Ecolodge La Estancia

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

About this property

Offering 15 ecological cottages built with local materials on pre-columbian agricultural terraces, Ecolodge La Estancia offers accomodation overlooking Titicaca lake. Built with mud bricks, stone and straw, each cottage is equipped with a passive solar heating system and a private bathroom. In addition, each cottage offers panoramic views of Titicaca lake, the moon island and the Andes mountain range. A buffet breakfast and a set meal for dinner are included daily. Ecolodge La Estancia also has a restaurant and bar on site, where guests will be able to savour local dishes and drinks while soaking up the undisturbed views of the lake. Guests at the property can also take part in activities, such as hiking, mystical ceremonies, archeological tours, as well as other cultural exchanges. La Virgen Morena and Copacabana are 1 hour away by boat. Both Pilkokaina Ruins and Yumani Bay are 20 minutes away by boat. El Alto airport is 3.5 hours away by car.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sascha
Germany Germany
“Had a nice stay on the island. We would recommend this”
Wai
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location is great (but so are many of the far cheaper properties on the island). Dinner and breakfast was excellent. Each lodge is perfectly designed to be eco friendly.”
Daniel
Spain Spain
“Wonderful location, gorgeous setting. The staff was very friendly and the food was quite good.”
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Pretty much everything - particularly the location and stunning views. The lodge was much comfier and more modern than some places we’ve stayed in Bolivia. The manager was wonderful and arranged for us to stay an extra night when I was too ill to...”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location. Little cottage. Food was great ( I am a veggie). Staff very helpful”
Cat
Chile Chile
“Très bel endroit qui permet de raccourcir un peu la rando et moins de monde que dans le sud. Endroit très calme. Très bon repas le soir et petit déjeuner extra aussi.”
Shara
United States United States
“The hostess, Susana, was friendly and helpful. We happened to be the only guests at the time, so meals were timed according to our needs. The food was delicious and the offerings for breakfast varied. The property is well-maintained and beautiful....”
Heidi
Switzerland Switzerland
“Der Garten ist wunderschön, die Zimmer liebevoll eingerichtet, das Essen sehr lecker.”
Rodney
United States United States
“Beautiful location. Comfy warm bed and hot showers. Delicious dinner and breakfast included. Staff super nice and helpful. However it was rather pricey considering you could get similar accommodation for about half the cost.”
Gómez
Bolivia Bolivia
“La vista, increíbles lo desconectado que se siente el mundo allá arriba.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Eucalipto
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Ecolodge La Estancia takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$50 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, in order to reach the hotel, guests must walk 45 minutes from Pilcocaina or Yumani ports. Guests can contact the hotel in advance to schedule a pick-up service from the port.

Guests should only take the necessary luggage to Isla del Sol, they can leave excess luggage with one of the hotel's representatives in Copacabana.

Please note dinner consists of a fixed menu, which includes a soup, a main dish of trout, chicken or beef (vegetarian option available), a dessert and a beverage.

Please inform Ecolodge La Estancia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.