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Reviews of Chilcabamba Lodge 3 stars

Loreto del Pedregal, EC170350 Machachi, Ecuador

#2 of 15 hotels in Machachi

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 119 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Unforgettable adventures and beautiful views made easy and comfortable with Chilcabamba Lodge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Section of bumpy roads going up but not bad for what it’s worth

    EVERYTHING - Comfortable beds with fire place turned on by staff, good steady wifi, beautiful view, the menu wasn’t massive but everything was delicious (let staff know your order and time you’d want to eat), kind and accommodating staff that was easy to contact via WhatsApp or the front desk, great variety of activities you can pick once at the hotel and AMAZING tour guides for certain activities - specifically Gabriel on the Cotopaxi Day Hike he was so incredibly kind and helpful (wear a jacket or poncho, gloves, hat, and hiking shoes + coca mints help - can get dusty and cold so go prepared but there is a store before you go in if you forgot anything)

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautful property with an incredible view of Cotopaxi. It felt like a home away from home. Well appointed, clean, comfortable, tastefully designed rooms. Attentive and courteous staff. Lovely onsite restaurant.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    just amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The wooden stove is really cosy but the rooms get cold quite quickly if you dont keep the fire going overnight.

    the setting is really beautiful with amazing views of Cotopaxi. The breakfast was amazing and overall the food was very good.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful lodge in a beautiful location! Definitely worth a stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were a bit hands off during our stay. For example, when sitting in the lounge area, no one ever checked on us to see if we needed anything, or if we wanted the fire lit. We had to seek out staff frequently, which makes you feel like a bit of a nuisance.

    Beautiful property with beautiful views. The rooms are lovely and we all loved the ponchos that were supplied for use. We also appreciated having all meals available at the lodge, which were yummy:)

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    10
    Magical stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful experience, we got to see the Cotopaxi early in the morning and we were able to horse ride in the National Park. The staff was amazing and food was spectacular. The only downside was our horse ride guide, Rafael, who was very disrespectful and inattentive.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    10
    Beautiful and peaceful. Rustic with a touch of luxury
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved it here! So peaceful and beautiful. The property was cozy and comfortable. The fireplaces in the room were sufficient in staying warm all night. The kitchen staff were super friendly and the food was pretty good. The desk manager oddly didn’t give us a tour of the property even though we watched him do it with every other guest checking in. He also told us there weren’t any kids ponchos but immediately after one of the kitchen ladies brought us one. Not sure why he said that or why he treated us differently? Overall we had a great stay though.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception manager unhelpful and made the stay stressful , needs to be more relaxing in sync with the environment

    The rooms are beautiful and cosy with amazing views

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    9.0
    Amazing location and comfortable, clean, and cozy rooms. Excellent staff and views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    For all meals the food was good but we could have used more food for breakfast. We were in a family room/suite. Each of the two bedrooms were fine but it would've been better to have a larger and more comfortable shared living room. We couldn't really spend time together in the hotel room as a family.

    Loved the location and the view. Staff were friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable and the wood stove kept the room at a comfortable temperature. The dinner and breakfast foods were very good. The rooms were clean and cozy.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    9.0
    Cozy, remote lodge to enjoy Cotopaxi Park
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no fan in the bathroom, so it got very wet from condensation even with window open. Room got quite cold, there is a fire place that they will light for you but once it burns out you have to stoke yourself. There was no instruction on this so we didn’t feel comfortable doing it ourselves.

    Very friendly and accommodating staff. Excursions booked through hotel were well organized. Beautiful countryside and views of volcano (when not cloudy). Raul our guide for the full day Cotopaxi day trip was amazing! He knew all about the ecosystem and wildlife, and was the perfect amount of engaged but also let us have our own experience. Lennon at the front desk was extremely welcoming and helpful, he made our stay very pleasant.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    9.0
    Almost perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower temp inconsistent

    Brand new and exceptionally clean. The restaurant was outstanding

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional lodge in the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Stunning view of Cotopaxi from your bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Stunning lodge at the foot of Cotopaxi volcano. We had the most special stay here - the front desk is very helpful with tours, guides, transfers. The food is exceptionally good - all home made and delicious with excellent service. Hot drinks available all day, which is needed at this altitude. We enjoyed the BBQ and marshmallows around the fire at sunset. There are woodburners in the rooms, hot water bottles in the beds and log fires in the snug areas of the lodge. A totally unique and special experience - the best in our 3 months in Latin America. The volcano climb and tours are highly recommended with their superb, knowledgeable guides.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Amazing location, spectacular views, lovely design, a wonderful team.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    9.0
    Lovely place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food could use a little more flavor. It was quite bland

    Lovely place

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    8.0
    Great location and accomodation with good service but the meals were underwhelming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Meals were underwhelming. The food was just fine in taste, portions were fairly small, and price was pretty high for Ecuador.

    Rooms and location were great and service was solid.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay was awesome. Location so near to Cotopaxi is extraordinary and the estate is a beauty, they even have a small local on-site hike. Cannot say anything bad about our stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    10
    Excellent experience, beautiful cabins at a privilaged location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, facilities and an amazing staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    9.0
    Great stay close to the Cotopaxi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We wished there were more communal activities like s’mores at night. Also, after the rigorous hiking and biking, a hot tub or sauna would be a great addition.

    Loved the location and the cozy lodge-like feel to the property. Jessica at the front desk was especially helpful and welcoming!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Be aware that the north side of Cotopaxi NP is really remote and a bit difficult to reach (some of the roads from Machachi are pretty bad). But once you are there, it is wonderfully peaceful and quiet, and the staff were really helpful in organising the transport and a tour into the park.

    Amazing place near the north gate of Cotpaxi NP. The stay here was a real treat, and we felt really spoilt by the wonderful staff (e.g. finding a fire already lit in our room when coming back in the afternoon). Organising the pick-up from Machachi and a tour into the park (with a great guide) worked very smoothly as well. Food was great too. We loved the view on Cotopaxi from the garden (when it sometimes emerged from the clouds).

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    10
    hermoso escape cerca de la ciudad
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Todo!

    Espectacular lugar, atencion, comida y un LUJO de staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing stay in a very nice place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was nice, Dinner (trout) was excellent. Room spacious, with fireplace. Close to the park. Bumpy ride from the north, much more easy to reach from west or from the Cotopaxi itself.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Marvelous as always
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every time we go to Chilcabamba we remember why we love it that much. The atmosphere, the staff and especially the view, which is exactly as in the picture.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Very beautiful & idyllic mountain stay, staff were wonderful and helpful. Some confusion around pre payments.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Spectacular & beautiful an amazing experience

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    We stayed for 4 nights and it was just amazing. The Lodge was absolutely beautiful and the staff very nice. Our room was beautiful and cozy. It has a fireplace which was lovely. The ladies in the kitchen were brilliant! The food was excellent. They offer very cool activities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, the place, the rooms, the staff, wish I could stay much longer!

    Stayed in March 2024

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