We had a terrific time staying here in our room with evening fires and a commanding view of the mountains. Waking to such fresh air and beautiful gardens after a good night's sleep had us ready for all the adventures this area offers. Regional indian markets- all week- and nearby towns with crafts are just part of the lure. Great... More

We stayed 5 days with the folks (and dogs) at Las Palmeras and completely enjoyed it. As always, going to a new place is stimulating but the giant hummingbirds, beautiful gardens, interesting people, The Otavalo Indian Market, waterfalls, volcanic lakes, and so one were all amazing. What a wonderful thing to have a home base to come back to at... More

It has been a year since I visited Las Palmeras. This time, I am bringing two others and we will take classes in the Andean Spanish School in Otavalo. I know the fire will be roaring each morning in the grand dining room. I'll be up at 6:30 to see the sun rise here where I think there are the... More

This lovely inn is nestled in the hills above Otavalo. The rooms are large, and each one has a fireplace - the staff starts a fire in your room and puts hot water bottles in your bed every evening. The breakfast and dinner menus are outstanding, and the staff is very friendly. It's charming, laid-back and yet efficient, clean, and... More

We just stayed here three nights over xmas as a way to get out of chaotic Quito. Lovely grounds, vegetable garden, comfortable mainhouse and rooms. Clean, nice bathrooms. The restaurant is open most of the day and is nice place to relax in for a coffee and cookies in the afternoon. Although the food is good, $14 seems a bit... More

We loved this place. Beautiful grounds with veggie garden and a few alpacas. About 4 friendly dogs on property, although they do bark some when a taxi pulls up. Paquita was my favorite - a golden retriever. The room was very clean and very cozy. We had a cottage called Acadamas, number 5 i think. Warm fire place inside that... More

My husband and I stayed here for one night as a way to relax in a peaceful garden setting before returning to hectic Quito. The grounds are beautiful and the food served at the restaurant is very good, even considering the prices ($14/person dinner, $12/person lunch, breakfast free w/ stay). The rooms were nice, though a little musty smelling with... More

Our group of 8 stayed at Las Palmeras inn for 2 nights in Jan-11 Good service - room fireplaces were lit each night, hot water bottles left in each room, wait staff in restaurant was great. Good food - we ate breakfast and dinners at hosteria Beautiful grounds Rooms were so/so. Some of our group complained about musty smell and... More

Location: Not actually in Otavalo (but this isn't necessarily a disadvantage), Las Palmeras is located about 2 dusty kilometres away on the road to the village of Quichinche, but still within easy reach of the town itself. We walked the route between Otavalo and the inn several times and found it pleasant enough as a means of getting back and... More