The Northern highlands, particularly near Otavalo, are home to numerous hotels, hostels and converted haciendas. The prices for the often luxurious mountain accommodations range from a couple of dollars a night up to nearly $300, depending on how many amenities you want. Haciendas, as a general rule, offer beautiful views, direct access to walking routes in the countryside and can be great places to escape the bustle of the town.
Raved by travelers all over, Hacienda Primavera is a gorgeous eco-lodge nestled in the El Choclo rainforest reserve. The hotel, which has been owned by the same family for over 90 years, is located three hours northwest of Quito. The hacienda is a working ranch with horses, pigs, goats, cattle,...
Hostería Pantaví was constructed on the ruins of the old San Clemente hacienda. The hotel has 12 lovely rooms in a beautiful, peaceful setting. There is also a variety of ethnic art on the walls of the main house, painted by the owner, Camilo Andrade. Many of these pieces have been inspired by...
Las Palmeras is a small inn just a few minutes outside of Otavalo. The establishment, set in a gorgeously landscaped garden, has spectacular views of Imbabura and Cotocachi Volcanoes. Most of the inn's rooms are located in cozy cabins, set apart from the main house. There are larger, more...
La Casa Sol is more than a hotel, it is a home integrated into the daily life of the indigenous communities of the sector. La Casa Sol is located inside the "Cascada de Peguche" (Waterfall of Peguche) Protected Forest. The Kichwa de Peguche community is a privileged and energetic...
The best accommodation within the village, this hostería is composed of prim red brick cabañas scattered among well-maintained flower gardens. The ten twin rooms are neat, spacious affairs with high ceilings, wooden floors, comfy beds and matching bedspreads. They all are...