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The River House

5.0 star property
Travelers reconnect with nature and loved ones through peaceful ecotours, cycling adventures on nearby trails, or quiet moments around warm fires

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The River House sits riverside, offering both relaxation and adventure. Guests start their day with local cuisine at breakfast, ease tension with Swedish massages, and end evenings sharing stories around the firepit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is HK$869
HK$869 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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Furnished balcony
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Individually decorated
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Free cots/infant beds
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Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
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  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
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Luxury Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

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Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Serendipity - 4)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Inefable - 5)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Puerto Quito, The River House is in a rural area and on the riverwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Macallares Waterfall and Caiman Waterfall, while Yaussa Cocoa Farm and CHICAO Cocoa Farm are popular local attractions. Green Waterfalls and Río Silanche Bird Sanctuary are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking. Visit our Puerto Quito travel guide
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Map
Via 140 La Isla, Puerto Quito, Pichincha, 170950

What's nearby

  • Macallares Waterfall
    14 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Yaussa Cocoa Farm
    16 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Green Waterfalls
    24 min drive - 24.7 km
  • CHICAO Cocoa Farm
    24 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Caiman Waterfall
    35 min drive - 22.8 km

Restaurants

  • Safary Lunch
    5 min drive
  • Maíz & Yuca
    7 min drive
  • Parador Cafetería
    5 min drive
  • D'Camy
    7 min drive
  • mariangeles
    6 min drive

About this property

The River House

Luxury family-friendly lodge near Macallares Waterfall
Located close to Yaussa Cocoa Farm, The River House provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a free food/drink shopping service and a free daily manager's reception. Active travellers can enjoy ecotours, fishing and cycling at this lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Swedish massage, a body scrub or a body treatment. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and a firepit.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, supervised childcare (surcharge) and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, eco-friendly cleaning products and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 18; reservation required
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Farming classes
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Music library
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2022
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Printer
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Guests should be aware that 3 dogs reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from midnight to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

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:

  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 6 to 12 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.
  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per person (one-way)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 18

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, sofa beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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 and spa treatments; 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
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The River House Lodge
The River House Puerto Quito
The River House Lodge Puerto Quito

Frequently asked questions

Is The River House pet-friendly?

Yes, The River House allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The River House?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The River House on 12 Mar 2026 start from HK$869, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The River House?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The River House?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The River House?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Does The River House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM-7:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 60 per person applies.

Where is The River House located?

Located on the riverwalk, this family-friendly lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of Macallares Waterfall, Yaussa Cocoa Farm and CHICAO Cocoa Farm. Caiman Waterfall and Green Waterfalls are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The River House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Niels Skov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a fantastic hotel. Very peaceful and beautiful, located in the jungle on a hill side next to the river. From the cabins there is a great view over the beautiful garden and tree tops. The river water is clear and perfect for a swim. The service and hospitality is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angeles

Lugar hermoso con atención distinta y personalizada
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024