EL DESCANSO “the Rest”
Mirador Gonzales Suarez Subcentro de salud
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Why people book this hotel
“A nice and quiet environment, if you want peace and harmony this is the place”
“Nice rooms with a beautiful view of the mountains and the Laguna with a full equ…”
“Lovely room, lots of space, nice garden and kitchen, and the owner was super fri…”
“The hosts are very friendly and welcoming as well”
“They were offering to pick me up from the bus station :) gracias”
“The village is lovely, the people there are really nice, very traditional, and L…”
“But the room is quite comfortable, there is a clean kitchen, and there is a free…”
“Great stay, room with mountain views on the second floor with comfort double bed…”
“For the price, the room and facilities are excellent, and it is very characterfu…”
“Very good WiFi too”
Overview
Set in Otavalo and only 36 km from Central Bank Museum, EL DESCANSO “the Rest” offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a water park. Guests can make use of a terrace. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen complete with an oven, a stovetop and kitchenware. The property has an outdoor dining area. A bar can be found on-site. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 77 km from the country house.
Traveller reviews
Olesya
solo_traveller
September 20, 2025
“The owner built this beautiful house by himself, it feels like there is love in every detail! I real”
Mai
solo_traveller
May 6, 2025
This is very peaceful independent house. The atmosphere was really good. Owner picked me up and drop me off when I checked in and checked out. It is far away from the town, but local buses are running regularly. Easy to catch them.
shaobiao
solo_traveller
February 26, 2025
It is far from the city, there are no restaurants and supermarkets, and the hotel has no front desk, so check-in is not very smooth. But the room is quite comfortable, there is a clean kitchen, and there is a free parking space. If you need a quiet rest, this is a good place. I stayed here for two days and slept very comfortably.
Jim
solo_traveller
February 17, 2025
“Superb value for money and I’ll definitely visit again 🙂”
Lovely room, lots of space, nice garden and kitchen, and the owner was super friendly and helpful.
Daniel
solo_traveller
January 16, 2025
Everything
Patricia
couple
May 9, 2024
“Nice & quiet”
A nice and quiet environment, if you want peace and harmony this is the place
Patricia
solo_traveller
April 27, 2024
“Different”
It is so different to others. I love it
aliza
solo_traveller
June 17, 2023
I enjoy my stay , was perfect for all that I need in this moment, the family is wonderful and they help me with everything I need and more, I’m grateful 🙏🏻💜
Katharina
solo_traveller
May 29, 2023
The place is good to take a rest. Nice rooms with a beautiful view of the mountains and the Laguna with a full equipped kitchen. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming as well. They were offering to pick me up from the bus station :) gracias
Zane
solo_traveller
May 22, 2023
“A very cosy place with a great host!”
The owner was amazing, very friendly and helpful, the communication was great right from the beginning, he picked me up from the bus stop and took me to the accommodation, he did the same when I left. My favourite part of the place was the fireplace where I spent an entire evening warm and very cosy. The bed was very comfy and there are a lot of blankets in the room which are appreciated at night. The village is lovely, the people there are really nice, very traditional, and Laguna de San Pablo is within walking distance. Thank you, I had a nice stay! :)
Deng Deng
solo_traveller
May 12, 2023
“Great stay and beautiful room”
Great stay, room with mountain views on the second floor with comfort double bed, optional to use I Kitchen and very clean. Thank you !
Yann
solo_traveller
April 27, 2023
The place is realy great, the owner and is family are welcoming and helpfull. It s a little paradise in the montagne! Easy to access by otavalo, from the bus terminal you take the bus to san pablo and get down at Gonzales Suarez (0,35$) and from there you just have to walk 5min following the maps location. I highly recommend this place for yoyr stay in the region !!
Melissa
solo_traveller
January 9, 2023
“Beautiful building, only downside is the location”
The lady who hosted me was very kind and helpful. The room had a small heater, and many blankets, all of which were welcome at night time. For the price, the room and facilities are excellent, and it is very characterful. Very good WiFi too. There is also a small kitchen were you can prepare food or heat water.
Pablo
solo_traveller
September 14, 2022
“Un lugar genial para el descanso!”
Todo en general excelente! Un lugar muy lindo para descansar y una fantástica atención.
Elias
solo_traveller
May 23, 2022
“The rest that I needed!”
El Descando was exactly what I needed, a quiet place up in the Andes with a beautiful view of the amazing scenery, including a lake and a volcano. Edwin and his family made me feel completely at ease and really went above and beyond to make everything comfortable. The house is a result of Edwin's dream and he keeps building on it piece by piecem enjoying every step of the way. The house has everything you could ask for, several spaces to take it easy, a fireplace that you can use, a full-equipped kitchen, hammocks, guitars, speakers. And the room was great too, well-equipped for the cold climate. Would recommend to everyone!
Facilities
Activities
Water park
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Key access
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
24-hour front desk
Single Room with Private Bathroom
This single room's special feature is the fireplace. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, kitchenware, an oven and a tea and coffee maker. This single room features a seating area, a patio, lake views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
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