Hotel Doña Esther
Top rated by guests
8.9Excellent
(106 Ratings)
"The property is like an oasis in the center of the town. The rooftop provides great view, and we enjoyed the quietness on the rooftop in the early morning and evening during our stay. The staffs are..."
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
Hotel Doña Esther offers accommodations in Otavalo. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. A daily breakfast is served.
Airport transportation available
Shuttle available
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Laundry services
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Safe
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
The property is like an oasis in the center of the town. The rooftop provides great view, and we enjoyed the quietness on the rooftop in the early morning and evening during our stay. The staffs are exceptionally nice although they don’t speak much English. They tried their best to accommodate our needs.
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10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Perfect to visit the area of Otavalo & all exciting hiking ! The hotel is well situated in the city, rooms very comfortable and well equipped. Rooftop to observe the city & volcanos. Personal very very nice and food amazing !
All was perfect !
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
The room was small but well-appointed, and had a small balcony which overlooked the street. Included breakfast was excellent. Staff very helpful.
No kettle in room.
6 / 10Average·Apr 2025
Hostel Doña Esther has a really good restaurant with wood fired pizza oven & great pizzas along with a Mediterranean themed menu offering Ecuadorean faves. This hostel provides a rustic, well located respite in Otavalo for back-packers looking for lodging with private space. The 12 rooms feature twin or double beds & small private baths with good-sized shower stalls, limited electric outlets, and overhead lightbulb, good Wifi, and no TVs or phones Rooms have one window opening to the hall & plant fulled central courtyard. Slab doors have skeleton key locks but a sliding bolt inside for security. Front entrance is locked at night.
We booked Doña Esther based on reviews as a hotel, but somewhere in time this property morphed to a basic hostel in need of upgrades and systems maintenance. For example, to get hot water in the sink the shower has to run. Fixtures need replacing as toilets use tons of water to flush. Rooms are not heated and we had to ask for more blankets. No screen on windows and a 2-inch gap at bottom and top of door. Noise from the street & first floor restaurant was disruptive but by midnight it was quiet.
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Top rated by guests
8.9Excellent
(106 Ratings)
"The property is like an oasis in the center of the town. The rooftop provides great view, and we enjoyed the quietness on the rooftop in the early morning and evening during our stay. The staffs are..."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hotel Doña Esther. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hotel Doña Esther pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Hotel Doña Esther?
We found 18 amenities for this rental. This includes airport transportation available, shuttle available, free wifi/internet, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
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