Best Boutique Hotels in Imbabura
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Imbabura is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
La Mirage is a 5-star Hotel & Spa built on the grounds of a 200-year old Andean Hacienda. It features orchid gardens filled with peacocks and a gourmet cooking school. The classical suites at La Mirage Garden Hotel & Spa are decorated with antique furniture and crystal chandeliers. All have spacious seating areas with fresh cut flowers, free Wi-Fi, and cozy fireplaces. Guests at La Mirage can book a guided horseback ride to Cuicocha Crater and San Pablo Lake. They can enjoy a game of tennis, and relax afterwards with a volcanic mud treatment and massage. The restaurant features a stained glass roof and serves gourmet specialties such as fresh quail and seared duck breast. A breakfast with buttered croissants, natural juices and scrambled eggs is available. Surrounded by fragrant flower gardens and a picturesque water lily pond, La Mirage Hotel is a 2-hour drive from Quito. Free parking is provided.
Exceptional
54 reviews
Set in a 17th Century colonial-style house only a 20-minutes drive from Otavalo craft market, Hacienda Cusin offers designated free WiFi areas. It features a restaurant and a garden. With beamed ceilings and Andean-themed decor, rooms at Cusin feature heating and private balconies. Some of them offer garden views. They are fitted with antique wooden desks and beds with handwoven bedspreads. An American or Continental breakfast is served daily. The restaurant offers regional specialties, while drinks and snacks can be ordered at the bar. Guests can relax in the charming lobby, which features a fireplace. Bikes are available to explore the surroundings, and massage sessions can be requested. Spanish lessons are provided and there is a DVD library with over 300 movies. A games room and several sports courts are featured. Hacienda Cusin is a 1.5-hour drive from Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Guest Reviews:
- "one of the finest properties I have stayed in in 30 years of globe trotting utterly delightful in every aspect" - "The facilties were incredible - the history and the art work and the detail was amazing. The staff were super friendly and most helpful." - "I loved the rooms, the landscape, the food, the attitude of all the people I liked everything" - "Such a special place with staff that really care." - "We were looking for a relaxing weekend away from the hubbub. This definitely fit the bill"
Superb
58 reviews
Located in Otavalo, 16 miles from Central Bank Museum, Hotel Otavalo has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while certain rooms also offer a balcony and others also have city views. At the hotel the rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at Hotel Otavalo can enjoy an American breakfast. The nearest airport is Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 53 miles from the accommodation.
Guest Reviews:
- "The service of all the hotels I stayed in Ecuador, this was by far the most professional and dedicated service I have seen. The attention for details were excellent, the cocktails amazing especially the custom cocktails were spot on. The food a real recommendation, the English level is excellent." - "Friendly staff, beautiful and clean hotel" - "The facilities are absolutely beautiful. The restoration of the building was done artfully. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. The breakfast was well done with gòod variety. I"
Superb
119 reviews
