One of the great haciendas of Ecuador Stay in the hacienda. Stay in one of the garden suites. Or stay in the adjacent monestary. The whole place... read moreStay in the hacienda. Stay in one of the garden suites. Or stay in the adjacent monestary. The whole place is beautifully decorated with antiques and fine art. Come back to your room after dinner to find the fire set in the fireplace, the bed turned down, and hot water bottles inside. good restaurant. A $5taxi ride from the bustle of Otavalo. Lovely grounds with orchards and vegetable gardens for the restaurant, hiking trails. Horses available from the stable. Bikes also. Day tours can be arranged to go anywhere, do anything. This place is over the top beautiful at a not (quite) over the top price. More read less

An exceptional stay in the Andes My husband and I visit Ecuador at least once a year, and when we do, we always make a trip to the San Pablo... read moreMy husband and I visit Ecuador at least once a year, and when we do, we always make a trip to the San Pablo del Lago area. We have stayed in Hacienda Cusin multiple times, and we absolutely adore the farm. I have never written a review before, but I felt compelled to do so after this last time we were there (early January).

I'll start by saying there is something magical about the grounds and surroundings; from the majestic Imbabura volcano and the glass-like waters of the San Pablo lake nearby, to the fresh and crisp mornings and cool mystic nights at the farm, to the stunning gardens and flora around, to the colorful garments the natives wear and sell at the Otavalo market...it's a unique and memorable experience that stays with you forever.

Even though the hacienda was built in the 1600s, the owner has done a beautiful job in keeping it in tip top shape. Both the owner (when he is there) and the staff do everything they can to make you feel welcome, at home and comfortable. The rooms are cozy, filled with art and antiques (as is the rest of the farm) and feel traditional to the area. The staff comes to your room at night to turn on the fire place and place a bag of hot water under the covers to keep you warm.

The rate includes breakfast, and the library has complimentary tea and coffee, which is really nice. We highly recommend this hacienda to all of our friends and family who plan to visit Ecuador. read less

Hacienda Cusin Very charming stay in this hacienda in Otavalo. My husband and I were here for only one night. The hacienda has many... read moreVery charming stay in this hacienda in Otavalo. My husband and I were here for only one night. The hacienda has many historical artifacts all over, not to mention the beautiful gardens! Our room was quaint and comfortable - complete with a fireplace and hot water bottles between the sheets for warmth. The restaurant was beautiful and the meal was very good, although your choice was minimal. Additionally, the staff made us a huge picnic lunch to take with us the following day during our site seeing (upon request). More read less