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Hotel Doña Esther

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Plaza de Ponchos

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Courtyard
Restaurant
Lounge
Nestled close to Condor Park and Peguche Waterfall, Hotel Doña Esther offers a serene retreat. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, unwind at the rooftop terrace or explore the garden. With in-room WiFi, a library for some quiet time and dry cleaning services for convenience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Juan Montalvo 4-44, Simon Bolivar, Otavalo, Imbabura, 100201

What's nearby

  • Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Plaza de Ponchos - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • El Lechero - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Peguche Waterfall - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Taxopamba Waterfall - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ibarra Station - 25 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tabascos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Coffee & Gelato - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Marqueza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Aly Allpa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ají de Piedra - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Hotel Doña Esther

Hotel near Plaza de Ponchos
Located close to Condor Park and Peguche Waterfall, Hotel Doña Esther provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Bicycle parking, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A nature reserve and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Doña Esther boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 5 per night)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 5 per night (66 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Doña Esther Otavalo
Doña Esther Otavalo
Doña Esther
Hotel Doña Esther Hotel
Hotel Doña Esther Otavalo
Hotel Doña Esther Hotel Otavalo

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Doña Esther pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Doña Esther?

Motorcycle parking only.

What time is check-in at Hotel Doña Esther?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Doña Esther?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Doña Esther provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Doña Esther located?

Situated in Otavalo, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Plaza de Ponchos and within 3 mi (5 km) of Condor Park and Peguche Waterfall. Taxopamba Waterfall and Mojanda Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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