Hacienda Jimenita Wildlife Reserve

“A delight of the senses”

Our tour company booked the hotel so we had no idea what to expect. But what a delight to the senses! It was a joy to wander through the main building and notice all of the details of the decor that make it feel warm and cozy. Our room was meticulously clean and had the little touches like a … more

Our tour company booked the hotel so we had no idea what to expect. But what a delight to the senses! It was a joy to wander through the main building and notice all of the details of the decor that make it feel warm and cozy. Our room was meticulously clean and had the little touches like a real coffee maker, complementary purified water, a wood-burning stove that the staff would light for us if we asked, and an electric blanket on the bed, which I wish was standard in hotels because I’m always cold. The views took our breath away and the grounds of the hotel are a pleasure to wander through. We walked the well marked trail for more beautiful wilderness. Then we ate in the restaurant and were treated to great cocktails that looked like works of art, excellent quality meals that were also beautifully presented and made with the freshest of ingredients! Everything tasted like it was picked from the garden or pulled from the sea that very day! While I had a massage, my husband took his first ever cooking class with the chef and we enjoyed the ceviche they made together in the kitchen. He even received a certificate after the class. The staff were very responsive to all of our requests & questions. The Hacienda La Jimenita was the perfect place to relax at the end of our 10-day Galapagos vacation!

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“Wonderful stay at a lovely Hacienda family owned for 100 years.”

We were in transit so only stayed one night at this lovely Hacienda in Parroquia de Pifo to be closer to the Quito airport. But wish we could have stayed longer, the property is lovely with extensive gardens and trails to explore and beautiful views. Our accommodations were very comfortable and s… more

We were in transit so only stayed one night at this lovely Hacienda in Parroquia de Pifo to be closer to the Quito airport. But wish we could have stayed longer, the property is lovely with extensive gardens and trails to explore and beautiful views. Our accommodations were very comfortable and spacious and our lunch and dinner meals at the restaurant were delicious. It is family owned and run, and they could not have been more gracious or accommodating.

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“Great close-to-nature experience.”

What a hidden gem. As you approach the hotel you could be forgiven for thinking you are going in the wrong direction, it's quite a basic road. However, as soon as you go through the impressive gates you enter what feels like a traditional hacienda. The rooms are enormous, as are the beds (some fou… more

What a hidden gem. As you approach the hotel you could be forgiven for thinking you are going in the wrong direction, it's quite a basic road. However, as soon as you go through the impressive gates you enter what feels like a traditional hacienda. The rooms are enormous, as are the beds (some four posters). There is plenty of space to unpack and unwind. Deceptively, the garden next to the hotel appears small but as you walk through it opens into trails that take you near to the nearby river and valley. You can't miss the hummingbirds. I was lucky enough to see some Vermillion Fly Catchers, plus llamas to boot! It is in the fly path of incoming planes so you will experience some noise from that but this is a mini-escape place all by itself so you shouldn't be put off.

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“A piece of Paradise minutes from the Quito airport”

After our cruise in the Galapagos, we needed a short stay before returning home. The idea of airport hotel (Wyndham, Holiday Inn) had no appeal to us however we did not feel the need to return to Quito. LA local guide recommended the Hacienda. I was so impressed, I would readily come back to Equ… more

After our cruise in the Galapagos, we needed a short stay before returning home. The idea of airport hotel (Wyndham, Holiday Inn) had no appeal to us however we did not feel the need to return to Quito. LA local guide recommended the Hacienda. I was so impressed, I would readily come back to Equador to stay once more at the Hacienda Jimenita. The comfort of the rooms was superbe. Large, beautifully decorated with lots of wood, large showers with plenty of hot water, everything you would expect from a 4 star. Most relevant was the setting, surrounding mountains, flowers, birds and even alpacas. The restaurant offered a most delightful selection of delicious traditional and international food. The resort offers multiple areas for families and friends to reunite as well as wonderfull entertainment areas to watch TV (really?) Pool and table gaming possibilities. Safe trails on the resort allow easy trecking where even an archeological site can be visited with a guide. In other words, it is heavenly.

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