Hostal Doña Clarita Inn

Hotels
9.7 (177 reviews)
Vía Sigchos Quilotoa Vía Sigchos , Chugchilán , ec

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Beautiful location
Comfortable accommodations
Cons:
Room was a little dusty

Categories

Cleanliness
8.96
Room was a little bit dusty and cold but apart from that everything perfect.
Service
10
Carlita et sa famille était tout simplement adorables. They helped us organize a great horse ride.
Location
9.93
The location is in the beginning of the village, quite convenient coming from the hike.
Room Quality
9.47
Le dortoir très confortable avec plein de couvertures pour se tenir chaud.
Amenities
9.42
Plenty of homemade cakes and ample facilities to warm up by the fire.
Value for Money
9.95
Reasonably priced for the quality of food and service provided.
Food and Beverage
9.91
Repas étaient délicieux, perfect vegetarian and vegan food.
Overall Experience
9.96
An absolutely delightful experience with great personal touches.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-27 23:13

Property Description

Renovated Homestay with Open-air Bath and Garden
Hostal Doña Clarita & Vegetarían Food offers a unique experience in Chugchilán with its recently renovated homestay featuring an open-air bath and a lush garden.

Dining and Activities Galore
The property boasts a restaurant, 24-hour front desk, shared kitchen, and free WiFi. Guests can savor delicious meals at the coffee shop, enjoy packed lunches, and engage in activities like walking tours and pub crawls.

Comfortable Units with Scenic Views
Each unit at the homestay includes a wardrobe, with some offering terraces or balconies overlooking the mountains. Relax in outdoor dining areas with bed linen and towels provided for a cozy stay.

Book now to indulge in a rejuvenating retreat at Hostal Doña Clarita & Vegetarían Food amidst the picturesque surroundings of Chugchilán.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 177 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.96
Service: 10
Location: 9.93
Room Quality: 9.47
Amenities: 9.42
Value for Money: 9.95
Food and Beverage: 9.91
Overall Experience: 9.96
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Javier • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Hanne • solo_traveller • dk
10
Pros:

Nice place and friendly staff.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Amélie • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Nos hôtes étaient très accueillantes et souriantes ! On se sent tout de suite à l’aise dans cette auberge charmante, confortable et très propre ! Le dîner et les petits déjeuners sont très bons et copieux. Nous pouvons même être resservis si nous le souhaitons ! L’accueil avec le gâteau et le café à disposition est parfait pour le goûter après une bonne journée de ballade.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • de
10
Pros:

Ich habe mich wie zuhause gefühlt,
Muchas Gracias

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Buurma • couple • nl
9
Fantastisch!
Pros:

Perfecte plek om de laatste etappe te lopen van de Quilotoaloop. Er werd goed voor je gezorgd, heerlijk ontbijt en diner en ook voor de hike was er de mogelijkheid een lunchpakketje mee te krijgen.

Cons:

Enige kleine minpuntje was dat er wat stinkende lucht uit de wasbak kwam als je het water gebruikte.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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EYAL • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

The hosting familiy were amazing

Cons:

Nothing🙂

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Martijn • couple • nl
9
Would 100% recommend!
Pros:

The property is a family-run hostal. The family is very friendly, including their cat Theresa.
The rooms are spacious, shower is good, everything is clean. The food is lovely (breakfast, dinner and snacks).

Cons:

Nothing, although some noisy trucks may pass by during the early morning.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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J • couple • de
10
Best guest house along the Quilotoa Loop
Pros:

We stayed in three guest houses along the Quilotoa Loop and this was by far the best one. Definitely recommend staying here! Stefy, Dona Clarita and the whole team were super friendly hosts and we felt very welcome. The room was spacious and very cozy with two floors (we slept on the upper floor with a skylight just above the bed from which you could see the stars at night) and a small balcony with great views. The bathroom had hot water and everything was super clean. There was also free tea and coffee at all times and very tasty food - make sure to try the free banana bread!! :)

Cons:

Can't think of anything!

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • us
10
Home away from home with excellent food and wifi
Pros:

The wonderful family that runs this place truly made us feel as welcome as if we were in our own home. The breakfasts and dinners were absolutely delicious. The wifi was the very best we have had anywhere in Ecuador; we could stream videos on 4 different devices at once without a problem. The room was small but clean and comfortable, and when we needed more space we were welcome in the common area. The view from the inn is beautiful, especially at sunrise.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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McCarrell • family_with_children • ca
8
Great value for what you are getting. And the family that runs it are the best kind of people…kind, caring and attentive
Pros:

Good location and easy to find.

Cons:

Close to the road however there’s not a lot of traffic.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • de
8
Guter Zwischenstopp auf dem Loop.
Pros:

Gut für einen Zwischenstopp auf dem Quilotoa-Loop. Die Gastgeber-Familie ist sehr nett, alles sehr familiär, die Tocher übernimmt die Kommunikation und kann Englisch. Das inklusive Abendessen und Frühstück war gut. Die Familie gibt sich viel Mühe. Insgesamt nur Kapazität für eine Handvoll Gäste, man kommt in den Austausch.

Cons:

Die Ausstattung der Räume ist basic, hier sollte man kein Luxus erwarten. Wir hatten ein Zimmer Richtung Straße, hier hört man jedes vorbeifahrende Auto und Motorrad (es waren sehr wenige!) sehr laut. Komischer Geruch im Badezimmer.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Yuwen • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Liam • couple • us
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • family_with_children • us
10
Wonderful stay on our trek route.
Pros:

This family run hotel was wonderful. After a very long hike from Quilotoa Crater, our family of 7 arrived exhausted. We were met with warm smiles, banana bread and a wonderful home cooked meal. Breakfast was just as delicious, along with a packed lunch we ordered. The rooms were clean, had plenty of bedding for the cold night, and our 5 and 7 year old loved the room with the loft bed. Showers were hot, and much needed after our long hike before we started day 2. The family that runs this Inn was incredible, and so friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything here was wonderful. Town has limited stores, but enough to stock up for your next day of hiking. And the food at Donna Clarita was exceptional.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Aidan • extended_group • ca
10
Fantastic stay! Highly recommend!
Pros:

Hostel was exactly what we needed after a long day of hiking. Clarita was a super host and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was really clean and cozy. Breakfast and dinners part of the booking were delicious! Highly recommend staying here

Cons:

We did arrived on a very windy day and the town had lost power, but thankfully the showers were all gas fired, so we could still have hot showers. Power came back on at night.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • au
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Yoshiko • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Jérémie • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • fr
10
Une pause toute douce sur la Quilotoa Loop !
Pros:

Un très joli moment sur notre trek jusqu’à la Laguna Quilotoa, toute la famille est tellement accueillante et chaleureuse ! Le logement est super confortable et calme, parfait pour se reposer après et avant une journée de randonnée. Nous avons aussi super bien mangé (avec du banana bread à volonté lors de notre passage) ! Rien à dire, c’était parfait.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Gaia • couple • il
10
Pros:

The owners were very welcoming and friendly. The communal area is very cosy especially because they have a fireplace which warms you up on a chilly night. The food and also the free banana bread were amazing. We would definitely recommend this accommodation.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee