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Reviews of La Casa del Molino Blanco B&B

2.5 out of 5
La Casa del Molino Blanco B&B
Misioneros Dominicanos y Juan Leon Mera, San Jose, Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirstynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel with great staff. We got the suite which is apart from the main building and has its own bathroom. A perfect little couples retreat! The bed was really comfortable too which can be hard to find!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Elba V. on 12 May 2024
Thank you for your kind comment, it was a pleasure to all the staff at the small hostel to make your visit as pleasant as possible. Always thinking about our guests feeling excellently cared for as if they were at home.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was on a patio, birda singing, flowers, and beautiful garden up front with tables and chair in a covered area. I was cheerfully welcomed by Elba who I had chatted with on Whatsapp when I booked the room. I took a walk after arriving and when I got back Franco was at the front desk, he suggested tours for the next day, and arrangements were made for me to be picked up. I went for a walk in the morning and had the wrong shoes to go up hills when it was raining. Johanna, who works in the kitchen, free breakfast, and cleans the rooms. Even with the language barrier she understood I didn't have good shoes for the tour. She went to her home and got shoes for me. How sweet is that?Because of Emergency Declaration, and curfew, my plans had to change, I was sad to leave. Elba made arrangements for a driver that picked me up at 5 am. She was up and welcomed me with a cup of coffee, one for the driver too! I am so happy I decided to atay at La Casa Del Molino Blanco B and B. For me, a perfect place to stay with good people who actually care and made sure I had everything I needed to make my time in Baños even more magical.
Response from Elba V. on 28 Feb 2024
Thank you for your kind comment, it is always a pleasure to serve, to help our visiting friends in every way possible, it is our responsibility to make them feel comfortable and safe at home. We will have a memory of your visit in our hearts, we hope that there will be a near future to see you again. Thank you from all the staff of the small hostel. We send a warm hug to your beloved country.

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from AMINISTRATION on 1 Jul 2023
Estimados señores ExpediaLa reserva del Señor Kevin el hostal no ha procedido al cobro de penalidad, por tal razón no tiene porque poner una calificación de ningún servicio que no hayamos prestado. Si la calificación no es retirada el hostal procederá a cobrar la penalidad de cancelación, ya que estamos en el derecho de aun hacerla.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicely hostel that we stayed in our 6 weeks travelling in South America. Owners are so friendly that you want to stay more days enjoying the city. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Elba on 3 Dec 2022
Thank you very much, it was really a pleasure to welcome you and be able to serve you, we are glad you loved our little hostel.

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place. A little far from the city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Gerente on 7 Oct 2022
Thank you for choosing the small hostel for your stay, it was a pleasure to welcome you.

6/10 Okay

young eun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Manager on 1 Dec 2021
Thank you for having preferred the small hostel for your stay, for all the staff it was a pleasure to welcome you.

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything you need!
Very clean and comfortable with good shared facilities. Great for a base for a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from RECEPCION on 24 May 2021
Thank you very much for choosing the small hostel for your stay, we are glad you felt at home. For all the staff it was a pleasure to serve you.

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

A bit of confusion
I don't want to be a bad guy, but I got there and no one was there to greet me. Possibly there was some kind of confusion or who knows. But I chose not to stay at their place. and I wish them the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from RECEPCION on 29 Mar 2021
Thank you very much for your comment, we regret that you could not reach our hostel, we were awaiting your arrival days ago. Quiet is not a problem and we want you to enjoy the small town. Lucky!!

8/10 Good

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Require fifteen minutes walking uphill to reach it. Nice layout of room and patio. Only concern too dark while staying in room, not able to read during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Gracias por su visita on 30 Nov 2019
Thank you very much for having preferred the small hotel, for all the staff it was a pleasure to serve you. We regret the low or dim light in the room, the energy provided by the hostel is wind power and solar panels, they are low light, but your suggestion helps us to find a solution for a lamp with more force for reading. We are delighted by our service, and the small walk from the town to the hostel makes the privilege of being out of the noise.

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views
Out of the centre of town but closer to one of the thermal baths, bed was comfortable and shower was good, WiFi was good as long as the hostel isn't full. Good idea of energy saving at the hostel. Nice set up for movies. When the hostel is full it can be very noisy, breakfast was nice but economical.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Administration on 29 Jul 2019
Thank you very much for choosing the small hostel, we are glad you loved the services, the comfort, our star breakfast with a different option every day. We regret the inconvenience of the groups that arrive at our hostel, but July is the month with a lot of affluence for being high season, and they also arrive constantly every year from different companies for the services we provide for comfort. We reiterate our sincere apologies, for all the staff it was a pleasure to serve you. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Elba on 5 Mar 2019
Thank you very much for choosing the small hostel La Casa del Molino Blanco, it was a pleasure for the staff to receive and serve you. We hope you felt at home. For us it will always be our concern to make them feel good. See you soon Happy trip

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
STAY HERE!!!
I don’t know how anyone could rate this place less than excellent...especially considering the awesome staff. Whomever gave negative reviews must be very difficult guests because the staff far exceeded my expectations. *Clean, economical rooms *Beer, bottled drinks, wine, even massages in house that you can purchase onsite *the most helpful staff ever...booked tours for us for way cheaper than we could find on our own, English speaking, and consistently went above and beyond. Helped us avoid missing our flight by explaining the am bus schedule and that we wouldn’t make it to Quito in time. Then she booked a taxi for us (our only option as we had to leave at 3am) and GOT UP AT 3 AM to escort us to the taxi! *very delicious breakfast that changes everyday. You even have the option to add to it for additional cost. Great, friendly cook. *Cheap laundry service! Say here, you won’t regret it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from RECEPTION on 21 Nov 2018
Thank you very much for your comment to all the staff was a great pleasure to serve you, our hearts jump for joy because our goal was achieved by receiving them and making them feel at home, that their vacations are the most relaxed and memorable memories for life. I'm glad they arrived well on their flight that was a very important point for us. I hope it sends a photo for the souvenir album of the small hostel. Friends, a see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Edgar, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great space, friendly staff and and helpful staff. Location out of the way but facilities make up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Elba Villacis on 31 Oct 2018
Thank you very much for your comment, for all the staff it was a pleasure to serve you and your group. We are happy you felt at home, and we have met all your expectations.

8/10 Good

Gilli, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good quality hostel
Great breakfast, good, clean, spacious bathroom and quiet location. It’s up the hill away from the bustle & noise of the centre of Baños but everything is a 5 minute walk. Met lovely people here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Elba Villacis on 20 Jul 2018
Thank you very much for having chosen the small hostel for your stay, we are glad you felt at home, he liked our services. The cleanliness of the hostel as well as your breakfast is something so important to start the day. For all the staff it was a pleasure to serve you. See you soon friend Best Regards, RECEPTION

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff!
Great stay. Hostel staff are very welcoming and helpful. They helped us call taxis and book activities and tours at a discounted rate. Bathrooms and rooms were clean. Breakfast was quick and good. Cleaning and breakfast staff very nice. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from Elba Villacis on 11 Feb 2018
Thank you very much my dear Mr. Adam and Alicia, your comment is a real reward. For the person it was a pleasure to serve you, we were very fond and sad to say goodbye. We are happy we have come to fill the expectations of the small hostel and make you feel at home. Please when you have time, leave a comment on tripadvisor.com we will be very grateful for your compliments. We wish you continue to enjoy the beauties of our country. Happy Journey and a see you soon. Best Regards, Administration

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Gerente on 25 Jul 2023
Gracias por su amable comentario y es un placer haber servido

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tranquilo y relajado. Personal amable y atento
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Gerente on 25 Jul 2023
Gracias por su comentario para todo el personal fue un placer dar la bienvenida

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Gerencia on 8 Aug 2022
El pequeño hospedaje agradece su visita, y habernos escogido para su estadía, para todo el personal fue un placer darle la bienvenida. Para nosotros cada día es mejorar para nuestros visitantes se sientan como en casa. Los esperamos para una pronta visita.

6/10 Okay

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Accomodation in Baňos
It wasn't great accommodation, but overall good. Staff at the reception were helpful in their duties. Wi-Fi worked, breakfast good but only from 8 am. Parking on the other side of the block is about a 300 m walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Gerencia on 7 Oct 2021
We greatly appreciate your comment, it is always useful to review details, we are glad you love all the service of the small hostel such as cleaning, very important hygiene in these times of COVID, about breakfast if we publish that it is served from 8:00 A.M We do not publish schedules before, precisely so that the guest can read and plan the schedules of their trip. The hostel's garage is rented on a private property, and the distance is approx. 50 meters, the distance published by you is like walking to the center of town the 300 mtrs. The walk is always pleasant enjoying the night and healthy. It was a pleasure for all the staff to welcome you.

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel bien situé et tres agréable
Hotel très agréable dans le quartier historique de Cuenca. Personnel agréable et rendant service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Gerencia on 7 Oct 2021
Merci beaucoup pour votre aimable message et merci, pour tout le personnel, c'est un plaisir d'accueillir nos invités et de les servir de la meilleure façon possible. Bon voyage

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Recepción on 26 Jan 2021
Muchas gracias por haber preferido los servicios de Hostal La Casa del Molino Blanco, para todo el personal fue un placer servirle. A pesar de la pandemia, todos estamos equipados y listos para darles la bienvenida.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice Staff and pretty clean! Highly recommended! I would definetly stay again there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from RECEPTION on 17 Jul 2019
Thank you for choosing La Casa del Molino Blanco for your recent stay in Banos, It was a pleasure for all the staff of the hostel to have served you. We’d be grateful if you would review us on https://www.tripadvisor.co/Hotel_Review-g312857-d3680744-Reviews-La_Casa_del_Molino_Blanco_Bed_Breakfast-Banos_Tungurahua_Province.html. It’s the world’s largest travel site, helping over 60 million visitors every month plan the perfect trip. Our guests often tell us how helpful it is to read past guests' reviews before booking their own visits. And we're always eager to hear what you liked. Thanks again, and we hope you'll choose La Casa del Molino Blanco the next time you're in Banos.

8/10 Good

Kristian, just on the beach..close to McD.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Recepcion on 27 Sept 2018
Muchas gracias por haber escogido los servicios del pequeño hostal nos alegra haber podido cumplir con sus expectativas, fue todo un placer servirles.

10/10 Excellent

Riyane, MARSEILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parfait
Un hotel charmant avec des hotes chalereux et souriant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Elba Villacis on 21 Sept 2018
Merci beaucoup d'avoir choisi la petite auberge c'était un plaisir de vous accueillir et de vous accueillir. Nous espérons avoir répondu aux attentes. Nous avons adoré votre visite, heureux amis et bon voyage en Equateur. Aidez-nous en publiant votre commentaire sur Tripadvisor. Mille merci.

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was very nice. price and service more as good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from RECEPTION on 23 Apr 2018
Thank you very much for your comment, for the staff it was a pleasure to serve you. We are happy that you felt at home and loved the services of the small hostel full breakfast, comfortable and clean beds, showers with hot water 24 hours, rest areas and relaxation. We appreciate your stay and we hope to see you soon. RECEPTION

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Estuvo muy chévere, a excepción de tener que compartir la habitación, no teníamos conocimiento.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from Recepcion on 3 Apr 2018
Muchas gracias por su comentario, lamentamos no leyeron las especificaciones sobre donde dice dormitorios son compartidos. Realmente no fue un error del hostal sino más de ustedes al no leer toda la información. Nos alegra le encanto todo el servicio de desayuno, limpieza y relax. Para todo el personal fue un placer servirles y tenerlas hospedadas en el pequeño Hostal Backpackers (mochileros viajeros) B&B. Les deseamos un lindo viaje y un hasta pronto.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Personnel déplorable
J'ai réservé une chambre pour 2 personnes et reçu un mail de confirmation d'expedia pour cette réservation pour 2 adultes. Arrivés à l'hôtel on me dit que c'est une chambre simple que j'ai réservé et donc pour une seule personne mais pas de problemes je rajoute 4 $ et j'aurais une double. Ça m'énerve un peu mais fatigué on paie. Quelques minutes plus tard on vient nous voir pour nous dire que la patronne a dit qu'on allait pas payer une chambre double mais une personne additionnelle soit 10,50$ et qu'il n'y a pas d'autre options... 35min au téléphone avec expédia pour régler ce problème. SCANDALEUX
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Recepcion on 17 Jan 2018
Estimado pasajero, creo no entendió la explicación en Español, su reserva era una habitación sencilla para una persona y usted llego con otra persona adicional, en las políticas de su reserva en expedia dice claro, persona adicional a la habitación tiene un costo de $14.90, por revise. El hostal para considerar la equivocación de la empresa Expedia, menciono que solo cobraría $10, esto lo hemos explicado semanas atrás cuando usted realizo la reserva mediante un email. Lamentamos usted no ha leído sus emails donde poníamos en notificación anticipada. Pero Expedia se comunico con usted mediante llamada telefónica como usted explica y le pago el adicional que debía pagar. El hostal debe cumplir con los contratos de las empresas de reservas porque pagamos comisiones, impuestos de divisas extranjeras que son muy altas en Ecuador. Eso explicamos en recepción. Sentimos mucho que usted no quiere pagar, pero lamentablemente esa son políticas establecidas en todo hostal o hotel cinco estrellas en todo el mundo, inclusive mencionamos que si deseaba otras noches le daríamos un descuento directamente del hostal. Pero usted deseaba imponer su precio de pago y eso no es posible ya que somos un hostal, un negocio que prestamos servicio de hospedaje. Agradecemos su visita y para todo el personal fue un placer servirle.

8/10 Good

Fred, Haarlem, Holland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel, nice garden to have a beer aftwerwards
we stayed for two nights. I'ts a nice little hotel, a little bit out of center which is good for the noice. They helped us right away with the next tour. The garden is good to relax after a long day
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from Elba Villacis on 15 Jan 2018
Thank you very much for your comment, for all the staff it was a pleasure to welcome and welcome you. We are pleased you enjoyed the small hostel with its very neat cleaning, with free breakfast that is provided and complete to start a day of adventure. The suggestions of activities that the personnel in reception offers, with the experience that they possess, and guaranteeing the security and service of each tours. Happy trip and a see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Silje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean hostel
The hostel was not in the midle of the centre, which is good in a party place like Baños. Still close to everything. The staff was very friendly and service minded and the rooms were very clean. They sold beers in the reception and there was hammocks outside.
Receive a cordial greeting from the hostel and all the staff, we are happy and encouraged to continue working to improve, and fulfill service goals to all our guests. We were also pleased by the small hostel charm, with European-style comfortable beds, clean towels, our spacious bathrooms and hot standing showers. Breakfast always has a different choice every day, with two types of bread and coffee or unlimited tea. Thank you for your visit.