Hostal Chukirawa - Hostel

All facilities were great. Good rooms and great showers. Comfy lounge for residents.

After the other hostels on the Quilotoa Loop this just seemed a bit stingy with the food. Only 2 courses at dinner and having to pay extra for coffee or even hot water seems a bit mean.

I decided to pay a little more for a private room and I wasn't disappointed. The room was lovely and the ensuite very comfortable. Without the fire lit it was pretty cold, but that was to be expected. The staff got a little frustrated when my fire had to be relit twice, but otherwise they were very sweet. The lady on the front desk was especially nice, answering my numerous questions about the place and the area. They also accommodated my food needs with something that wasn't the set menu for the day. Wifi was good in all areas, although it weirdly disappeared in my room overnight, but that wasn't a huge issue. Shower was strong and hot. And the location is awesome for the crater lake as it is literally right opposite, though to be fair the village is tiny, so all the hostels are only a few minutes walk away. I didn't personally eat the breakfast, but the food on offer was really good.

I did feel a bit self conscious having to ask for the fire to be lit and then asking twice more when it failed to stay lit, and as mentioned in a previous review, it is difficult to use the communal areas as they are cold, which was a shame as they are nicely arranged and decorated.