Rukka Lodge

When we arrived at Rukka Lodge we were faced with a blank wooden gate an an intercom that did not work. After managing to find a phone number on the website, a woman told us that she would not open the gate until she had found our booking (a booking we had made and prepaid three months before). Overall we were left out on the street for 30 minutes with our suitcases. When she grudgingly accepted that we 'might' have a booking, we were allowed in. It was not clear whether the person who let us in was the owner, a manager, or maybe a neighbour who kept an eye on the place! The room was large and clean and the communal area very pleasant. The swimming pool remained covered during our two day stay, presumably because 'the neighbour' didn't want to swim. We were told that breakfast (included in the price) would be at 8am.When we came down from our room there was literally no-one on site. We waited for half an hour and went out to get breakfast. Each time we returned to the property we were faced with the blank wooden gate and a ten minute wait to get back in until the 'manager or neighbour' saw our WhatApp message and came to open the gate. We were left looking like vulnerable tourists. We dare not go out after dark - it seemed like a lottery as to whether we would get back in. The next day (after I left), my daughter did manage to get breakfast at 8.45am, and was also informed that they had found our booking.

Rukka Lodge in Tumbaco is a wonderful place to stay if you are visiting Quito. It is located in the beautiful valley about 20 minutes from the busy hustle and bustle of Quito. It is close to Cumbaya center, which has many incredible restaurants and bars. The climate in Tumbaco is perfect - it is just a bit warmer than Quito, which makes it a bit more comfortable. It is also located just a few blocks from the beautiful Chaquinan trail, which is perfect for a jog, walk or hike. The hotel rooms are tastefully decorated and give you the fell of being in the Andes Mountains. The bed is spacious and incredibly comfortable. The shower has strong water pressure, which makes for a luxurious shower after a long day of touring. The breakfast, which is included with the price of the room is amazing. It comes with eggs, delicious and fluffy pancakes, bacon, fruit, yogurt and granola and fresh fruit juice - one of the best breakfasts that I have had. The people who work at the hotel are incredibly kind, accommodating and helpful. They went out of their way to make us feel at home. Additionally, there are a large variety of restaurants right on site, so if you don't feel like going out for lunch or dinner, you have everything you need available to you on the premises. I highly recommend Rukka Lodge as a top place to stay when visiting Quito.