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Santa Cruz Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostal in Baños de Agua Santa with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reception
Interior detail
Exterior
Cafe
Santa Cruz Backpackers offers a genuine laid-back atmosphere where guests connect at the evening manager's reception or beneath starlit skies by the firepit. The property features a pleasant garden, an on-site café for coffee breaks, and WiFi access throughout public spaces.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Baños de Agua Santa is home to Santa Cruz Backpackers. Termas de la Virgen and El Refugio Spa Garden are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Chocolate Magic Factory and The Magic Village.
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16 de Diciembre, Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua

What's nearby

  • Banos Central Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sebastian Acosta Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Church of the Virgin of the Holy Water - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piscinas El Salado Thermal Bath - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Tree House - 16 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ambato Station - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leprechaun - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pappardelle Ristorante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mocambo Rock And Roll - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cherusker Cervecerìa Artesanal Alemana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Andes Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Santa Cruz Backpackers

Property highlights
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a firepit at Santa Cruz Backpackers. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and barbecue grills
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
  • Stovetops, housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 2.50 for adults and USD 2 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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 exempt from value-added tax (15%).

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 2.50 for adults and USD 2.00 for children

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 credit card, debit card, or 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Santa Cruz Backpackers Hostal
Santa Cruz Backpackers Baños de Agua Santa
Santa Cruz Backpackers Hostal Baños de Agua Santa

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Cruz Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Santa Cruz Backpackers?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Santa Cruz Backpackers?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Santa Cruz Backpackers?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Santa Cruz Backpackers located?

Situated in Baños de Agua Santa, this hostal is steps from Friar Enrique Mideros Museum, Church of the Virgin of the Holy Water, and Sebastian Acosta Park. Banos Central Market and Juan Montalvo Park are also within 5 minutes.

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