We spent five days at Ali Shungu Mountain Lodge and used it as our base to tour around the Otavalo area. The area around the Lodge is tranquil, beautiful and has the most wonderful views. The cottage (one of four) was spacious, comfortable and warmed by an excellant wood burning stove. Through the wide sitting room window was the view... more

This past spring (May 08) we had the opportunity of staying at "RANCHO ALI SHUNGU" JUST OUTSIDE OF OTAVALO ECUADOR. The hotel and location are absolutely stupendous. The treatment given us by the owner Mr Frank Kieffer and the amazing indigenous staff was beyond friendly, helpful and informative. I strongly recommend this location for an INCREDIBLE MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE. more

We spend 3 nights at this wonderful place. My husband wanted a quite place to rest after a couple of crazy days with my Family in Guayaquil and we sure found it. We stayed in a beautiful cabin (actually a house) with 2 large bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room with fireplace. Frank, the owner, was very helpful and Jose... more

We just returned from a two week trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos. The Ali Shungu Lodge was our first stop after arriving in Ecuador. The accomodations were amazing. Frank is a gracious and a well informed host who takes obvious pride in his beautiful lodge and the surrounding community. His staff made us feel like royalty. Frank helped plan... more

We arrived from Quito airport in a taxi organised by Ali Shungu. The driver was excellent. We did wonder where on earth we were going as the road turned into a track and we were going higher and higher along a ridge! This place is wonderful. The guest houses are so large and feel like home. Frank and his wife... more

This is absolutely one of the best places I have ever stayed in. The surrounding area is beautiful and the lodge is very relaxing and laid back. After a busy week in the Galapagos, this was exactly what we needed. The houses are nicely decorated, clean and very spacious. It feels like a home away from home. Coffee, tea and... more

We spent five nights in Otavalo recently. The first two at the Ali Shungu Hotel in town (because we wanted to experience the animal market early on Saturday), then transferred to the Mountaintop Lodge. We loved the hotel: it was clean, simple, friendly and in a good location for repeated visits to the market. The food at the restaurant was... more

Located on 10 acres near the top of a mountain overlooking Otavalo, this retreat has five separate spacious casitas, each with a wonderful view of volcanoes. This is not a spa with lots of bells and whistles. But it is very comfortable and clean, with good, hearty, tasty food. There's lots to do, e.g. a 5 km walk around the... more

My wife and I stayed two nights at The Ali Shungu Mountaintop lodge in mid-May. Each of the guesthouses are large and beautifully furnished with a large living room, dining area, kitchen, and a huge bedroom with a double bed and two twin beds. Breakfast and dinner are included and served in the main lodge which is just a few... more