Hacienda Cusin

Where do I start? The grounds are so beautiful with so many nooks and crannies to explore and enjoy. Including in the grounds is the vegetable garden, which looks and tastes (breakfast and dinners) scrumptious. Speaking of food, the meals were very good! We definitely looked forward to the three-course dinners. Let's speak after dinner now! The turndown service makes your room feel so comfortable with the water water bottle under your sheets and a fire roaring. The coziness of the fire helps you drift off to a nice sleep after a hard day hiking calderas in the surrounding area or shopping the Otavalo market. During the day, after an adventure, we'd sit in a library or on a porch reading or playing cards. We also tried our hand at table tennis but skipped out on playing pool. Please also go explore the Monastery and find the llamas. Overall, we absolutely loved our three nights at Hacienda Cusin and look forward to coming back on our next trip to Ecuador.

Staying at this charmingly restored hacienda for 3 nights was part of a specially curated tour of Ecuador and it surpassed all expectations. We absolutely loved the manner in which this hacienda has been lovingly presented in the way the rooms are decorated with vintage pieces of sculpture, brassware and paintings and this trend was evident throughout the hacienda. The staff were truly a wonderful team of Ecuadorians who couldn’t do enough for its guests. We met Julio who was always smiling whenever we came across him and he would start the fire going in our room each evening which made it a cosy return to after dinner. The front desk staff were exemplary in the level of service they provided. When we needed medical assistance, Melissa efficiently and promptly rang their local doctor and arranged for him to come to the hacienda the following morning. In the interim, she organised for a staff member to attend a local pharmacy to obtain hydration supplies. Daniela at the front desk happily assisted us in making an international call when the need suddenly arose. Dinner at the restaurant was a gastronomic delight as the set menu was changed daily, with the meals being of a high standard and ably served by Enrique.

This was a lovely day trip for lunch. It is a magical place with a lot of history. Spectacular service. The waiters knew the history of their ancestors, which they proudly shared with us. The food was delicious, plus the waiter knew about wine as well as how to serve it, he knew how to perfectly describe each dish and how to serve them perfectly on the table. We also did some horseback riding in the hotel's woodland and saw spectacular views of Lake San Pablo. Our horseback guide was, also very helpful. We loved this trip, the local people are proud of their history and the service was first class. Fuimos por el día a almorzar. Es un lugar mágico con mucha historia. El servicio espectacular. Los meseros sabían la historia de su pueblo, la que con mucho orgullo la compartían con nosotras. La comida deliciosa, además que el mesero sabía de vinos además de como servirlo, Sabía describir perfectamente cada plato y como servirlos perfectamente en la mesa. También cabalgamos en los bosques del hotel y vimos unas espectaculares vistas del Lago San Pablo. Nuestro guía a caballo, también muy servicial. Nos encantó este paseo, la gente local orgullosa de su historia y el servicio de primera,

The staff at Hacienda Cusin will make sure that your trip to the Andean highlands is magical. Before we arrived, we were in contact with Daniela, Melisa and Valeria who responded quickly to any questions or requests. Cusin has lots of options for day trips in the surrounding towns. They organized a dream trip to the hot springs of Chachimbiro with a great guide named Christian who took us to an hacienda owned by Camilo Andrade-a respected Ecuadoran artist- for lunch and a tour of his paintings, sculptures and architecture. They organized a beautiful horseback journey with a wonderful guide, Ulbaldo, who has worked with the horses there for 30 years.He took us through Eucalyptus groves and jaw-dropping mountain views. Every morning we were greeted with fresh cut flowers, tropical fruit, eggs any way and homemade pastries. Hector, Ramiro, Javier, Enrique and Pamela always made eating at Cusin a five star experience. You can choose Lunch and dinner on their fixed menu (that includes three courses) or eat from an extensive selection of other choices. We chose the fixed menu each day with vegetarian options because the three course meals are as beautiful as they are delicious. Most of the meals comes from their organic garden so I never got sick eating their fresh fruits or vegetables. There is plenty to do at Cusin with children and adults. We played ping pong, chess and fuss ball. The gardens are extraordinary and the gardeners love telling you about what they are growing. I set up a scavenger hunt in gardens of the monastery and the gardeners had so much fun setting it up with me, My teenage daughter and her cousins thoroughly enjoyed finding the secret door there. After a wonderful day of hiking and visiting rural villages, we would come back to our room where a fire had been started in the fireplace and hot water bottles had been put beneath the sheets. I even came in one evening when dozens of white roses decorated our Duenita Suite. We stayed at Cusin in 2003 and now wondered why we took so long to come back. We can’t wait to return. This place offers so much for the price you pay which is much lower than most 5 star hotels. Thank you Cusin for all you did to make our trip to Ecuador so magical and meaningful,

My partner and I hosted a wedding of approximately 70 guests at the hacienda. With our guests, we stayed at the hacienda for one week leading up to the big day. Hacienda Cusin is an hour and half from Quito and it is your very own oasis tucked away from the city amongst vast mountains. From the second stepped onto the property, we were completely blown away! The gardens boast incredible beauty through unique flowers and farmed vegetables. There’s acres of land to explore, and horses as well as llamas to follow. There’s basketball courts, squash, a game room with pool table and ping pong. There’s a library and a bar. The food was some of the best- fresh and delicious with an incredible, thought-out, presentation each meal. The caring staffs’ hospitality is unmatched- anything we needed, they were there. They cleaned our rooms daily, lit our fireplaces, kept the bar open late, packed to-go breakfast on our early morning days and so much more. Lastly, Valeria Davila, our event coordinator, is angel sent. Her attention to detail is impeccable. She is kind and caring and ever so patient. She worked with us for over a year and made sure our wedding was a dream come true!

Amazing experience! We went for a friend’s wedding and everything was so lovely. From the artisan food to the wonderful staff. It was a lovely getaway to unplug (although there is Wi-Fi) and connect with friends! If you’re looking for a long stay or quick stop over, this is the place to be!

We visited Hacienda Cusin for a destination wedding and could not have been more impressed. Hacienda staff and management were extremely kind, responsive, and the pictures attached don't really do Hacienda Cusin much justice. If you plan on visiting Ecuador, or South America, I would highly recommend staying at Hacienda Cusin. While you're there have Enrique or Ramon make you one of their delicious drinks or cappuccino while you take in the view of the surrounding mountains. I really can't say enough about what a great experience it was to visit, from their traditional Ecuadorian lunch and dinner served daily to your fireplace being lit for you every night of your stay. Need your clothes cleaned while you're there...no problem. Need your suit or dress pressed for a night out....no problem. Want to feed an alpaca some carrots...no problem! Wonderful staff, wonderful experience and wonderful Ecuadorian people.

We spent June 19-26 at Hacienda Cusin and it was amazing. They spoiled us and put together an amazing wedding for my daughter. The staff always went above and beyond at every turn to make sure we were comfortable and happy. Gracias, agradezco a todos!

Hacienda Cusin has been on my bucket list for years, and did not disappoint. It is dripping in atmosphere and history; every corner has some historical artifact that surprises and delights. We stayed for three nights in a cosy room with a wood fireplace and lovely hot water bottles tucked in our beds every night. The chef was amazing, One night he surprised us with an amuse bouche of three different empanadas with three different sauces, Each one was a revelation. We loved our time there. The staff was so solicitous, Big thanks to Alex and Valerie at the the front desk. We will be back.