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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: EL DESCANSO in Otavalo offers a country house with a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a 24-hour front desk, waterpark, and free on-site private parking. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a kitchenette, patio, private bathroom, fireplace, tea and coffee maker, and views of a lake, garden, mountain, or landmark. Additional amenities include a dining area, outdoor furniture, and soundproofing. Prime Location: Located 48 mi from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport and 22 mi from the Central Bank Museum, EL DESCANSO provides a quiet setting with scenic views. Guests appreciate the host, quietness of the area, and scenic location.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

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  • Garden view

  • Landmark view

  • Quiet street view

  • Lake view

  • Mountain view

  • City view

  • Inner courtyard view

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Single Room with Private Bathroom
  • Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on September 29, 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast $3
  • 1 twin bed
$30 for 3 nights
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  • 1 twin bed
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Lake view
Garden view
Mountain view
Landmark view
City view
Inner courtyard view
Patio
Soundproof
Coffee machine
Free Wifi

  • Free toiletries
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Sitting area
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Air purifiers
  • Hand sanitizer
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
$10 per night
Price $30
  • Exceptional breakfast $3
  • Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on September 29, 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kuba
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The house is amazing. You have fully equipped kitchen, fire place, hammock, good internet and very comfortable beds !! The owner even offered me to pick me up from otavalo a showed me around the village.
  • Bill
    Jamaica Jamaica
    a very tranquil place. I went there to get some work done and it was perfect. wifi everywhere, great view of the lake, fully equipped kitchen and public spaces
  • Spencer
    United States United States
    The hosts were super dependent and accommodating of us. They even gave us rides and made sure that we weren’t overcharged by other drivers. They even took us to their favorite restaurant.
  • Trvler
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The room is big and comfortable. The host picking & dropping me from bus stop which is appreciated. Location is great if you passing
  • Candace
    Ecuador Ecuador
    This was an oasis. We had the total place to ourselves.
  • Mai
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This is very peaceful independent house. The atmosphere was really good. Owner picked me up and drop me off when I checked in and checked out. It is far away from the town, but local buses are running regularly. Easy to catch them.
  • Jim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room, lots of space, nice garden and kitchen, and the owner was super friendly and helpful.
  • Aliza
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    I enjoy my stay , was perfect for all that I need in this moment, the family is wonderful and they help me with everything I need and more, I’m grateful 🙏🏻💜
  • Katharina
    Austria Austria
    The place is good to take a rest. Nice rooms with a beautiful view of the mountains and the Laguna with a full equipped kitchen. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming as well. They were offering to pick me up from the bus station :) gracias
  • Zane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owner was amazing, very friendly and helpful, the communication was great right from the beginning, he picked me up from the bus stop and took me to the accommodation, he did the same when I left. My favourite part of the place was the...

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Available 24 hours
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
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