Great lunch, beautiful setting, good value Four of us had a terrific lunch in the beautiful 1602 restored hacienda.We started with hearts of palm cerviche - perfect balance. It is... read moreFour of us had a terrific lunch in the beautiful 1602 restored hacienda.We started with hearts of palm cerviche - perfect balance. It is served with fresh popcorn as we would serve croutons. Next was a fresh well composed salad. I chose the grilled fish, my son had the pork chop- both excellent. Finally , i had the berry good housemade blackberry sorbet, my friend had the chocolate cake. Coffee was strong & good. (This was the set menu for $24 including service.) we did not turn past the first page of the menu, but there were many other choices.very good value. read less

THE place to recharge your soul Nestled in the beautiful surroundings of volcanic mountains in San Pablo Del Lago, near Otavalo, Hacienda Cusin was the beautiful hotel where we spent... read moreNestled in the beautiful surroundings of volcanic mountains in San Pablo Del Lago, near Otavalo, Hacienda Cusin was the beautiful hotel where we spent five glorious days to end our two week stay in Ecuador.

The hotel, set in an idyllic landscape, has beautiful grounds and many spaces where we would recharge our stressed New York city based souls. As photography enthusiasts, my wife and I loved the charming buildings and gardens of the property.

My wife and I spent many hours by the fireside in the library/reading room that looked into manicured gardens. Reading books while humming birds drew sweet nectar from the flowers. The connecting property, adjoining monastery, is now also a part of the establishment and open to guests. We enjoyed walking through and just being in the property.

We thoroughly enjoyed all the facilities offered by the hotel- well appointed rooms, indoor and outdoor shared spaces such as the game room, the secret door leading up to the tower, reading room and the two bars and restaurant.

The food was awesome. Options included a three course $25 per person prix-fixe lunch/dinner or a la carte choices. The hotel staff was efficient. It is about 10 minutes drive from the Otavalo market and we did many day hikes from the hotel. All very convenient and truly a world apart.

The hotel also organized (for a fee) drop off to the airport. They also organized a guide for us to take us on hikes and tours near by.

This is a world class establishment. read less

Christmas Eve Dinner What a beautiful place to spend our Christmas Eve at! Candlelight, music, delicious food in an amazing art-filled dining room. We had cocktails and... read moreWhat a beautiful place to spend our Christmas Eve at! Candlelight, music, delicious food in an amazing art-filled dining room. We had cocktails and appetizers outdoors on the patio before processing as a group to the separate 'monastery' building on the grounds-what a unique experience that we will always remember! read less