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Hostal Arauco

2.5 star property
Hostal perfectly located for exploring Otavalo

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Reception
Mountain view
Terrace/patio
Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Miguel Egas 0213 y Salinas, Otavalo, 100401
  • Place, Plaza de Ponchos
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, El Lechero
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)

Room options

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Junior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Double Room

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Triple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

  • 15 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Otavalo

City center stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the hostal, you'll find Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa and Plaza de Ponchos. Also, Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología is within half a mile (1 km) and El Lechero is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Ponchos - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Peguche Waterfall - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • El Lechero - 9 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Taxopamba Waterfall - 11 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ibarra Station - 24 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Otavalito - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tabascos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Aly Allpa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Balcon de Imbabura - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Taberna - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hostal Arauco

Hostal perfectly located for exploring Otavalo
Hostal Arauco offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Hostal Arauco also features express check-in, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Otavalo hostal.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hostal Arauco offers 11 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50.00 per person (roundtrip)

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 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 only accepts cash
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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 only accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Hostal Arauco Otavalo
Arauco Otavalo
Hostal Arauco Hostal
Hostal Arauco Otavalo
Hostal Arauco Hostal Otavalo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostal Arauco to the airport?

Hostal Arauco is 49.5 mi (88-min drive) away from the Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hostal Arauco have an airport shuttle?

Hostal Arauco offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 50.00 per person, roundtrip.

Does Hostal Arauco offer free breakfast?

Hostal Arauco does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostal Arauco?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at Hostal Arauco?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hostal Arauco?

This hostal offers free self parking.

Does Hostal Arauco have a pool?

Hostal Arauco does not have a pool.

Does Hostal Arauco have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Hostal Arauco to downtown Otavalo?

Hostal Arauco is 0.3 mi away from Otavalo.

Hostal Arauco Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly with enough English for me to find a close restaurant 😎
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Friendly, close to the market, clean, bright room, good bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room with a queen bed was very nice and it’s in a quiet area, I don’t recommend the breakfast though, they didn’t have milk for coffee or tea, you can get a better breakfast elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was very good except there was no toilet seat in my room. When I questioned why not later on, I was told that they hadn't had time to replace the one that had broken the previous day. That's something you really need to explain to people when they first arrive. Assuming that's been fixed though, it's a very clean, modern place with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Arauco Hostel in Otavalo

It’s a rather new place, very clean. In the downtown area so you can walk easily to the square and to the club area. Nice people run it. Bring cash. There are great food stands in the square..this is a good town to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Hostal Arauco Sparkles

Hostal Arauco appears to be brand new and therefore is spotless. My room was large with a Bay window looking towards the mountains. Bed comfortable. Flat screen TV though in this region...it appears cable options are limited. There is a large comfortable sitting area on the floor. The location is a short walk to the market plaza.

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación. Personal muy amable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Acogedora
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tannia

8/10 Good

wei wu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
房間很新，空間大，熱水很棒，溫度穩定，缺點電視根本無法看，特別是世界杯開打，地點尚可。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018