El Tio Hostal

Facade/entrance, Off site, Activities, Floor plan, Hiking, On site, River view, Seasons, Time of day, Location

El Tio Hostal Bed and Breakfast in Imbabura Province

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(141 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Imbabura Province

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this bed and breakfast

Situated just 18 km from Central Bank Museum, El Tio Hostal provides accommodation in Otavalo with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Imbabura Province

Nearby attractions

Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila

38.9 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Classic Triple Room

1 Double • 193 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

El Tio Hostal

$$$$

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(141 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Imbabura Province

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this bed and breakfast

Situated just 18 km from Central Bank Museum, El Tio Hostal provides accommodation in Otavalo with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Imbabura Province

Nearby attractions

Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila

38.9 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Classic Triple Room

1 Double • 193 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(141 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

This place is just amazing! The location is perfect, surrounded by nature but just 5 min walk to the bus stop and 10 min by bus to Otavalo. Everything is clean and the shared kitchen has everything you need. The owner is a very kind person, he know a lot about the area and he prepare great breakfast. Update Jul 2023: now there is a good wifi also at the hostel.

Absolutely nothing

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Josè has worked hard to create a beautiful and wonderful accomodation at the back of an indigenous village. The rooms (we stayed in two different ones) are very aesthetic and the beds are comfortable with lots of blankets. It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a coffee or read in one of the hammocks and take in the mountains around, and the garden. There is a kitchen with everything you need and a shower with lukewarm water. It is a very back to nature kind of place. Josè and his family are so warm and friendly and it was a beautiful experience to be able to stay here.

3.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Nice structure, some things to improve

Good structure if you want to relax, Just minutes walking from the town centre. Nice hikes all around, starting straight from the hostel. El tio is a friendly and helpful host. He gave us some pieces of advice on what to see in the area and he lent us a small rucksack for one of our day hikes. We were assigned a nice hut, even though it was unfinished, and the overall vibe of the hostel was very pleasant.

The kitchen and toilets need some better tidying and cleaning. There is only one shower and unfortunately the hot water was not reliably working. There was loud music coming from neighbours during the days we were there and this was a bit annoying, especially at night, as this is the kind of place from which you expect peace and quiet. However, this might be because we were there during the Easter weekend. Bear in mind that it might be cold during the night. El tio provided us with a couple of additional blankets but we had to sleep with our clothes on.

3.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

beautiful see

not hot water

nice

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Beautiful views of the country, relaxing and quiet

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Superb

Super nice and friendly host and staff , peaceful environment, great escape in the nature

Little bit far , but great to relax !

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Primitive but nice location and kind staff

The location was very nice and quiet with lots of surrounding nature. The people working there were helpful and kind! Beds were comfortable!

There was no hot water in the taps and the showers. Wi-Fi only worked in the main area. Kitchen is not well-equipped. There’s no stove, many flies and a grim smell. Be aware that there are several stray dogs who will follow you around and make a lot of noise during the night.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional

This Hostel was so special! It’s perfect to relax, enjoy the beautiful nature and get in touch with Ecuadorian people! The animals were so cute and the volunteers were very nice, helped me a lot. I will definitely come back.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Great place!

Amazing place, super calm. The best place to connect with the nature, no Internet (in my case it was a plus). The hosts were very friendly, family atmosphere. 100% recommended!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Great place to relax

Beautiful place, lots of animals around included one pregnant Lama. If you want to help a bit, you could buy some dogfood in the shop, sometimes a little help can change a lot :) Ivan is a great manager, he knows a lot about the area, ask him about hikes around. It's 10 minutes only by bus to Otavalo. The kitchen was well equiped, even sometimes it was a bit crowdy but it was fun to use it with lot other guests.

We wish we could stay longer...

3.5 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Indeed

Peaceful

Need sunlight in the bedrooms

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Remote hostel, off the path

There is no service or internet at the actual hostel. This is nice for stepping away and exploring the beautiful property. The family running the place is all very nice and offered to prepare a beautiful, organic breakfast for $3 a person

The hostel has an "office" in town (small town with few shops/restaurants) with a public location on Google maps. However this is not the hostel, once you get to the office they call a cab for you to get to the hostel. Once you learn your way it is an easy 10 min walk to town but can be intimidating and hard to find if you don't pin save the location of the actual dormitories. PS no internet at the actual hostel so our working remote plans didn't work out. We were not comfortable working in the small "office" 10 min away with wifi.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Exceptional

Very friendly hosts; great if you like pets (cats and dogs), nature and tranquility

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2020

Bit rustic but ok

El Tio really put a lot of thought in this place. It is a cosy hide away with a beautiful surrounding, but it is also really rustic. So you have to enjoy brushing your teeth outside camping style to enjoy that place. What I really loved was the herbes garden. They explain a lot about the plants growing there and you can use them for making some tea.

I did not like the fact that the dogs ate out of the cooking pots in the evening. Unfortunatly the super sweet grandma used them for that purpose. Also you have to defend your food from the cats. They are not afraid to eat through your bags of food even when you store your bags in the cupboards. And I did not enjoy the cold shower. It was supposed to be hot, but the difference to the cold water was minimal. Also there is no Wifi. That's not a problem but it is something you have to be aware of.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2020

Exceptional

Friendly and helpful with cancelation

4.6 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Wonderful stay at El Tio!

What a great escape from the city! Our family of 3 stayed for 3 days in our own little cabin, and loved the welcoming atmosphere. José was a wonderful host, there to great us at reception and help us get settled, brought us fresh breakfast each morning and helped arrange taxis for longer journeys (for example, returning to Quito after our stay). Iluman and Otovalo are easily accessible by foot or bus. Our son loved being surrounded by the animals and squealed with excitement when interacting with the dogs. We would definitely recommend El Tio to others, and hope to return again some day.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Imbabura Province?

The average price for a rental in Imbabura Province is $94 per night. This rental is $22 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at El Tio Hostal. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is El Tio Hostal pet friendly?

Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at El Tio Hostal?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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El Tio Hostal

Bed and Breakfast in Imbabura Province

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Imbabura Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Classic Triple Room

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

El Tio Hostal

Bed and Breakfast in Imbabura Province

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Imbabura Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Classic Triple Room

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Imbabura Province?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is El Tio Hostal pet friendly?

What amenities are available at El Tio Hostal?

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