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Hotel Doña Esther

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Plaza de Ponchos

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Terrace/patio
Lounge
Gift shop
Hallway
Courtyard

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
Located on the top floor
Wardrobe or closet
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Sofa bed - single
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Classic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Sofa bed - single
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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The price is CA $59
CA $76 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
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About the area

Map
Juan Montalvo 4-44, Simon Bolivar, Otavalo, Imbabura, 100201

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Ponchos - 8 min walk
  • Condor Park - 5 min drive
  • Peguche Waterfall - 6 min drive
  • El Lechero - 7 min drive
  • Taxopamba Waterfall - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Ibarra Station - 25 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Rio Intag - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Quino Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balcon de Imbabura - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería Sisa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La tabilta del tartaro - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hotel Doña Esther

Hotel near Plaza de Ponchos
Located close to Condor Park and Peguche Waterfall, Hotel Doña Esther provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), bicycle parking, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A nature reserve, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Doña Esther boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 4 per night)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 4 per night (49 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Doña Esther Otavalo
Doña Esther Otavalo
Doña Esther
Hotel Doña Esther Hotel
Hotel Doña Esther Otavalo
Hotel Doña Esther Hotel Otavalo

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Doña Esther pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Doña Esther?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Doña Esther on Feb 23, 2025 start from CA $71.31, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Doña Esther?

Motorcycle parking only.

What time is check-in at Hotel Doña Esther?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Doña Esther?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Doña Esther provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Doña Esther located?

Situated in Otavalo, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Plaza de Ponchos and within 3 mi (5 km) of Condor Park and Peguche Waterfall. Taxopamba Waterfall and Mojanda Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Hotel Doña Esther Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

We spent one night here but it was very comfortable, homely, and the staff were super helpful. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

The staff were extremely helpful in arranging transportation and a tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Staying at Dona Esther was a wonderful experience. The rooms are charming, clean and well decorated. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a feeling of happiness and warmth among the staff. The courtyard and the restaurant are pretty and cozy. Our food was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dylan

Excellent staff, good restaurant and a very convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

A very pretty hotel in a quiet location near the main square. Lucy and Wendy were really friendly and helpful. The restaurant was fantastic, great quality for a very reasonable price. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

We love this place! Wonderful shower, great staff, food is delicious and centrally located. We came once and returned within 2 weeks. Really like it here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Lovely hotel. Very clean and thoughtful touches like filtered water for guests. Restaurant is excellent. Staff was wonderful and really helped us out when I had a health issue during our stay. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

The hotel is OK, but I expected it more cosy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

This place is a true hidden gem. It has a beautiful courtyard, delicious food, and wonderful staff. The rooms are very clean and have antique locks and keys. The bed was really comfortable and the shower was nice and hot. The restaurant has a brick oven and great food. I will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Cute hotel! Restaurant was great! We had trouble locating the hotel and had to ask local business, but the pin drop did take us as close as could be. Not good signage when it’s dark out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Great staff, very helpful with check in process and helping with arranging a taxi driver to take us on 4 hour adventure of places around town we would never have found on our own. The restaurant serves wonderful meals. Breakfast was one of the best I've ever had in Ecuador as an included breakfast. The rooms facing the street can be a little noise, but we were so tired it didn't really bother us. The terrace was great for late afternoon relaxing and visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Brilliant hostel, great location, good food.
Doña Esther was lovely. I requested a quiet room and had a great night’s sleep. The bed was comfy and, although the weather was a bit chilly in the evening, they provided a thick extra blanket for the bed, so I was plenty warm enough to sleep. The shower had lots of lovely warm water and internet was reliable. Even better, the on-site restaurant was brilliant. Breakfast was lovely but the evening meal even better. Really delicious food. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUAN MARTIN

thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Hostal Dona Esther is in an excellent location for a stay in Otavalo. Though close to the activity, the courtyard creates a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. The rooftop terrace is nice for views and hanging out. There is a covered section in case its raining. Lucy and all the staff were excellent, attentive, helpful with all things. The included breakfast allowed for many options and was ample and delicious. Dinner is one of the best in Otavalo. Rooms are smallish, but adequate, hot water plentiful, daily service. Purified water is available. Wonderful place, all you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Juan

Otavalo lo utilizamos como hotel de paso en un viaje en moto al peru, la ciudad es colonial con lugares interesantes, el restaurante del hotel preparó muy bien los platos muy buena pizza las habitaciones son de hotel de pueblo de 2 estrellas limpio y viejo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Einfache, aber sehr charmante Unterkunft mit hübschem Patio und leckerem Essen. Sehr zentral gelegen, bewachter Parkplatz um die Ecke
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

This is a lovely hotel with friendly, helpful staff. The restaurant is top notch too. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

blake

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lil

Great staff and the owners were very friendly and informative. Staff went out of way to assist us. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

René

Das Pwrsonal war sehr net und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Great spot!
Lovely spot, close to the market.The staff was extremely helpful. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Byron R

¡Excelente experiencia!
¡Gran experiencia! Otavalo es un "centro de operaciones" para turismo en la región y el hotel es céntrico y acogedor, tiene excelente cocina, buen servicio y algo que no había encontrado en ningún viaje: una excelente y selecta selección de libros disponibles para lectura o para compra (a precios muy especiales). Los herrajes y puertas antiguas le dan un toque de autenticidad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Connie

Okay for 1 night
Very small hotel but nice location. The only complaint we had was there was a dog that barked almost all night and kept us awake! It’s quite open aired so we heard every noise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Cem

Nice hotel.
Clean and quilt room even at the hearth of the town, hot shower, nice breakfast but sometimes frustrated to can't communicate with the staff because almost no-one speak any english.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021