Hostal de La Rabida

Had the misfortune of staying in an apartment that overlooked this property. There was loud music and voices coming from there until just before midnight when the music got turned up even louder. I can’t imagine what it was like staying there assuming it was even louder than what we could hear. A little consideration for your neighbours would be appreciated!

My family of four loved this charming accommodation. We are not usually social, but we felt like family. The owner gave us honest insider ideas about where to eat and visit and made sure every need was met while we were there, even sharing his recipe for one of our favorite dishes. We ate there every night and the courtyard had the perfect ambiance for a relaxing evening of sharing stories about our day - plus the food was excellent! We stayed for two nights, then went to the Amazon, then back again for two more nights. We preferred the rooms inside the building to the ones off the courtyard - they were especially lovely - but our needs were fully met for both stays.

This is a lovely hotel and indeed like family as in other reviews. Our driver notified the staff when we were arriving, and although close to midnight, they were already on the street when we pulled up, took our bags, were awaiting our check-in and, most importantly, bottled water and CHILLED glasses awaited In our room! It. is a boutique hotel so the room was small, but having the balcony made a big difference. Bed made and towels changed daily. The hotel only has 11 rooms and did not appear fully occupied. Breakfast was ready for us the next day with double clothed table but on each day was scrambled eggs, smoothie, and French bread. The place has antiques/vintage items throughout, and very good security. When we had to leave at 5:00 AM to catch our flight, the owner offered to prepare breakfast prior to our departure, and although we declined, was there to assist at that time although we could leave securely on our own. This was very impressive. My only disappointment was that the bar was no longer available and it was not a true restaurant, but nonetheless, I would highly recommend.

I can partially understand the many positive reviews about this place. Staff is very friendly and helpful, that's for sure. We arrived early in the morning and had a warm welcome with coffee and tea, and early check-in was no problem. They also did a great job with our laundry. That's great service. Bakery right next to the hotel is nice. Where is the room for improvement? The breakfast that is included is pretty standard and every day exactly the same. A second coffee or tea is not included. Most important for us I guess is that spaces on the groundfloor are also used for private guests (family/friends). Off course it's up to the owner to decide, but that does not work for us. We don't want children playing and yelling around when staying in a hotel. And a bit more structure would be nice.

Fantastic location, friendly staff, food was excellent especially the fresh fish. Rooms are comfy and clean. Can't wait to go back. English spoken by host.|Close to excellent restaurants. |We safety strolled the surrounding streets. |Host made room for our vehicle.|

A great location and even nicer hotel. The employees went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The breakfast and service was nice. The room was cozy. Quito is a busy city and la Rabida was a nice escape. Good restaurant are nearby.

I stayed here for 3 nights during my stay in Quito. Delightful, quaint hotel with cozy little rooms and amazingly kind and nice staff. Though it is not in the center of town, I would stay here again. The rooms were really clean and nice, and the breakfasts were so tasty. Loved how kind everyone was to me.

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Hostal de La Rabida in July 2023. We stayed for two nights, then went to the Amazon, then came back for two more nights. We loved this charming little hotel! The owner and everyone on staff were so friendly and courteous - they really went out of their way to make sure every need was met. The owner gave us insider tips about places to eat and things to see, let us store a bag in the office while we were in the Amazon, and a staff member woke up at 3am to make sure we didn't miss our flight home. We ate there every night and the food was fantastic! We loved the garden courtyard as a place for our family to relax and share stories about the day while eating delicious food. The owner was so kind to sit with me and tell me how to make his Locro de Papa and we are going to make it at home this weekend to remember our wonderful trip. My daughter also fell in love with his wonderful dogs. We are not usually social on vacation, but we felt like we were treated like family at La Rabida. Muchas Gracias!