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Hotel El Crater

3.5 star property

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, aromatherapy, body scrubs
Standard Suite, Ground Floor | Living room | LCD TV, DVD player
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $100
$91 nightly
$100 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16

Explore the area

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Mirador Del Pululahua, San Antonio de Pichincha, Pichincha
  • Place, Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monument to the Equator
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Embassy of the United States
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ground Floor

Standard Suite, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Suite, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Antonio de Pichincha

With a stay at Hotel El Crater in San Antonio de Pichincha, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Monument to the Equator and Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve. .This spa hotel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Embassy of the United States and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Pululagua.

What's nearby

  • Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Monument to the Equator - 14 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Embassy of the United States - 45 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Quicentro Shopping - 51 min drive - 23.6 miles
  • Foch Square - 59 min drive - 27.3 miles

Getting around

  • Universidad Central Station - 34 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Pailita - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El leñador - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Consulado - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Megaviche - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Cueva - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Crater

Hotel El Crater offers 12 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, designer toiletries, and bidets.

This San Antonio de Pichincha hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

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

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring DVD players and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at El Crater, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
El Crater - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Crater

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per night for guests under 21 years old
  • 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Hotel El Crater Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 135 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Christian and Santiago provided excellent service. Delicious food in their restaurant. Awesome location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

chan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, nice breakfast, good view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, gorgeous rooms, delicious food, excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El Cráter has incredible views. Comfortable, luxurious rooms, and delicious food in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with very compfortable accommodations..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is without compare in the world; and to find a great hotel with lovely rooms and a great restaurant here is simply miraculous.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very comfortable hotel… Loved the bathtubs! Beautifully situated on the rim of Pululahua crater. Excellent Restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice style, beautiful room and view!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KYLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat stay with great views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is out of this world and magical love this hotel so much. The staff are so lind and attentive. Best service, food spectacular, the view is breathtaking. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great relaxing and wonderful friendly people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and quiet for a couples experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet with amazing views. Food was great and the staff was very kind and helpful too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

thuy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and professional. Breakfast was good. The room was spacious and clean, however the shower is not warm enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt friendly stuff and amazing service in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are truly unbelievable. Staff were excellent and the food was delicious. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest places I’ve visited
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and service. Just great for a side trip from Quito. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property and its surroundings offer the ultimate spa and natural landscape that are truly inspirational.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent attention to details, very friendly and with great knowledge of the area and activities that you can do. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did not visit the spa. The breakfast was great. The staff/owner was amazing. Friendly and knowledgeable. Made my wife feel way more comfortable. Thank you Absolutely stunning views. Especially from your own bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience been in middle of nature and the magnificent view of Pululahua's crater. The service is 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a rainy season in the area and the staff made sure that we are comfortable no matter the weather.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very spacious, gorgeous views from the rooms, and it is a very family-friendly hotel. The staff were so kind and responsive to any question or request and very knowledgeable regarding activities in the area. The food was delicious and a nice balance of Ecuadorian and European/North American food. We highly recommend El Crater during your visit to Ecuador!