Masaya Hostels PRESS KIT 2015 Contact : PAULINE VANDIERENDONCK Mail : com@masaya-experience.com Phone : (+57) 314 748 66 97 P.1
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 MASAYA P.4 THE MASAYA EXPERIENCE P.5 CREATION P.6 KEY DATES A CULTURAL DIFFERENCE P.8 DAILY CULTURAL ACTIVITIES P.9 EXAMPLE OF CULTURAL EVENTS MASAYA HOSTELS P.10 HOSTELS & CULTURE P.12 FROM DORMS TO DELUXE ROOMS P.13 RECEPTION & COMMON AREAS BOGOTA P.15 LOCATION P.17 SERVICES Y EQUIPMENT P.18 PRIVATE ROOMS P.19 DORMS P.20 BAR P.21 BREAKFAST ROOM SANTA MARTA P.23 LOCATION P.25 SERVICES Y EQUIPMENT P.26 PRIVATE ROOMS P.27 DORMS P.28 BAR P.29 BREAKFAST ROOM SERVICES P.30 AT YOUR SERVICE P.31 DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES... P.31 A 24/7 BOOKING SYSTEM P.31 MASAYA BENEFITS INFORMATION & CONTACT P.32 BOOKING P.32 COMMUNICATION P.32 MANAGEMENT P.2 P.3
the masaya experience A hotel like hostel, a cultural center and a travel agency, Masaya offers a unique stay in authentic settings! Benefit from exceptional comfort, cultural gatherings and tailored trips. Live the local experience with Masaya! 01 MASAYA N 1 A 3-star worth comfort, with a hostel atmosphere N 2 Located at the heart of the cultural, historical and touristic centers, in a preserved and classic setting. N 3 The presence of the Colombian culture thanks to multiple events. the + Masaya -> N 4 Unpublished travel plans to discover Colombia. P.4 P.5
masaya the concept 01 MASAYA 01 MASAYA creation We are 3 youngsters bound by our common passions: travelling and discovering cultures. The idea of creating a different way of travelling was born from our encounter. We think it s crucial to share our experiences of «cultural immersion» with worldwide travellers. From this desire was born the Masaya concept and its mission: Make travellers live a traditional experience at the heart of touristic places, through comfortable and welcoming accommodation, provided by involved peers. It s a structure offering accommodation, the promotion of local culture and trip organization, facilitating the integration of guests into the local population and amongst other travelers. Our motto «The Local Experience», is the expression of this concept. In between being a hostel, hotel and cultural center, Masaya is an open and convivial place where everybody belongs. Cultural exchanges are favored by the presence of permanent travelers from all over the world and locals, gathered around numerous different activities including live traditional music, local artists exhibitions, excursions with local guides, cultural exchange featuring dancing, games, language learning etc. In Masaya, you will discover the best of the country while taking advantage of a high quality & comfortable accommodation experience. key dates 2011 Masaya Hostel Bogotá Opening 2013 Masaya Hostel Santa Marta Opening 2015 Search for new locations Launch of Masaya Hostel Medellin Project P.6 P.7
02 A CULTURAL DIFFERENCE 02 A CULTURAL DIFFERENCE daily cultural activities Masaya wants to be a meeting place for intercultural exchanges. With Masaya, guests are offered the opportunity to learn a language, a culture and lifestyle. Every day, guests are invited to participate in various cultural activities organized for free. Masaya wants to disseminate its knowledge of countries, regions, cities in this its best, its people and customs. In Colombia, in Bogotá, Santa Marta and elsewhere, customers are invited to exhibitions, typical evenings, excursions, concerts, dance classes, cultural lectures... Daily activities are constantly renewed and adapted to customer needs. A cultural program is offered each week in each Masaya hostel. examples of cultural events Monday Colombian typical games championship Tuesday Cooking lessons Wednesday Regional Dance class: Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Vallenato... Thursday Live music and cocktail courses to Colombian flavors Friday Barbecue typical Colombian + Dancing and cultural evening out night city tour Saturday Live DJ and animations Sunday Projection of Colombian documentaries or movies P.8 P.9
03 MASAYA HOSTELS 03 MASAYA HOSTELS Hostels & Culture In all its hotels, MASAYA guarantees its customers: Masaya is growing rapidly and now has 2 hotels and 132 beds available (21/09/2015). Masaya is currently positioned in two highly attractive cities of Colombia: Bogotá and Santa Marta. - CULTURAL ACTIVITIES TO LIVE THE LOCAL CULTURE - A PERFECT LOCATION IN THE CITY CENTER, CLOSE TO MAJOR SITES AND ACTIVITIES - COMFORT AND MODERN DESIGN ROOMS WORTHY OF A 3-STAR HOTEL - 24 HOURS RECEPTION 7 DAYS A WEEK P.10 P.11
03 MASAYA HOSTELS 03 MASAYA HOSTELS From dorms to deluxe rooms Reception & common areas Masaya is based on a strong concept, offering a large range of accommodation at different rates. The mix is at the heart of our concept: single travelers, couples, families, groups, couples. Everyone can find in Masaya a hosting solution tailored to the requirements and budgets of each. Masaya offers : - DORMITORIES of 4, 6 or 12 beds - PRIVATE ROOMS : Twin, Double and Triple, standard or deluxe Everything is designed to offer a comfortable lodging experience, clean, sleek and inspired by the Colombian culture. Masaya pays particular attention to the charm for its hostels. The atmosphere is warm and friendly from the reception. Many multifunctional and comfortable areas are available for a drink, relax, work, surf via Masaya s free WiFi. Patios and terraces are flowery and many games are available (billiard, chess, musical instruments...). These chill areas are the charm of Masaya, they offer a new and different customer experience in the hotel industry. P.12 P.13
04 BOGOTA Location Situated in la Candelaria, which is without a doubt the ideal starting point to discover the city, Masaya will allow its customers to discover Bogotá s most appealing neighborhood: the historical, cultural, artistic, student and political districts. BOGOTÁ P.14 P.15
04 BOGOTA Services Multilingual Staff: Spanish, English, French Reception desk open 24 hours Bar with daily Happy Hour (currently from 6PM to 8PM) Breakfast service (included with private rooms) Laundry service Towels Rental Daily cultural activities: exhibitions, live music, dancing, cooking... Excursions & Travels plans with the travel agency: Aventure Colombia BOGOTA Equipment Free WiFi access everywhere (rooms and public areas) Computers available for free Billiards, Ping-Pong, Instruments, Colombian typical games,... Fully equipped kitchen available Flat screen TV and cable channels in some private rooms P.16 P.17
04 BOGOTA 04 BOGOTA Private rooms Dorms Masaya offers 3 TYPES OF DOUBLE ROOMS: Deluxe, Standard & Basic Double 2 TYPES OF TWIN: Twin Deluxe & Twin Standard Covering an area from 12 to 17m2, all our Deluxe rooms are fitted with a Queen Size bed (Double) with plush duvet and pillows, a flat-screen TV with cable channels; and a private bathroom. They have a safe in the room and a small fridge available. With a capacity of 4 or 6, each Masaya dorm has been designed to offer attractive prices while respecting the privacy and intimacy of every client. Each dorm includes: personal curtains, personal bedside lamps, personal electronical outlet. All dormitories have secure storage and large capacity shared bathrooms. 1 TRIPLE ROOM Private bathrooms are equipped with Italian-style shower and a large tub faucet. Basic and Standard Rooms, as the Triple room, benefit from a shared bathroom. All floors date back to colonial period and were preserved from demolitions. P.18 P.19
04 BOGOTA 04 BOGOTA Bar Breakfast room The Masaya team has created a warm and friendly atmosphere around the bar. With weekly cultural and musical events, the bar is an ideal place to relax after a day of sightseeing of Bogota. A beautiful patio overlooking the Montserrate will be the breakfast meeting point for Masaya Hostel Bogota s hosts. Included with private rooms, the full breakfast offers: fresh fruit juices, hot drinks, eggs, breads, spreads, cereals and milk... for only $ 8,000 COP. Varied and balanced, Masaya offers top quality and fresh products. P.20 P.21
05 SANTA MARTA Location Masaya Hostel Santa Marta is located at the heart of Santa Marta s historical center, 100 meters from the cathedral and from the bay area. Our guests can forget about taxis and buses while staying in the center of Santa Marta Masaya Hostel Santa Marta has 22 rooms and an accommodation capacity of around 80 people by providing its guests the following services. SANTA MARTA P.22 P.23
05 SANTA MARTA Services Multilingual Staff: Spanish, English, French Reception desk open 24 hours Bar service on the roof terrace with daily Happy Hour (currently from 6PM to 8PM) Breakfast service (included with private rooms) Laundry service Towels Rental Daily cultural activities: exhibitions, live music, dancing, cooking... Excursions & Travels plans with the travel agency: Aventure Colombia Equipment Free WiFi access everywhere (rooms and public areas) 2 outdoor pools Computers available for free Billiards, Ping-Pong, Instruments, Colombian typical games... Fully equipped kitchen available Air-conditioned movie room with a large choice of movies Reading Corner Book Exchange Flat screen TV and cable channels in some private rooms P.24 P.25
05 SANTA MARTA 05 SANTA MARTA Private rooms Dorms Masaya Hostel Santa Marta offers 4 types of Private Rooms on a total of 15 rooms: 7 DOUBLE DELUXE 4 DOUBLE ENSUITE 1 TRIPLE DELUXE 3 TWIN ENSUITE Private bathrooms, individually decorated, are equipped with Italian-style shower and a large tub faucet. Covering an area of 14 to 22m2, all double rooms are equipped with a King Size bed, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fans and AC, safes; and a private bathroom. All bedrooms, with pastel colors, are decorated in homage to Colombian personalities. Deluxe Rooms have also a small fridge available, and direct pool access from the ground floor. With a capacity of 4, 6 or 12 beds, each dorm Masaya has been designed to offer attractive prices while respecting the privacy of each client. Each dorm includes: personal curtains, personal bedside lamps, personal electronical outlet. All dormitories have secure storage and large capacity shared bathrooms. Each dormitory has its own bathroom. Dorms of 4 and 6 beds are equipped with AC and Fans, the 12 bed-dorm is equipped with personal Fans. P.26 P.27
05 SANTA MARTA 05 SANTA MARTA Bar Breakfast room Masaya Santa Marta s bar is located on the hostel gorgeous roof terrace and offers stunning views of the city, the Cathedral and the bay. Bordering the pool, the wood bar offers a great choice of drinks and snacks. The bar hosts cultural and musical events in a friendly and warm atmosphere. As in Bogotá, the bar is an ideal place to relax after a day of sightseeing and discovery. It is also a meeting place where guests and locals can meet; the bar is open to all. Included with private rooms, Masaya full breakfast offers: fresh fruit juices, hot drinks, eggs, breads, spreads, cereals and milk... for only $ 8,000 COP. Varied and balanced, Masaya offers top quality and fresh products. Breakfast is served near the pool area on the rooftop terrace. P.28 P.29
At your service Masaya wants to offer a local experience, that s why Masaya offers to all their customers comprehensive services to let them fully enjoy their experience. RECEPTION 24 HOURS: FOR A NICE ARRIVAL Masaya receptions are open 24h, Masaya teams welcome guests personally and are listening to customers day and night. FLAT SCREEN TV WITH MANY CHANNELS Masaya offers a wide selection of TV channels: national and international, dedicated to news, sports or cinema. 06 SERVICES 06 SERVICIOS 06 SERVICES WIFI EVERYWHERE! Thanks to the wireless connection in public areas and rooms, it is possible to surf the web without restrictions! This service is free. Masaya benefits FREE Free for children under 2 years sharing the room / parents, within a maximum occupancy 3 persons per room. -15% Up to 15% discount in the partner restaurants and bars -10% Development continues... Through the constant search for houses of character, Masaya wants to develop its network and pays special attention to the quality of its buildings: both in terms of the location and at an architectural level. The purpose of Masaya is to achieve a network of 10 hostels in 2020. SECURITY Masaya ensures serenity in the hostels thanks to its video surveillance system. Luggage can be recorded SMOKING / NON SMOKING The rooms and dorms Masaya non-smoking; smoking areas are MASAYA AND ANIMALS We do not accept pets in Masaya. Up to 10% discount on second stays in Masaya Hostels (direct booking). a 24/7 booking system With a few clicks on www.masaya-experience.com Directly from the hostel of choice. Via OTAs safely behind reception dedicated in the common areas of each of the hostels. the best rates are available on www.masaya-experience.com P.30 P.31
07 INFORMATION & CONTACT booking www.masaya-experience.com CONTACT IN SANTA MARTA: santamarta@masaya-experience.com CONTACT IN BOGOTÁ: bogota@masaya-experience.com communication com@masaya-experience.com (+57) 314 748 66 97 management nicolas@masaya-experience.com P.32