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A gorgeous luxury hotel and spa set in the mountains above Baños, Luna Runtun offers breathtaking views of Tungurahua Volcano, Llanganates National Park and Baños below. Swiss-owned and managed, the service is consistently good and friendly. In 2007 Luna Runtun added a network of outdoor pools and jacuzzis overlooking the spectacular view, and a nearby ecological reserve that is protecting the diverse habitat on the slopes of Tungurahua.

Luna Runtun offers 23 adventure activities: 11 hikes, rafting, canyoning, biking, horse backriding, travelling throughout the country side and the Amazon rainforest.

Services offered at the spa include body treatments like volcanic ash and salt exfoliation, honey exfoliation, rose bath, etc. from $15 - 25; massages from $14 - 36; facials for $15; hair care; manicures and pedicures for $10; and waxing for $5 - 15.

Luna Runtun is 6 km off the main Baños - Puyo road. To get there from Baños, get a taxi, rent a car or make arrangements through a tour company. You can stay in Baños and go to the spa as a day trip or stay at the spa as long as you like.

For overnight guests, rooms range in price from $67 - $164 per person which includes a welcome cocktail, dinner, country breakfast, taxes, free internet, use of 4 pools and jacuzzi with hot volcanic water and spectacular views.

In 2008 they launched a new poolside coffee shop/bar, Café del Cielo, which is open to the public (their restaurant is for guests only). This café with arguably the best view in town. Order one of the 34 types of coffee and some tapas, crepes or sandwiches and sit back to enjoy a view of Tungurahua volcano, the Andes and the city of Baños. Prices range from $1 to $5. Café del Cielo is open all year long from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a full bar available.

Location:
Caserío Runtun Km. 6 P.O. Box 18-02-1944


Baños, Ecuador

Spa/Hot Springs, Restaurant, Hotel

This Hotel is: Budget

Hotel Amenities, Services and Facilities All Credit Cards Accepted, Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Reception, Parking - Free, Gift Shop, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Spa, Towels Included, Hair dryer

Contact Information:
Phone: 593-3-2740882
Fax: 593-3-2740376
E-mail: carmen(at)remove-this.lunaruntun.com
URL: www.lunaruntun.com



09 Nov 2006
15 Jun 2009


Luna Runtun - The Adventure SPA, Baños Ecuador
Surrounded by spectacular views and two National Parks, you'll bathe in the luxury of our SPA and immerse yourself in our many activities.
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Traveler Reviews of Luna Runtun

Place in heaven

You can't get more relaxed in a place like this. The service was incredible, the view is completely amazing. The food is great. We loved it.

Traveler from Quito, Ecuador on Jul 07, 2008

Great Experience

We didn't have to leave the hotel to get the best experience of Baños. The price is very fair, the breakfast and dinner are included and the food is GOOD. The spa is the best-- the massages are very cheap. The service is world-class quality. We will come back again for sure.

Traveler from Denmark on Jul 07, 2008

A must !

Unforgettable views - very good food - excellent massages - very very relaxing !A special thanks to Ricardo, Cecilia and Carmen

Marc Pilloud from Geneva - Switzerland on Aug 11, 2007

Go and enjoy it !

Some friends recommended us Luna Runtun. However, we never imagined that this place was so beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed the good food and accommodation, the nice staff and the incredible views from the swimming pools. 3 days were really too short!

Catalina Restrepo from Cartagena - Colombia on May 08, 2007

Spectacular setting!

Incredibly relaxing, fabulous view- Luna Runtun is a real treat!

Caroline Bennett on Apr 27, 2007

Excellent !!

A very good mixture of rest (spa) and activities ! We have enjoyed the perfect service at all times, the very good food, the extraordinary and unique location with its breathtaking views and the company of an well educated guide, Rodrigo. It has been a great experience for the second consecutive year. We will be back with all our family and friend. Thank you again.

Traveler from Tampa on Mar 27, 2007

LUXURY!

Imagine the most beautiful, rustic, secluded, yet luxurious place on earth...you have Luna Runtun. Nested in the folds of the active volcano's base, you have a view of the entire town of Banos down below. We hiked the three hours up the volcano from Banos, but you can also take a taxi up the backside of the volcano. Don't miss this. If the rooms are out of your price range, go up for a massage during the day and then have a magnificent dinner in their open air restaraunt. You will not regret it!

juli yelnick from Chicago on May 22, 2006

Good but expencice

Baños is amazing! Luna Runtun is a beautiful place with a wonderful atmosphere, but for the price the rooms could be of better quality. The place lacks a playground for children.

Traveler from Cumbaya, Ecuador on Mar 25, 2006

Spectacular Scenery at Luna Runtun

Luna Runtun is set in the most spectacular setting, above Banos with huge views of Llanganates National Park and Tungurahua Volcano looming overhead. Treat yourself to wonderful spa treatments at a fraction of what they'd cost in US and Europe. There are lots of adventurous activites in the surrounding area. Luna Runtun is in a class way above the hostels and budget hostels in Banos and cost is also high compared to the rest, but if you want to treat yourself to a world class relax its worth it.

Traveler from Chicago on Oct 09, 2005

Romantic Getaway - Luna Runtun

Beautiful location. Perfect for honeymoon. Great spa and trips. Rodrigo was a great guide. Highly recommend staying here.

Traveler from Florida on Sep 13, 2005

I LOOOOVED the half- day spa treatment here, ...

I LOOOOVED the half- day spa treatment here, but found the lunch overpriced -- $20 for just your basic Ecuadorian fare. The views and atmosphere are breathtaking though.

Jason Halberstadt from St. Louis, Missouri, USA on Jan 25, 2005
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