It is one of the best hostels we have stayed in. Excellent value for money. Our room was super clean, with hot water, a super comfy bed and a wood burner in the communal area outside our room which was wonderful. The breakfast and evening meal were great and there is always hot water and teas available. We were given advice about our hike and for our onward journey. Secure parking for our motorbikes also. Absolutely recommend this hostal as your base to explore the area and Laguna de Quilotoa. 😀

Stayed in August 2025

Staff are really nice and friendly. The property is huge. They have a sauna and steam room. The beds are comfy, the rooms gave shelving and are roomy, the showers were hot, and the included meals are really nice.

Stayed in August 2025

Perfect stop after a long day of trekking.

Stayed in August 2025

We had no complaints, only great things to say!

Awesome place to end a day of walking! We arrived drenched and cold, and they quickly got the fire going near our room - we were able to dry off and enjoy the warmth! The bed was comfortable, the water was hot, and the included meals were delicious and filling.

Stayed in May 2025

Perfect location. Great breakfast. Wood burning stoves to warm up and dry clothes . Super

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing, it was amazing.

The family running the hostel were such wonderful people. I’ve never been to a place where breakfast and dinner were served in a wholesome, familial atmosphere. You can tell they genuinely care about who comes through their doors. The wood stove on the room, which was lit by staff each night was also something I’ve never experienced. It was a wonderful stay.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing. Did not try the Turkish sauna but wish I had.

Comfortable bed, HOT shower, good food, friendly informative staff. Great place to relax after a day’s hike.

Stayed in July 2025

Everything! The staff, the food, the bed, the sauna and Turkish bath. Everything was amazing here.

Stayed in July 2025

Black mold in the corner of the ceiling in the bedroom and the cold in the eating room.

Big rooms, hot shower, good breakfast and dinner. Fire place in front of rooms with seating, great for cold nights.

Stayed in July 2025

Minor gripe, but it would be nice to have the fireplace in the room as it would make it warmer.

Room was a good size. Hot shower. Place was clean. There was a fire in the communal area, right by the room. The food was not bad. There is a pool table and ping pong table (although it would help a lot to buy new paddles / balls). Good lunch box.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Basic, but nice and cheap SPA available on request Very large and cozy rooms, with heating available in the night Nice tours available, but please note that most are doable only if you stay two nights because of time reasons Helpful and kind staff Plenty of common areas, game room, dining room and yoga room with a view Helpful information about the trails Good and cheap lunch boxes available

Stayed in July 2025

Hostal Cloud Forest was a great place to land after a day of trekking from Isinlivi to Chugchilan on the Quilotao Loop. We met lovely people people there who were also on the hike. The shower felt amazing after a day of sweating and we really enjoyed the fireplace in the common area to chat with other trekkers.

Stayed in July 2025

Nice room and view! A short distance from where you need to pick up the Quilotoa Loop trail the next morning.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

Staff was very accommodating and friendly.

Stayed in June 2025

The price on Booking.com isn't correct. The private double room was $37 instead of $18 as listed here. They were very apologetic about it but I don't understand why they haven't changed it yet.

Wonderful dinner and breakfast. Huge room with very comfy bed and warm shower. Useful information about the Quilotoa Loop.

Stayed in June 2025

The games room and other facilities were quite run down and there wasn't many spaces for us to read/play games outside of the room but we were the only guests so this didn't bother us as much.

The Cloud Forest hostel was a very cozy stay. Our room was lovely and the beds were so so comfortable! The food was delicious, we enjoyed all the meals and the staff were lovely.

Stayed in June 2025

Gets very cold in the evening and nowhere really to sit and relax comfortably bar your room

Nice place and the staff were great - bumped me up from a dorm to my own private room for no extra cost. Food was very nice

Stayed in June 2025

We were the only ones in the hostel and therefore there wasn't much of an atmosphere but may be we visited in a particularly quiet period

Our stay at Cloud Forest Hostel during the Quilotoa Loop was a great experience after a long day of hiking. It was definitely cold when we arrived, but the amazing staff lit the fireplace in our room, which made all the difference — we warmed up quickly and felt so cozy. One of the absolute highlights was the sauna and steam bath — such a treat after hiking! We loved being able to relax, warm up, and unwind in such a peaceful mountain setting. The meals were okay, simple but filling. Overall, a welcoming and relaxing stop on the loop — perfect for recharging before hitting the trail again!

Stayed in May 2025

- incredible people who went above and beyond to make our stay the most comfortable and who also gave us lots of good tips and information on the hikes - luggage transfer option available - excepcional breakfast and dinner - sociable atmosphere - wood fired heater in our room

Stayed in June 2025

Spacious property with multiple areas to relax. Helpful staff and delicious healthy food

Stayed in June 2025

Amazing staff, so kind and welcoming. Peaceful location, comfortable beds, heating was always on point. Meals were substantial and tasty.

Stayed in May 2025

Turkish Bath, das leckere Essen, Game Room

Stayed in April 2025

Very comfortable and clean room. The Turkish bath was very nice after a long day of hiking. The food was really tasty too!

Stayed in March 2025

Food was fantastic. Beds were comfy and showers were warm.

Stayed in April 2025