Hacienda Jimenita Wildlife Reserve - Puembo
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3-star nature reserve hotel minutes from Quito Airport
Wildlife Reserve & Grounds
Hacienda Jimenita Wildlife Reserve sits on a 370-acre property that functions as a functioning nature reserve with endemic plants and extensive trails. The grounds include a canyon with viewing points, a small archaeological tunnel, and two llamas that guests can feed with carrots provided by staff. Birders can spot over 20 species on the property, including multiple types of hummingbirds that visit feeders placed near the restaurant windows.
Rooms & Suites
The hotel offers individually decorated rooms with premium bedding, hydromassage showers, and private balconies that overlook the canyon or mountain ranges. Select rooms have wood-burning stoves or fireplaces, and all rooms include electric blankets to manage the Andean nighttime chill. The Balcony Andes and Balcony Grand Canyon suites provide direct views of Quito and the surrounding mountains with private outdoor seating areas.
Dining & Cuisine
Two on-site restaurants serve local and international dishes, with dinner options that include Ecuadorian specialties like empanadas, coconut shrimp, and trout. The kitchen accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets upon request, and breakfast is included with continental and à la carte choices. Guests can order wine or champagne, and the bar offers cocktails and local drinks in a lounge with a fireplace and pool table.
Spa & Wellness
The spa and wellness center provides massages including full body, head, neck, foot, back, and hand treatments, with spa packages available for lounging. A hot tub and jacuzzi are on site, and the outdoor pool offers views of the surrounding landscape (note: pool may not be operational during off-season). The spa lounge and relaxation area offer a space to unwind after treatments, with sun loungers and umbrellas placed on the terrace.
Family & Activities
Hacienda Jimenita organizes themed dinner nights, cooking classes, and tours about local culture, which families and groups can book through the front desk. Children have access to indoor play areas, an outdoor play set, and board games, while adults can play billiards or join hiking and walking tours on the property. The hotel arranges airport shuttles (roundtrip available), and the front desk operates 24 hours to assist with luggage storage, lockers, and express check-in or check-out.
- Location: 15 minutes from Quito International Airport; 40 min from Quito city center
- Rooms: individually decorated rooms with hydromassage showers and balconies
- Dining: two restaurants with dietary-options upon request (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free)
- Wellness: spa and wellness center with full-body massage packages and hot tub
- Activities: birdwatching trails, cooking classes, hiking, llamas, board games
- Suitability: couples, families, solo birders, nature enthusiasts
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
325 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
455 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Double beds
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Room size:
455 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Essential information about Hacienda Jimenita Wildlife Reserve
| 💵 Lowest room price | 325 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 5.6 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 10.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Mariscal Sucre, UIO |
Location
- City landmarks