Where to Stay on the Quilotoa Loop | Ecuador

Posted on October 10, 2017

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The Quilotoa Loop makes for an excellent introduction to trekking in South America. You’ll enjoy long days of walking through some really cool landscapes while still having a hammock, a heavy blanket, and a home cooked meal to come back to at the end of the day. Doesn’t sound so bad, does it? And not only are there an abundance of hotels and hostels on Quilotoa Loop; a few of them actually offer the best hospitality in all of South America.

Planning a trek on The Quilotoa Loop? Below, you’ll find details on where to stay with photos from the best hostels and hotels in Sigchos, Isinliví, Chugchilán, and Quilotoa.

Sigchos | Hosteria San Jose de Sigchos

Sigchos is about as middle-of-nowhere as it gets, but with lovely suites and verdant surrounds, Hosteria San Jose de Sigchos makes for a comfy night before beginning your Quilotoa Loop trek. Private rooms start from $76.

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Other Hotels in Sigchos: Hostal Dinos (Dorm rooms start from $15)

Isinliví | Hostal Taita Cristobal

Hostal Taita Cristobal is one of my favorite hotels ever. With gorgeous views of the valley, friendly staff, lots of pets, and delicious homemade food, I stayed at Hostel Taita Cristobal longer than I expected and found it really hard to leave. Dorm rooms start from $17.

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Isinliví | Llullu Llama Mountain Lodge

Just next door is Llullu Llama Mountain Lodge, an eco property with similarly excellent views and a cool backpacker crowd to go with it. Dorm rooms start from $20.

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Chugchilán | Hostal el Vaquero

Hostal el Vaquero is a comfy bed and breakfast on the edge of Chugchilán where you can wind down and enjoy some quiet after a long day of trekking. Dorm rooms from $17.

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Chugchilán | Hostal Cloud Forest

Also in Chugchilán is the eclectic Hostal Cloud Forest. It has excellent food and plenty of outdoor hammocks, and it’s one of the more social hostels if you’re looking to make some hiking buddies. Dorm rooms start from $18.

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Chugchilán | The Black Sheep Inn

The Black Sheep Inn is a 3-star eco-lodge in Chugchilán, and hands down the most comfortable hotel on the Quilotoa Loop. It can get chilly at 3,169 meters, so each private room comes with a woodstove fireplaces and an actually hot shower where you can warm up after a long day of hiking. Private rooms from $132.

Photo from The Black Sheep Inn

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Chugchilán | Mama Hilda

Hosteria Mama Hilda is an upscale hotel in Chugchilán where you can stay in any of 5 types of cabins. The property was modeled off of a small city, which just goes to say they have a restaurant, bar, library, and gardens on site. Mama Hilda is where you ought to stay if you’re looking for a place with a warm community feeling, but a nicer standard of accommodation than the other hostels in Chugchilán. Private rooms from $67.

Photo by Mama Hilda

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Quilotoa | Lodge Runa Wasi

After the hospitality of Isinliví and Chugchilan, the hostels in Quilotoa leave much to be desired. Lodge Runa Wasi is one of the more tasteful hotels in Quilotoa. They have cozy rooms with a private bathroom & fireplace (and really great dogs!) but the food and hospitality were just alright. Private rooms from $51.