Reviews of Llullu Llama Mountain Lodge

We loved our stay here. We only stayed a night while doing the Quilotoa loop but wished we'd stayed longer! It felt quiet and peaceful, beautiful setting, comfy lodgings. There was plenty of space, lots of games and puzzles for entertainment. The free yoga was great. Food was good. Our advice is arrive early and leave late to make the most of it!

Nothing!

Beautiful design, great breakfast, stunning location

Breakfast started too late (8 am)

It is clean, in a nice location, the place is just as it is shown in the pictures. very good place to spend the night after a little hike as the first stop in the Quilotoa Loop. Nice breakfast and dinner included. It might seem a bit expensive for a hostel, but it was totally worth it. Gio and the rest team were very attentive and made everything to make me feel good. Jacuzzi and sauna are amazing for preparing yourself for the upcoming hiking days.

Beautiful well-appointed ecolodge with attentive and courteous staff. The room was incredibly clean and comfortable and the in-room fireplace was wonderful for the cool evenings. It was the perfect stay after a long day of hiking. Highly recommend and would love to return one day.

Stunning property with amazing staff! I just wish we could have stayed longer!

This was among the best places we’ve ever stayed! It was like a wee oasis after a long day hiking. Dinner and breakfast was tasty, the bed was comfy, hot water in the shower and a fireplace in the bedroom!

Cliche, but we didn’t like having to leave after only one night! We would definitely plan our walk better and enjoy a rest-day here if we ever pass through again!

This is an amazingly beautiful hostel, you won’t be disappointed if it’s within your price range. The staff, food, facilities and cleanliness are all outstanding. Recommend .

Spa is nice but the sauna and steam room should be hotter, barely passable with the temperature during my stay

Everyone working there is so helpful. They are able to create a very enjoyable atmosphere for the guests. I'm not so much of a social person but I actually enjoyed having dinner at the same table as other guests. They also enquire about special dietary restrictions and take this into account for the food they serve. They offer a wide variety of activities, either tours but they also have a binder with many self-guided hikes around Isinvili ranging from one hour to all day. I also enjoyed that they try to involve the local community in their activities/offering so tourism benefits locals. As for the rooms, very comfortable, with all amenities.

Considering they actively take all sorts of good measures to limit water use, I find it a bit counterproductive to have to let the water run for a few minutes in the shower for it to become hot. I couldn't helped being bothered by it, even if they mention shower water is collected and reuse to water the garden. In Asia, people often have a big bucket in their shower to collect clean water before it gets warm. They then use it for other things. Maybe something similar could be tested during dry season.

Probably one of the best places I have stayed during my trip in Ecuador and in South America in general. The professional yet personal service of the staff was top notch (and they spoke good English, which is not to take for granted in Latin America), the common areas were so nice and cozy and warm with a fireplace, I felt like I could stay longer if I had more time. They also run activities to see a cheese factory, an indigenous market, horseback riding and more. At some point I felt sick due to the altitude and they really took care of me which is rare.

I needed a bit of time to get used to the type of sustainable toilet :) but that’s all good!

Food and free yoga was excellent. The location stunning

We got told on arrival that we would be upgraded at no cost but them on check out we got charged double because there there two of us even though I book our booking for two people.

Probably the best place we stayed in Ecuador. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location itself was breathtaking. Lovely room and it was very clean

This lodge is easily the best hostel we have ever stayed in. The main house, cabins, yoga rooms and spa (!) are all gorgeous and wonderfully well equipped. We loved the family-style meals at dinner and breakfast, the yoga class and the jacuzzi in the spa. The team went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable at any given moment :) We had an absolutely amazing time here and would strongly recommend that you stay at least two nights!

Beautiful space, delicious food, comfortable rooms, incredible views

Incredible hostel to stay at in a beautiful part of Ecuador. A must stay if you’re doing the quilatoa trek (which you should do) and honestly I would 100% also plan a trip just to go to this hostel! The staff were so kind and helpful. The property itself is gorgeous, and food and family dinner was delicious!

We loved Lulu Llama so much! It was the perfect, beautiful respite after two days of hiking. This hostel has gone over and above in every sense for hikers offering not only beautiful, tranquil lodging, but a spa, $20 massage, games, box lunch, free drinking water, fire stoves for heat in the rooms, cozy beds, yoga, happy hour, delicious meals, everything a weary hiker dreams of. All of this with friendly staff always available to help!

It was a wonderful hiking lodge, mostly of backpackers. We were a family who drove in. The staff was helpful. The breakfasts and dinners were great and they cater to different needs. It was enjoyable eating our meals all together. The view from our patio was amazing. The free yoga classes were great (7am and 4pm).

As I mentioned, we drove there. The final half hour was a one-lane, dirt road. Given all the rain Ecuador has had, there were tiny mud slides all around. It was a little nerve wracking. Luckily I wasn't doing the driving.