With mountain views, Hostal el Vaquero is set in Chugchilán and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, sun terrace and children's playground. A steam room is available for guests, along with a fitness centre. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. All units come with a microwave, fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. A balcony with outdoor furniture and garden views is offered in every unit. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers American, vegetarian or vegan options. Guests may relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Chugchilán, like cycling and hiking. The nearest airport is Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 197 km from Hostal el Vaquero.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, American

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
6.9
Low score for Chugchilán
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly owners and dogs. Great views. Clean functional rooms, hot water. Cheap beer. Alpachas in garden.
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, great food, easy to get vegan dinner and breakfast. Very quiet area, comfy bed, lovely views. Free refills of water bottles with filtered, good tasting water. We went to the Sauna and Steam Room which was amazing! Fresh Eucalyptus...
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Situated right on the Quilotoa loop trail (a bit out of town) with a lovely view of the canyon. Apparently - it was completely cloud covered for our visit! Victor was a very kind host, lovely wood burning stove in the middle of the common area by...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 347 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

It is a familiar place and they will receive you with love and kindness.

Property information

You will find the Hostal "El Vaquero" in the town of Chugchilan. With its Sauna, Turkish bath and swimming pool and also located in nature, you can find tranquility and peace. It is a perfect place for a rest with garden, hammocks and its beautiful view to the Toachi canyon. For dinner at 7:00 p.m. we serve a menu with typical food and alo if you want a vegetarian option. After a night in warm and comfortable beds we spoil you with a rich continental breakfast.

Neighbourhood information

It is the perfect place to relax during the Trekk to the Quilotoa Lagoon or to the Toachi Canyon. You can explore nature and the mountains on foot, by bicycle or with horse. At 200m there is the Country Bar. There is also a cheese factory or a cloud forest and many trails.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Local

Facilities of Hostal el Vaquero
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Steam room
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Hostal el Vaquero takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 07:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 05:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 10 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

FAQs about Hostal el Vaquero

  • The prices at Hostal el Vaquero may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Hostal el Vaquero is from 07:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Hostal el Vaquero include:

    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin/Double

  • Hostal el Vaquero is 650 yards from the centre of Chugchilán. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hostal el Vaquero can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • American

  • Hostal el Vaquero offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Steam room
    • Horse riding

  • Hostal el Vaquero has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1