About this property
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 savor 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, archaeological 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.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Shara
United States“The hostess, Susana, was friendly and helpful. We happened to be the only guests at the time, so meals were timed according to our needs. The food was delicious and the offerings for breakfast varied. The property is well-maintained and beautiful....” - Rodney United States“Beautiful location. Comfy warm bed and hot showers. Delicious dinner and breakfast included. Staff super nice and helpful. However it was rather pricey considering you could get similar accommodation for about half the cost.”
Jorge
Bolivia“The facilities were nice, comfortable, and the service great”
Logan United States“I have serious dietary restrictions and the staff went above and beyond to make sure I could eat both dinner and breakfast! Amazing! Also, it's worth mentioning that there are donkeys that bring your belongings up to the property for you so...”- Anonymous United States“Ecolodge La Estancia was an amazing lodging area on the Isla del Sol. The breakfast and the dinner they provided was amazing and the staff were super friendly. Specifically, Susanna at the front desk was able to answer our questions :) The rooms...”
- Sascha
Germany“Had a nice stay on the island. We would recommend this” - Wai
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“Wonderful location, gorgeous setting. The staff was very friendly and the food was quite good.” - Thomas 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“Location. Little cottage. Food was great ( I am a veggie). Staff very helpful”
Area info
Restaurants
- Eucalipto
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of $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.
