Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child
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Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on September 9, 2025 Cancellation Free cancellation before 6:00 PM on September 9, 2025 You can cancel for free until 6:00 PM on the day of arrival. You'll be charged the cost of the first night if you cancel after 6:00 PM on the day of arrival. If you don't show up, the no-show fee will be the same as the cancellation fee. Prepayment No prepayment needed – pay at the property No prepayment is needed. No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: El Tio Hostal in Otavalo offers family rooms with private bathrooms and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the garden or outdoor seating area. Convenient Facilities: The property features a shared kitchen, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. Breakfast includes local specialties, warm dishes, cheese, and fruits. Nearby Attractions: Located 11 mi from the Central Bank Museum and 57 mi from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenience for nature trips, attentive staff, and convenient location.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ely
Ecuador“I love everything about Tio Hostal. The nature, the sense of family, spend time in this beautiful place is the best thing I can do.” - Elisa
Switzerland“This place is just amazing! The location is perfect, surrounded by nature but just 5 min walk to the bus stop and 10 min by bus to Otavalo. Everything is clean and the shared kitchen has everything you need. The owner is a very kind person, he...” - Natallia
Belarus“I have stayed 2 nights in El Tio and i loved it! The place where the hostal is located and the territory of it is so beautiful, it’s reminded me a lot about the village of my childhood with chickens, garden, wooden walls. Just behind the hostal...” - Georgina
United Kingdom“El Tio is a wonderful place to stay to enjoy rural Ecuador, easy bus into Otavalo and simple but very comfortable stay” - Gabriel Switzerland“Great area around the house, a lot of animals like ducks, chicken, dogs… was realy nice, we absolut recomend this place for a great experience. Tio is the owner and a very nice guy he helps with every question. we also baked cornbread with Tio and...”
- Aldag
Germany“A very nice hostel where you immediately feel like you are in good hands. The family is very nice and accommodating and there are many hiking opportunities in the area besides Otavalo. You also get an impression of rural life in Ecuador, which I...” - Jade United Kingdom“Josè has worked hard to create a beautiful and wonderful accomodation at the back of an indigenous village. The rooms (we stayed in two different ones) are very aesthetic and the beds are comfortable with lots of blankets. It is a wonderful place...”
- Jillian
United States“Beautiful views of the country, relaxing and quiet” - Isaak
Vietnam“Super nice and friendly host and staff , peaceful environment, great escape in the nature” - Yánez Ecuador“Esta ubicado en Iluman, a pocos minutos del centro de Otavalo. Es bonito, rodeado de naturaleza. El dueño, José, muy amable, tuvimos una larga conversación sobre las costumbres de la comunidad, aficiones, vida. Fuimos con mi madre, y enseguida se...”
Managed by El Tío Hostal
Company review score: 9.4Based on 119 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company info
I’m a native descendant from the Incas, my language is Kichwa but I also speak Spanish.
Property info
Located
in the small Indigenous village of Ilumán (10 minutes from Otavalo), on the slopes of the Imbabura Volcano, El Tio Hostal offers a peaceful and unique experience and a chance to reconnect with nature. Surrounded by lush open spaces and a number of well known
volcanoes, waterfalls and lagoons, travellers can experience the local Kichwa culture in an authentic way, with Latin America ́s biggest craft market, situated just 10 minutes away in Otavalo.
With
a sun terrace, shared kitchen, 24/7 hot showers, free private parking and drinking water, internet service and free WiFi, El Tio also features a well tended organic herb garden for communal use. Camping options, private and shared rooms are
available at a great price!
Run
by a local family, El Tio Hostal was built with the help of volunteers from all around the world to provide travellers and families a unique and eco-friendly way to experience this magical region from a comfortable and homely base amidst some of Ecuador's
most breathtaking nature.
Easily
accessible by frequent local buses and walking distance from a number of local bakeries and restaurants, trekking tou
Neighborhood info
A little village called iluman, situated in the hillside of the Imbabura volcano, a really quite place where fresh air is breathed and food is harvested from the pacha mama.
Languages Spoken
English,SpanishArea info
House rules
El Tio Hostal takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
