Jose A. Eguiguren 16-50 entre 18 de, Noviembre, y Av. Univ. Loja, Loja
What's nearby
Central Plaza - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Loja Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Loja City Gates - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Jipiro Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Ciudad de Catamayo (LOH) - 64 min drive
Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) - 77.8 miles/125.2 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
When visiting Loja, Hotel Podocarpus is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and English breakfast daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Languages
Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (9 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
Room service
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Free rollaway/extra bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 5 per person (one way)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
HOTEL PODOCARPUS Loja
PODOCARPUS Loja
HOTEL PODOCARPUS Loja
HOTEL PODOCARPUS Hotel
HOTEL PODOCARPUS Hotel Loja
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Podocarpus offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Podocarpus does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Podocarpus?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Podocarpus?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Podocarpus?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request. The charge is USD 5 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Podocarpus?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What's the area around Hotel Podocarpus like?
Hotel Podocarpus is a short 5-minute walk from Loja Cathedral and 11 minutes' walk from Loja City Gates.
Hotel Podocarpus Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
5 Nov 2024
ruben
ruben, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jul 2024
Marcela
Marcela, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jun 2024
Marcela
Marcela, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2024
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.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2022
Actually the property looks way better than the photos, really nice place to stay close to everything and service was great.
Johanna
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
22 May 2022
Location is good. Breakfast is really poor.
Vera
Vera, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Feb 2022
Nice clean, comfortable room, and excellent value
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
28 Nov 2021
To much street noise at night in front rooms
PABLO
PABLO, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Sept 2021
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.
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2020
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.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr 2019
Great location service was great people were helpfull.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Mar 2019
Good location. Pleasant staff. Near all places of interest
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Nov 2018
Good service, good location, personal friendly... I’ll be back
Mauricio
Mauricio, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
9 Feb 2018
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.
Joe
Joe, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
22 Feb 2017
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.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
2 Sept 2024
Jazmina
Jazmina, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2022
MAYRA
MAYRA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
15 Oct 2022
Reclamo
Todo bien, pero se me cayeron los lentes en el hotel y no quisieron revisar videocámaras .
Joel
Joel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Sept 2022
Lo único q recomiendo es mejorar el espacio de parqueo por lo demás excelente