Rio Quijos EcoLodge
Location: Route 45, Via Lago Agrio, Brasil de Franco, El Chaco, ec
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Stunning Beachfront Location:
Embrace the beauty of El Chaco from our beachfront Rio Quijos EcoLodge. Enjoy the serene garden, private beach, and shared lounge for a relaxing stay.
Comfortable Rooms with Amenities:
Our 5-star accommodation offers rooms with desks, private bathrooms with free toiletries, and cozy bed linens. Stay connected with free WiFi and enjoy room service during your stay.
Delicious Dining Options and Activities:
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and savor local cuisine at our on-site restaurant. Explore fishing and cycling in the area or opt for a relaxing bike ride, available for hire at the lodge.
Book now to experience luxury and tranquility at Rio Quijos EcoLodge.
Important Information
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host
Policies
Check-in: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Massage services
- Packed lunches
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Pet bowls
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- 24-hour security
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Private beach nearby
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Private picnics
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Japanese garden
- Covered parking
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Water sports equipment
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Beach toys
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
The double room features a private entrance, a wardrobe, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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King Room with Balcony
The double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Suite with Balcony
Featuring a private entrance, this suite also consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The suite features a wardrobe, parquet floors, as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Double Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has parquet floors and features a private entrance, a wardrobe and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
-
Suite with Balcony
Featuring a private entrance, this suite also consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The suite features a wardrobe, parquet floors, as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- Arsène (10/5): A great stay with many birds - Great location and comfortable room for a decent price. I highly recommend taking breakfast and dinner there, it was amazing. Special thanks to Gloria for her hospitality!
- Ramon (10/5): El paraíso a dis - Un lugar mágico a dos horas de Quito. Muy fácil llegar al sitio. La amabilidad de Leidi y del señor Núñez. De mi parte, todo estuvo muy bien.
- Andrés (10/5): -
- Weslee (10/5): The definition of relaxing! - I could have sat on the porch and watched the bird feeder all day! Just beautiful. It's a very casual, relaxing place; the staff were so kind. The food was simple, but very tasty (in addition to breakfast, you can get lunch and dinner if you tell them in advance). The room was spotless and the bed was comfortable. The location is very quiet and serene; it was a perfect place to decompress after a couple of weeks of adventure traveling. Nothing that I didn't like, just me not paying attention... There is nowhere walkable from the lodge, so if you want to do something during the day and don't have a car, you have to organize it with the staff to get a taxi or whatever (the property does offer a birdwatching guide, whitewater rafting and kayaking excursions). We ended up arranging a visit to a local coffee farm - an activity I can highly recommend! And if you don't speak Spanish, make sure you have your Google Translate fired up and ready to go.
- Sara (10/5): Watch birds while enjoying breakfast in the cloud forest! - The location! Set along the Rio Quijos, nestled in the cloud forest, the lodge is quiet and offers trails and birdwatching opportunities. Delicious breakfast with amazing views of birds flitting around. Nothing! A beautiful, clean lodge with helpful staff!
- paul (8/5): -
- William (8/5): Clean and comfortable accommodation for bird lovers - Clean, comfortable and spacious accommodation in a great location. Good hot shower. Good food. The best part was the incredible bird life all around - especially entertaining at breakfast time. Nothing to dislike. We have booked another stay.
- Arjan (9/5): -
- Kurt (10/5): Diese Unterkunft eignet sich hervorragend für Vogelbeobachter, aber auch für Cayaking! Die Lage ist paradiesisch! - Es hat uns sehr gefallen. Die Lage der Lodge ist hervorragend. Das Personal ist ausgesprochen freundlich. Die Athmosphöre ist familiär und das Essen aussergewöhnlich gut. Die Zimmer sind grosszügig und sauber. Keine Beabstandungen
- Narcisa (9/5): - Muy bien todo
- David (10/5): Brilliant place to visit, the food is amazing do not hesitate in booking this place you will not regret it - The location is excellent, the staff are excellent and the food is delicious, highly recommend if you are interested in birds as it has excellent feeders on the patio and torrent duck on the river
- Libby (10/5): Delightful visit to a very special location - The location is very special. I long for the sound of the river and the birds! The staff is exceptional. They were helpful, kind and knowledgeable. They helped us experience the birds in ways I would have not imagined. We loved everything about Rio Quijos Ecolodge. I am so glad to share our experience!
- Stephen (9/5): Superb - Our stay at Rio Quijos Eco Lodge was comfortable and pleasant. The grounds are beautiful with a lot of nature trails and opportunities to relax in the outdoors. The staff was kind and helpful and the food served for breakfast (included with the stay) and dinner (added to the bill at checkout) was delicious with dinner served in courses. The Rio Quijos area near El Chaco is beautiful with green, striking landscapes and plenty of birds for those seeking out feathers friends. The lodge brings the birds to the dining area with feeders, adding to the ambience. Having a room surrounded by metal roofs made conditions extremely loud during a heavy rainstorm at night.
- Frederick (10/5): Best lodge in all of Ecuador - I liked absolutely everything about Rio Quijos EcoLodge...I would rate it as the best lodge in all of Ecuador...better than all the expensive lodges...very reasonably priced...fabulous birdwatching, hiking trails, beautiful grounds with splendid flowers and gardens, the main lodge, dining area and rooms are all immaculately clean and charming ...the meals are absolutely delicious, healthy, variety, ...best food in all of Ecuador for sure The staff is so welcoming, kind, hard working, accommodating, genuine and happy. The owner Angel made us feel at home...like family..not only an expert birder, photographer...but a gentle, easy going character with a delightful sense of humor Both Angel and his bird guide friend, Omar gave us several days of excellence bird watching...helped us discover endless new species, lifers, and had us laughing and having a grand time. We loved their dog, Kimchee...the most gentle, sweet, caring perro and trail guide... I can't recommend anyone and everyone,families, couples, bird lovers, individuals, white water paddlers or just looking for a peaceful nature get away...Rio Quijos has it all... A five star lodge with very reasonable rates I didn't like that I couldn't stay there longer...next time i will stay for at least a week. .three nights was not nearly enough
- Rolf (9/5): Superb - Very friendly staff, nice room and breakfast. Fun place to relax and enjoy birds. Other birding venues nearby. If I'm ever in the area again, that's where I'll stay. Nothing not to like! It was all great.
- Darren (9/5): Perfect place to relax in nature. - The quiet location next to the river. The property is nicely laid out for birdwatching and relaxing Staff were all friendly and the food was great.
- Deryl (10/5): The best lodging in Borja, I didn't know about.. - The staff was great. Jhoumy who was the lead is very caring and customer service oriented. The rooms, are very clean. The meals were very delicious, muy rico, as they say in Spanish. The hiking, paths, river with beach, sauna and watching birds while having breakfast were icing on the cake. I didn't like that I stayed so short. The next time, I'll stay longer, since I liked everything.
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