Our experience at Ali Shungu couldn't have been better. We had a beautiful private house with 2 bedrooms and numerous beds overlooking the Imbabura volcano, always changing and adjusting its beauty with the changing light. The native artwork in the house was tastefully chosen and created a warm environment, symbolizing the Otavalo and other nearby indigenous cultures. Two meals were... More

My husband and I spent 8 days in Ali Shungu lodge over Christmas. 2011. We chose this lodge on line as it appeared to be secluded, quiet and mysterious especially when the mist came down in the evening. We were not disappointed. This is a marvelous location on the mountain top overlooking Otovalo. The accommodations are spacious, beautifully furnished and... More

The perfect place to revive your body and mind, and find some adventure if you feel like it. This place is a true getaway in the mountains, surrounded by eucalyptus trees, and the guesthouses are fabulous. Everything has been designed for comfort - the beds are fantastic, the view is incomparable and the food some of the best I have... More

I LOVE it here! We stayed here Dec of 2011. Frank and Margaret make you feel instantly at home at Ali Shungu and are filled with a wealth of knowledge on Ecuador and are happy to dispense tips to you. The rooms/house is MASSIVE! Basically, my friend and I had a whole house with 6 beds to ourselves, living room... More

Ali Shungu is in an amazing setting in the middle of the Andes and cannot be beat for its tranquil place in nature. Take a horseback ride and see for yourself. The food is the best - veggie lasagna, tomato soup, French toast, etc. and so much to eat .... The accommodation was very comfortable, authentic and all I could... More

This place was simply amazing at the tail end of a trip and I wish we'd had much more time. I plan to come back and highly recommend it. Highlights: * the DELICIOUS meals -- I'm stil thinking about the veggie lasagna * the OWNERS -- delightful, fascinating, and incredibly hospitable people who will be friends for life * the... More

We recently stayed at Ali Shungu - I did NOT want to leave. The lodging was wonderful, food was so delicious, and the service was outstanding. I cannot wait to go back - and next time I'm staying a lot longer! More

We visited Ali Shungu Mountaintop Lodge at the end of our two week trip to Ecuador with the idea of relaxing and unwinding from our week in the Galapagos before we headed back to Seattle. It met and exceeded all expectations and I wish we could have stayed for several more days because it was so perfect. The living spaces... More

A quick 2 hour ride bus from Quito, Ali Shungu Mountaintop Lodge is the kind of place where you could hole up for days and be quite content. We intended on staying two nights before moving on toward the central part of the country, but our plans quickly went out the door when we were taken by the lodge and... More