Backpackers-balcones-river-lodge

The most amazing view i ever had in a hostel! Loved the cute baby cat :)

Nice views from rooftop. Fireplace in our apartment. Use of laundry facilities. Bottled water included. Quiet as is a short walk out of town.

Location is lovely, right above the river, you can see vultures soaring and hear the river. We were in a little apartment, a double bed and bunk bed, our own private bathroom and a kitchen, with an oven, 4 hobs. You're given drinking water which I think is a great touch as otherwise you're boiling it. You're also given towels. There's plenty of space to hang up laundry if you need to. It is a walk into town, but only about 20-25 minutes or a cheap taxi ($1.25-1.50). For what you save on the room price you can afford to taxi both ways and still not pay what people do in the Town centre. It's very quiet and has nice touches like swings and beautiful flowers planted. There are some really nice details in the shared kitchen too. We managed to find everything we needed for cooking. We liked it so much we came back specifically to stay there and rest after the selva.

Cooking utensils could be a bit more abundant so it is easier to cook. The electric turns off at about 9.30am and comes back after a few hours. This isn't the hostel but the authority so theres nothing you can do...except maybe inform the guests so they know to expect that.

Excellent location, well equipped kitchen, friendly staff. Great for kids.

Could be a bit cleaner

Nice views and the sound of the river.

Very dirty room and bathroom(hair all over the place), all the 8 big refill water bottles were empty.

Lovely view from the room, nice spacious kitchen, good wifi, hot shower, laid back atmosphere, peaceful neighborhood

Noisy, lack of awareness from staff, stained sheets, building feels unfinished, small rooms

The locatio is amazing, next to a goede where eagals fly in the morning. The accomodation has a large well ecuiped kitche you can use. Best value for money so far in Ecuador.

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Spacious rooms. Everything was clean. Nice staff. Location is a bit outside but nice and quiet.

Wifi wasn't the best sometime but overall okay.