El Jardín Hotel & Restaurante

El Jardin is a gem. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The large veranda is equipped with soft seats, there are hammocks hanging everywhere and the view on the curated garden is dreamy. From the surrounding forest, all kinds of unidentifiable bird songs reach your ears. There are friendly cats jumping around, cute little pavilions, hot tubs. The on-site restaurant served a gastronomic meal that completely took me by surprise. Running right in front of the main door is the pathway that leads to the Puyo river where people are jogging. It's just perfect.

Hotel owners cannot control everything. There was an electricity blackout on the first night (El Jardin is more or less in the forest) and I was left to figure things out on my own. Nobody came to inform me of the situation, no help was offered. Perhaps because I am a guy travelling alone with a backpack the staff thought I could handle a mundane electricity shortage without drama (and well, yes, they were correct). Nonetheless, had it been me working that night, I would have consulted the guests and offered help and candles.

Both breakfast and dinner were very good, and wait staff friendly. The restaurant is quite and pretty.

Location was suburb along the malecón and pathway along river. Breakfast and dinner were excellent. Staff were wonderful especially Melissa my tour guide who made it all a little special. Thanks!

It is very very beautiful hotel. Teh personal is very friendly. The room is nice, the hotel is amazing

The excellent location The rooms are amazing Staff is very helpful

People drinking very late outside of our room Parking area in a difficult area to access for a small car

Everyone at the hotel was ready to help.

We enjoyed our time there.