Hotels With Swimming Pools in Tungurahua, Ecuador

My husband and I recently tried a massage service that was overall quite pleasant, but unfortunately not as effective as I had hoped. The ambiance was soothing—soft lighting, calming music, and a peaceful atmosphere that immediately put me at ease. The therapist was friendly and professional, taking the time to ask about any specific areas of tension or discomfort. The massage itself was relaxing, and the pressure was just right for a stress-relieving experience. However, despite the enjoyable nature of the session, I didn’t feel much relief from the muscular tightness I had been hoping to address. The techniques seemed to be more surface-level, focusing more on general relaxation rather than targeting deep tissue. While it was a nice way to unwind and certainly helped with mild stress, I didn’t feel the lasting benefits I’ve come to expect from therapeutic massages. It was a good experience for relaxation, but if you’re looking for more intense muscle relief or a solution to chronic pain, this might not be the best fit. Still, for a peaceful, low-pressure experience, it’s definitely worth considering.

This is hands down THE BEST HOTEL I have ever stayed at, and I don't say things like that lightly. The hotel itself is gorgeous, with a waterfall view from almost all of the rooms. I would sit outskde at night and watch the beautifully illuminated waterfall from our balcony. If you'd like to visit, the base of the waterfall is a simple one to two minute walk across the street! The beds are comfortable, and the showers are really nice. The pool is quite amazing as well, and the restaurant attached had really great food. We were even greated with a mimosa upon arrival! However, the best part about this hotel is the staff. A member in my party had a medical emergency late at night, and speaking minimal Spanish we were terrified. They quickly secured a ride to the hospital for us and helped us through the scary times. With no access to a translator at the hospital, they even sent a staff with us to help translate as best as they could, which *literally* may have been life saving. I have never met such kind people before. All in all, this hotel has had better service and views than any hotel I have stayed at before. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Baños.

I love this place! Located downtown, a few minutes from bars, thermal baths and restaurants (although the food at Selina's is delicious!). Whether you want to chill at the accommodation or go for an adventure - like rafting, you are in the right hands with the Selina staff! With the help of Quito Bike Tours, we went on an amazing trip, from seeing waterfalls to a beautiful park up in the mountains filled with flowers and some huge swings. I can’t wait to come back here one day.

I traveled to Ambato on a leisure trip with my partner and initially stayed at a different hotel on the same plaza that Hotel Boutique Mary Carmen is located on. A colleague of ours recommended that I try Mary Carmen, so I decided to change from the initial hotel to Mary Carmen and spent 3 nights at the hotel. Upon arriving at the hotel, I asked the receptionist to show me the Executive Suites that were available, since I'd preferred to avoid gaudy or loud decoration. Each floor is thematic, and each room has an interior design to match its floor. Some of the rooms are more neutrally decorated, while others are heavily themed. As far as its layout and thematic approach are concerned, this hotel is similar to the Japanese ”love hotels” (for the reader who is not familiar, ”love hotels” are discrete motels, usually with thematic rooms, frequented typically by sex workers and/or budget travelers). After picking out a room that was, in my opinion, more tastefully decorated, I went downstairs to finalize the reservation. At this point, the receptionist charged me for the full stay, which seemed odd; typically, a guest pays the stay (including food and other charges) at checkout. After checking in, I left the hotel to visit local attractions and came back some hours later. The receptionist then informed me that they had water/plumbing issues in the room I'd selected, and asked me to move to a different room. The new room was exactly what I was hoping to avoid in terms of decoration and overall motel feel. Given this change, I decided I would leave the hotel a day sooner than originally planned. I told the receptionist that I might be checking out a day earlier than anticipated, and asked her how the reimbursement would work (because they'd already charged me for the full stay). She said there should be no problem and that she would review with management the next day -- evidently there was no sense of urgency on her part. The next day, I followed up with the receptionist who then had her senior colleague tell me that there was no way they could reimburse me. She explained that if I wanted to do that, it would have to have been reported and reimbursed the previous day (i.e., the day that I actually asked the receptionist). They apologized for their mistake, blamed the mistake on the fact that the receptionist was new, and offered only two ”remediations”: take hotel credit for a future stay, or spend the credit that I have at their restaurant or boutique. However, they refused to reimburse me for a mistake they admittedly made. Note to the consumer: When a hotel makes a mistake, they admit to that mistake, and they choose not to rectify it, it is a big red flag. Note that reimbursing expenditures made with a credit card is a normal operation and is not technically precluded by anything. Mary Carmen's failure to reimburse me was not because they could not ... it was because they chose not to. This is what I would expect from a motel or low-bud

My husband and I recently tried a massage service that was overall quite pleasant, but unfortunately not as effective as I had hoped. The ambiance was soothing—soft lighting, calming music, and a peaceful atmosphere that immediately put me at ease. The therapist was friendly and professional, taking the time to ask about any specific areas of tension or discomfort. The massage itself was relaxing, and the pressure was just right for a stress-relieving experience. However, despite the enjoyable nature of the session, I didn’t feel much relief from the muscular tightness I had been hoping to address. The techniques seemed to be more surface-level, focusing more on general relaxation rather than targeting deep tissue. While it was a nice way to unwind and certainly helped with mild stress, I didn’t feel the lasting benefits I’ve come to expect from therapeutic massages. It was a good experience for relaxation, but if you’re looking for more intense muscle relief or a solution to chronic pain, this might not be the best fit. Still, for a peaceful, low-pressure experience, it’s definitely worth considering.

This is hands down THE BEST HOTEL I have ever stayed at, and I don't say things like that lightly. The hotel itself is gorgeous, with a waterfall view from almost all of the rooms. I would sit outskde at night and watch the beautifully illuminated waterfall from our balcony. If you'd like to visit, the base of the waterfall is a simple one to two minute walk across the street! The beds are comfortable, and the showers are really nice. The pool is quite amazing as well, and the restaurant attached had really great food. We were even greated with a mimosa upon arrival! However, the best part about this hotel is the staff. A member in my party had a medical emergency late at night, and speaking minimal Spanish we were terrified. They quickly secured a ride to the hospital for us and helped us through the scary times. With no access to a translator at the hospital, they even sent a staff with us to help translate as best as they could, which *literally* may have been life saving. I have never met such kind people before. All in all, this hotel has had better service and views than any hotel I have stayed at before. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Baños.

I love this place! Located downtown, a few minutes from bars, thermal baths and restaurants (although the food at Selina's is delicious!). Whether you want to chill at the accommodation or go for an adventure - like rafting, you are in the right hands with the Selina staff! With the help of Quito Bike Tours, we went on an amazing trip, from seeing waterfalls to a beautiful park up in the mountains filled with flowers and some huge swings. I can’t wait to come back here one day.

My husband and I recently tried a massage service that was overall quite pleasant, but unfortunately not as effective as I had hoped. The ambiance was soothing—soft lighting, calming music, and a peaceful atmosphere that immediately put me at ease. The therapist was friendly and professional, taking the time to ask about any specific areas of tension or discomfort. The massage itself was relaxing, and the pressure was just right for a stress-relieving experience. However, despite the enjoyable nature of the session, I didn’t feel much relief from the muscular tightness I had been hoping to address. The techniques seemed to be more surface-level, focusing more on general relaxation rather than targeting deep tissue. While it was a nice way to unwind and certainly helped with mild stress, I didn’t feel the lasting benefits I’ve come to expect from therapeutic massages. It was a good experience for relaxation, but if you’re looking for more intense muscle relief or a solution to chronic pain, this might not be the best fit. Still, for a peaceful, low-pressure experience, it’s definitely worth considering.

This is hands down THE BEST HOTEL I have ever stayed at, and I don't say things like that lightly. The hotel itself is gorgeous, with a waterfall view from almost all of the rooms. I would sit outskde at night and watch the beautifully illuminated waterfall from our balcony. If you'd like to visit, the base of the waterfall is a simple one to two minute walk across the street! The beds are comfortable, and the showers are really nice. The pool is quite amazing as well, and the restaurant attached had really great food. We were even greated with a mimosa upon arrival! However, the best part about this hotel is the staff. A member in my party had a medical emergency late at night, and speaking minimal Spanish we were terrified. They quickly secured a ride to the hospital for us and helped us through the scary times. With no access to a translator at the hospital, they even sent a staff with us to help translate as best as they could, which *literally* may have been life saving. I have never met such kind people before. All in all, this hotel has had better service and views than any hotel I have stayed at before. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Baños.

I love this place! Located downtown, a few minutes from bars, thermal baths and restaurants (although the food at Selina's is delicious!). Whether you want to chill at the accommodation or go for an adventure - like rafting, you are in the right hands with the Selina staff! With the help of Quito Bike Tours, we went on an amazing trip, from seeing waterfalls to a beautiful park up in the mountains filled with flowers and some huge swings. I can’t wait to come back here one day.

I traveled to Ambato on a leisure trip with my partner and initially stayed at a different hotel on the same plaza that Hotel Boutique Mary Carmen is located on. A colleague of ours recommended that I try Mary Carmen, so I decided to change from the initial hotel to Mary Carmen and spent 3 nights at the hotel. Upon arriving at the hotel, I asked the receptionist to show me the Executive Suites that were available, since I'd preferred to avoid gaudy or loud decoration. Each floor is thematic, and each room has an interior design to match its floor. Some of the rooms are more neutrally decorated, while others are heavily themed. As far as its layout and thematic approach are concerned, this hotel is similar to the Japanese ”love hotels” (for the reader who is not familiar, ”love hotels” are discrete motels, usually with thematic rooms, frequented typically by sex workers and/or budget travelers). After picking out a room that was, in my opinion, more tastefully decorated, I went downstairs to finalize the reservation. At this point, the receptionist charged me for the full stay, which seemed odd; typically, a guest pays the stay (including food and other charges) at checkout. After checking in, I left the hotel to visit local attractions and came back some hours later. The receptionist then informed me that they had water/plumbing issues in the room I'd selected, and asked me to move to a different room. The new room was exactly what I was hoping to avoid in terms of decoration and overall motel feel. Given this change, I decided I would leave the hotel a day sooner than originally planned. I told the receptionist that I might be checking out a day earlier than anticipated, and asked her how the reimbursement would work (because they'd already charged me for the full stay). She said there should be no problem and that she would review with management the next day -- evidently there was no sense of urgency on her part. The next day, I followed up with the receptionist who then had her senior colleague tell me that there was no way they could reimburse me. She explained that if I wanted to do that, it would have to have been reported and reimbursed the previous day (i.e., the day that I actually asked the receptionist). They apologized for their mistake, blamed the mistake on the fact that the receptionist was new, and offered only two ”remediations”: take hotel credit for a future stay, or spend the credit that I have at their restaurant or boutique. However, they refused to reimburse me for a mistake they admittedly made. Note to the consumer: When a hotel makes a mistake, they admit to that mistake, and they choose not to rectify it, it is a big red flag. Note that reimbursing expenditures made with a credit card is a normal operation and is not technically precluded by anything. Mary Carmen's failure to reimburse me was not because they could not ... it was because they chose not to. This is what I would expect from a motel or low-bud