Hacienda Las Cuevas Terra Lodge

Everything about this location was amazing. It has a great history, offers great comfort, delicious food, and with excellent staff running the operation. The room was perfect with all the necessities, it was very clean, and had an excellent hot shower. The grounds offer many places to walk, meditate or just chill. We selected and paid extra for the beer and Chocolate pairing which was hosted by Chef Manuel Aguirre, who is very knowledgeable, very pleasant, and based on the meals which he prepared for us, an excellent chef. We paid for the optional dual waterfall tour with Rodrigo on check out morning, which was very interesting and which made for excellent photos. Overall, from check-in to check-out, this was an amazing experience.

Magical and beautiful place to spend a weekend. Super relaxing. Plenty of activities to do. Restaurant has great food. Our stay was a little expensive, but worth it. Only thing I didn't enjoy was the unpaved road to get to the Hacienda was full of holes and was very slick and dangerous.

We were looking for a rural place close to Quito for a couple of nights to recover from our long flight from Europe and thought this place looked good. It was. An easy pick up at the arrivals with a pre-booked transfer and we were at the Hacienda in less than 30 minutes. The Approach road is a little bumpy for the last couple of kms but not a problem. Reception was warm and friendly and we were quickly shown to our room #3 which was raised above the spacious grounds with good views. It locks up and there is a wall safe. The main living area comprises a lounge corner and a huge double bed which was excellent and very comfortable. We are at about 8,000 amsl so it was good to have warm blankets even on the Equator. The Hacienda is designed to look like a set of cave dwellings or cloisters and it works well. Restaurant is warm and large with a nice log fire for those chilly evening. There did not appear to be a menu but we were offered several choices in both European and Ecuadorian cooking. Wine is excellent and reasonably priced. We had poached Salmon one evening and Marinated Belly Pork another. There are several activities daily including riding and walks both guided or unguided. Or just sit out on the balcony and spot the birds. All told this was a nice find and we would visit again.

We enjoyed every part of our stay at this unique place. The property was beautiful. We had some difficulty getting up the road after some rain but the staff was available to help and it was well worth it. We attended a beer and chocolate tasting and a wine and cheese tasting and both were very informative. The room was comfortable and the views were amazing.

This place is UNBELIEVABLE. We were blown away - with the beauty of the location, the craftsmanship of the rooms and other facilities, and the service of the staff - and the 5-star gourmet food served in their restaurant. The drive up and down the hills and valley’s to get to this completely private hillside resort takes you completely off the beaten path, but once you arrive you never want to leave. This hacienda is built as large caves and tunnels all connecting with each other which was so cool. Our 17 yr old daughter never wanted to leave as we enjoyed the large Jacuzzi, playing pool and ping pong, the Reading room, candle making, the home made cheese making, the pond and exploring the property. So so so very cool. If we ever travel back to Quito, we will absolutely stay here.

Great place to stay!! History very interesting! Great service! Will be returning!

A truly unique and amazing property. Perched on the top of the Andes mountaintop, you will wonder if you are on the right path to get to this hidden gem of a hotel!! I strongly recommend that you use Waze! The management was incredible, knowledgeable and really gave us personalized service. Plan to eat at their restaurant, the chef really puts a lot of effort and thoughts into his creations and it was one of our best meals in Ecuador. The property is quirky and whimsical, comfortable and clean. The management has put together a great list of activities so you really do not need to leave the hotel for food or activities. I highly recommend this lodge if you are adventurous and tired of boring hotels with no personality. We booked it for our last night in Ecuador with a later flight the next afternoon from Quito and it was the perfect ending to our Ecuador vacation.

Amazing place! Near the city. There’s a great path for hiking.

Original. Never stayed anywhere like it. Beautiful location, great staff and activities. Loved it.