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Hotel El Crater

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Monument to the Equator

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mirador Del Pululahua, San Antonio de Pichincha, Pichincha
  • Place, Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Monument to the Equator
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Intinan Solar Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ground Floor

Standard Suite, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Suite, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Antonio de Pichincha

In San Antonio de Pichincha .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve and 2 miles (3 km) of Pululagua with a stay here. Also, Intinan Solar Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Middle of the World City is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Monument to the Equator - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Intinan Solar Museum - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Pucara de Rumicucho - 13 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado - 23 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

  • Universidad Central Station - 34 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Consulado - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Pailita - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vicente's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Guayasamin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizzería El Hornero - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Crater

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Monument to the Equator
Hotel El Crater offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Crater. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star San Antonio de Pichincha hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Crater offers 12 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This San Antonio de Pichincha hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Crater

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per night for guests under 21 years old
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel El Crater to the airport?

Hotel El Crater is 27.5 mi (69-min drive) away from the Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel El Crater have an airport shuttle?

Hotel El Crater offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 35 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Hotel El Crater offer free breakfast?

Hotel El Crater does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel El Crater?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Crater?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel El Crater?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel El Crater have a pool?

Hotel El Crater does not have a pool.

Does Hotel El Crater have a restaurant?

Hotel El Crater is home to El Crater, which features brunch.

Does Hotel El Crater have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, facials, and massages.

How close is Hotel El Crater to downtown San Antonio de Pichincha?

Hotel El Crater is 2.9 mi away from San Antonio de Pichincha.

Reviews

Hotel El Crater Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 118 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very comfortable hotel… Loved the bathtubs! Beautifully situated on the rim of Pululahua crater. Excellent Restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is without compare in the world; and to find a great hotel with lovely rooms and a great restaurant here is simply miraculous.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es muy bonito y pacifico. El staff súper amable. Lo único es que no hay muchas cosas por hacer si es que el clima no ayuda como en nuestro caso que pasó lloviendo y tuvimos que solo estar en la habitación porque no hay otras amenities más que senderos. Hay áreas húmedas (jacuzzi o sauna) pero hay que pagar aparte.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are truly unbelievable. Staff were excellent and the food was delicious. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Bracknell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a rainy season in the area and the staff made sure that we are comfortable no matter the weather.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and quiet for a couples experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent attention to details, very friendly and with great knowledge of the area and activities that you can do. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Franklin w

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and service. Just great for a side trip from Quito. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
¡Casi una experiencia religiosa! Mágico, Único, Especial, espectaculares vista, tremenda ubicación, en fin Majestuoso!!! Imagínate estar en el tope de una montaña: a un lado un valle que fue una laguna que al otro lado La Mitad Del Mundo, Lat 0!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful location for peace and also ease of accessibility to Quito. Scenery is breathtaking. Food and service at restaurant are excellent. The rooms are clean, spacious and have wonderful views both of the city and the volcano crater. The staff could not be more helpful and polite. I cannot wait to visit again. Visiting the Quito area I cannot imagine staying anywhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

DAVID

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We asked for the room on the upper floor when booking and they gave us the one below, the bathroom was outdated and had water problems, the king bed was two and a half square beds pushed together, and the mattress was worn out and very hard. Excessively expensive prices for what they offer, translucent curtain where you could see a lot from the outside, little privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Richardson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, gorgeous rooms, delicious food, excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great relaxing and wonderful friendly people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

KYLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat stay with great views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shout out to OMAR! He was incredible. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. We visited the restaurant for dinner and my husband felt in love with the potato soup. During breakfast we had a cute llama spy on us also keep us entertained. We had a great experience overall.

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My spouse and I spent 3 nights at this mountain resort in Feb 2023. It was the ideal place for some much needed R&R. The views are spectacular, the rooms are spacious, the atmosphere is very serene, the spa is amazing (had the best hot stone massage there) and the service at the entire hotel is EXCELLENT! Special mention to Omar who is the heart beat of the resort … he takes care of everything that you can possibly need and more. Thank you for making our stay so memorable PS: The wifi works great !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property and its surroundings offer the ultimate spa and natural landscape that are truly inspirational.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very spacious, gorgeous views from the rooms, and it is a very family-friendly hotel. The staff were so kind and responsive to any question or request and very knowledgeable regarding activities in the area. The food was delicious and a nice balance of Ecuadorian and European/North American food. We highly recommend El Crater during your visit to Ecuador!

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

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

Heaven on earth.

Best experience ever had. Heaven on earth, bassically is like living on the clouds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Crater is a hidden gem that is absolutely outstanding. I stayed for almost a week to write and meditate and it was perfect. The property is gorgeous with mid-century modern architecture, furnishing, and art. The restaurant is delicious with organic food and lovely staff and the spa is honestly world-class in the most beautiful space surrounded by nature. And the views! This a power spot on top of an ancient volcano crater with views toward the most sacred mountains in indigenous Ecuadorian culture. I can't recommend it highly enough and would gladly return if given the chance.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an incredible hotel. Only twelve rooms, so it's boutique for sure, and you get personalized service as a result. Maybe the best view I've had at a hotel - huge windows overlooking a gorgeous valley (an extinct volcanic crater you can hike into) on one side, more huge windows overlooking the city and mountains on the other. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and super clean. On the top floor, I had awesome skylight windows, adding even more allure to the stay. Everything worked well, and I had no problems whatsoever. There's an excellent restaurant on the property and a great spa, too. But more important than the amenities are the people - the staff were all wonderful: helpful, professional, patient with my broken Spanish. It is more than worth the price. If you go, make sure to follow the little path behind the restaurant - it's only maybe a 50 meter walk and brings you to a point on the crater rim that has an even better view of the crater at sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

Mitad del Mundo

Very nice and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019