Casa de Hacienda La Jimenita

Ecuador , Quito
PIFO, Sector Barrio Andrango Vía Pifo
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10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Harriet

This hotel is a hidden gem in Ecuador. We stayed here for 3 nights after a very busy week in the Galápagos, and it was the perfect end to our trip.

The breakfast and dinners were huge portions and always delicious. The staff were incredibly helpful and always available for any questions.

You can hike around the grounds to some amazing view points of Quito and the Andes mountains, and the caves are so interesting which you need a visit with a guide, but again they were really lovely and interesting to listen to.

The hotel itself is beautiful, full of character and surrounded by amazing birds!

A very relaxing retreat which I would highly recommend :) Thank you so much for an incredible stay.

Partner

2/10

Poor

05 May 2026

Anne Marie

This property is in a terrible, unsafe neighborhood ! Not sure how they can call this a “wildlife or wilderness reserve “. That is false advertising. Could not sleep at night with all the dogs barking and planes coming and landing overhead. The rooms had bugs crawling on the floor and doorknobs fell off when used them. We were to stay there for 3 nights a but checked out after 1 night.
They did make a good pizza…!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Ashish

All around great place and amazing experience.
Only thing better could be mattresses/beds.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

James

Great food at restaurant
Hot showers
Nice trails and gardens

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Melissa

Beautiful property close to airport. If it wasn’t for the occasional plane you would think you were in the middle of the country side.
The dinner was delicious with a complimentary tamale to start and the mushroom pasta was to die for.
The room was beautiful with a wood fireplace, heated duvet, large bathroom and amazing shower.
I would definitely stay here

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2025

Janette

Room was spacious and clean. Staff were very friendly. Grounds were lovely to walk around.
Would recommend staying here

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Monica

Our first night was a bit rocky — our room was in the Historic area of the hotel, close to the road, and we could hear a neighboring dog barking. The next morning at breakfast, we only saw coffee, toast, cereal, and fruit, so we thought that was all that was available. After we started eating, a staff member arrived and took our order — and we ended up having a delicious hot breakfast.
We really enjoyed exploring the beautiful property. It was quiet, peaceful, and full of birdlife, which made for a lovely experience. We noticed a few empty rooms and asked reception if we could move due to the noise, and the staff responded quickly and kindly accommodated our request.
The rest of our stay was excellent — we had a wonderful dinner and breakfast the next day. Overall, a relaxing stay in a beautiful setting. We would recommend this property.

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

tazim

Beautiful appointed rooms,
Fireplace was difficult to get started. The reception desk fellow was negligent to send help for the fire.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

James

Beautiful and relaxing spot - I loved the wild surroundings of Canon El Chiche

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2025

Lauren

Lovely boutique lodge style hotel

This is a great little hotel close to the airport. If wildlife and birds are your thing, you have to stay here. Rooms are large and beds comfortable. Water pressure and shapwer temperatures are a bit of a gamble. Also, heating is an issue. The only heat in the rooms are wood stoves and i went through all the wood in one night trying to stay warm. They should invest in quality space heaters. The stove is cozy but quickly looses its charm at 2am when you have to build a new fire.

Staff is incredibly friendly and so very helpful. Restaurant is good. Food is between good and excellent depending on the dish. Food temperature could be improved. A few items arrived at the table cold.

The biggest area where they could improve is safety. Steps and paths are stone with no hand rails. This is dangerous. Especially if someone has any mobility issues. Ibwould love to recommended the hotes tonsime friends, but this one issuebwill keep me feom doing so. I will come back, so longnas i don't need handrails.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Garry

The property has nice trails with a lot of wildlife to see (many types of birds, especially many types of hummingbirds).

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Cynthia

Lovely—and birdy

This was a great place to begin to unwind at the start of our trip to the Galapagos and then Peru. Many birds around the grounds, trails to hike (with more birds to see), and lovely facilities. Helpful friendly staff, too.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2025

Julian

We chose the lodge on the recommendation of our tour guide company as a retreat to chill out after a busy 8 days visiting the Galapagos and Amazonia.

It was indeed a relaxing location where my wife took advantage of the resort spa and I was able to enjoy the scenic walks and spot a few bird varieties.

The food and hospitality was good.

A few of the treks were restricted and that was the only negative point.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Mar 2025

Teri

The property was beautiful with curious staff and nice restaurant. However they lock you in because area feels unsafe and dogs bark day and night making it near impossible to get. any sleep

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2025

Karen

Beautiful facility, but lack of heat in room

We loved the room and the stunning property. However, the wood fire heater in our room did not work, and after requesting help with it from four different staff members, no one could resolve the issue. The room did not have heating as a result and was very very cold. On our second night we were provided with a fairly functioning electric space heater that only had a low setting (high wasn't working) and did little to help. Would encourage other visitors to double check on heating if staying during colder climates.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Excellent Stay - love the birds and nature

Loved my stay here, breakfast was excellent, also had lunch and dinner here because the kitchen makes some tasty and nutritious food.

Just a note that this is a nature reserve in a hacienda, so the rooms smell woody and you can hear birds chirping in the morning, the perfect alarm clock.

The staff are really friendly, from being responsive on whatsapp to greeting you and showing me around the property, they made me feel really welcomed!

The walk around the nature reserve was also really nice, theres a great amount of biodiversity and birds to be found. Also got to feed the 2 llamas there.

Would wish for more local soups and foods to be added to the menu. For example, encebollado soup would have been perfect on cold nights, or maybe even a Hornado roast for lunch just to try everything once again when I arrive in Ecuador.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2024

DON

This is a delightful property that is memorable from the moment you arrive. The staff are wonderful and warm and kind. The birds and plants and views are extraordinary and the buildings transport you into the refinement of rht past.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Dec 2024

Harry

This is a beautiful looking historic Hacienda property located close to Quito International Airport. It is under final approach for the airliners. It isolated in that there are no off-property restaurants within walking distance and it is a 45-minute taxi ride one-way to historic Quito. The restaurant on-property has good food but a limited menu. The only heat available in the rooms is the fireplace/wood stove. Wood is supplied.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Carly

This property was perfect to begin my holiday. From organising them to pick me up from the airport where they were there waiting for me to the friendly demeanour of all staff. It was perfect to relax and get over jet lag with the lovely walks and beautiful site with many places to relax and experience nature whether the sun was out or raining (with lots of lovely sheltered views.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2024

Laurence

Unique in the valley below Quito, this Hacienda allows you to decompress in comfort in a natural environment within reach of the airport. Management is attentive and the food and ambience exceptional. We plan to stay again soon.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2023

Verified traveler

Beautiful place to spend a night or two close to the airport. Only downside was an extortionate charge for taxi pick up and drop off: twice the price of a taxi to Quito yet only half the distance.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2023

Sally

Beautiful property with welcoming staff. They arranged for our transportation & kept our bags for delayed checkout. Very customer service oriented. Lots of birds & heautiful flowers.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Shari

Beautiful property with nice trails to explore and gorgeous gardens to sit and enjoy the birds. Lovely spacious accommodations and a nice restaurant as well. Highly recommended!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2023

Alec

Had an amazing stay at this property! We received excellent service start to finish, the owner and staff treated us like royalty and with such kindness. Definitely will return and visit this place again next time we’re back in Ecuador.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2023

Romeliz

Good place to be relax and very romantic place to go with your partner

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2023

April

We enjoyed our short stay at Hacienda Jimenita prior to traveling to the Galapagos last month. The staff was kind and accommodating and the grounds are beautiful. It was great to be in nature and hike around the property prior to flying further. Our room was adequate and had everything that we needed for our brief stay. It was the perfect start to our time in Ecuador. We enjoyed the convenient location - less than 20 minutes from the airport as well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2023

George

Wonderful lodge. Meals were superb. Good communication and close to the airport

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2022

Verified traveler

Talk about a hidden gem...

Hacienda Jimenita has fabulous rooms and grounds with a 5000 year old tunnel. The vegetation, forest and canyon are wonderful. Meals ate excellent and well-priced, and Oscar makes a great martini. The staff is very welcoming.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2022

William

Couples Vacation

This is our second time staying at this place. We enjoyed both visits very much. The place is a nature reserve with an abundance and different type of hummingbirds, Llamas and horses. The owner has two adorable and friendly dogs. The property also has hiking trails with beautiful forest plants and flowers. Rooms are clean and comfortable with a private bathroom. The staff is very friendly and willing to help with whatever you ask. They have a restaurant with an excellent chef. We never had any problems with their water or food.
We definitely will stay there again❣️

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2022

Tucker

My stay was amazing. The staff were eager to accommodate and my room was very clean and spacious. The food was also amazing!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2021

Steven C

The property was amazing and very beautiful. It is a very cool place. However, the restaurant is incredibly expensive. It was more expensive than anything else in Ecuador we went to and much more expensive than even similar things in the USA.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2021

Verified traveler

Owner family are very nice. Helped us on all our questions. Luis from reception is always smiling, he helped us on the chimney every night. All staffs from the restaurant are very friendly. Must try their food, the chief is amazing. They also have a nice and easy trail onsite to explore.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

This property has lovely old world charm. The owners take great pride in this piece of family history. We loved sitting on the veranda with the gorgeous hummingbirds buzzing around. We enjoyed sitting by the fire, both in the Hacienda and our room. The staff was wonderful and Daniel arranged a fantastic nature day tour to go bird watching. (We arrived during protests in Quito, so visiting the city was not advisable). We highly recommended Hacienda la Jimenita.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2019

Sara

Everything is just beautiful. Kind and helpful people. Can't recommend it enough if you need some rest and relaxation!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2018

Gadeo

Great stay

I stayed here one night before heading out to Galapagos and it was a very relaxing way to deal with jet lag and prepare for th my next trip. I especially liked the trails and being able to spot the wildlife. Having stayed in Quito on my return from Galapagos, I can say that this spot out of town was quiet and relaxing and the perfect get away from the hustle and bustle.

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2018

Washashore

Peaceful setting after spending several days in Quito. The meals were very good-thoughtfully prepared. We spent a pleasant afternoon with Sara driving to the middle of the earth museum. Taxi drivers to airport were prompt. Very nice setting for a group. If we ever return to Ecuador, we’d like to stay here.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Gorgeous oasis

Wonderful in every way! A gorgeous Quito oasis!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2018

William

A piece of paradise!

I'm so happy that i found this fantastic hotel in Quito. It's 20 minutes from airport but, you feel like you are in the middle of this gorgeous jungle! Hotel has trails to explore, an amazing variety of birds and even llamas! The owner was around welcoming the guests, very friendly staff. Food was very tasty! It's a piece of paradise! We stayed two nights before our Galapagos trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Love hiking and wildlife? Stay here.

It’s a beautiful and safe property with numerous trails that lead to bird watching spots and llamas. You’ll be given carrots to feed the llamas. We couldn’t find the trail so I wished they had signs leading to the llamas. Breakfast was free, a basket load of laundry is $15. The only minor inconveniences were that it’s not in walking distance to anything, they have to call a taxi for everything and you do hear the planes at night. Make sure to take earplugs and white noise. Have your meals in the patio and enjoy the numerous hummingbirds that come to the feeders.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2018

Jenn

Charming Hacienda

We loved our stay here, it just wasn't long enough (only 1 day and night). The rooms are large, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The common areas are unique and interesting. The grounds are fabulous. We spent a good part of the day hiking, enjoying the views and the flowers. We had several meals, including a lovely anniversary dinner.. The owner, Daniel, is kind and friendly. It is a short ride to the airport, where we had to be early the next morning. We were so glad we spent our last day and night at a place that was purely Ecuadorian rather than some bland hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2018

Kimberly

This is a must stay. Beautiful grounds for walking and great views. The rooms are quaint and the staff friendly. Rooms are clean and spacious. Loved this place!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2018

Jae

Visiting from the U.S.

Super relaxing, amazing facilities, and wonderful staff. Hard to beat this place! We'd go back to Ecuador just for a stay there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2018

maggie

Magical

We only stayed one night, but I wish we had at least a week. Everything about the place is just neat. from the real wood fire in the lodge to the walk in shower in the room. It was like traveling back in time. The place is nothing short of magical. We hiked a little before it got dark, the grounds were beautiful and the trails seemed to go on forever. The food at their restaurant was top notch. The staff was very polite and accommodating. Just loved it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2018

Caroline

HIdden Oasis

After spending a week traveling around Ecuador, we stayed at La Jimenita for our last day and night, and I am so glad we did. The property exceeded all expectations. It is the most beautiful, hidden away oasis.

You can spend the entire day walking the trails surrounded by beautiful trees and flowers, stopping to feed the llamas carrots, and birdwatching. The grounds are stunning, and the staff is so attentive and kind - not to mention the perritos.

I highly recommended ending a busy trip by relaxing here for a few days.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2018

peter

A paradise in outer Quito

The beauty of the gardens and trails are magnificent. There are numerous outdoor areas to sit, with hummingbirds constantly flying to the beautiful flowers. The staff is so accommodating to your needs. While a somewhat limited menu, the food is wonderful and very fairly priced. We stayed only 2 nights and would love to have stayed longer. There is even a long Inca tunnel on the property to tour.
This would be a fabulous location for a retreat or small seminar

2/10

Poor

19 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

I wanted to love this place but...

I was arriving very late at night traveling as an experienced solo female, staying near the airport for early departure in the morning. I confirmed directly with the hotel manager twice, including one week in advance, that they would pick me up at the airport. After waiting at least 30 min and trying to get someone to call the hotel from the airport with no answer, I took a taxi. The driver had much difficulty finding the place and was my angel. He rang the bell for 20 minutes and someone finally answered in pajamas. I feared even entering this place by now, it is 1 a.m. The man at the hotel said I did not have a reservation but did settle me in a room luckily. I wanted to love this place and avoid the American hotels, but I cannot recommend this place. My friends from US recommended the Wyndam at the airport, and I noticed a full parking in the morning. I guess I know why.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2018

neal

Incredible experience

This is not your typical “airport hotel“. It comes with spectacular grounds and a birdwatcher is paradise. Terrific trails around the property which is immense . Staff could not be more helpful and gracious.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2018

Wayne

Great hacienda experience!

Our three day stay with Don Daniel Cruz and his family was the highlight of our Peru/Ecuador adventure. This is a genuine hacienda, in the family for over 100 years, that has been turned into a bird sanctuary. Don't expect a four star \"tourist\" hotel. They welcome you into the family and provide excellent food, service, and accommodations. This is the real thing.

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2017

Aspen

Wonderful!

Excellent hotel. Beautiful grounds. Great little hike! Wonderful hummingbird experience. Very good food. They kept our luggage between our adventures to different areas, which was so helpful. They amazingly did our laundry in about 3 hours, but it was expensive. Only complaint is that shower was only lukewarm. Really great respite between adventures. Easy cab ride from airport. It’s in a random, out of the way location, but cab drivers all seem to know it by name.

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Unique hotel away from the bustle of the city

This hotel is nice in that it is close to the airport and away from the hectic center of Quito. It is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, trails, birds and nature. It is a mostly quiet (although the room walls seem pretty thin and we heard the noises from our neighbors) and quite relaxing alternative to staying in the city. If you are just flying through Quito for a day or so, this place is a great option.

Food: Breakfasts are included but they are VERY limited in selection. My wife is gluten free so she could literally only eat fruit. We tried dinner in the hotel restaurant one night and it was quite good. The service staff in the restaurant are quite nice.

Rooms: beds are comfy but amenities are spare. This is a very \"no frills\" sort of place, so don't expect much in terms of the rooms. The rooms provide a good night sleep and a hot shower, which was enough for us.

Value: It's a good value for the price, although the \"extras\" can add up in terms of cost of transport to and from Quito and any day trips you might want to do. We wanted to go to Mindo for the day but the prices the hotel quoted us seemed quite high, so we opted for a private tour booked through Viator, which was quite a bit cheaper and gave us exactly what we were looking for. I

Overall we would recommend this hotel for its uniqueness, its natural beauty (be sure to explore the trails!) and its proximity to the airport.