Mamallacta Páramo Lodge

Spectacular! Unique! A must visit! Don’t miss out! There is nothing like this Lodge! There are so many great things I can praise Mamallacta for. Yet, above all is the great customer service. The staff are fellow travelers whom backpacked around the globe. They are so helpful and kind. They make you feel so welcomed you may think you are visiting life long friends. They will provide you with great service and priceless tips about the local area or anywhere in the world you plan to visit next. Be ready for an Unparalleled experience. ¡Espectacular! ¡Único! ¡Totalmente debes hacerlo! ¡No te lo pierdas! ¡No hay nada igual este Lodge! Hay tantas cosas maravillosas por las que puedo elogiar a Mamallacta. Sin embargo, por encima de todo está el excelente servicio al cliente. El personal son mochileros que viajaron por todo el mundo. Son muy serviciales y amables. Te hacen sentir tan bienvenido que puedes pensar que estás visitando a amigos de toda la vida. Te brindarán un excelente servicio y consejos invaluables sobre el área local o cualquier parte del mundo que planees visitar a continuación. Prepárate para una experiencia incomparable.

This was my second stay, and based on my limited experience, the place keeps getting better. The same magnificent views, the same warm hospitality, the same fun, artistic touches, but also a bunch of small improvements. The wifi seemed more reliable than I remember from my Jan 2023 stay, the timed lights in the hallway didn’t turn off while I was still fumbling with my door, the smoky wood stove had been replaced with a different style of heater, and I believe common spaces are being improved/expanded (roof terrace, back patio). My room could not have been more comfortable, and the views - just wow. The staff and owner go above and beyond, from picking me up at the airport (thank you, Jonathan), to letting me check in early after my red-eye flight (thank you, Juan), to making sure my breakfast was different each day (though I could have eaten the molido de verde over and over without complaint), to providing tons of information about the country and region (thank you, Cesar). So glad I stayed multiple nights to take full advantage of the location! Already fantasizing about my next trip…

The people were so helpful and friendly. The owner, Jonathon, not only made our check in easy ( we were in an ugly accident and we were 5 hours late) but also made a reservation at Termas for us the next day. The food is the best in the area. The resort is basically an art exibit for Jonathon (who is an artist). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Very unique. The owner and operator of Mamallacta, Jonathan, is very nice, helpful and accommodating, as is all his staff. This facility is very creative and unique. The setting is terrific in the mountains. The baths are only a 5-10 minute walk from this facility. The thermal baths of Papallacta are FABULOUS and worth the effort. This area is expensive compared to the rest of Ecuador. WIFI is terrible but the owner is working hard to change it. A visit to Ecuador could not be complete without a couple of days in the thermal baths.

GO GO GO If you're thinking about to go to Papallacta, definitely stay here! This place is amazing and has a fairy-tail view! The staff is super relaxed and hospitable. Also the food is super tasty, you can order anything there, from ecuadorian to italian to salvadorian. Also it takes a 5 minute walk to the hot springs! And the place is such wonderfull designed! I had a wonderful stay :)

My boyfriend and I were on a 3 month South America trip, staying mostly in hostels, and we splurged a bit on this lodge stay for Valentines day. The location this lodge is in is the big selling point. Lush hills and mountains, hiking trails, farm animals, and of course the hot springs only steps away. Even with the fog covering most of the view, it was one of the most beautiful places we stayed in Ecuador. The lodge itself is decorated and built so beautifully and artistically. There are so many little details in the building to admire. The food in the restaurant was absolutely delicious and the breakfast was included. My only complaint would be that it was hard to find staff, the front desk was empty most of the time and check in was kind of confusing, but once we did find someone they were always helpful.

I went for one night to Papallacta with a colleague after attending a conference in Quito. We booked this hotel spontaneously without checking too much, and wow! what a great surprise. Warning - this is NOT a standard hotel. It's more like a "fancy backpackers hostel". That being said, it's very clean and upclass, but don't expect the concierge, valet parking and mini bar. Instead, expect to have fun and enjoy! Jonathan and Nanve (I hope I got his name right) run this place along with Jonathan's wife (I didn't catch her name). They built it with their own hands and every corner of this amazing lodge is a tribute to their hard work. It is covered with colorful artwork and interesting building concepts and architecture. I was lying in bed, looking at the "strange fire sprinklers" on the ceiling, wondering how they worked, when I realized they weren't fire sprinklers, but rather door handles... the whole ceiling of our room was made out of recycled doors!!!! It may sound strange, but it's ultra cool! There are fun and games all around, from a Fussball table, to old couches, to board games and a little library with kids books, such as Pipi Longstockings and the Hungry Caterpillar. They run a little bar/restaurant with homemade local food and six homemade craft beers on tap. There are bikes and umbrellas and rain ponchos that you can borrow. There's good music playing. It's just great. I was totally thrown back to my backpacking days - remembering the best hostels I stayed at in New Zealand. But I'm more than 15 years older now, and generally don't "rough it" as much any more, but here, I was in a clean, comfortable hotel, just with the hostel a**osphere. How great! Thank you Jonathan and family for the great stay. I'm so glad we accidentally stumbled upon your accommodation!