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This colourful hostel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms in Esperanza town, only 100 metres from Santa Maria de la Esperanza church. Horse riding and trekking trips can be booked. Refugio Terra Esperanza offers a daily continental breakfast with eggs, juice and bread for a surcharge. There are BBQ facilities, a restaurant with regional dishes common kitchen facilities. Cubilche Lake is 3 km from Refugio Terra and the tour desk can offer advise for getting around the area. Ibarra City is 6 km away and private parking is free. There is 24-hour front desk assistance and luggage storage.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.3
High score for Ibarra
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Umut
    Germany Germany
    Best hostel if you want to climb Imbabura with personally the best owner I have met in Ecuador, Emerson. He is really interested to get to know you and help you with anything you need, also works as a guide for the Imbabura at a reasonable price....
  • Cesare
    Germany Germany
    Very nice and chilled place close to volcanos and mindblowing nature. Emerson is a great guy and will help you to organise your trip in the best possible way
  • Monika
    Poland Poland
    We really liked this place. Emerson is a very positive, kind and helpful peron. The place itself is really cozy, has a lot of space and its location is perfect for hikes in the area. Recommended to anyone!
  • Martina
    Germany Germany
    Very nice and rustikal Place with a perfectly friendly owner. Very good base for the surrounding Mountains. The owner is very knowledgeable and can organize and Guide Trips and Transport.
  • Anna
    Russia Russia
    Cool beautiful place with very good welcoming owner)
  • John
    Canada Canada
    I had an excellent stay at Refugio Terra Esperanza. Emerson was so helpful in answering all my questions. Excellent services. He cooked me breakfast for $3 and helped me call a taxi to Cumbre Imbabura (which I highly recommend). The place itself...
  • Arthuro
    France France
    Awesome place, nice people , recommended. Hermoso hostal , buena gente ! Todo bonito ++
  • Garcia
    Spain Spain
    Todo estuvo muy bien, pero destacaría el trato que ha tenido Emerson durante toda estancia. Hemos tenido conversaciones muy interesantes con él con las que hemos podido aprender mucho!
  • Marion
    France France
    Vous trouverez ici un endroit authentique avec des gens authentiques, un accueil plus que chaleureux, Emerson est le meilleur hôte que j'ai jamais rencontré. Tout est fait pour que vous vous sentiez au mieux. Emplacement idéal pour imbabura. Lieu...
  • Jorge
    Argentina Argentina
    Me gusto mucho, el recibimiento la disposición, volvería para hacer algún treking ..

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Terra Esperanza
    • Cuisine
      Mexican • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

Facilities of Refugio Terra Esperanza
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Public Bath
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00
Check-out
Until 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.

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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 Refugio Terra Esperanza

  • Refugio Terra Esperanza has 1 restaurant:

    • Terra Esperanza
  • Refugio Terra Esperanza offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Personal trainer
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Public Bath
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Pub crawls
    • Bicycle rental
    • Happy hour
    • Bike tours
    • Live music/performance
  • Refugio Terra Esperanza is 5 miles from the centre of Ibarra. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Refugio Terra Esperanza include:

    • Double
    • Bed in Dormitory
  • Check-in at Refugio Terra Esperanza is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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