The River House

5.0 star property
Riverwalk lodge with free breakfast and a lazy river
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Luxury Chalet, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Via 140 La Isla, Puerto Quito, Pichincha, 170950
  • Yaussa Cocoa Farm
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • CHICAO Cocoa Farm
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Río Silanche Bird Sanctuary
    ‪24 min drive‬
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Room options

Luxury Chalet, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Concierge Service (Serendipity - 4)

  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Chalet, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Concierge Service

  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Chalet, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Concierge Service (Inefable - 5)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Concierge Service (Saudade - 2)

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Chalet, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Concierge Service

  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Puerto Quito

The River House places you 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Yaussa Cocoa Farm. This 5-star lodge has 5 guestrooms and offers free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a lazy river.

What's nearby

  • Yaussa Cocoa Farm - 14 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • CHICAO Cocoa Farm - 17 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Río Silanche Bird Sanctuary - 24 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Caiman Waterfall - 32 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Cascada La Sucia - 52 min drive - 36.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Andy - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caony Garden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Almendro Bar Karaoke Discotek - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maíz & Yuca - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪D'Camy - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The River House

Riverwalk lodge with free breakfast and a lazy river
At The River House, guests have access to a lazy river, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 60 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and an off-leash area. Other amenities at this luxury lodge include coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries, and memory foam beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters ensure a restful night. Washers/dryers, furnished balconies, and sofa beds are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Swedish massages and massages.

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 18; reservation required
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Farming classes
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Music library
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2022
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Printer
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in 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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Guests should be aware that 3 dogs reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from midnight to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 8 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (February 14) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 15 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).
  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

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 60 per person (one-way)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 18

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, sofa beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 11:00 AM
  • Check-out: 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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 self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, sofa beds, and high chair.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and PayPal.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the lodge at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The River House Lodge
The River House Puerto Quito
The River House Lodge Puerto Quito

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The River House?

The River House provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The River House?

As of May 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The River House on Jun 3, 2025 start from $189.46, excluding 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.

What's there to do close to The River House?

This lodge is located in Puerto Quito, close to Yaussa Cocoa Farm and CHICAO Cocoa Farm.

Is parking available on site at The River House?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the lodge. Accessible parking, free RV/bus/truck parking, and bicycle parking are also available.

Is a spa located at The River House?

Spa services at the lodge include Swedish massages.

Does The River House have a casino?

No, The River House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The River House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The River House?

At this riverfront lodge, there are many amenities for couples, including Champagne service and in-room massages in each guestroom with some featuring river views.

Does The River House have a hot tub?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The River House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The River House serves free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning from its restaurant.

Does The River House allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free at The River House and the property also provides an off-leash area and food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The River House?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The River House?

Yes, every guestroom at The River House comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring river or garden views.

Does The River House have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at The River House if that's in your vacation plans.

The River House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Niels Skov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a fantastic hotel. Very peaceful and beautiful, located in the jungle on a hill side next to the river. From the cabins there is a great view over the beautiful garden and tree tops. The river water is clear and perfect for a swim. The service and hospitality is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angeles

Lugar hermoso con atención distinta y personalizada
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024