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Ecuador Haciendas - San Jorge Eco-Lodge San Jorge Ecolodge is located close to Quito at Km 4 on the Cotocollao-Nono road, just 20 minutes from the city, in the northeast Pichincha foothills. While close to the city, it is worlds apart due to natural beauty and the traditional ways. Guests can hike, mountain bike, or horseback to discover the waterfalls and abundant wildlife within the botanical reserve. The reserve covers 80 hectares, part of which form part of the beautiful Pichincha cloud forest. Social events can be organized such as weddings, degrees, conferences, tours and incentives for universities, high schools, companies and family parties.

Hotel Piedra del Mar This boutique hotel offers a new concept in hotels, with its beautiful architecture and its innovative and personalized service. This will make your stay an unforgettable experience in this piece of heaven on the Pacific coast of Ecuador.

Sapos y Ranas Hostel and Botanical Garden is an ecotourist hostel located in the Pichincha Province. Here you can spot 160 different species of birds while surrounded by sub-tropical forests, rivers, ecological paths, orchid nurseries, and medicinal fruits and plant farms.

"Casa de Amigos" is a beach front hotel located on one of the most beautiful beaches in Ecuador. This Familiar and cosy hotel in Same, Esmeraldas, has relaxed atmosphere with personalized services. Comfortable rooms can accommodate from two to six persons, all with hot water showers, air conditioner and cable TV. Complementary breakfast. Entertainment activities available, like: snorkling, kayaking, ping-pong, gimnasium, boogie boards, beach volley ball, football and more. International bar-restaurant with the best gourmet food on the beach.

Hotel Othello Cozy and Elegant French style Hotel-café, located on the most attractive street of the new Quito, Amazonas Avenue half a block from the Hilton Colon. With a different and warm decor, all the hotel included rooms are decorated with hundreds of pastel colors and are complimented with touches of Ecuadorian artwork. Enjoy our overnight shoe shining service as in the old times!

The Bospas Fruit Forest Farm & Lodge. A tropical farmstay (Bed and Breakfast) that gives you a unique insight into rural Ecuador and the amazing biodiversity of this Andean country, in the middle of a 15 hectares forest garden. Three guestrooms with private bathroom and a porch. Also, a campsite and a swimmingpool. Bospas is located in the lush valley of the Mira River, along the newly paved road from Ibarra to San Lorenzo, a ride of 1,5 hrs North of Otavalo, famous for its Indian handicrafts and market.
From Bospas, we organize excursions to the Golondrinas Cloudforest Reserve, boat trips through the Mangrove forests and an interesting hike to the Reserva Ecológica El Angel with its rare Frailejones plants.

Cabañas La Tortuga - Just north of “Cinco Cerros” or “Five Hills” (the western most tip of the Chongon-Colonche mountain range). Here you will find comfort, peace and serenity; in other words, Paradise. Cabañas La Tortuga offers you everything you need to spend your days dreaming by the side of the ocean, river, and jungle. Cabañas La Tortuga offers: Double and family cabins, ceiling fans, orthopedic mattresses, private bathrooms with hot water, rest area with hammocks, beachfront cabins, private parking, restaurant-terrace and bar services, game and music area with satelital T.V.

Antinea Apart-Hotel - a charming French style hotel in the heart of Quito. Antinea's rooms and furnished apartments are a home away from home for leisure and business travelers alike. Antinea is located close to the City's best restaurants, bars, and shops and is situated only 15 minutes from both Quito's historic center and the airport.

Centro Samai - Our hotel, spa and retreat center is situated 3 miles north of the popular surfing town of Montanita in the splendor and tranquility of lush forests high above the Pacific ocean. Awesome views are afforded by private balconies on each room and walls that are mostly or ALL glass. Birdwatching is fabulous and the beach is a 3 minute car ride or 10 minute walk away. The famous and bio-diverse Chongon Colonche Cordillera mountains lies directly behind us. We offer massages, herbal baths, meditation training, shamanic ceremonies and cleansing.

Hostal Alcalá - comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a tranquil location on a side street in the heart of Quito's main tourist district rank us as one of the city's best places to stay. Don't believe it? Check out any Ecuadorian guidebook, they've regularly earned an honorable mention for the last 12 years! With a famous buffet breakfast which includes: assorted fruits and fruit juices, eggs, pancakes, cereals, toast with butter and jellies, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Amenities and services include a kitchen and laundry facilities, secure parking, cable TV, airport pickup, and more.

Apart Hotel Amaranta - Luxurious apartment style suites located in one of the safest and central residential neighborhoods in Quito. Each suite has a private kitchen, a living room, dining area, separate bedroom, and private bathroom, as well as cable TV. Also offering 2 magnificent penthouses, each one a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom suite able to accommodate 8 to 10 people. Other services on site include laundry, local travel arrangements, an 80 person conference room, and Serrano's Bar and Grill, available for your dining needs, with our excellent cuts of meat, fresh seafood, and well-stocked bar.

Aleida's Hostel - is a renovated house from the fifties, located in a safe residential area close to: shops; restaurants; Banco Central Museum; Casa de la Cultura ; banks; clubs and transportation: In Aleida´s Hostal you will experience the true Ecuadorian hospitality in modern comfort. In our hostel you can enjoy the pleasant garden, by night the cozy fire place; the cable T.V room; exchange a book, etc. Our prices are fit to your budget.

Hostal Santa Barbara is one of the most beautiful colonial residences in Quito, transformed into a comfortable inn. The luxuriant gardens on the premises are ideal places to relax in and to free yourself from stress. Recently, it was named Quito’s Cultural Patrimony for its traditional style and beauty. The actual owner is an Italian geologist who, after working in many countries, was amazed by the beauty of Ecuador and the house. So, he decided to turn it into a cozy little Hotel. The Hotel is strategically located in the heart of the modern city, a few minutes from the main malls, restaurants and night-life. It offers a warm, elegant and comfortable environment with excellent service.

Hotel Ajaví - A luxury hotel with the largest and finest conference rooms in the province of Ibarra. Hotel Ajavi is perfect for the business and pleasure traveler alike - it boasts elegant accommodations and all the services one could require: a restaurant, bar, casino, spectacular pool, fitness center, saunas, and meeting rooms specifically designed for conferences and seminars with capacities up to 500 people. A recent addition to the hotel, fly fishing tours of 1, 2 and 3 days, are currently being offered at special introductory rates - be sure to check them out to enjoy the beauty of Ibarra and the joy of spectacular trout fishing.

Hotel Bambú - located beach front in the small sleepy fishing village of Canoa, Bambu is the ideal escape for those who want some serious R&R without crowds of tourists. When you are not relaxing, you may surf, mountain bike or even paraglide, and afterwards dine on seafood plucked from the sea outside your door and prepared in the hotel's restaurant.

Hotel La Rábida in Quito - an intimate and charming first-class hotel located in the heart of Quito, near most places of historical interest as well as restaurants, banks, travel agencies, and shops. The old restored house has 11 rooms, each with a private bathroom, telephone, and T.V. Rooms with a terrace are available. Moreover, the hotel has a small wine bar and restaurant serving delicious Italian and international cuisine.

Huasquila Amazon Lodge is your door to Ecuador’s Amazon! Located between the Andean mountain chain and the Amazon region, only 4 hours from Quito (by private car) within the Sumaco Biosphere Reserve, Huasquila offers six luxury cabins built in local kichwa style. Each cabin has a private bathroom, hot water, wide interior spaces and a balcony with superb views of the Amazon.
Enjoy delicious meals, bar service and exciting jungle tours, caving expeditions, excursions to petroglyphs, animal rescue center, horse trekking, kayaking and rafting with native kichwa guides. Best service & activities, all accompanied with a friendly family atmosphere.

Folklore Hotel - a cozy, clean, and friendly place to stay in Quito. Our small family run hotel is located in La Florestra, a safe and quiet residential neighborhood next to the famous bustling tourist zone, La Mariscal. The airport and historical "Old Quito" are both only a short taxi ride away. Our hotel provides: free breakfast, private baths with hot showers, cable TV, laundry service, security box, and free luggage storage. We also offer tours of Quito, and surrounding points of interest including shopping in the craft markets of Otavalo, birdwatching in the cloud forest, the hot springs of Papallacta and more!  It is our pleasure to make your visit to Quito as enjoyable as possible.

La Casa Sol - is a charming hotel and cafe run by an even more charming Otavalan Indian couple. The intimate, sunny atmosphere will make even the most weary traveler feel at home, and coffee and conversation in Casa Sol's cafe is a great way to start any day. Highly recommended by the South American Handbook, the Footprint Ecuador and Galapagos Handbook, Let's Go Ecuador 1999, Lonely Planet, Rough Guide to Ecuador 2000 - England, Ecuador Explorer, & South American Explorer's Club.

Hostería La Barquita - in Puerto Rico, 15 Km. South of Puerto López, the best place to relax and adventure on the Ecuadorian Coast. You'll enjoy nature at its best: beautiful lonely beaches, rivers with dry and tropical forest, bird-watching, whale-watching, horseback riding, surfing, diving, snorkelling and hiking are some of the activities you can practice. All our cosy rooms provides you the comfort you expect, and in our sea-view restaurant, you'll taste the most delicious seafood. On the deck you'll enjoy one of our exotic drinks while playing pool or just watching the best sunsets..!!!WELCOME ABOARD.!!!

Hotel Las Peñas, is located in the downtown of Guayaquil, it's only 10 minutes from the airport. Enjoying your stay here, you are so near from the touristic attractions like parks, Malecón 2000, Santa Ana Hill and so on. Besides, we are also in the middle of the commercial activities. We offer you 30 rooms with all the services that you need; tv cable, internet, private bathroom with warm water, laundry service and international phone calls. We've got our accomodations waiting for your visit. If you need more information you can check the prices in our website, or sending us an e mail, we'll be pleasured to be able to answer your requests.

Hotel Majestic - has the pleasant, friendly feel of a country inn and all the services and benefits of a large hotel. All rooms have private bathrooms, color tv, a mini-bar, and a telephone. Internet service, a fotocopier, and fax service are also available to quests. Customer service and honesty are the keys to Majestic's success.

Hacienda Cusin's tranquility and architectural beauty are typical of that which you'll find in local accomodations.

Hostería Pantaví is located 35 min. drive north-west from Ibarra, nestled in a temperate valley at 2050 m. The hosteria was formerly a big hacienda which has been transformed into a cozy and charming country-inn and is decorated with lots of art. The huge old trees and always flowering gardens characterizes the hosteria. Pantavì counts with 12 spacious bedrooms, a swimming pool, a conference room, a tennis court and a restaurant that provides delicious and healthymeals. You can do many activities such as mountain biking, daily hikes, or relax in the beautiful hot springs of Chachimbiro.

Hotel Sierra Madre - The Hotel was renovated and restored to grand Spanish villa style in 1999. The labyrinth of 21 rooms (five of which have balconies), sunroofs, terrace, and Sierra Madre´s close proximity to universities, language schools and the South American Explores Club, makes it a prime place to spend your time in Quito. Sierra Madre offers friendly services, laundry, color cable TV in the lobby, a adequately stalked bar, large windows, a spacious dining area, and a characteristic surrounding difficult to find in modern Quito.

Hacienda el Castillo - It holds more than 300 hectares of agricultural crops which surround a beautiful house built on top the ruins of an abandoned castle from the 1950´s. The tourists are received by a specialized tour guide who will offer them our own cocoa juice and other culinary specialties of the region. A walking tour to the plantations will get you in direct contact with nature and will be able to appreciate the cultivating process until the product is ready to be exported. Our goal is that the people who visit us see the magic of the Hacienda "El Castillo", get relaxed and become disconnected from every day routine.

Sol de Súa, Ecolodge Located in the province of Esmeraldas, a few minutes from Atacames. Natural, cozy and comfortable ecolodge at the beach. Enjoy visiting mangroves, excelent for watching sea birds and whales from May to September. Special rates for students and groups. Enjoy a very special place and live a great experience.