us to remind our more clueless or mischievous guests (don’t worry, we know that you are not one of them), to be careful with the facilities that they will have at their disposal. At the end of the day, we think it’s fair, and it will make everyone feel at home. The proper use of the room and its elements will never lead to the damages that are cited.
At Dreamkapture, we strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all our guests. However, our guests must be aware of certain aspects related to the disclaimer.
Loss or Damage to Personal Belongings:
The hostel is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage to our guests’ personal belongings. We recommend that our guest take special care of their belongings and consider using our general safety box in the reception.
Personal Injuries: Dreamkapture Hostel assumes no responsibility for injuries during a stay, whether within our facilities or in their surroundings. By staying with us, each guest agrees to act with caution and responsibility.
Events Outside Our Control:
We cannot be held responsible for any damage or inconvenience caused by events beyond our control, such as natural disasters, power outages, or any other unforeseen circumstances.
By checking into our hostel, you agree to these terms.
We have made a reservation in your name blocking this space in the reservation system in that way nobody else can make a reservation on your room or bed. If your plans have changed and you need to make a cancelation, please be aware of our cancelation policy that will be applied.
72 hours or more before your arrival date - Fee charged 0%
24 to 72 hours before your arrival date - Fee charged 50%
Less than 24 hours before your arrival date - Fee charged 100%
Note: The base amount for the percentage charged will be the full amount of the reservation. This policy also includes changes in the number of people and rooms per reservation.
The following damages for improper use of the furniture will be charged:
*Please do not mistreat towels and sheets, if you need any cleaning material; ask for it in the office.
When planning a visit to a new place, especially a foreign country, it is perfectly normal to have many questions. This is why Dreamkapture Hostel provides you with this easy guide to the often-asked questions about our hostel and the city of Guayaquil.
Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions about Dreamkapture and Guayaquil. We have separated the questions into two groups: Most Commonly Asked Questions and More Specific Questions.
If you have a question that is not addressed here, you can always contact us.
There are many good restaurants nearby where you can enjoy our local crab dishes, ceviches, and other typical foods. Our neighborhood is friendly, and the people are nice and helpful.
If you are coming to Guayaquil by plane or by bus, the best way to get to Dreamkapture Hostel is by taxi. Dreamkapture is only about 10 minutes from the bus station and the airport by taxi.
Dreamkapture also offers you a secure pick-up service.
There is a base cost for this service of $17 per vehicle. One vehicle can usually take only 3 adults with luggage.
There is a base cost for this service of $20. One vehicle can usually take only 3 adults with luggage.
You can complete a simple online request form for this service by clicking here: Private Taxi Pick-up
If you like to take a bus from the bus terminal to Dremkapture Hostel, click here.
We are on Juan Sixto Bernal, which is the same street that “Hamburguesa El Colorado” is on. This street is directly across from where the restaurant Cafe de Tere is located on Benjamin Carrion. This is only a few blocks away from the La Rotonda Mall and City Mall.
Find us on Google Maps.
NEVER TAKE A TAXI WITHOUT A LICENSE PLATE!
Yes, it is. Our prices go from $10 to $20 per person. You can make your reservation directly on our website by clicking the reservation button BOOK NOW.
Three days before your arrival day, we will send you a link to make the payment for your reservation.
The best way to make a reservation is by using our “Book Now” button or clicking here.
Dreamkapture is proudly a hostel, not a hotel, which means:
Yes, you can. Groups are very welcome.
Dreamkapture Hostel often is the lodging for various groups; youth groups, religious groups, families, numerous people traveling together, students, etc.
The best way to make a reservation is by using our “Book Now” button or clicking here.
If you need help making a reservation for a group, due to different group considerations, contact us. Please check the questions below to determine and understand the group's needs:
We will need to know the normal details:
Also, we will need additional information to be able to allocate your group in the rooms:
To ensure availability, it is best to make your group's reservation as far in advance as possible.
There are lots of things around Dreamkapture Hostel:
Shopping mall – “City Mall” & "Rotonda Shopping Center"
Restaurants:
Taxis are the best way to get around in Guayaquil. Here are some approximate prices for destinations in Guayaquil.
To and from the airport and Bus Station (Terminal Terrestre) to Dreamkapture Hostel: $5.00
City Center: Malecon 2000 / Las Peñas: $4.00 - $5.00
Mall de Sol: $5.00
Urdesa $4.00
Airport pick-up is available by a private service which Dreamkapture can arrange for you. There is a base cost for this of $12 per vehicle. A driver will be at the airport to meet you with a sign with your name on it. He will wait 20 minutes. After 20 minutes there will be a $3 additional charge.
We usually set the time of the pick-up one hour past your arrival time to allow for customs, luggage claim, and inspection. You can always request a specific time for this service
It is your responsibility to notify Dreamkapture Travel of delays or missed flight to reschedule your pick-up.
You can complete a simple online request form for this service by clicking here: Private Taxi Pick-up
Room check-in: 1:00 p.m.
Room check-out: 12:00 p.m. noon
Hostel check-out: 5:00 p.m.
If the room is ready before 1:00 p.m. you will be allowed to check in sooner, not before 8:00 am.
If you are leaving on a late bus or flight, we offer an extended stay option for $3.00 per person until 11:00 p.m. With the extended stay option, you can stay in the public areas (kitchen, Internet, TV, bathrooms, soaking pool).
As a matter of respect to the rest of our guests:
For little kids, we have a playpen crib for $5 a night.
Guayaquil is HOT year-round. If you are not used to the heat it is best to be prepared by having light clothing, for example, t-shirts, shorts, skirts, and light blouses.
Footwear: running/tennis shoes are always good, sandals and flip-flops (usually tourists wear these) are good options.
At night it can get cool and during the rainy season, there can be mosquitoes. Pants and a long-sleeved shirt or light jacket will often be enough to keep you comfortable.
Here at Dreamkapture we have 110v electricity as does the rest of Ecuador. The plug-ins are North American standard. If necessary, you should bring your own adapter.
We offer laundry service to our guests. Laundry service includes washing, drying, and folding. Leave your clothes in the reception till 10:00 am and get them back at 6:00 pm. The price for the bag is $5.00.
You just need to dry your clothes! We can also do it, just for $3 per bag.
At Dreamkapture, our guests are welcome to bring small dogs or cats for $10 per night per pet, and under certain *conditions. For more information and to request this service, click here.
*If you agree with these conditions, let us know and we will send you a room confirmation.
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