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This could happen for two reasons. Either we already have a full house for the dates you’ve chosen, or because there’s a problem with the length of your stay, it doesn’t follow the minimum night policy (depending on the season) of 3 nights or 6 nights. If you want to be sure you can still write us, sometimes we can arrange something for you.

Since it’s opening, The Free Spirit Hostel has built part of its experience on the type of food we consume, and the way we appreciate it. Although we offer fresh fish once a week, all of our dinners are vegetarian. Instead of meat, our team match different flavors, combining spices, fresh local vegetables and original ideas to excite your taste buds in a creative manner. Meat is available at the supermarket in Playas, and you’re welcome to cook it back at the hostel. Dinner is served family style, meaning that guests, staff members and owners get together for dinner to sit together on one big table.

We only accept US Dollars. But don’t worry there is many ATM in Playas, 30 min by bus.

We also accept credit cards with an extra fee of 10%

We do not provide towels for the dorms but for an additional fee you can rent one.

For the private rooms the towels are provided.

The surf rental is included in your package. However if you didn’t buy the ‘Learn To Surf Package’ we offer the surf option at 10$US per day for your whole stay. Surf Rentals are 20$/day without packages.

If you took the ‘Learn To Surf Package’ your stay includes 4 lesson (1 surf theory and 3 in the ocean, 1h each).
However, if you want to have an additional private lesson, no problem! We charge 10$US per additional surf class.

The yoga schedule is decided in relation to the surf lessons schedule, which are themselves decided upon the wave size and tides. So the general schedules of our hostel are constantly changing with nature’s rhythm.

Anyone aged 14 or over is entitled to stay at the hostel as long as they are accompanied by a parent/guardian that is over the age of 18. This must be pre-arranged with the hostel. Anyone over the age of 18 can stay here without any restrictions.

Sure, as long as you let us know by mail what time you’ll be arriving when you make your initial booking. We can then arrange your arrival with our driver if you want to use our transport services, or we will explain to you how to access to your room via email.

Unfortunately no. Best option would be to withdraw cash when you arrive in Guayaquil. Playas is the closest town and it’s fairly big there you will find plenty of ATMs. The buses between Puerto Engabao and Playas leave every 25 minutes.

Yes we do! Depending on the season and packages available, dinner and breakfast is cooked and served by the Free Spirit staff. However, the guest kitchen is equipped with a stove/oven, a fridge, cooking supplies and a cabinet to store your food, is accessible anytime.