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Hotel Cruz del Vado

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
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Restaurant
Hallway
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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La Condamine y Tarqui, Cuenca
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Calderon Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Premium Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cuenca

When you stay at Hotel Cruz del Vado in Cuenca, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of San Sebastian Plaza and Museum of Modern Art. .This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Church of Santo Domingo and 1 mi (1.6 km) from San Cenaculo Church.

What's nearby

  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Calderon Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mall del Rio - 6 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • 14n - Antonio Borrero Station - 15 min walk
  • Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station - 18 min walk
  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪sunday brunch cuenca cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog del Tropical - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Guajibamba - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Pergola - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪New York Pizza - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cruz del Vado

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
Hotel Cruz del Vado offers 26 accommodations with minibars and safes. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cuenca hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hotel Cruz del Vado has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 12 per day); reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 70

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
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 80 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per room (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 12 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 70 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 80 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Cruz Vado Cuenca
Hotel Cruz Vado
Cruz Vado Cuenca
Hotel Cruz del Vado Hotel
Hotel Cruz del Vado Cuenca
Hotel Cruz del Vado Hotel Cuenca

Hotel Cruz del Vado Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Juan, Lindenhurst

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were amazing. Very helpful. From the front desk to the restaurant staff! All lovely! The hotel itself is a gem! Small, quiet, beautiful. The rooms were very clean, the bed was heaven! We had complimentary breakfast and it was delicious. The restaurant is a rooftop with a gorgeous view!!! The hotel is walkable to all the touristic areas. It is not in the middle of the crowded areas which I appreciated very much. The only thing to keep in mind is that they have no parking insite. But this is not uncommon in the downtown area. There is a parking site at walking minutes and the hotel staff helps with the luggage there. Not a deal breaker at all. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. The food in the rooftop restaurant was excellent. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay at a hotel we've had!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul, Panama

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel ambiance is really Beautiful, the location is very convenient, you are close to the main sites of Cuenca, all of them walking distance. The staff are very nice, courteous and kind. Recommended to anyone wishing a great place to stay in Cuenca.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service was superb . The room was absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed our stay so much! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service was superb . The room was absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed our stay so much! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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

Wonderful hotel

The hotel was wonderful. It has an old-world charm but with the features of a modern hotel. The rooftop restaurant had amazing views and unbelievable food. I enjoyed every aspect of the hotel except that they did not have parking on-site.
This was photo from the rooftop with no filters!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Anouar, Miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pictures in this hotel offer something completely different of what it actually offered. I would say the rooftop/restaurant area are above and beyond, the service and breakfast were really good. But when it comes to the pricing and the actual room where you have to sleep, leave a lot to be desired. For example, the pictures show open windows with curtins, but you are actually looking at the hallway, if you get one of the two suites offered, only the you will get a street/river/mountain view on a not "private balcony" (anyone can access it). The hotel claims they do not have a ventilation system in the rooms because the municipality does not allow to install it because of the "historic building" which is built on. So you are paying pretty much a 5 star hotel for a "nice room" which pretty much feels like a sauna. I have been to cuenca many times and actually felt cold in the rooms in other properties, but here, i had to ask the front desk for 2 fans because the heat was unbearable. All of the rooms, except for the 2 suites, do not have windows and face the hallways. I never used my room key because you could fisically open your hallway window, and open your door. Bathrooms and rooms where spotless (they could use better toiletries to get your money's worth). The hotel is nice, but definitely not worth the money paid. Definitely would never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience at Cruz del Vado. The property is beautiful and comfortable. Staff was incredibly accommodating. We had a late check in and their security guard escorted us from our car. We even had treats left in our room. Cant wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning stay, with great service. Excellent environment and decoration.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place ! Awesome service , Gustavo and Cristina were very helpful all around! Great food at the rooftop and great location ! Great price ! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Quito

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Cruz del Vado, it´s the best option in the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property. They kept the look of Quenca authentic and the service was top notch. We arrived a bit early and they were able to accommodate, which was a relief. Great views of the city. The chocolate lava cake was out of this world!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

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

Great hotel for couple getaway

Beautiful hotel. Great location. Amazingly friendly staff. Must book luxury room with city view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel and excellent service. The restaurant has an amazing view, unfortunately the service is a bit slow in the restaurant, the food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Muriel M

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

A gem of a hotel in a gem of a city

We had a lovely time in Cuenca, and part of the reason for that was our choice of the Cruz del Vado Hotel. The hotel belongs to an Ecuadorian chain (Art Hotels) that we used twice during our trip: in Cuenca and in Ottavalo, and both times we enjoyed the same spirit, thanks to a dedicated staff loving and knowing well their cities. In Cuenca we extend a special thank you to Gustavo and Christina for their great advice and warm welcome. All in all Cuenca has been our favorite stop in Ecuador. A side note: the hotels.com address if you use the Directions button is wrong. Make sure to call or message the hotel and they will help you arrive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a gem in the middle of the city in front of a river a few steps of a Main Street with restaurants and shopping stores. Safe location, excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent breakfast and clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Edgar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gandy

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

Excelente

Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024