Offering 15 ecological cottages built with local materials on pre-columbian agricultural terraces, Ecolodge La Estancia offers accomodation overlooking Titicaca lake. Built with mud bricks, stone and straw, each cottage is equipped with a passive solar heating system and a private bathroom. In addition, each cottage offers panoramic views of Titicaca lake, the moon island and the Andes mountain range. A buffet breakfast and a set meal for dinner are included daily. Ecolodge La Estancia also has a restaurant and bar on site, where guests will be able to savour local dishes and drinks while soaking up the undisturbed views of the lake. Guests at the property can also take part in activities, such as hiking, mystical ceremonies, archeological tours, as well as other cultural exchanges. La Virgen Morena and Copacabana are 1 hour away by boat. Both Pilkokaina Ruins and Yumani Bay are 20 minutes away by boat. El Alto airport is 3.5 hours away by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sascha
    Germany Germany
    Had a nice stay on the island. We would recommend this
  • Wai
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is great (but so are many of the far cheaper properties on the island). Dinner and breakfast was excellent. Each lodge is perfectly designed to be eco friendly.
  • Daniel
    Spain Spain
    Wonderful location, gorgeous setting. The staff was very friendly and the food was quite good.
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pretty much everything - particularly the location and stunning views. The lodge was much comfier and more modern than some places we’ve stayed in Bolivia. The manager was wonderful and arranged for us to stay an extra night when I was too ill to...
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location. Little cottage. Food was great ( I am a veggie). Staff very helpful
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The views were phenomenal, the staff were incredibly accommodating and friendly. We absolutely loved our time at La Estancia.
  • Ishita
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Amazing location. Amazing people, Froylo and the chef were extremely helpful, kind and accommodating. Would highly recommend.
  • Damien
    Belgium Belgium
    Amazing lodge on Isla sel Sol with stunning views on lake Titicaca. Friendly staff. The room was very confortable, perfectly clean and well equipped considering the location / type of stay. Breakfast and dinner (included in the room rate) were...
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, a short walk to the mountain view point where you can see a breathtaking sunset. Lovely rooms with comfortable beds and views. Fantastic food! Dinner and breakfast included, my family absolutely loved it! Friendly and very...
  • Pedro
    Portugal Portugal
    very comfortable accommodation. very friendly staff. beautiful views to lake Titicaca.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Eucalipto
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Ecolodge La Estancia
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules
Ecolodge La Estancia takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. That's about £40. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$50 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, in order to reach the hotel, guests must walk 45 minutes from Pilcocaina or Yumani ports. Guests can contact the hotel in advance to schedule a pick-up service from the port.

Guests should only take the necessary luggage to Isla del Sol, they can leave excess luggage with one of the hotel's representatives in Copacabana.

Please note dinner consists of a fixed menu, which includes a soup, a main dish of trout, chicken or beef (vegetarian option available), a dessert and a beverage.

Please inform Ecolodge La Estancia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Ecolodge La Estancia

  • Room options at Ecolodge La Estancia include:

    • Bungalow
  • Yes, Ecolodge La Estancia is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Ecolodge La Estancia offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Games room
  • Ecolodge La Estancia has 1 restaurant:

    • Eucalipto
  • Ecolodge La Estancia is 1.9 miles from the centre of Comunidad Yumani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Ecolodge La Estancia is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Ecolodge La Estancia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.