About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: El Tio Hostal in Otavalo offers family rooms with private bathrooms and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the garden or outdoor seating area. Convenient Facilities: The property features a shared kitchen, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. Breakfast includes local specialities, warm dishes, cheese, and fruits. Nearby Attractions: Located 18 km from the Central Bank Museum and 91 km from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenience for nature trips, attentive staff, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Natallia
    Belarus Belarus
    I have stayed 2 nights in El Tio and i loved it! The place where the hostal is located and the territory of it is so beautiful, it’s reminded me a lot about the village of my childhood with chickens, garden, wooden walls. Just behind the hostal...
  • Georgina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    El Tio is a wonderful place to stay to enjoy rural Ecuador, easy bus into Otavalo and simple but very comfortable stay
  • Gabriel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great area around the house, a lot of animals like ducks, chicken, dogs… was realy nice, we absolut recomend this place for a great experience. Tio is the owner and a very nice guy he helps with every question. we also baked cornbread with Tio and...
  • Aldag
    Germany Germany
    A very nice hostel where you immediately feel like you are in good hands. The family is very nice and accommodating and there are many hiking opportunities in the area besides Otavalo. You also get an impression of rural life in Ecuador, which I...
  • Jade
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Jillian
    United States United States
    Beautiful views of the country, relaxing and quiet
  • Isaak
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Super nice and friendly host and staff , peaceful environment, great escape in the nature
  • Yánez
    Ecuador Ecuador
    Esta ubicado en Iluman, a pocos minutos del centro de Otavalo. Es bonito, rodeado de naturaleza. El dueño, José, muy amable, tuvimos una larga conversación sobre las costumbres de la comunidad, aficiones, vida. Fuimos con mi madre, y enseguida se...
  • Angela
    Colombia Colombia
    El alojamiento fue una experiencia muy bonita en gral; su anfitrión es una persona amable que brinda calidez y respeto.
  • Andrea
    Ecuador Ecuador
    La hospitalidad es muy buena, además que permite tener contacto directo con la naturaleza.

Managed by El Tío Hostal

Company review score: 9.4Based on 122 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I’m a native descendant from the Incas, my language is Kichwa but I also speak Spanish.

Property information

Located in the small Indigenous village of Ilumán (10 minutes from Otavalo), on the slopes of the Imbabura Volcano, El Tio Hostal offers a peaceful and unique experience and a chance to reconnect with nature. Surrounded by lush open spaces and a number of well known volcanoes, waterfalls and lagoons, travellers can experience the local Kichwa culture in an authentic way, with Latin America ́s biggest craft market, situated just 10 minutes away in Otavalo. With a sun terrace, shared kitchen, 24/7 hot showers, free private parking and drinking water, internet service and free WiFi, El Tio also features a well tended organic herb garden for communal use. Camping options, private and shared rooms are available at a great price! Run by a local family, El Tio Hostal was built with the help of volunteers from all around the world to provide travellers and families a unique and eco-friendly way to experience this magical region from a comfortable and homely base amidst some of Ecuador's most breathtaking nature. Easily accessible by frequent local buses and walking distance from a number of local bakeries and restaurants, trekking tou

Neighbourhood information

A little village called iluman, situated in the hillside of the Imbabura volcano, a really quite place where fresh air is breathed and food is harvested from the pacha mama.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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