With mountain views, Hostal el Vaquero is set in Chugchilán and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, sun terrace and children's playground. A steam room is available for guests, along with a fitness centre. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. All units come with a microwave, fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. A balcony with outdoor furniture and garden views is offered in all units. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes American, vegetarian and vegan options. Guests may wind down in the in-house lounge, while packed lunches are also available. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Chugchilán, like cycling and hiking. Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is 197 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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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
and
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • D
    Doris
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all excellent! The heating in the shared space was also a great relief from the cold.
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly owners and dogs. Great views. Clean functional rooms, hot water. Cheap beer. Alpachas in garden.
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, great food, easy to get vegan dinner and breakfast. Very quiet area, comfy bed, lovely views. Free refills of water bottles with filtered, good tasting water. We went to the Sauna and Steam Room which was amazing! Fresh Eucalyptus...
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Situated right on the Quilotoa loop trail (a bit out of town) with a lovely view of the canyon. Apparently - it was completely cloud covered for our visit! Victor was a very kind host, lovely wood burning stove in the middle of the common area by...
  • Polychronis
    Poland Poland
    Located right at the entrance to the village, as you descend from Quilotoa Lake offers amazing views on Andes peaks. The moment we arrived, we were welcomed by a wonderful host who took exceptional care of us. We had just completed a long, rainy...
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfectly placed for the classic loop route. Lovely staff and food, spacious rooms. Cute llamas.
  • Jasmine
    Cambodia Cambodia
    Great dinner and breakfast! Owners were lovely and is a beautiful place to stay.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 313 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

Facilities of Hostal el Vaquero
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking

Reception services

  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Hearing accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Steam room
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 07:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 10 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

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.

FAQs about Hostal el Vaquero

  • Room options at Hostal el Vaquero include:

    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin/Double
  • Guests staying at Hostal el Vaquero can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • American
  • Check-in at Hostal el Vaquero is from 07:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hostal el Vaquero has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1
  • Hostal el Vaquero is 650 yards from the centre of Chugchilán. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Hostal el Vaquero offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Steam room
    • Horse riding