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Well…. There is nothing here not to like. Wonderful staff. Great food. We were looked after so well. All the staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. We added an extra 2 nights at the beginning and end of our walking because we liked it so much. Comfortable communal spaces to relax and meet other travellers. I can thoroughly recommend a stay here

We had been travelling for a while in South America and spending a few days at Llullu Llama was a wonderful exhale and opportunity to relax. The area is absolutely beautiful with rolling mountains of green, the lodges were great with comfortable beds and excellent bathrooms (always great when you can have a hot shower), and having extras like yoga and the jacuzzi/ sauna available was perfection. We booked out the spa area a couple nights so that we could enjoy the jacuzzi and saunas in private, which was an incredible option. The food was pretty good as well, and I appreciated the communal dining aspect as we had great conversations with fellow travellers. The staff is also excellent - Carlos and Geovanny were incredibly friendly, warm and helpful and made the stay that much better. We had the mountain package, and had a few hiccups with a couple activities: when we went for the morning hike, we were initially told that there would be a breakfast box and then, morning of, that breakfast would be held for us. The staff who took us was also a much slower hiker, and we wouldn't have gotten back until about 11am, which is a challenge for me in terms of needing to eat regularly for medical reasons. We had also ordered lunch boxes for the next day with the same staff member and that was forgotten, leaving us scrambling before leaving in the morning. Overall though, the staff were super great and I wish I could give a 9/10 - incredible with a few small bumps I'd recommend staying two nights (many passing through said they wish they had an extra night). Most of the hiking is along mountain roads or scrambling through tall grass, but there are some other good activities in the area you can enjoy from here.

What a beautiful, well-maintained hostel with excellent staff! So many large windows bringing in great light and wonderful views of the mountains. There are several open areas to sit, play games, read, and talk to other travelers. Our private room with a bath was large, clean and had a picture window for more great views. The staff really went out of their way to support all of our requests and questions. The food was delicious and we sat down family-style but the staff did ask if we wanted to sit by ourselves at meals. All of the wood furniture is hand-made by local woodworkers and is really cool and well-made (you can visit the local woodworking school and store.) The recommended 2-hour local hike up the neighboring mountain to the top with the cross was beautiful! We used the hot tub and steam rooms which were very clean. We heard the massages were exceptional. And we didn’t take advantage of the yoga class/room but Allie, the yoga instructor, was absolutely lovely and knowledgeable. Definitely worth a stop!

As I'm working as a guide it's always a pleasure to visit Llullullama lodge. My clients are surprised to find such a lovely accommodation after a dirty ride on rural roads. Good and healthy food, sustainible operation and great hiking options. Thank you Llullullama, you make the stay an unforgettable experience for my customers. Benno Schlauri - Mountain Guide

We had the MOST amazing experience staying at Llulu Llama on the first night of the Quilotoa Loop Trek. The location is gorgeous and so peaceful, the staff are amazing and so kind (letting us practice our Spanish but also spoke great English), the buildings are beautiful, the spa is amazing, the yoga was wonderful (and included in the stay), the atmosphere was incredible, and the food was delicious! The rooms are very clean. We also had a composting toilet which was cool and they have a huge focus on saving water. Very affordable and also includes breakfast and dinner and they have sack lunches you can buy to have on the trail.

The lodge is beautiful with great views of the mountains, comfortable bed, hot shower and friendly staff. The dinner and breakfast are nice and filling as well. They also have good information for the loop hike, as well as some short hikes around the village.