Hotel Podocarpus

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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Jose A. Eguiguren 16-50 entre 18 de, Noviembre, y Av. Univ. Loja, Loja
  • Place, Loja Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Plaza
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ciudad de Catamayo (LOH)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Podocarpus

Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe are on-site.
Hotel Podocarpus offers 50 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Loja hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

During your stay at Hotel Podocarpus, you're just a quick walk from Central Plaza. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Central Plaza and 5 minutes on foot from Loja Cathedral
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Hotel Podocarpus also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Loja hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

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

  • Pets: USD 17.50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 9 years old years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 5 per person (one way)
  • Pet fee: USD 17.50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Hotel Podocarpus offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 9 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.

Property is also known as

HOTEL PODOCARPUS Loja
PODOCARPUS Loja
HOTEL PODOCARPUS Loja
HOTEL PODOCARPUS Hotel
HOTEL PODOCARPUS Hotel Loja

Hotel Podocarpus Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good hotel in the heart of the city. Hot water, clean, and attentive staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actually the property looks way better than the photos, really nice place to stay close to everything and service was great.
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes, all room amenities were perfect. However, on the fourth floor above me, the owners had a dog that they allow on the balcony that literally bark much of the night, so my sleep was invaded. Also, it was Carnival and they were yelling and screaming part of the night from a balcony. But the breakfast was very good and they had plenty of coffee. I will stay again but probably not during Carnival.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire place is clean and well kept. Very quiet and the bed was a dream! I slept so well! There was no climate control and the room was hot during the day, which I just opened the windows. At night early morning it got quite cold, so I closed all the windows and I was very comfortable. The restaurant was on the 2nd floor and very nice ambiance. I especially enjoyed the iconic transparent elevator! A very nice touch! I stayed on the 6th floor and truly enjoyed my stay! Very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness
Complicado lo del parqueadero para salir, para entrar. No tienen mucho espacio
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MUY CHEVERE TODO
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación, el personal es muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. La habitación fue limpia y cómoda.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena ubicación. Buena relación calidad-precio. El staff amable. Por mejorar algo concretamente, en el desayuno no nos preguntaron cómo preferíamos servirnos los huevos, solo nos sirvieron huevos revueltos. Pensábamos que era así, pero luego nos dimos cuenta cómo sí lo preguntaban a otros huéspedes. Todos nos merecemos el mismo trato desde las pequeñas cosas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness

Reclamo

Todo bien, pero se me cayeron los lentes en el hotel y no quisieron revisar videocámaras .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lo único q recomiendo es mejorar el espacio de parqueo por lo demás excelente
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mireya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena atención del personal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Location is good. Breakfast is really poor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean, comfortable room, and excellent value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

PABLO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
To much street noise at night in front rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Julio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bang for Buck

Great location close to sightseeing, food, shopping with a helpful friendly staff. Comfortable clean rooms with a bath that provides a good hot shower. Well worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy bueno

Gracias
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best hotel in Loja in terms of price/quality

Everything was perfect. The staff were very nice from the beginning to the end of our journey. The room was impeccable and the breakfast was delicious. Without a doubt, I will book a room in Hotel Podocarpus next time I will be in Loja.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CESAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendado

Buena atención y excelentes instalaciones
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy bien

Buena relación precio / beneficios. Personal amable. Buena ubicación.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

PARA MEJORAR...

Las toallas no estaban en optimas condiciones
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime Andrés

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loja

Muy bien
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No me gustó que me hayan cobrado el desayuno de mi hijo cuando en teoría ya lo pagué en la reserva.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

César

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel bien ubicado

La atención es esmerada, amable. El desayuno es de buena calidad pero un poco frugal, no se colocan o reponen algunos esenciales con la frecuencia esperada (frutas, jugos o zumos, pan). La limpieza y comodidad tuvieron algunos pocos menos (olor al ingreso, demora en el agua caliente), pero fuera de eso muy bien. La ubicación es ideal, cerca de todo, pero eso mismo hace que sea ruidoso de noche y que la vista inmediata no sea la mejor. El precio fue un poco elevado para lo ofrecido, pero fue una reserva de última hora. Muy recomendable para negocios, bueno para familias.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019