Hostería Hacienda Pinsaqui

Established in 1790, this charming Hacienda offers a unique blend of history and comfort. The beautifully restored property exudes rustic charm, with antique furnishings and expansive gardens that transport guests to a bygone era. This historic hotel located at the base of Imbabura Volcano was originally a colonial textile enterprise, it has hosted notable figures, including General Simón Bolívar The attentive staff enhances the experience, ensuring a memorable stay. LOCATION: Conveniently situated just outside Otavalo, Hacienda Pinsaqui serves as an excellent base for exploring local attractions like the Otavalo Market and Imbabura Volcano. Its proximity to the Pan-American Highway makes it easily accessible, though some road noise can be present. DINE + DRINK:The on-site restaurant offers a delightful array of Ecuadorian and international dishes, emphasizing organic, local, and seasonal ingredients. Meals are served in a dining room adorned with lovely chandeliers and leather-backed chairs, overlooking a wonderful garden. The Bar that is located in a former Stables is a magical place to unwind in the evening wth your favorite drinks. This was one of the top highlights of our stay! ROOM: We stayed in Room 15, so this review is based on that; SIZE: Spacious enough for 2 adults and simple baggage; VIEW: Lovely views of the greenery from the balcony above; AIR-CON: The room comes with a lovely old world FIREPLACE that helped in setting the perfect room temperature; BED: Comfortable bed that played the expected part of putting us to sleep; BATHROOM:Good sized bathroom with a Stand-in shower; TOILETRIES: Good quality toiletries FACILITIES: No Gym or pool on site. But the hacienda boasts extensive grounds with walking paths, a chapel, and a reading library. Activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking are available for guests seeking adventure. SERVICE: Friendly staff that cared for all our needs with a smile and made us feel pampered and well taken care of. HOW WIRED YOU WILL BE: Free Wi-Fi that works well all over the property, and the speed is good! No Television in the room

This is a beautiful hacienda with character and comfort. The food was delicious and the staff were lovely to us. Our room was perfect. It is wonderful to stay in a place with so much history and have the experience of staying in Otavalo region.

This place is very interesting. We had never been to a hacienda before. The hosts were excellent and had a informative meet and greet in the old tack room. They gave a history of the hacienda and had local entertainment for all the guest to enjoy. Our room was huge. Largest one we have every stayed in. Very comfortable and we were able to have a nice fire during the evening. However, it was in a large sitting room off the bedroom and the small space heater was not sufficient to warm the sleeping area. It being November, it was a little chilly during the evening if you had to get out from the warm bed. Very nice dinner in their restaurant..

History, beauty and above all outstanding service, this is Hacienda Pinsaqui. If you want somewhere where you are treated like a treasured friend, you cannot beat Pinsaqui. Just outside Otavalo and conveniently located on the way to Cotocachi (well worth a visit) and Lake Cuicocha, the hotel is beautiful with good food and lots of attention to detail. There is an air of slightly faded glamour about the place, but this only adds to the sense of history (Simon Bolivar is reputed to have stayed here) - and everything from the fireplaces in the room to the smiling, ever polite staff makes this a great place to stay

Staying here was one of the most memorable parts of our trip to Ecuador for my kids. It was such a unique stay and an overall great experience. We stayed in a large room right in the main building. I was a little worried we would be chilly but between the fire place and hot water bottles they put in your bed, it was actually quite cozy. The bar area was very charming and we enjoyed having a drink down there as the band played. Breakfast was good, both ambience wise and food wise - plenty of options to eat and the staff never stopped moving to ensure we were taken care of. Finally, the highlight was the horseback riding trip. It was so beautiful, and unlike a typical basic horse back ride in the states. This one was off the beaten path and in true backcountry Ecuador. The views were incredible and it was unlike any horseback riding my family has done (we don’t do a ton, but have done a bit). It was just such an authentic Ecuadorian experience and was so reasonably priced as well.

Stayed here with my partner for a rest in a trekking holiday, it was a well welcome break from the trails. The hotel itself is beautiful and filled with history, we were welcomed by the hotel manager with a music and a brief history of the site. The food here was fantastic, lots of options and everything very tasty. We tried the famous Ecuadorian Guinea Pig here which was also beautifully presented. I would defiantly stay here again if I return to Ecuador.