Hotels in Otavalo, Ecuador

Hotels in Otavalo, Ecuador
Octavalo is a northern Ecuador town known for its markets and beautiful landscape. Each Saturday, artisans from the area gather to sell produce and crafts. During the week, visitors will find Octavalo to be much more quiet and can spend their time on a bike ride or enjoying water sports in neighboring San Pablo Lake. After a day of exploring the region, visitors can rest up at one of the local hotels.

Hotel Dona Esther

Hotel Doña Esther has 12 guest rooms and a penthouse that encircle a courtyard lush with plant-life. All rooms have a private bath and hot water. The hotel is in the center of town near the central park and is just a short walk from Otavalo's Saturday market. An on-site restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with touches of local herbs, fruit and chocolate. The hotel is also home to a gift shop where guests can pick up interesting handcrafted items to take home.

Hotel Doña Esther
Juan Montalvo 4-44
Otavalo
Ecuador
011 +593 6 2920 739
otavalohotel.com

Hacienda Pinsaqui

Hacienda Pinsaqui was originally constructed in 1790 as a textile factory and has since been transformed into a 30-suite hotel. Each hotel suite has a private fireplace and decorative touches such as sheepskin rugs and unique art. Guest suites can comfortably accommodate up to five people. Hotel services include in-room massages and horseback riding tours. The on-site restaurant serves three meals a day, with options from soup and sandwich to pasta or fish.

Hacienda Pinsaqui
Panamericana Norte km. 5
Otavalo
Ecuador
011 +593 6 2946 116
haciendapinsaqui.com

Puerto Lago

Puerto Lago is home to 27 luxury guest rooms and suites with views of San Pablo Lake. Guests choose from four room styles: captain's junior suite, junior suite, chalet superior and chalet standard. Suites and chalet accommodations include a private fireplace with firewood and lake views. Chalet standard rooms have garden views. The hotel's restaurant serves a variety of options and has large wine list. Puerto Lago's recreation facilities include tennis and volleyball courts.

Puerto Lago
Lago San Pablo and Panamericana Norte
Otavalo
Ecuador
011 +593 6 2920 920
puertolago.com

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