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Beautiful, peaceful hacienda Outside Otavalo lies this beautiful, tranquil, and in many ways luxurious authentic hacienda. Our room was spacious and well appointed, and opened to... read moreOutside Otavalo lies this beautiful, tranquil, and in many ways luxurious authentic hacienda. Our room was spacious and well appointed, and opened to an garden that welcomed wandering and relaxing at a leisurely pace. The restaurant on site was richly decorated and the food was excellent. We took short walks into the nearby village of San Pedro, and along country lanes into the surrounding hills. All in all, a fabulous end to an otherwise rapid-paced trip to the Galapagos. I would return in a heartbeat if ever in the area again. More read less

Not a Hotel! If you go there expecting a typical hotel experience you'll be disappointed. This is a community project. The owner lovingly restored this Hacienda from... read moreIf you go there expecting a typical hotel experience you'll be disappointed. This is a community project. The owner lovingly restored this Hacienda from a ruin and, in the process, created an economic hub in the town.

Tips:
The owner is only there a few weeks of the year. We were lucky enough to catch him and got a personal tour. You should NOT miss that opportunity if he is in town. Make sure to ask.
You don't need a space heater -- even on cold days. Someone will come and make a fire for you and give you hot water bottles. It was so wonderfully warm!
Walk through all the buildings and take in all the art. There really is a lot to see.
Get out to the town and take advantage of all the hiking trails. read less

Beautiful buildings, gardens and staff We had the privilege of staying for three nights. Having been on hiking trails for a few days before we took the option... read moreWe had the privilege of staying for three nights. Having been on hiking trails for a few days before we took the option to spend one day at the hacienda and simply rest. The gardens are immaculate and spread over several acres, which includes the monastery site and the vegetable gardens that are used by the chef to produce some great food. On our walk around we discovered the secret entrance to the Bell Tower :-). All the staff, and that includes the Gardners as well as the staff int he House and restaurant and Reception are just amazing and make the stay special. When our guide was stuck in an accident on our second day the manager drove us to our first destination himself! Our room was in the Main House. No TV or radio. Good WiFi. No air con, but we didn’t need it. A decent sized room and firm beds were great. Complimentary purified water and tea coffee facilities all nearby in the corridor. Downsides? Our room got warm, we opened the windows, and smoke from the fireplace came in. Also there is a factory nearby and we were woken most mornings around six, once at 05.30 as a van kept beeping its horn. And the local town is limited so you do need a guide or taxis to get around. Lovely place though. Great relaxation. read less