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Hotel Santa Monica

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Cuenca hotel

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Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and decorative vase.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with ample counter space and modern cabinetry.
Two single beds with bedside tables and lamps, a small table and chairs, and a framed picture adorn this stylish room.
Relax in style with a comfortable sofa and enjoy the cultural artwork and lush greenery.
Relax in our spacious seating area with comfortable sofas and a stylish rug.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Sucre 6-80 Y Borrero, Cuenca, Azuay
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Calderon Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room | View from room

Superior Double Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Triple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cuenca

In historical district.Your stay at this Cuenca hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Modern Art and San Sebastian Plaza. San Cenaculo Church and Museum of Extreme Art are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Calderon Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Mall del Rio - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Unidad Nacional Tram Station - 9 min walk
  • 14n - Antonio Borrero Station - 18 min walk
  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Common Grounds - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Fornace - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café San Sebas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oro Mar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Monica

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Cuenca hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Santa Monica. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cuenca hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Santa Monica offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Santa Monica

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Santa Mónica Cuenca
Santa Mónica Hotel Cuenca
Hotel Santa Monica Cuenca
Santa Monica Cuenca
Hotel Santa Monica Hotel
Hotel Santa Monica Cuenca
Hotel Santa Monica Hotel Cuenca

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Santa Monica to the airport?

Hotel Santa Monica is 2.8 mi (8-min drive) away from the Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Santa Monica have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Santa Monica.

Does Hotel Santa Monica offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Santa Monica, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 7 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Santa Monica?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Monica?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Santa Monica?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Santa Monica have a pool?

Hotel Santa Monica does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Santa Monica have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Santa Monica have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Santa Monica to downtown Cuenca?

Hotel Santa Monica is 0.6 mi away from Cuenca.

Hotel Santa Monica Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jaakko, San Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amparo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We like everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an excellent hotel, it does not need any change, I would return to the same Hotel and I would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful service from a friendly staff

We love the hotel, the rooms were clean and comfortable. The dining area had a beautiful view of Cuenca and the food was good. My mom and I walked to many churches, restaurants and shops and we still needed more time to visit so many great places in Cuenca.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Everything had to ordered through the front desk. No hair dryer in the room unless you requested it.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good quality hotel near the city center.

Good quality hotel near the city center square Park Calderon. Walking distance to many tourist points of interest for culture, history, language schools, shopping, ATMs and taxis. The staff is very attentive with most being bilingual. Breakfast buffet is more than adequate in a setting of a top floor dining room with views of the city which is very nice. Furnishings and decor a bit dated, but sturdy and clean. The large bed was comfortable. Bathroom good size. Two down sides are the elevator does not run down to the ground floor. It starts at the second floor and goes to the top floor. If a person has mobility problems, then this would not be the place to stay. Second problem on occasion is the noise from car alarms and the fire siren that go off during the night. No sleeping through either of them.

8/10 Good

Rhoman360, LA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, noisy city

Santa Monica Hostal was upscale hotel in Cuenca. I don't speak much Spanish, and sometimes it was difficult communicaing with staff, but that's more my problem then theirs. However, since there are a number of Americans visiting Cuenca, they may consider some English lessons for their staff. The room was very nice, however, I couldn't find any thermostat, ergo A/C or heating controls. Apparently, since the weather is cool there year-round 60-75 degrees, I guess they figure just open your patio slider to cool off the room. The only problem is that apparently Cuenca is "car alarm" capital of the world(I've been to 21 countries so I have some expertise in this). There was a constant barrage of alarm beeps thruout the weekend, some even beep continuously while they're in the alarm mode. I was on the 5th floor, but it was still very annoying. Maybe, nothing the hotel can control, but something Cuencanos might consider controlling, i.e."noise pollution" just as damaging as other types to "livability index".

6/10 Okay

Jesus F

An average hotel

Room was cold and had Wi-Fi problems. I could not connect from my room. The personnel that works there are very friendly and they try to help, but some things are beyong their control.

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is very fine except that most of the rooms face the street and there is continual street noise though the night and the windows have to be open for comfort at night because there was no air conditioning.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in a lovely city

We enjoyed our four nights here over Easter. The staff were very helpful and friendly even though we spoke almost no Spanish. The breakfast was good and the view from the top floor room where it was served was outstanding. They even had English Premier League Football on the telly one day! V central location...

10/10 Excellent

Margie, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 Star Service

This is our second stay at this hotel. We love it here and would not stay at any other hotel in Cuenca! Staff and owner are always smiling, customer service is incredible....It feels like home from the day we arrive until we leave. Thank you Monica, Claudia and the rest of your amazing staff. We can't wait to return!!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

8/10 Good

jocelyn, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

santa monica hotel down town cuenca

this is a very central hotel for Cuenca near to manyof the sites, the staff are all helpful and caring there are lovely views from the top of the hotel

8/10 Good

Debaorh, Savannah, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cuenca: Hotel Santa Monica

Nice hotel, excellent location. Easy walking distance to centro, shopping, restaurants. Rooms very clean, spacious. Rooms on front of hotel are a bit noisy in the morning due to traffic. Overall, an excellent hotel, excellent value. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast. Excellent and friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Anton, Moscow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

Convenient location in the heart of Coenca, good value for money!

8/10 Good

Armando

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleased in general with my stay. The bed was very comfortable and the light breakfast offered in the 6th floor cafe was fine, good strong coffee and a decent start to the day. Clean, modern, attractive hotel in a good location. However, wifi was an issue in the rooms, but the lobby is okay if you need it. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Dagle Diogenes

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vetusto y viejo

Hotel muy antiguo me aparecieron cucarachas en la pared ... terrible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Alfonso Paz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy bien

Como siempre...el lugar adecuado para la ciudad adecuada
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cuando llegamos con las maleta no abrieron la puerta solo nos miraba
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Engaño en el precio!

El hotel ha colocado un precio y luego después de hecha la reservación y garantizada con la tarjeta de crédito ha llamado por teléfono y cambiado el precio. NO RECOMENDO

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

sugerencia

Por favor mejorar la señal de la TV Agua caliente en la ducha, son cositas que fallaron un poco.