El Cardenal Hotel

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El Cardenal Hotel
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: El Cardenal Hotel in Loja offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and views of landmarks. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local and Latin American cuisines with vegetarian options. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner in a traditional ambiance. Amenities and Services: The hotel features a sun terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Additional services include a paid shuttle, lounge, public bath, concierge, daily housekeeping, coffee shop, outdoor seating, picnic area, family rooms, full-day security, room service, tour desk, and luggage storage. Location and Attractions: Located 24 mi from Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport, the hotel is near landmarks such as the Cathedral and Plaza de Armas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Great for your stay

  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Private bathroom
  • Family rooms
  • View
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Breakfast to go

Rooms with:

  • Lake view

  • Mountain view

  • City view

  • Landmark view

  • River view

  • Quiet street view

  • Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Double Room with Private Bathroom
We have 2 left
High floor
  • 1 queen bed
258 feet²
Mountain view
Landmark view
City view
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free Wifi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • Sitting area
  • Video
  • TV
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Cable channels
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Max. people: 2
$30 per night
Price $90
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max. people: 1
Only for 1 guest
$20 per night
Price $60
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
We have 2 left
High floor
  • 2 twin beds and
  • 1 queen bed
323 feet²
Balcony
Lake view
Mountain view
Landmark view
City view
River view
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free Wifi
Max. people: 2
$32 per night
Price $96
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max. people: 3
$42 per night
Price $126
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max. people: 4
$50 per night
Price $150
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max. people: 1
Only for 1 guest
$22 per night
Price $66
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
We have 2 left
High floor
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 queen bed
301 feet²
Landmark view
City view
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free Wifi
Max. people: 2
$32 per night
Price $96
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max. people: 3
$42 per night
Price $126
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max. people: 1
Only for 1 guest
$22 per night
Price $66
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Family Room with Mountain View
We have 1 left
High floor
  • 3 twin beds and
  • 1 full bed
646 feet²
Balcony
Lake view
Mountain view
Landmark view
City view
River view
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free Wifi
Max. people: 2
$32 per night
Price $96
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max. people: 3
$42 per night
Price $126
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max. people: 4
$50 per night
Price $150
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max. people: 5
$58 per night
Price $174
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United States United States
    “Located in a very quiet residential neighborhood. It is adjacent to a large park. Only a 2 dollar taxi to the Central district.”
  • Domenic
    United States United States
    “The staff was super friendly and welcoming, it felt like a home stay or a visit to some distant relative’s house rather than a stay at a hotel. The room was big and comfortable and the breakfasts were fantastic. This definitely ended up being one...”
  • Mark
    United States United States
    “The breakfast was perfect and all of the family wants you to be not just satisfied but happy with your time in Loja”
  • Life2ontour
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very clean, family run hotel. Owner loved our story and spent a long time chatting and taking photos. Very pleasant 10 minutes walk along the river bank to the centre. Parking is a locked compound a few units up the hill. Motorcycles...”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Nice people. Excellent parking arrangement. Excellent value.”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The staff were exceptional. Taking me into Loja centre to find the clinic for my yellow fever vax. Also joining in traditional family meals, i felt at home. It's surroundings very quiet, yet a short brisk walk or taxi ride to the many bustling...”
  • Rebecca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Lovely family run hotel. Secure parking for our motorcycles. We ate at the hotel and it was delicious, simple food and great value. Breakfast was good too. Everyone was so lovely and helpful.”
  • Mary
    Ecuador Ecuador
    “Breakfast was excellent. Mercedes is the best! She makes you feel like family. It is a great family run operation. Remi is so amazing. He does everything to make your stay enjoyable. Loved the solitude and river walks to the city center. No loud...”
  • Bruce
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “What a excellent place to stay. Its a family run business and the host's are ever so friendly. The rooms and dining/breakfast area were absolutely spotlessly clean. We had dinner there and it was great. Also breakfast was very nice and great...”
  • Laura
    Canada Canada
    “Habitación muy cómoda, ducha caliente, buen wifi, ubicación tranquila, desayuno delicioso y anfitriones amables. Sin duda recomendaría este hotel. Very comfortable room, hot shower, good wifi, quiet location, delicious breakfast and kind hosts....”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • La Campiña
    • Cuisine
      Local • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

El Cardenal Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 8 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note:

Payments by credit card will have 5% service charge fee

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform El Cardenal Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.