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Hotel Podocarpus

3.0 star property
Hotel in Loja with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Interior
Two beds with distinct headboards, a desk with a chair and lamp, and a vase with flowers.
Welcome to the Podocarpus Hotel, where a modern reception area awaits with a comfortable sofa and a stylish table.
Relax in a comfortable living room with a central sofa set, additional seating, and a glass coffee table.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Jose A. Eguiguren 16-50 entre 18 de, Noviembre, y Av. Univ. Loja, Loja
  • Loja Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Jipiro Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ciudad de Catamayo (LOH)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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Room options

View all photos for Triple Room

Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite | Living area | TV

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Loja

Hotel Podocarpus places you within a 5-minute walk of Central Plaza and Loja Cathedral. This 50-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Loja Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Loja City Gates - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jipiro Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • National University of Loja - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ciudad de Catamayo (LOH) - 64 min drive

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

Hotel in Loja with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Hotel Podocarpus enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and laundry facilities. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 5 per person one way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. This smoke-free hotel also has a banquet hall.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Phones, desks, and free toiletries are other standard amenities.

Languages

Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 17.50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids, 9 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)
  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 5 per person (one way)
  • Pet fee: USD 17.50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

HOTEL PODOCARPUS Loja
PODOCARPUS Loja
HOTEL PODOCARPUS Loja
HOTEL PODOCARPUS Hotel
HOTEL PODOCARPUS Hotel Loja

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Podocarpus?

Hotel Podocarpus provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Hotel Podocarpus?

This hotel in Loja is within a 10-minute walk of Loja Cathedral, Central Plaza, and Parque Universitario La Argelia. You'll also find Loja City Gates and San Francisco Plaza less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Podocarpus?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Podocarpus have a casino?

No, Hotel Podocarpus doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Podocarpus?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Podocarpus?

Couples will appreciate amenities like free breakfast, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Does Hotel Podocarpus have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Podocarpus have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hotel Podocarpus offers free English breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Podocarpus allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Hotel Podocarpus for a fee of USD 17.50 per pet, per day.

Does Hotel Podocarpus have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Podocarpus?

The closest major airport to Hotel Podocarpus is Ciudad de Catamayo (LOH), which is 25 mi away (64 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Podocarpus?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Podocarpus.

Hotel Podocarpus Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación, el personal es muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. La habitación fue limpia y cómoda.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ruben

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actually the property looks way better than the photos, really nice place to stay close to everything and service was great.

6/10 Okay

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Location is good. Breakfast is really poor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean, comfortable room, and excellent value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

PABLO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
To much street noise at night in front rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location service was great people were helpfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Pleasant staff. Near all places of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Mauricio, Quito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, good location, personal friendly... I’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Joe, Vilcabamaba, Ecuador

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jazmina

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAYRA

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Joel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Reclamo

Todo bien, pero se me cayeron los lentes en el hotel y no quisieron revisar videocámaras .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lo único q recomiendo es mejorar el espacio de parqueo por lo demás excelente
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime Andrés

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mireya

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena atención del personal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lennin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021