Hacienda la Danesa

The whole experience was amazing. The team has an excellent attitude. The attention is personalized. We stayed in the restored stables and we loved it! It is a beautiful way to enjoy the Ecuadorian countryside and its culture in a luxurious way

This was our second stay at Hacienda La Danesa, our first stay was 3 years ago. However, this time we decided to bring the parents-in-law as well. We were pleased to find La Danesa to be just as charming as the first time. We had reserved the restored stables for us and the garden cottage for the in-laws, both rooms have their own charm. We prefer the restored stables because of the airy but rustic design, views, and the alfresco shower. However, the garden cottage has a beautiful pathway where you can set up a private and very romantic dinner. The team actually set up a beautiful dinner there for us and it was unforgettable. As for activities, we did beekeeping, horseriding, the cacao experience, and milking in the garden. We would recommend all of them! When we booked the beekeeping experience the beekeeper couldn't make it as he was ill but the team managed to provide a quick solution by having a local beekeeper give us the tour instead. The food at La Danesa is amazing. All meals are a la carte with only a few options but less is more and the quality and presentation are amazing. The only thing we missed during our stay was great coffee and we would recommend investing in barista training to take the experience to the next level. At La Danesa the attention to detail is outstanding, both when it comes to the design of the spaces and the experience as a whole. To conclude, La Danesa is a must and it can not be missed.

One of the loveliest haciendas on the planet. The architecture and appointments in the rooms and common area are sheer perfection. Whoever designed the buildings and the interior must be at the top of their respective industries. That being said, the price is steep for the location. We booked the Garden Cottage along with the meal plan and two extra excursions (beekeeping--incredible!) and (cloud forest waterfall hike--stunning!) and the cost added up to over $1,000 a day. Service is excellent, and though meal preferences don't always translate well, the quality and presentation of the food is outstanding. Try Myra's empanadas! And the hot chocolate was the best I ever had. If you are looking for peaceful luxury, this is the place! So beautiful.