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Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Massages in spa

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito

Wantara Garden Suites” is a private condo, hidden behind an adobe wall from colonial times in the historical Centre of Quito. A manor house dating back to 1900 and several adjoining buildings give home to 8 independent apartments. Your Suite is located in one of the adjoining buildings of the manor house, designed for a unique living experience. The modern style independent apartment is carefully decorated and equipped with amenities without loosing the antique charm. A breeze from the Panecillo hill provides fresh mountain air and you sit outside, surrounded by flowers and enjoy the sunny Ecuadorian climate.
An ample common area with gazebo, hammocks and BBQ invites to interact with the other guests in our condominium.
Suite Lagarto ( 48 m2 ) is one of our two medium sized Suites of the 8 apartements. There is a living room with a comfortable sofa bed and dining table, a fully equipped kitchen, a bedroom with queen size bed (160 x 190 cm) and a bathroom. The Suite also has a nice private terrace. Free WiFi internet access, room service once a week is included and laundry service is available at extra charge of 10U$ per load.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed on private terrace

late arrivals (after 6pm) need a private transfer through us, the driver has the keys and does the check in. For more details and price contact us.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 841794vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Quito

Located in Quito Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Quito, this apartment is in the mountains. City Museum and Museo Casa de Sucre are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Quicentro Sur Mall and Magda Shopping. Travelling with kids? Consider Quito Eterno and Nayon Xtreme Valley. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, mountain biking and horse riding.
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Quito, Pichincha

What's nearby

  • El Panecillo - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Calle La Ronda - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Independence Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Francis Catholic Church - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 12 min walk
  • Chimbacalle Station - 19 min walk
  • Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pim's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Leña Quiteña - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Mala Negra - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Barra del Fraile - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Claroscuro - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito?

As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito on 28 May 2026 start from AU$181, 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.

How much is parking at Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Cottage in a beautiful garden in the Historic Center of Quito located?

This family-friendly Quito apartment building is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of El Panecillo, Quito Eterno and Magda Shopping. City Museum and Santo Domingo Church are also within 10 minutes. San Francisco Station is 12 minutes by foot and La Magdalena Station is 28 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.0/10

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8.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we walked through the doors at Wantara Suites we felt like we were home!! It’s close enough to everything (or a 10 minute taxi ride) but yet it feels like you’re staying in a cottage surrounded by a beautiful garden. I seriously can’t say enough about this property!! From the owners Wolfgang & his always smiling wife to Claudia (the property manager) everyone was super welcoming & they felt like family to us!! I would stay here again & again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doone W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our oasis in Quito's Historic town

We spent a week in Quito acclimatizing to the altitude before heading out on a week of hiking/running. This place was wonderful and as quiet as you can get in a city of 2 million. It was in a convenient location to the Old Town, and a short walk to the bus tops and places to pick up taxis. The apartment was well furnished with a comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen and lovely fireplace. A couple hints - bring ear plugs - the dogs of Quito do not sleep at night. Take all of Wolfgang's suggestions - he knows the area well and is a great host
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Limell L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, wonderful hosts

This place is beautiful, well kept, and clean. We felt so fortunate to meet the friendly and helpful owners, Wolfgang and Annemarie. What a pleasant surprise that was! I’m a wheelchair user (I can walk some) and would hesitate to recommend this place to anyone who has difficulty walking. The entrance is not wheelchair friendly and the most accessible room is multilevel without hand rails.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fact finding in Quito

It was a pleasure to deal with Wolfgang and Annemarie. Their property is a magical oasis just a short walk from Old Town Quito, multiple restaurants, bakeries, corner stores, etc. They have lovingly restored their compound, paying attention to every detail - right down to fresh cut flowers placed in each suite from the beautiful gardens on the property. Especially enjoyed relaxing in front of the wood burning stove after a day of exploration - used to take the chill out of the cool Quito evenings. Can not wait to return. There is no reason to search any further for your home away from home in beautiful Quito - book now - you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bev B.

Everything you want in a travel experience!!

We spent 10 days in this comfortable apartment in a beautiful garden! It is nicely equipped for preparing light meals; the bed is very comfortable; the bathroom is convenient. Laundry service at $5.00 a load is a bargain and convenience. We walked to Plaza Grande daily, close but the streets are steeply up and down; our legs and lungs had to adjust quickly. We complied with the suggestion of the manager to use taxis after dark to access this neighbourhood; it is a real neighbourhood, not in the tourist zone, which appeals to a certain type of traveler. Possibly the best part of staying in Wantara is Marcelo, the manager and driver; he is a dear guy available to advise, to fix and to charm! He assured us he could forecast weather better than the professionals!

About the host

Hosted by Wolfgang Boerchers

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Dear Guest! We are a family with German origin and live in Ecuador for many years. We have worked in the hospitality business, managing a travel operator for a couple of years, now we run our own Wantara Suites.
Our service is flawless and we can help our guests by organizing all the little treats that make travelling easier.
We love to share our uniquely peaceful spaces with interesting people from all over the world. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your trip to Ecuador. We would be happy to host you!

Why they chose this property

Fascinated by the magic of the 'Old Town' where authentic Ecuadorian traditions are still alive and can be experienced in its streets and places, we decided that this is where we want to live. After a year of extensive search we finally found this treasure. It took us three years to carefully renovate the property. Within the 15.000 sqft of the old historical villa with its gardens we created eight independent units cautious of not loosing the colonial charm but adding all the contemporary comforts. Art objects in the lush garden and cozy living spaces gives 'Wantara' a very special flair.
The design of the areas gives you the chance to interact with the other people in our condo, or to stay private. You can use an ample green area as well as a pergola with hammocks and a BBQ.

What makes this property unique

A breeze from the Panecillo hill provides fresh mountain air and you sit outside, surrounded by flowers and enjoy the sunny Ecuadorian climate.

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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