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About this property

Hostal El Punto is set in La Serena, 1.4 mi from the beach and 1640 feet from the city Center. Offering sun terrace and a garden, a barbecue and flat-screen TV is also featured in some rooms. Guests will also find a shared lounge at the property. Bike hire and car rental are available at this guest house. La Serena's main square and bus terminal are within a walking distance. The nearest airport is La Florida Airport which is located 3.1 mi from Hostal El Punto.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zuzana
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Nice patio, very close to the centre, friendly staff, breakfast, parking inside the hostel
  • Kimberly
    United States United States
    Very clean and well maintained. Very nice staff. Nice places to hang out. Breakfast was good. Our room had a patio which was private and great. The room was large with a very comfortable bed
  • Hannan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Lovely spot with a few courtyards and lots of spaces to sit and relax. Within a few minutes walk to the centre of the town. Room was lovely. Manuel and Lisa were the best, they arranged my tours and were available for all questions. Breakfast was...
  • John
    United States United States
    It was surprising to learn when we checked out that we had to pay for eggs. Location was nice: easy to walk to from the bus station and not too close to the beach.
  • Jane
    United States United States
    Location. Cleanliness. Secure Parking. Incredibly nice and helpful staff.
  • Jordan
    Canada Canada
    The staff was very accommodating, and there is parking available. Everything was very clean and there are beautiful colours throughout. We had to leave early, so did not get breakfast so unable to comment on that.
  • Becky
    United States United States
    Beautiful hostal and they packed a breakfast for us when we had to leave early.
  • Ann
    United States United States
    Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Good location for town or beach.(yes, its a walk but very pleasant) Quiet during quiet hours
  • Talita
    Brazil Brazil
    Beautiful place to stay, colorful and chill; helpful staff and nice place to meet other travelers. The architecture, house plants and dogs are in themselves something to appreciate. Minimarkets, cafes, and a cute plaza are within short walking...
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Couldn’t ask for a better location, very central and walkable between La Serena bus station and the historic centre, Plaza de Armas and Japanese gardens. The hostel is in a pretty old colonial building with colourful decor and interior...

Area info

House rules

Hostal El Punto takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $13 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hostal El Punto of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

A damage deposit of $13 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.