Hostal el Vaquero

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Hostal el Vaquero in Chugchilán offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a restaurant serving local cuisine, a bar, and a steam room. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are provided, including American, vegetarian, and vegan. The restaurant offers menus for special diets, ensuring a pleasant start to the day. Convenient Location: Located 197 km from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, the bed and breakfast is highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support. Activities such as hiking and cycling are nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, American

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ph
Germany Germany
“Excellent location, spa for 3 USD with excellent sauna & steam bath. Clean double room.”
Kelly
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very nice welcome by the friendly hosts who took good care of us. Large room, hot shower, good food. The view of the canyon is amazing.”
Aleksandr
India India
“Owners worked very hard to satisfy us, food was excellent, rooms were large, lots of blankets and a nice countryside smell. You get so much more for such a small price. We had a nice steam bath and the view of the canyon is unique and absolutely...”
Gwendolyn
Canada Canada
“Amazing value We were trekking with four teenages Both supper and breakfast were very good and the dining room salon had a nice fire so it was warm after a cold wet walk Really amazing value Our room wasn t heated but because of wood...”
Alex
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really enjoyed the stay at Hostal el Vaquero. The room was big and the bed comfortable, the staff were all really friendly and welcoming, and the food was good. Great value for money and would definitely recommend to anyone doing the Quilotoa loop.”
Mihai
Canada Canada
“Family run business, very nice people, very good location, good food, facilities, friendly dogs. They went above and beyond to make us feel good. Great views from the room.”
Megan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hostel is in a great location for the Quilotoa loop and it was clean and good value. The owners are very friendly and helpful.”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The sauna and steam room were a nice bonus despite the facilities being pretty basic but that is reflected in the price.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice food, friendly staff, really cheap drinks and snacks etc, perfectly situated for the Sigchos to Quilotoa hike.”
Ayman
Canada Canada
“The Vaquero lodge offers better views and tranquility than others in the village due to its location. The room was comfortable and the shower was hot. The hammocks outside the room were nice. The family that runs it is generous and kind.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 244 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

It is a familiar place and they will receive you with love and kindness.

Property information

You will find the Hostal "El Vaquero" in the town of Chugchilan. With its Sauna, Turkish bath and swimming pool and also located in nature, you can find tranquility and peace. It is a perfect place for a rest with garden, hammocks and its beautiful view to the Toachi canyon. For dinner at 7:00 p.m. we serve a menu with typical food and alo if you want a vegetarian option. After a night in warm and comfortable beds we spoil you with a rich continental breakfast.

Neighbourhood information

It is the perfect place to relax during the Trekk to the Quilotoa Lagoon or to the Toachi Canyon. You can explore nature and the mountains on foot, by bicycle or with horse. At 200m there is the Country Bar. There is also a cheese factory or a cloud forest and many trails.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurante #1
  • Cuisine
    Local

House rules

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Check-in
From 07:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 10 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.