Best hotels in Ecuador

If you were to dream up a rustic little treasure where you can get away from it all, Termas de Papallacta may just fit the bill. Sitting at a head-spinning 3,250 metres above sea level, the lodge is almost embedded into the Andes and as as you step out your front door, you'll be peering directly onto the snow-capped Antisana Volcano. As lovely as the accommodation is, the real drawcard of Termas are the incredible thermal pools, where you'll easily while away a few hours. When you fancy a touch more action, hike into the hills where the glorious vistas become clearer with every step higher.

Following a meticulous renovation, this antique Spanish-colonial house was resurrected and modernized into what is now Hotel Mama Cuchara. The hotel offers guests all the charisma of a historic hotel, the deeply individual charm of a boutique hotel and the effortless comforts, services and contemporary elegance of 5 star accommodations.

Casa Santa Clara is a five-suite, award-winning boutique hotel set in a restored 19th-century home on Plaza Santa Clara - one of Quito’s oldest and most storied squares. Once part of the city’s first market, the house now blends history with contemporary design and quiet sophistication. Inside, every detail has been chosen with intention - original Ecuadorian artworks, natural light, and spaces that feel both rooted and refined. Thoughtfully designed for travelers who seek connection as much as comfort, Casa Santa Clara offers a calm refuge in the heart of Quito’s Historic Center - a place to rest, reflect, and experience the city’s soul from within.