Near Lago San Pablo
Located in San Rafael, Cabañas Balcón del Lago is in the mountains, a 1-minute drive from Lago San Pablo and 7 minutes from Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from El Lechero and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Plaza de Ponchos.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this Baroque hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (6.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Bar
Parking
Housekeeping
Room service
Spa
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Cleanliness
7.2/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
84.6%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Cabañas Balcón del Lago is Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO)
72.4 km / 45 mi
What's nearby
Lago San Pablo
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
El Lechero
4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Araque Water Park
5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Pucara de Tupigachi
8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología
9.1 km / 5.7 mi
Plaza de Ponchos
10 km / 6.2 mi
Peguche Waterfall
10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Megasaurios Park
10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Condor Park
11.2 km / 7 mi
Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa
11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Tahuantinsuyo Weaving Workshop
12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Taxopamba Waterfall
15.4 km / 9.6 mi
Cotocachi Cultural Museum
21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Mojanda Lake
23.6 km / 14.7 mi
Laguna Cuicocha
23.7 km / 14.7 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Bar
Parking
Housekeeping
Room service
Spa
Top family-friendly amenities
Grocery/Convenience store
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Free self parking
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
A restaurants
Snack bar/deli
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Television in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store
Free grocery shopping service
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Free grocery shopping service
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Housekeeping on request
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Grocery/convenience store
Free grocery shopping service
Business services
24-hour business center
Full-service spa
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
No accessible shuttle
Access via exterior corridors
Check-in
From 12:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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