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Hotel El Crater

3.5 star property
Hotel El Crater sits high in the mountains where travelers find a peaceful retreat with garden views, spa services, and excellent dining options.

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Hotel El Crater offers a serene mountain escape with a garden and playground for families. Book spa treatments post-hike, dine at the on-site restaurant, and relax with drinks at the bar. Enjoy WiFi throughout and multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Luxury Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Suite, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds
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About the area

Located in San Antonio de Pichincha, Hotel El Crater is in the mountains. Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve and Pululagua reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Complejo Recreacional Kaersam - Pusuquí and Centro Cultural El Triangulo. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around San Antonio de Pichincha. Visit our San Antonio de Pichincha travel guide
Map
Mirador Del Pululahua, San Antonio de Pichincha, Pichincha

What's nearby

  • Quito showing mountains, landscape views and farmland
    Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The village in the valley. This tiny area is occupied only by homesteading farmers whose families have lived there for generations. The area is a geobiological reserve and is protected from new development. Dormant volcanoes frame it on all sides and once created the area long ago when they were active.
    Pululagua
    4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mitad del Mundo Monument showing a square or plaza, a park and a monument
    Monument to the Equator
    12 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Quicentro Shopping
    39 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Quicentro Sur Mall
    61 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • La Pailita
    11 min drive
  • El Consulado
    8 min drive
  • Vicente's
    10 min drive
  • La Cueva
    10 min drive
  • Cafe Guayasamin
    9 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Crater

Hotel near Monument to the Equator
A garden, a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel El Crater. Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub or a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, El Crater, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel El Crater have comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
  • LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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

  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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.

Payment types at the property

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 aged 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 travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is also known as

Hotel El Crater Quito
Hotel El Crater
El Crater Quito
El Crater
Hotel El Crater Hotel
Hotel El Crater San Antonio de Pichincha
Hotel El Crater Hotel San Antonio de Pichincha

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel El Crater pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel El Crater?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Crater?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Crater?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel El Crater provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel El Crater located?

Situated in the mountains, this spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pululagua and Intinan Solar Museum. Middle of the World City and Monument to the Equator are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Hotel El Crater Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

KYLE

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful location for peace and also ease of accessibility to Quito. Scenery is breathtaking. Food and service at restaurant are excellent. The rooms are clean, spacious and have wonderful views both of the city and the volcano crater. The staff could not be more helpful and polite. I cannot wait to visit again. Visiting the Quito area I cannot imagine staying anywhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

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

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

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

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

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!