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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