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La Casa Amarilla

Baños de Agua Santa, Baños

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 674 m to Sebastian Acosta Park

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 971 m to Termas de la Virgen

Near shopping centersOnly 340 m to Banos Central Market

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4.5/5

FantasticFrom 33 reviews

5.0/510 Nov 2025

Peter

Bettina and Darwin are the most hospitable hosts imaginable. There are only 2 rooms, so you immediately feel one of the family. My room was divine, colourful and comfortable. Breakfast with a breathtaking view over Banos, under the supervision of their two llamas grazing nearby. It’s worth coming to Banos just to stay here. Only caution- the road is very steep. My taxi wouldn’t take me up as it had been raining. There is a driveway - i should have taken the left fork by foot, instead i took the right (where the taxi driver indicated) which was muddy, steep and difficult in the dark, especially if like me you’re carrying too much But worth it!!!

5.0/525 Apr 2022

Sandra • Couple Trip

An amazing place to stay at!!

5.0/511 Jan 2021

Luiza • Solo Trip

Excellent stay. This is a family run hotel so very unofficial and welcoming making solo impromptu travel much easier when any reservation changes occur. As a solo traveler I felt extremely safe staying there and felt more like home than a hotel. One of the owners was also immensely helpful towards helping me arrange last minute tours I wanted to do and really made my stay in Banos exceptional. Yes, the hotel is on a steep inclined hill - but you wouldn't have such spectacual views without being on a hill. If you can do a steep 13min hike, it is WELL WORTH IT. The trail is lit up in the evening so no issue coming back after dark either. There is an unofficial restaurant as part of the hotel, so food or drinks are also not an issue, if not wanting to come up/down the mountain too frequently. HIGHLY recommend the property's horse offer when arriving (horse if muddy post rain but I was told a taxi can go up there as well...)- you do not want to be dragging your luggage up that hill AND hiking it for the first time.

5.0/55 Dec 2019

Dallas • Family Trip

Bettina and Darwin were exceptional hosts. The beds were comfortable, the food was amazing and the view was spectacular. It’s a hike to get to the place but well worth it.

5.0/524 Apr 2019

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

I had an excellent time at Casablanca Amarilla. It’s a lovely place perched on the hillside. The owners are very friendly and helpful.

5.0/511 May 2018

Mavis

We arrived in the evening and we were welcomed very warmly by Bettina and her son. The view was amazing over Baños, very much worth the 15 mins hike up the mountain road. We felt more like being invited at a family, Bettina and Darwin personally cooked our diners which were always very delightful. They use a lot of fresh ingredients picked from the garden, like for tea. Highly recommended, gives that extra quality touch to your stay. + The animals (rabbits, dogs, chickens and more) were very fun to have around us.

5.0/59 Feb 2018

Hans

A hotel beautifully situated with a grand view of the town Banos and the surrounding mountains. It is perfectly managed by Bettina, originally from Switzerland. I only stayed one night but wish I had stayed longer.

5.0/53 Feb 2018

Bob

If you like hiking, great hosts, wonderful views and excellent breakfasts then this is the place for you. Bettina and Darwin make you comfortable and welcome at the Casa Amarilla. Muchas gracias - Bev & Bob de Canada

5.0/516 Jan 2018

Jim

Nestled in the middle of the mountain, this was absolutely an amazing experience. Felt like we were staying at a good friends house. Bettina, her husband and son Rumi were so delightful!! Thanks for making this experience so special. If you're looking for a quiet escape, with a little bit of leg work to go up a hill for a few minutes, you will LOVE THIS!!

5.0/530 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

We had a wonderful time and the owners family is very friendly. They helped us with all issues we had and gave us valuable advice for our current and future stay. We will come back. It is a trek up the hill but if you don’t mind walking the peace and the views are worth it.

5.0/515 Oct 2017

MCMSTUART

We stayed six nights with Bettina and Darwin who were wonderful hosts. The three room Casa is quiet, very clean, very good wifi, hot water in the shower, delicious and plentiful cook-to-order breakfast (think eggs, yogurt, fresh fruit "sundaes", croissants/fresh bread, ham & cheese, cafe con leche or hot chocolate or tea with herbs fresh from Bettina's garden (try the lemongrass), and homemade jams with fruit from Darwin's farm). The view overlooking Banos is amazing, but be warned it comes at a price. It's a 10-15 minute walk down into town, a 20-30 minute walk up depending on your fitness, it is a very steep hill, but worth it if you can make the trek. A horse can be arranged to transport you and/or your luggage up the steep walk as no cars or taxis can drive up. We would plan our day to be out and about all day and only have to walk up once at the end of the day - it's lit with street lights so very safe, but bring a small flashlight just in case the electricity goes out. We enjoyed Darwin's chef skills for dinner several times during our stay and Bettina offered a late night sugar cane liquor and a blackberry and limoncello liquor other nights. We also tried her homemade blackberry frozen ice - delicious. They offer through their restaurant lunch and dinner options and beverages to people staying at Banos hotels/hostels and to hikers passing by to the Virgin Statue. We highly recommend La Casa Amarilla and Darwin and Bettina's hospitality and would stay with them again.

5.0/528 Aug 2017

Ryan

I absolutely loved my stay at La Casa Amarilla! It's a little bit of a hike to get there, but if you're staying in Banos you should be willing to do some hiking to take in the true splendor of stage area. I had the most amazing view from my room and also took many pictures on the way to/from my hotel every day. Bettina and Darwin were amazing hosts--very polite and accommodating of my needs, and always offering help with suggestions when I'd ask questions about different activities and places in town. They were both very friendly and fun to talk to while I'd enjoy my morning coffee and when I'd return for the day. I absolutely loved it here and highly recommend to anyone visiting Banos!

5.0/526 Dec 2016

Luc

Wonderful! If you are fit enough to walk 10 min up a steep path, you will be well rewarded: a beautiful location overlooking the town and the surrounding mountains, the peace of a lush garden, and a discrete building, nicely decorated, blending with the vegetation. The owners will quickly make you feel welcome and at home.

5.0/511 Jun 2016

Kenda • Couple Trip

Darwin and Bettina who run the place are so sweet, you feel like family. Fresh and delicious breakfast daily- great coffee and fresh mora juice!!! Darwin acted as our personal tour guide, taking us out two days to see waterfalls and canopying. The room is comfy and quiet. Views from the hotel are beautiful, looking over banos. Be prepared, the walk up to the hotel is an intense 10 minute, rocky and can be muddy hill. Banos is such a fun town, definitely stay here and enjoy!

4.8/510 Apr 2023

The owner is really polite and provides valuable advice on what to do and where to locate contacts to get you to where you want to go. One evening, they even served a guy to us. It was a pleasure to take a tour of the devils pain waterfall which the proprietor had planned for us. Since Banks is a tourist destination, it was pleasant to get out into the open air and see the scenery without the hustle and bustle of the city. Be prepared for the steep 1015-minute hike up to the hotel.

4.8/523 Jul 2022

Very pleasant stay. I felt more at ease there as a solo traveler than in a hotel because this is a family run hotel, making it a lot simpler to travel alone once the reservation has been altered. As a solo traveler, I felt incredibly at ease and at ease staying there, much like home. One of the owners was extremely helpful in arranging last minute tours I wanted to do, which truly made my stay in banks extraordinary. Yes, the motel is situated on a steep sloped hill, but you would not have such breathtaking views without being on a hill. It's well worth it if you can do a long minute hike. It's not a problem coming back after dark either because the route is illuminated in the evening. If you do not want to frequent trips uptown the mountain, food or drinks are also not a concern due to the absence of an official eatery. I strongly advise taking the property horse option when arriving on horseback if it becomes muddy after rain, but I was told a taxi can also go there. You do not want to be carrying your bag up that hill and hiking it for the first time.

4.6/516 Jun 2022

Very clean, hospitable and attentive staff. The hike is doable with a load that you can carry, but it is an uphill hike. If available, I would recommend horses. The staff helped me with my luggage even before checking in.

4.4/516 Jan 2023

This hotel is a little off the beaten path but has a lovely view of the banks. It was very relaxing eating breakfast on the terrace and enjoying the view of the city and their gardens! Betting is very friendly and accommodating and speaks English. They have a cute cat, dog, and children who made us feel at home. They also helped arrange transportation back to the airport. We were in room 2 it's small, but it had hot water and clean linens and we felt it was a very reasonable price. I do wish there had been a bath rug because the floor is tiled and it was a bit slick to walk out of the shower. We did hear some noise, sirens, dogs, and roosters eat. But all the places we stayed in ecuador seemed to have noisy hotel rooms maybe the concrete construction so we were prepared with white noise to play on our phone. They served a very nice breakfast. Betting even steamed milk for my coffee seems ecuadorian do not drink coffee with cream. It takes 1015 minutes to get up to this location with loose gravel. Do yourself a favor if you have a suitcase and have the hotel set up a horse to meet you at the gate where the road ends, bring it up$6 it is very worth it! Have fun here!

4.0/529 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

My wife and I are from California and have visited Ecuador twice now for months at a time. Being foreigners it can be hard at times to find clean, comfortable and safe places to stay but that’s exactly what we found here. The owners make you feel like your at home and they are very helpful and overall just great people. The hotel is clean and the food they serve is great also. Just be sure to bring some good shoes for the 15 minute hike up to the house.

4.0/519 Feb 2018

alejo

it was a crazy holiday weekend and last minute booking so we choose casa amarilla for some of our group guests. you better be in shape or not have any problem waking its a steap walk, it will compensate with the view and the great hosts casa amarilla has. you can organize horseback ride from the main street to casa amarilla to avoid the walk.

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near the end of Juan León Mera Street, Barrio Chutan, Baños de Agua Santa, ECU, EC

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Accommodation Rules

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Please note that in order to access the property, guests must contact the hotel to receive instructions. Guests can access the hotel either by walking or by horse, as the property is not accessible via car. Please note that the horse transportation option is only available between 06:00 and 18:00 daily and comes at an extra cost.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-11:00 PM

Check-out12:00 PM

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

There is no front desk at this property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property is in a car-free zone and can be reached only by foot or by horseback riding.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

About La Casa Amarilla

La Casa Amarilla Location
When you stay at La Casa Amarilla in Baños de Agua Santa, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Chocolate Magic Factory and Juan Montalvo Park. This hostal is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Banos Central Market and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Sebastian Acosta Park.

La Casa Amarilla Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostal also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

La Casa Amarilla Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hostal's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 - Mon, 27 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children