Hotel Doña Esther

Property class: 3

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Located close to Plaza de Ponchos and Condor Park, 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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is ￥5,499
￥7,381 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view, a hanging light fixture, and a small table.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, a wooden table, and a balcony.

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Classic Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A room with a bunk bed, a single bed with a patterned blanket, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with a wooden table, a blue sofa, a small ottoman, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Otavalo is home to Hotel Doña Esther. Shoppers can check out Plaza de Ponchos, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Condor Park and Peguche Waterfall. Taxopamba Waterfall and Mojanda Lake are two other places to visit that come recommended. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain climbing, and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Otavalo travel guide
Map
100201, Imbabura, Otavalo, Juan Montalvo 4-44, Simon Bolivar

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by lush green hills and mountains.
    Laguna Cuicocha
    32 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Plaza de Ponchos
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taxopamba Waterfall
    15 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tayta Wasi
    10 min walk
  • Balcon de Imbabura
    8 min walk
  • Buuf Steak House
    10 min walk
  • Tabascos
    9 min walk
  • Pizzería Siciliana
    6 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), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
    • A nature reserve, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
    • Luggage storage and bicycle parking
  • 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

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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 Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Doña Esther on Nov 2, 2026 start from ￥5,499, 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?

Motorcycle parking only.

What time is check-in at Hotel Doña Esther?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Doña Esther Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We love this place and keeping returning. Beautiful architecture, charm, kind and helpful staff, convenient location, safe parking, and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Like a home from home, lots of space, such comfortable rooms, gorgeous terrace, the kindest staff. Delicious food. The best!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely staff. Great food. Very cute building.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Excellent staff, good restaurant and a very convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome hotel that is centrally located ,very clean and offers a complimentary breakfast . Service staff and arranged taxi to the airport is first class .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are so welcoming and friendly, like You are staying with family. The hotel is so well looked after, with so many personal touches and thought, it’s really a gem
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Check in was easy, appreciated the parking across the street. Decor of hotel is cheerful, the beds were comfortable, the hot shower plentiful. Perfect location between main square and market.
Rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The venue is excellent, the location perfect, the hotel is a good example of simple beauty, the staff extremely professional and helpful, and Lorena has been pure perfection, always ready to walk an extra mile to make my stay comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very friendly and helpful staff, and the restaurant is excellent - one of the best in Otavalo. The free breakfast is just average, but the lunch and dinner menu is great. The pizza from their wood fired oven is excellent, and also their various pasta dishes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were extremely helpful in arranging transportation and a tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely little hotel. Close to the market. Very helpful staff who organized a driver to take us to the Cuicocha Lake, and pick us up after the hike. We struggled to find a bus to Latacunga but, again, the receptionist was very helpful in contacting the bus company. Luis took us to the bus stop and made sure we got on the right bus. Great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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We love this hotel and keep returning. The staff is very kind and helpful and the historic architecture is very pretty. It is well located and the restaurant is very good. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Every part of our stay was fantastic. The room and hotel are charming, location perfect, staff were excellent and restaurant the nicest food we have had.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful colonial architecture with the nicest staff. Best place to stay in Otavalo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean. Great breakfast. Wonderful amd helpful staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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