The place is unique and has a wonderful view. The staff is very friendly so I recommend this place for any solo traveler or family.

Stayed in March 2024

Casa Amarilla is beautifully located on the hillside with a stunning view of Baños. City center is just a 15 minute walk away. But what was most exceptional about our stay was the staff. Bettina and Darwin are the loveliest people I’ve met in a long time, they go above and beyond to help you with every question and are also just fun to talk to and spend time with. 10/10 I would recommend anyone to go stay here when you are going to Baños. Also speak fluent English.

Stayed in February 2024

La Casa Amarilla is a wonderful, homey, scenic stay! Bettina and Darwin are wonderful hosts, and we felt incredibly welcome! Bettina is very responsive (and fluent in many languages!) and an amazing cook. Fresh fruit, coffee, eggs, and freshly baked bread and homemade jam for breakfast? An absolute dream! Darwin also offers many tour options in Baños so if you’re staying here, leave some room in your itinerary for these adventures. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed in February 2024

Amazing write quiet location just out of the main town.

Stayed in December 2023

Admittedly, it is a huge hike to get there. However- That is very much part of the amazing charm. This is not a place to stay if you cannot walk up the side of a mountain.

It is like being home. Everything is so lovely and comfortable. It is a great place for a family.

Stayed in November 2023

Hill to the road

Views, hosts, animals, plants. Iconic Ecuadorian experience.

Stayed in September 2023

The view is just stunning and the Landlady very welcoming and helpful

Stayed in July 2023

There was no wi-fi, and despite having a jacuzzi, it was not working.

Quiet mountain location with lovely views of the city. Extremely friendly owners who cooked meals to order.

Stayed in June 2023

It is a walk uphill but we like walking and the view makes is worthwhile. You can have delicious dinner at Casa Amarilla so if you don’t wanna walk you can stay and eat there.

Betina and Darwin are such nice people! They had great recommendations what to do. And we went on a daytour with Darwin which was really interesting and fun. The food is delicious. The room spacious and clean. And the view is amazing!

Stayed in May 2023

Staff is very nice… You have an amazing view up there 😊

Stayed in April 2023

breakfast with a view, warm and kind owners, comfortable rooms

Stayed in April 2023

Staff amazing and the place itself !

Stayed in April 2023

There was nothing we didn’t like. Maybe we wouldn’t recommend the place to people you dont like pets and the tours of Darwin are maybe more for thrill seekers than for retiered couples. However these things are not really negative and probably could be arranged if asked for.

It is hard to say what we enjoyed most at the wonderful casa amarilla! We felt at home and part of the host family. Bettina is a caring and attentive host and prepares a great breakfast with freshly grinded coffee and homemade bread. Darwin cooks wonderful meals (try the gui!) and can take you to almost too adventurous tours to the surrounding cloud forest. The tranquillity of the place is superb as there is no tarred road access (the host family can arrange transport by horse or 4x4 for a small fee - ask in advance) and the casa is surrounded by a wonderful garden with animals (lamas, guis, chicken, rabbits, 3 cats, 2 dogs). The two sons of the family are very entertaining and super cute. The view over Baños is especially beautiful at night and has to be eared if you choose to hike up (ca. 15’ from town and some drops of sweat). I dont think it is too far fetched to say that the stay at the casa amarilla will be a top highlight of our trip to Ecuador.

Stayed in February 2023

Everything was great!!

Everything was wonderful from the view, the room. the food and mainly the staff. Darwin took us out on a day tour with his auto and showed us an amazing time. He took us on a waterfall tour and offered us a wealth of information about our soundings! My spouse and I highly recommend this place and will be our first choice when we return to Banos!!

Stayed in February 2023

No complaints

Breakfast was wonderful!!

Stayed in January 2023

I did not find anything worth mentioning. This property has a cozy homely feeling to it.

Away from the city hustles and bustles. Extremely helpful family and fun to be around them. I highly recommend this property for people who likes traveling and also loves to stay away from noise and very much inside the nature.

Stayed in January 2023

We really enjoyed our time with Bettina, Darwin, and their sons in their beautiful home. They made us feel so welcome that we decided to extend our stay. It's a steep walk up (well-lit at night, but make sure to do it in daylight at least the first time), but the rewards are many: peace and quiet, tasty food (Bettina graciously accommodated our vegan diet), a comfortable room, and a wonderful view of Baños. Walk further up the road for a chance to see some of the local tree tomato farms and even a free, seemingly-undiscovered swing set with a view of the local volcano. This is really a one-of-a-kind place, and it comes highly recommended!

Stayed in September 2022

Casa Amarilla is a home away from home. Bettina and Darwin and their children welcome you with open arms. A couple of highlights: the spectacular view, the homemade breakfast, the jacuzzi, the animals, the garden, the wonderful tour with Darwin. This is a very special place.

Stayed in October 2022

it is a steep walk of 15 min from town to Casa Amarilla. But transportation can be arranged!

great view over Baños. Quiet place with comfortable rooms. You share the living room with the family with 2 kids. We liked it!

Stayed in September 2022

There’s a long LONG walk to this place. Make sure to contact the owners once arrived at the bottom of the hill so they can come get you, or go into town and have one of the truck taxis take you up.

It’s such a beautiful place! Located on the hillside of Baños looking over the city, this comfy Casa is quaint and extraordinary.

Stayed in August 2022

our hosts were super! and the animals 😉

Stayed in July 2022

Nothing! Kinda a hike up the hill, but they let you know that when you're booking and they have horses and ATVs to bring you up there - if you want!

The host made us breakfast and it was great! She was very sweet and we spent lots of time with her and her family! They are a lovely Swiss/German couple!

Stayed in March 2022

The hotel is uphill. We were happy with the walk, some people might not enjoy it. Worth mentioning the owner will go pick you up if requested!

Our whole stay was great! Staff is super friendly and resourceful. They forward us to people in Baños for activities, which were a great experience. Later on we continued to Puerto Misahuallí, they provided us with contacts which made our lives easier. Views during the day and night were amazing. And if you like hiking, there are a great paths passing by the hotel. Breakfasts, amazing!

Stayed in October 2021

An amazingly peaceful place in the mountains with great hosts and homemade bread and jam :)

Stayed in August 2021