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Medina del Lago

4.0 star property

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Standard Double Room | Bathroom
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Daily continental breakfast (USD 20 per person)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Gualabi, Colinas de San Pablo Lote 25A, Otavalo, Imbabura
  • Place, Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Plaza de Ponchos
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Room with Balcony

King Room with Balcony

  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

King Room with Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Superior King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

  • Lake view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Otavalo

Located in Otavalo, Medina del Lago is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Plaza de Ponchos and Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Condor Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa.

What's nearby

  • Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Plaza de Ponchos - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lago San Pablo - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • El Lechero - 14 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Ibarra Station - 30 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fritada Lupita - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brunch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Taberna - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Balcon de Imbabura - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tabascos - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Medina del Lago

Medina del Lago offers 15 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include hot stone massages and Swedish massages.
Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 11 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 11 and younger eat free breakfast.
Medina del Lago has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 60

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Thursday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 11 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 10 percent
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 130 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Medina Lago Hotel Otavalo
Medina Lago Hotel
Medina Lago Otavalo
Medina Lago
HOTEL MEDINA DEL LAGO
Medina del Lago Hotel
Medina del Lago San Pablo del Lago
Medina del Lago Hotel San Pablo del Lago

Medina del Lago Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIEGO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jawwad

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent panoramic views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Best hotel in the area with outstanding view

Best hotel in the Otavalo area, with an outstanding view and a very caring service. The fireplace was a particularly nice touch that you don't often find in hotels. While the location and the staff cannot be faulted, the hotel clearly need some renovations in the spa and common areas. Also the rooms could do with a bit more equipment (although the staff did provide everything we asked for). The two local guardian dogs Mia and Tia are incredibly friendly, and the surrounding area is very nice for a little nature walk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Juan Martin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Malazo

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien solo otorgar mejores beneficios a los clientes VIP y frecuentes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eliana, Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hotel with a magnificent view from Lago San Pablo only 1.5 hours away from Quito
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful mountain-side hotel. The view was amazing and they had horses that you could ride for a very reasonable price on a very scenic route. Would highly recommend if going to lago san pablo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Servicio de primera. Atención personalizada y amable. Instalaciones geniales con una vista increíble y excelente comida. Cuidado con los precios del transporte local que consigue el hotel. Son casi el doble el valor real de mercado.

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Mario

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio, Pennsylvania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible place! The view will blow your mind! Will definitely recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very beautiful and the staff was very helpful. However, we were the only guests at the property. I had purchased a King Suite through Expedia, but when I checked in they told me that I didn't pay enough for the suite and they tried to put me in a regular room. After waiting almost two hours they gave me the suite I paid for. The room and view were spectacular, but frustrating that they didn't honor the room I paid for on Expedia immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miguel, New York, NY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My girlfriend and I had a great time at Medina del Lago. This place has a gorgeous view from the rooms, lobby and restaurant. The food and service were fantastic. The staff was really friendly and made sure our stay was great. We enjoyed the use of the jacuzzi and sauna every day we were there (they also have a pool). For anyone having to work remotely, we had no problems with the wifi and were able to have Zoom video calls daily. We are definitely planning to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place, top level. Spectacular views of San Pablo lake and Imbabura mountain from everywhere at the hotel. We had a two persons suite with beautiful views, a fireplace and a nice hot tub. Food was delicious, the crew was so nice and thoughtful, there are beautiful paintings made by local artists everywhere and the whole experience is really satisfying. The only downside- the isolation between rooms is pretty poor and we could hear everything that was happening and being said at the rooms around us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Irina, New York, NY

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, great view, a perfect getaway destination
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful and secluded. Amazing views. Excellent service. Very accommodating. Very romantic. Everything was perfect. Excellent food from restaurant as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to rest, excellent food, awesome view of San Pablo.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not proper control of SPA apointments The date hour and service not the correct
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean, St. Louis Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I don’t usually bother rating hotels, but I felt I must because the people here were so kind, personal, and made everything we could have experienced better. If you are in the area of Otavalo and want to have a guarantee to have your trip better, stay here. I promise you, everything about this place is genuinely good to the core. We even had the owner of the hotel give us a ride into town just out of kindness of her heart
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Great place! This is one of the best hotels in Otavalo. Great views, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Brian, Philly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel out in the woods

Nice check in. Hotel in good condition. Fast free WiFi. Clean and good condition. Hotel near ti- nothing! Also no A/C or heating. One expensive restaurant. Peaceful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017