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Hotel Otavalo by Art Hotels

Hotel in Otavalo

Hotel Otavalo by Art Hotels has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Otavalo. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

g
gilad
From
Israel
The best hotel in town!! We had a great time there. Breakfast is perfect the staff was so kind and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$270
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Medina Del Lago

Hotel in Otavalo

Located in Otavalo, 32 km from Central Bank Museum, Hotel Medina Del Lago provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

L
Lesley
From
Canada
Amazing service and view.. Wonderful staff. Nice breakfast. Morning hike and evening bonfire were great activities. The hotel is quite away up a long hill so you would need a taxi into town. Great indoor pool and sauna. Perfect for a romantic and / or relaxing getaway.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$124.92
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Doña Esther

Hotel in Otavalo

Hotel Doña Esther offers accommodation in Otavalo. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. A daily breakfast is served. Certain units have a seating area for your convenience.

M
Marks
From
Latvia
Authentic guesthouse in the middle of Otovalo. Nice views from the rooftop to the mountains around. Traditional design in rooms - very nice. Breakfast basic but good enough to start the day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$66.24
1 night, 2 adults

Brisas Del Lago San Pablo

Hotel in Otavalo

Situated in Otavalo, 29 km from Central Bank Museum, Brisas Del Lago San Pablo features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Hacienda Cusin

Hotel in Otavalo

Set in a 17th Century colonial-style house only a 20-minutes drive from Otavalo craft market, Hacienda Cusin offers designated free WiFi areas. It features a restaurant and a garden.

P
Philip
From
Australia
The facilties were incredible - the history and the art work and the detail was amazing. The staff were super friendly and most helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
US$199.50
1 night, 2 adults

Santa Fe

Hotel in Otavalo

Located in Otavalo, Imbabura region, Santa Fe is situated 25 km from Central Bank Museum. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

L
Leoni
From
Chile
Beautiful hotel with friendly staff. Beautiful interior with traditional textiles. Very central and on sundays in the middle of the market. On other days the market place is just around the corner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
Price from
US$22
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Santafe Inn

Hotel in Otavalo

Set in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum, Hotel Santafe Inn offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Y
Yoel
From
Israel
Loved the hotel! Beautiful design, very friendly staff and great value for money, highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews
Price from
US$22.50
1 night, 2 adults

La Posada del Quinde

Hotel in Otavalo

Situated in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum, La Posada del Quinde features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

c
catherine
From
France
Nothing is more typical of Otavalo, Ecuador, than this hotel. Stunning Spanish style architecture, manicured garden full of hummingbirds, local folk art decoration displayed with effortless elegance (and they can be bought!), immaculate and well appointed rooms overlooking garden and mountains. The staff is very polite, attentive and helpful. Quick and excellent laundry service. The food -breakfast, lunch or dinner, served on demand at the time you want- is prepared from scratch and absolutely delicious and caters to vegans. Bravo for their deep dish chocolate brownie! Finally, it is a joy to sit in front of their huge fireplace, watching the fire while thumbing one of their books. Not to forget their adorable dog Patcha who enjoys so much being with her guests...And the hotel is three blocks away from the famous Otavalo market!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$77
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel El Indio Inn

Hotel in Otavalo

Hotel El Indio Inn has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Otavalo. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

R
Ruth
From
Australia
Great location within 5 minute walk of Poncho Square/ market. Comfortable and clean rooms around central with lots of plants / natural light courtyard. Room had lots of cupboards plus desk. Breakfast served in an upstairs front room overlooking street with fresh fruit/hot egg dish/ bread/ croissant. Good security at front door with it locked when no-one is at reception. Helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults

Acoma

Hotel in Otavalo

Situated in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum, Acoma features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

A
Assel
From
Kazakhstan
Love the design, details, atmosphere, breakfast, service. My room was clean, comfortable, cozy. I had to do some work for my craft piece and everyone was helping me. The market and places to try local food was less than 5 minutes walk. Didn't want to leave.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$65.34
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Otavalo by Art Hotels

Hotel in Otavalo

Hotel Otavalo by Art Hotels has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Otavalo. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

g
gilad
From
Israel
The best hotel in town!! We had a great time there. Breakfast is perfect the staff was so kind and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$270
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Medina Del Lago

Hotel in Otavalo

Located in Otavalo, 32 km from Central Bank Museum, Hotel Medina Del Lago provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

L
Lesley
From
Canada
Amazing service and view.. Wonderful staff. Nice breakfast. Morning hike and evening bonfire were great activities. The hotel is quite away up a long hill so you would need a taxi into town. Great indoor pool and sauna. Perfect for a romantic and / or relaxing getaway.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$124.92
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Doña Esther

Hotel in Otavalo

Hotel Doña Esther offers accommodation in Otavalo. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. A daily breakfast is served. Certain units have a seating area for your convenience.

M
Marks
From
Latvia
Authentic guesthouse in the middle of Otovalo. Nice views from the rooftop to the mountains around. Traditional design in rooms - very nice. Breakfast basic but good enough to start the day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$66.24
1 night, 2 adults

Brisas Del Lago San Pablo

Hotel in Otavalo

Situated in Otavalo, 29 km from Central Bank Museum, Brisas Del Lago San Pablo features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Hacienda Cusin

Hotel in Otavalo

Set in a 17th Century colonial-style house only a 20-minutes drive from Otavalo craft market, Hacienda Cusin offers designated free WiFi areas. It features a restaurant and a garden.

P
Philip
From
Australia
The facilties were incredible - the history and the art work and the detail was amazing. The staff were super friendly and most helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
US$199.50
1 night, 2 adults

Santa Fe

Hotel in Otavalo

Located in Otavalo, Imbabura region, Santa Fe is situated 25 km from Central Bank Museum. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

L
Leoni
From
Chile
Beautiful hotel with friendly staff. Beautiful interior with traditional textiles. Very central and on sundays in the middle of the market. On other days the market place is just around the corner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
Price from
US$22
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Santafe Inn

Hotel in Otavalo

Set in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum, Hotel Santafe Inn offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Y
Yoel
From
Israel
Loved the hotel! Beautiful design, very friendly staff and great value for money, highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews
Price from
US$22.50
1 night, 2 adults

La Posada del Quinde

Hotel in Otavalo

Situated in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum, La Posada del Quinde features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

c
catherine
From
France
Nothing is more typical of Otavalo, Ecuador, than this hotel. Stunning Spanish style architecture, manicured garden full of hummingbirds, local folk art decoration displayed with effortless elegance (and they can be bought!), immaculate and well appointed rooms overlooking garden and mountains. The staff is very polite, attentive and helpful. Quick and excellent laundry service. The food -breakfast, lunch or dinner, served on demand at the time you want- is prepared from scratch and absolutely delicious and caters to vegans. Bravo for their deep dish chocolate brownie! Finally, it is a joy to sit in front of their huge fireplace, watching the fire while thumbing one of their books. Not to forget their adorable dog Patcha who enjoys so much being with her guests...And the hotel is three blocks away from the famous Otavalo market!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
US$77
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel El Indio Inn

Hotel in Otavalo

Hotel El Indio Inn has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Otavalo. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

R
Ruth
From
Australia
Great location within 5 minute walk of Poncho Square/ market. Comfortable and clean rooms around central with lots of plants / natural light courtyard. Room had lots of cupboards plus desk. Breakfast served in an upstairs front room overlooking street with fresh fruit/hot egg dish/ bread/ croissant. Good security at front door with it locked when no-one is at reception. Helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults

Acoma

Hotel in Otavalo

Situated in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum, Acoma features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

A
Assel
From
Kazakhstan
Love the design, details, atmosphere, breakfast, service. My room was clean, comfortable, cozy. I had to do some work for my craft piece and everyone was helping me. The market and places to try local food was less than 5 minutes walk. Didn't want to leave.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$65.34
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Otavalo

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
From US$88.20 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
From US$52.77 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews
From US$43.70 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
From US$41.40 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
From US$69 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
From US$60.01 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
From US$37.50 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
From US$83.94 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
From US$75 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
From US$22 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Otavalo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews

Hotel Doña Esther offers accommodation in Otavalo. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. A daily breakfast is served. Certain units have a seating area for your convenience.

From US$80.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,217 reviews

Located in the center of the city, Hostal La Rosa Otavalo is offering accommodation in Otavalo. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace and views of the city.

From US$25.30 per night

Acoma

Hotel in Otavalo
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

Situated in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum, Acoma features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

From US$90.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Hotel El Indio Inn has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Otavalo. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

From US$75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

Featuring city views, Mashy´s Hostal offers accommodation with patio, around 25 km from Central Bank Museum. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

From US$39.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Located in Otavalo, Hostal y Complejo Recreacional La Playita de Monse provides accommodation with a heated pool, private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a spa bath and a sauna.

From US$46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set in Otavalo in the Imbabura region, Dept Arauco features a balcony. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Central Bank Museum is 25 km from the apartment.

From US$40.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Situated in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum, La Posada del Quinde features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$88.55 per night

Budget hotels in Otavalo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Boasting mountain views, El Capuli is set in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum.

From US$77.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews

Situated in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum, El Andariego provides accommodation with a shared lounge and private parking.

From US$67.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Set in Otavalo, Imbabura region, HOSTAL Aly 3 is situated 25 km from Central Bank Museum. This guest house offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.

From US$26.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Featuring city views, Otavalo Suites features accommodation with a garden, around 26 km from Central Bank Museum. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

From US$69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Set in Otavalo in the Imbabura region, Hotel LaJoya provides accommodation with access to a hot tub. The property has mountain and city views, and is 25 km from Central Bank Museum.

From US$67.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Featuring a spa bath, Departamento Amplio En El Centro De Otavalo is set in Otavalo. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$47.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Set in Otavalo, 26 km from Central Bank Museum, Chaska Hotel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$50.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews

Situated in Otavalo, 26 km from Central Bank Museum, Hostal Chasqui features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$34.50 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Otavalo

Santa Fe

Hotel in Otavalo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews

Located in Otavalo, Imbabura region, Santa Fe is situated 25 km from Central Bank Museum. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

From US$22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Otavalo and with Central Bank Museum reachable within 25 km, Samana Hostal features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$26.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews

Set in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum, Hotel Santafe Inn offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Set in Otavalo, 26 km from Central Bank Museum, Hostal Mirador de Otavalo offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

Set in Otavalo, 25 km from Central Bank Museum, Las Palmeras Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

From US$125 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

Located 24 km from Central Bank Museum, Tourist house 1 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment offers a terrace.

From US$33.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Featuring city views, Habitación encantadora en el corazón de Otavalo provides accommodation with a terrace, around 24 km from Central Bank Museum.

From US$17.60 per night

Boasting mountain views, Hermosa habitación en el corazón de Otavalo offers accommodation with a terrace, around 24 km from Central Bank Museum.

From US$20.53 per night

FAQs about hotels in Otavalo

What guests said about Otavalo:

10

Cozy and vibrant town with various options for leisure.

Cozy and vibrant town with various options for leisure. Surrounded by volcanoes. Loved the craft market, food, landscape, beautiful people. locals are proud of their rich culture and heritage. Performances on the streets, coconut icecream, decent coffee. Spent 2 days in Otavalo though wouldn't mind to stay for few days longer.
Guest review by
Assel
Kazakhstan
10

An ideal size city, big enough to have a lot going on, but...

An ideal size city, big enough to have a lot going on, but small enough to be easy to get around on foot and feel safe even out in the streets at night. So many great places to eat, and of course the crafts markets including the Plaza de Ponchos (but be sure to check out the other markets more off the tourist track) are amazing. Outside the city, the surrounding villages and attractions such as the Peguche waterfalls are worth the time to go see.
Guest review by
Richard
10

We took a bus from Quito to Otavalo and then used taxis to...

We took a bus from Quito to Otavalo and then used taxis to get around very cheaply. The highlights were visiting Parque Condor (so many birds of prey to view in large cages, all rescued, including two condors), a ride on a boat (30 min) at Cuicocha National Park (its a crater lake created by a volcano), and of course shopping at the Otavalo Market (so many beautiful handmade items to purchase).
Guest review by
Carolyn
United States
6.0

We went for the market, which merited the half-day we gave...

We went for the market, which merited the half-day we gave it. The local handicrafts and products are swamped by the imported goods (often Chinese nonsense and knock-offs) and household supplies that are of little / no interest to tourists. Even our most ardent shoppers came away empty-handed, which is unfortunate for the local vendors. It was a good jumping-off point for a trip to Cotacachi (famous for its leather but not on Sunday!) and Laguna Cuicocha, a crater lake with nice views and multiple hiking options, which we enjoyed.
Guest review by
Bruce Rudy
United States
8.0

Otavalo is lovely, the markets are amazing.

Otavalo is lovely, the markets are amazing. Just DO NOT STAY AT Los phonchos appartment. it is extremly noisey, the owner is a cheat and a lier. He will rip you off. He tells you one thing, then will rip you off. BE AWARE. DO NOT STAY THERE> Not to be trusted. There are lots of other lovely places to stay. Places that are honest.
Guest review by
Neil
Australia
4.0

Please to not do the Laguna hikes by yourself.

Please to not do the Laguna hikes by yourself. I did the laguna cuicocha hike on a saturday solo but had been seeing other groups and I was taken into the rocks off the trail by a man with a gun and knife. He robbed me and took advantage of me. It was the scariest moment of my life. Please please please do not to this hike alone and only go with a group. I only was able to visit the Mercado 24 de Mayo which was wonderful for local food before I left the town because I couldn't be there anymore.
Guest review by
Samantha
United States

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From US$25.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,217 reviews
I like the location, friendly staff, breakfast, and facilities. Diego took us for a tour for a reasonable price. He also has a good knowledge about the places we went to, we learnt about Ecuador and Indigenous culture. We loved staying in La Rosa Otavalo. We will definitely stay there next time.
Guest review by
Lina
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Location close to bus station and market lots of restaurants and supermarket near by. Friendly helpful host very welcoming and house beautiful. Hot showers, use of kitchen and washing machine
Guest review by
Janet
New Zealand
From US$88.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Beautiful hotel. Lovely hosts and food is excellent in restaurant and at breakfast. Otavalo is a great place to visit too.
Guest review by
HELEN
United Kingdom
From US$22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
Great location near the market square, staff was very friendly, nice style of the hotel and rooms.
Guest review by
Nina
Netherlands
From US$331.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
The hotel concept.
Guest review by
Vladimir
Ecuador