If you are coming to Guayaquil by plane or by bus:

The best way to get here is by Taxi

Dreamkapture is only about 10 minutes from the Bus Station and the Airport by Taxi.

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 city blocks away from the La Rotonda Mall and City Mall.

NEVER TAKE A TAXI WITHOUT A LICENSE PLATES!

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: $3.00

Urdesa $4.00

There are lots of things around Dreamkapture Hostel:

Shopping mall – “City Mall”

Restaurants

• Cajape 2: Typical Ecuadorian Food
• Chifa Amistoso: Chinese food
• El Cafe de Tere: Typical Ecuadorian Breakfast
• Hamburguesa de Colorado: Local Hamburger Stand
• Many Sea Food, Fish, Crabs, Ceviche places (Encocao de Mitya is recommended)
• Shawarma

The best way to make a reservation is by using our “Contact” or “Book Now” link.

You will find a list of the rooms and prices; as above in “What are the room rates for Dreamkapture?

Yes, Dreamkapture often is the lodging for various groups; youth groups, religious groups, families, numerous people traveling together, etc.

When making a reservation for a group there are some different issues that need to be determined and understood.

We will need to know the normal details:

• - Which dates you need lodging?
• - How many people are in the group?
• - Is the group made up of Adults? Children? Are there pets?
• - Which rooms (or type of rooms) you will need for the group?
• - When will the group be arriving?

You will find a list of the rooms and prices; as above in the “What are the room rates for Dreamkapture?”

Please tell of us which of the rooms listed on the “Contact” link page you are interested in, and if the room is available, we will confirm your reservation request or make another room suggestion.

It is best if you make your group's reservation in as much time as possible in advance.

If one of the next options will be acceptable to you, you can make your reservation directly on our website clicking the reservation button BOOK NOW, note that for reservations with multiple days or multiple rooms a deposit is required to guarantee the reservation.

Airport pick-up is available by a private service which Dreamkapture can arrange for you. There is a base cost for this of $10 per vehicle. A driver will be in the airport to meet you with a sign with your name on it. He will wait 20 minutes. After 20 minutes there will be an additional hourly charge.

In order for us to arrange this service for you.

You need to confirm with Dreamkapture that you want this service.

We usually set the time of the pick at one hour past your arrival time to allow for customs, luggage claim and inspection. You can always request a specific time for the Pick-up.

It is your responsibility to notify Dreamkapture Travel of delays or missed flight. This way we can reschedule your pick-up.

You can complete a simple Online request form for this service by clicking here: Private Taxi Pick-up

We serve breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. everyday. Ask about adding breakfast to your stay when you check in.

There are no early or late breakfast options provided by the hostel.

There is a shared kitchen for guest which you are welcome to make your own meals and there are grocery food stores nearby.

Check In time starting at 1:00 p.m. This is after rooms have been vacated and cleaned. If the room is ready before 1:00 p.m. you will be allowed to check in sooner.

Check Out time for your room is 12:00 p.m. noon.

Check Out time from the hostel is 5:00 p.m.

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 will not have a room and are only allowed in the public areas (kitchen, Internet, TV, bathrooms, soaking pool).

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, light blouses.

Footwear: running/tennis shoes are always good, sandals, flip-flops (usually on tourist wear theses) are good options.

At night it can get cool and during the rainy season there can be mosquitoes. Pants and a long sleeve shirt or light jacket will often be enough to keep you comfortable.

At Dreamkapture, Clients are allowed to bring small dogs or cats, under next conditions:

If you agree with these conditions, let us know and we will send you a room confirmation.

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.

There is a laundry on the same side of the street of the Hostel, just before arriving at the main avenue where you can wash your clothes at an affordable price.

It opens from Monday to Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m.

Sunday is closed!

• • Check-out time of the rooms 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 have not checked-out of the room by noon and you do not have a reservation for the next night, Dreamkapture staff may have to pack your belongings to be placed in the storage room, so the room can be cleaned for new arrivals.
• • If you would like to stay another night or purchase the extended stay option, talk to the receptions before 12:00 noon in the office to see if your room is available or to pay the $3.00.
• • As a matter of respect for all the guests at the hostel: Please keep the noise down after 11:00 p.m. and early in morning in the hostel.
• • We kindly ask you not to throw any bulky objects in the toilet; not even toilet paper. Use the trash bins for these items.
• • We do not have laundry service. You will find a laundry place on the same street as Dreamkapture. As a matter of respect for the other guests, please, do not dry your clothes in public areas. Clothes in public areas will be removed.
• • If you are in the dorm, you are entitled to one bed. If you are staying several nights and you would like to change beds, please let the receptionist know by 12:00 noon. This way we can have your previous bed cleaned and ready for another person.
• • Dreamkapture Hostel is environmentally conscious. For conservation reasons, please turn off lights, A/C, and fans before leaving your room, and please make sure the water tap is closed. Clean plastic bottles go in the special blues bins in the public areas.
• • There is a $5.00 charge for lost room key, $10 for missing or damaged towels and $15 for missing or damaged sheets. Please do not mistreat towels and sheets, if you need any cleaning material; ask for it in the office.

• • DO NOT LET PEOPLE IN THE HOSTEL! For everyone’s safety ONLY the manager is authorized to do this.
• • People visiting you at Dreamkapture:

  The main green door must remain closed at all times. If someone is visiting you at the hostel they are allowed in the pool patio area and Tv room or public areas. They are not allowed in the rooms.

• • We have a safe in the office where we will gladly secure your valuables. Please keep your room locked at all times. Dreamkapture is not responsible for any lost or missing items in the hostel. The dormitories Do Not have lockers.
• • In case of a fire, natural disaster, or other emergency you will hear an alarm sounding. Please remain calm and make your way to the to the patio area between the soaking pool and the office, by the green door.

• • In case of a fire, natural disaster, or other emergency you will hear an alarm sounding. Please remain calm and make your way to the to the patio area between the soaking pool and the office, by the green door.