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Hotel Podocarpus

3.0 star property
Hotel in Loja with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Interior entrance
Interior
View from property
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Jose A. Eguiguren 16-50 entre 18 de, Noviembre, y Av. Univ. Loja, Loja
  • Central Plaza
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Loja Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • San Francisco Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ciudad de Catamayo (LOH)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Loja

At Hotel Podocarpus you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Central Plaza and Loja Cathedral. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and free newspapers in the lobby. Free English breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Loja hotel include San Francisco Plaza and Central Bank Museum.

What's nearby

  • Loja Cathedral - 5 min walk
  • San Francisco Plaza - 5 min walk
  • Loja City Gates - 11 min walk
  • Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja - 16 min walk
  • Jipiro Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Ciudad de Catamayo (LOH) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Indera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arsenia - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Piscis Marisqueria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ginas Café de la Casa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tamal Lojano - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Podocarpus

Hotel in Loja with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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 complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Loja hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Podocarpus offers 50 accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Loja hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Spanish

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

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
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Podocarpus

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

Important information

Fees

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

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

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)

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

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Podocarpus?

Hotel Podocarpus offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Podocarpus?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Podocarpus on 17 Feb 2025 start from AU$124.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Podocarpus?

Yep, Hotel Podocarpus has a free self car park.

Is Hotel Podocarpus family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Podocarpus is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Podocarpus serve breakfast?

Yep, free English breakfast is served daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Podocarpus?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Podocarpus?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Podocarpus?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Podocarpus Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ruben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Travelled with family
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.

6/10 Okay

Vera

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

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

6/10 Okay

PABLO

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location service was great people were helpfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Pleasant staff. Near all places of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Mauricio, Quito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, good location, personal friendly... I’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Joe, Vilcabamaba, Ecuador

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
WIFI SUCKS
The staff was kind enough. The rooms are very dated. They are also very noisy. The bed sleeps like a rack. The bathroom was clumsy and hard to use. The WiFi was almost nonexistent. I had to time it just right just to check my email. We were booked for 5 nights, we left after 2.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel new to Expedia in central Loja
The good: The hotel is clean and well maintained. It is centrally located within easy walking distance of shopping, dining and tourist sights in Loja. The breakfast was good. The water was hot enough to shower comfortably after a wait to get warm. The wifi was pretty reliable. The staff was generally friendly and tried to be helpful. Water dispensers were available in the lobby and on our floor. The bad: our room was in the front of the hotel and it was loud even by Ecuadorian standards. The noise culminated with the police using a loudspeaker to intervene in a domestic situation taking place across the street with a bullhorn at 0200. The beds gave new meaning to "firm". It was like sleeping on a board with a blanket on top. They were very uncomfortable. The staff speaks very little English and with my limited Spanish, it was difficult at times. To be fair, they were very patient and nice about my language shortcomings. There was a misunderstanding about the number of people in our party. There were 4 instead of the 2 listed on the reservation. Someone spoke to the other people in the group about some additional charges but it was apparently straightened out. When I checked out there was no mention of it. I assume that it was because the hotel is new to Expedia.

10/10 Excellent

joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jazmina

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAYRA

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Joel

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jaime Andrés

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mireya

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena atención del personal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lennin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Julio

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021