Ecuador Hotels
Cotopaxi
San Agustin de Callo Hotel
The beautiful and historically significant farmhouse of San Augustin de Callo is situated 90 minutes south of Quito along the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Nestled in the foothills of the Cotopaxi Volcano, San Agustin is built on the site of an important Inca Palace. The hacienda boasts 6 stylish and comfortable rooms with log fires and a dining room with stunning views of Cotopaxi. The hacienda also offers horse riding, hiking, mountain biking and easy access to two of the most colourful Indian markets in Ecuador, the Pujili and Saquisili Indian Markets.
La Cienega Hosteria
One of best country inns in Ecuador, La Cienega Hotel is spectacularly situated near the slopes of majestic Cotopaxi Volcano and its national park. The 400-year old hacienda has been converted into a charming hotel that features 32 elegant and spacious rooms, graceful public areas, an intimate restaurant serving good traditional cuisine, a bar, chapel and beautifully tended gardens.
Amazon (Oriente)
Sacha Lodge
Sacha Lodge is situated within a 5000-acre private ecological reserve in Ecuador's Amazon region, an accessible yet pristine rainforest sanctuary where guests may enjoy a jungle adventure in safety and comfort. The lodging at Sacha has been carefully designed to offer comfort to the traveler yet preserve the environment and rainforest ambience. Each of the 26 cabins, with high thatched roofs, ceiling fans, hammocks and private shaded terraces, are constructed with traditional materials and nestle well concealed into the lush surroundings. Guests may also enjoy a raised lookout above the main bar and lounge, which offers a scenic view of Pilchicocha Lake and excellent opportunities to birdwatch. The outdoor restaurant offers three buffets each day and the chefs are happy to cater to any special needs.
Kapawi Lodge
This exceptional property is the premier luxury ecological Amazon Rainforest Lodge. This solar energy powered eco-lodge works with the Achuar indigenous community to preserve the Amazon Rainforest and is one of the most pristine and isolated points in the Amazon Basin, accessible only by air. Spectacularly located right on the edge of the Kapawi Lagoon, the lodges are built on stilts in order to minimize the impact on the surrounding vegetation. The lodge can host 40 people in 20 double rooms with wide terraces where guests can observe the myriad wildlife. There is also a bar, library and boutique and a restaurant serving superb Ecuadorian and international food. Visitors can choose from a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, visits to the local Achuar community, bird watching, and canoeing through the endless winding rivers of the Amazon Rainforest.
La Selva Jungle Lodge
This all inclusive deluxe Jungle Lodge is 60 miles down the Napo river from the town of Coca, within the Yasuni national park. It boasts 17 comfortable thatched cabins with mosquito nets and hammocks as well a dining room serving excellent food and a bar/lounge area. The service is friendly and extremely good. Remote enough to be located in primary forest, La Selva offers many activities including day and night guided hikes, canoe trips and a 135 foot canopy observation tower. Nearby is a salt lick where parrots and macaws congregate, as well as a butterfly farm.
Guayaquil
Gran Hotel Guayaquil
This 175 room 3 star hotel is excellently located just a few blocks from the Malecon 2000 and close to all the major attractions in the downtown area. Although at the centre of the action, the hotel provides a welcome escape from the heat, noise and pollution of inner city Guayaquil. The rooms are comfortable and of a generous size, but the star feature of this hotel is undoubtedly the beautiful swimming pool, which has a magnificent waterfall cascading into the clear blue water. The hotel also offers three restaurants and two bars, along with a good range of exercise facilities, Jacuzzi and massage and a business centre. This is very good value in a superb location.
Hampton Inn
The Hampton Inn in downtown Guayaquil is a clean and comfortable 3star hotel in the heart of the tourist, financial and commercial district of the city, and just 7 minutes away from 'Simon Bolivar' International Airport. Ideal for business travellers or holiday makers, the hotel includes coffee makers, complimentary local calls and high speed internet access in each of the well sized rooms as well as complimentary breakfast and newspaper and coffee and tea available in the lobby 24 hours a day. The hotel is so confident of its excellent value and service that it promises 100% customer satisfaction or your money back. Facilities include cafe, sushi bar, exercise facilities, sauna and business centre, including free wireless internet access.
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Climate
There are no absolute rules in this equatorial climate - it is mostly warm, except in the highlands, and divided into wet and dry periods which vary by area. The weather is spring-like most of the year in Quito and the central highlands. The highlandsê dry season (the best time for hiking and climbing) is June to September. The Amazon region is wet and hot all year round, but especially from June to September.