Reviews of Hostal Timara
Pedro Vicente Maldonado Luis A. Martinez, 180250 Baños, Ecuador
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, just 3 minutes from the bus stop and 8ish to the cathedral. We loved the big shared kitchen and because the wifi in our room was weak they changed our room to one next to the routher which helped us a lot.
Little noisy due to the outside traffic.
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff were exceptionally lovely, location is great and the value for money is very good.
No soap in the bathroom, shower curtain was mouldy, our window to our room didn’t close.
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff especially nice - brought me a warm tea when I was ill 🥲
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff and very helpful, giving us bigger room .good location
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI like everything about it. the hosts were fantastic, always willing to help.
very close to the bus terminus and all tours location I will definitely recommend.
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReally informative staff at reception. Helped me with directions to the bus stop and getting to Casa del Arbol.
No towel in the room.
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewComfortable bed at a very affordable price, free water refill, great location in town next to lots of restaurants, did a day tour with them to Puyo which I enjoyed also at a good price ($25). They have kitchen facilities you can use. WiFi generally was ok but when it rains it cuts out. It was a good base for a few nights in Baños. It is kept very clean.
My bed creaked, the water in the shower was warm but not very hot. WiFi cuts out when it rains. Felt like I was bothering staff sometimes when asking questions. I wish they would give you more information at check in about what there is to do and the tours that they offer.
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewClose-walking from the bus station and 2’ away from the main commercial street. Staff is nice and always willing to help. Also you can arrange your tours with them.
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewClean and organized
Shower was hot for about 10 minutes
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGood location. Friendly staff. Clean room. Shower isn't the best but better than I've had elsewhere.
The shower was unpredictable.
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewHost were like family. Great location and clean and spacious rooms
Nothing
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReally good location and reasonably well equipped kitchen. Clean toilet and shower.
No potable water (there was bottled water but it was alwsempty).
Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location
Bathroom floor was constantly wet
Reviewed: 15 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewNice and friendly staff
Reviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery nice hostel. Clean and comfortable room. The common spaces are a bit small and crowded, but still ok for few days. Very reasonable and fair price for room and laundry service. The location is perfect.