Just outside town, near Piscina El Salado, Bascún has a hot and a cold pool, a water slide, a sauna, a tennis court and a restaurant. The pool facilities are open only on weekends and during vacations. The place is popular as a family weekend getaway, but the surroundings are ple… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Brand spankin' new. Comfortable, modern. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Brought to you by the same owners as Plantas y Blanca, this is a great value for spacious rooms with bathroom and hot water. They're a bit low on light, but no matter - there's an overgrown garden with plastic tables where you can get all the sun you need. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Great if you snag a room with a balcony and hammock. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Though it hardly lives up to a name like 'The Castle,' El Castillo is a fair deal for friendliness and clean, run-of-the-mill rooms with TVs. The attached restaurant offers good cheap breakfasts and lunches at discounts to guests. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

El Eden has clean, pleasant, motel-like rooms with 1970s decor, brick walls and TVs. It's a comfortable place offering modern comfort without being overbearing or cold and, with a good restaurant attached, it's solid value. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Rustic old El Pedrón's highlight is its giant, tree-filled garden with hammocks and chairs. There's no other hotel garden this size in town. Random touches such as pink Chinese lampshades, vintage bedspreads and dusty antiques give add character. Snag room eight if you can. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Spotless rooms; decent restaurant. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This quiet, German-run hostal is set in attractive gardens and boasts cheerful, clean rooms with brick walls and lots of Andean art. The pricier rooms have balconies. In all, it's one of the loveliest places in town. The owner offers horseback-riding and jeep tours, and there's l… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Large, simple rooms and a guest kitchen. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Attractively decorated and eternally popular 'Plants and White' (you figure it out) scores big points with travellers for its rooftop terrace, outstanding breakfasts, on-site steam bath and overall value. Single rooms are cramped but fine. It's an excellent, traveler-friendly hot… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Swanky, with wooden cabins. Sauna facilities too. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Clean and modern; some rooms are slightly cramped. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Down by the waterfall and conveniently close to La Virgen hot baths, Hotel Palace is clean and pleasant with a mix of old-fashioned and modern rooms, all of which are comfortable and classy. There's a garden, a pool, a sauna, a spa, a Turkish bath and a games room (with darts and… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The resort-like Hotel Sangay boasts squash and tennis courts, a Jacuzzi and sauna, and a restaurant and bar. All rooms have telephone and cable TV. It's the kind of place you'd stay if you're looking for traditional four-star service. All rates include continental breakfast and u… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

With a rustic, cozy cabinlike feel, this is a fabulous deal and especially homey if you nab one of the pricier rooms with a fireplace. No worries if you don't get a hearth - you can lounge around the big one in the common area. Breakfast is included. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Easily one of the coziest places in town, Posada del Arte is an exquisite little guesthouse with colorful rooms, firm beds, handsomely carved wooden headboards, a beautiful rooftop terrace and a relaxing common room. The US owners have filled it with beautiful Ecuadorian painting… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Colorfully painted indigenous motifs adorn the airy rooms of this comfortable, friendly hotel at the end of a quiet street. Most of the rooms are giant and well lit, and a few rooms have views of the falls. The family that owns the place is as friendly as they come. It's also con… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The inside of this three-story, motel-like structure is surprisingly cleaner than it's dilapidated exterior suggests. Just fine for a night or two. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Big rooms, shared bathrooms. Also two apartments (around 5 per person). Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Timara's the best of the super-cheapies, assuming you go for the shared bathroom. It's friendly, everything is spotless and the rooms get lots of light. There are guest kitchen facilities too. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Low-key and quiet, Villa Gertrudis has a beautiful garden, 1960s wood furniture, hardwood floors and a relaxing vacationy feel. It's inside a grand chalet-style home and has been around for decades. Prices include use of the indoor pool across the street. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Considering the swimming pool, this is a good deal for simple motel-style rooms opening on to a sparse concrete patio area. You get kitchen privileges, and there's a restaurant to boot. Rooms in the old house are slightly cheaper than those in the newer sector. Full Lonely Planet Review ›