Hostería Chukirawa

Beautiful location in Quilotoa across the street from the crater visitor’s center. Comfortable accommodations with decent Wi-Fi, excellent food in the restaurant that is not included with your room fee. For Ecuador, the prices are $$$ to $$$$. Room was clean. The proximity to the lake is one of its best feature. The staff was professional and helpful with all we asked of them.

Small rooms but a decent bed directly across from the trail down to the lake. The staff was friendly and helpful. Remember you’re at 12,000 ft so it’s going to be a little chilly. There is a wood stove in the room, but while we never lit a fire, I’m confident that stove would have that room very hot in just a few minutes, which is why we didn’t use it. The bed had some very heavy blankets so we weren’t cold. We were the only guests, but I can imagine that if folks were drinking and carrying on in the sala it could be a tough night as all the rooms open to the sala.

I'm sorry to read all the negative reviews on here! We had the best meal of our trip at Hosteria Chukirawa after hiking part of the Quilotoa rim: fresh lamb stew, chicken stew, plantains, veggies, large jug of narajilla juice (our favorite) and canelazo (sweet hot alcoholic drink), all for $17.50! The service was efficient and kind; they even gifted us two little alpaca keychains. We did not see the rooms but saw many people checking in. Do give them a try for a meal!