Offering garden views, Hostal el Vaquero in Chugchilán features accommodations, a fitness center, a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The bed and breakfast also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a desk. A microwave, a fridge, and minibar are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. An American, vegetarian, or vegan breakfast is available every morning at the property. Guests may eat at the on-site restaurant, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport is 122 miles from the property.

Couples in particular 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
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Chugchilán
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • אנונימי
    Israel Israel
    The staff was very nice, the room was big and spacious.we got the room with external windows which was very nice. The shower was very hot and spacious. Vegetarian food was good and with nice portions. Location - a bit out of town, but directly on...
  • Natalia
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was great! Delicious breakfast and dinner, amazing view, best hot shower in Ecuador, great stuff and very clean room Surprisingly I was all alone in the entire hotel. Highly recommend this place!
  • Anthony
    United States of America United States of America
    "Turkish Bath/Spa" "View" "Food" "Service" "Rooms"
  • Dominik
    Germany Germany
    Easy Check in and super friendly host. Great diner, where Victor met our needs as we are fructose intolerance. Bed was comfy, shower was good. Great location final stage of the Quilotoa Loop starts at the hostel. Breakfast was amazing, especially...
  • Richard
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing view, quiet. Friendly staff, comfortable beds
  • Lorna
    United States of America United States of America
    Super nice hosts. Good food. Great view of the canyon. Interesting decor. Alpacas in the yard!
  • Leah
    United States of America United States of America
    Incredible views and really great staff, the dinner was amazing, they accommodated my vegetarian diet. Room was comfortable, great wifi, and the shower had hot water.
  • Guido
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Our room and attached bathroom had a lot of space! And was nice warm. - the view was fantastic - Food was really nice and more than enough - The common room was warm, nice and comfy with a great fireplace - They had a little baby alpaca in the...
  • Cassidy
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff was so friendly and accommodating! Property was off the main road which was nice! Beautiful views and the start to the next part of the Quilotoa hike was right behind the property. Food was good and they accommodated gluten free for one of...
  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful. Rooms were nice. Steam and sauna. How attentive staff was. Really really nice.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 322 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

It is a familiar place and they will receive you with love and kindness.

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Local

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

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • 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
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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
Spa
  • Steam room
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Hostal el Vaquero takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Hostal el Vaquero

  • 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
  • Hostal el Vaquero is 1,950 feet from the center of Chugchilán. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hostal el Vaquero has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1
  • Room options at Hostal el Vaquero include:

    • Bed in Dorm
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin/Double
  • Hostal el Vaquero offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Steam room
    • Horseback riding
  • Check-in at Hostal el Vaquero is from 7:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Hostal el Vaquero may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.