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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Hostal el Vaquero in Chugchilán offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free WiFi.
Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a restaurant serving local cuisine, a bar, and a steam room. Free on-site private parking is available.
Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are provided, including American, vegetarian, and vegan. The restaurant offers menus for special diets, ensuring a pleasant start to the day.
Convenient Location: Located 197 km from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, the bed and breakfast is highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support. Activities such as hiking and cycling are nearby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Chugchilán
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Guests who stayed here loved
Ph
Germany
“Excellent location, spa for 3 USD with excellent sauna & steam bath. Clean double room.”
Kelly
Netherlands
“Very nice welcome by the friendly hosts who took good care of us. Large room, hot shower, good food. The view of the canyon is amazing.”
Aleksandr
India
“Owners worked very hard to satisfy us, food was excellent, rooms were large, lots of blankets and a nice countryside smell. You get so much more for such a small price. We had a nice steam bath and the view of the canyon is unique and absolutely...”
Gwendolyn
Canada
“Amazing value We were trekking with four teenages Both supper and breakfast were very good and the dining room salon had a nice fire so it was warm after a cold wet walk Really amazing value Our room wasn t heated but because of wood...”
Alex
United Kingdom
“Really enjoyed the stay at Hostal el Vaquero. The room was big and the bed comfortable, the staff were all really friendly and welcoming, and the food was good. Great value for money and would definitely recommend to anyone doing the Quilotoa loop.”
Mihai
Canada
“Family run business, very nice people, very good location, good food, facilities, friendly dogs.
They went above and beyond to make us feel good.
Great views from the room.”
M
Megan
United Kingdom
“The hostel is in a great location for the Quilotoa loop and it was clean and good value. The owners are very friendly and helpful.”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“Nice food, friendly staff, really cheap drinks and snacks etc, perfectly situated for the Sigchos to Quilotoa hike.”
Ayman
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
“Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all excellent! The heating in the shared space was also a great relief from the cold.”
Host Information
Company review score: 9.9Based on 259 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
House rules
Hostal el Vaquero takes special requests - add in the next step!
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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.
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Ph
Germany“Excellent location, spa for 3 USD with excellent sauna & steam bath. Clean double room.”
Netherlands“Very nice welcome by the friendly hosts who took good care of us. Large room, hot shower, good food. The view of the canyon is amazing.”
India“Owners worked very hard to satisfy us, food was excellent, rooms were large, lots of blankets and a nice countryside smell. You get so much more for such a small price. We had a nice steam bath and the view of the canyon is unique and absolutely...”
Canada“Amazing value We were trekking with four teenages Both supper and breakfast were very good and the dining room salon had a nice fire so it was warm after a cold wet walk Really amazing value Our room wasn t heated but because of wood...”
United Kingdom“Really enjoyed the stay at Hostal el Vaquero. The room was big and the bed comfortable, the staff were all really friendly and welcoming, and the food was good. Great value for money and would definitely recommend to anyone doing the Quilotoa loop.”
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