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Hotel Santa Monica

3.0 star property
Cuenca hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Located in the business district, Hotel Santa Monica offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning services and a convenient bar. Connect to WiFi, unwind with luggage storage, and enjoy full breakfast options at the restaurant.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Deep soaking bathtub
The current price is CNY470
CNY540 total
Jun 26 - Jun 27

Room options

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Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Triple Room

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sucre 6-80 Y Borrero, Cuenca, Azuay

What's nearby

  • San Sebastian Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Calderon Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Convent of the Assumption - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 7 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) - 8 min drive
  • Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 79.2 miles/127.5 km
  • 14n - Antonio Borrero Station - 18 min walk
  • Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station - 18 min walk
  • Unidad Nacional Tram Station - 9 min walk
  • Gran Colombia Tram Station - 14 min walk
  • Parque del Molinero Tram Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Café San Sebas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Fornace - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jodoco Belgian Brew - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant El Tequila - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Monica

  • Hotel Santa Monica is a great choice for a stay in Cuenca. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Public transportation is just a short walk: Unidad Nacional Tram Station is 9 minutes and Gran Colombia Tram Station is 14 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 12:30 PM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite garage
    • Free offsite parking within 1312 ft
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Santa Mónica Cuenca

Santa Mónica Hotel Cuenca

Hotel Santa Monica Cuenca

Santa Monica Cuenca

Hotel Santa Monica Hotel

Hotel Santa Monica Cuenca

Hotel Santa Monica Hotel Cuenca

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Santa Monica offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Santa Monica does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Santa Monica?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Santa Monica?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Santa Monica?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 12:30 PM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Santa Monica?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Hotel Santa Monica have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Hotel Santa Monica like?

Hotel Santa Monica is a short 9-minute walk from Unidad Nacional Tram Station and 6 minutes' walk from San Sebastian Plaza.

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Reviews

Hotel Santa Monica Reviews

7.8

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

It was ok
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We like everything
Amparo, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It is an excellent hotel, it does not need any change, I would return to the same Hotel and I would recommend
Carlos, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I was pleased in general with my stay. The bed was very comfortable and the light breakfast offered in the 6th floor cafe was fine, good strong coffee and a decent start to the day. Clean, modern, attractive hotel in a good location. However, wifi was an issue in the rooms, but the lobby is okay if you need it. I would stay again.
1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Vetusto y viejo

Hotel muy antiguo me aparecieron cucarachas en la pared ... terrible
Dagle Diogenes, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Muy bien

Como siempre...el lugar adecuado para la ciudad adecuada
Alfonso Paz, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Cuando llegamos con las maleta no abrieron la puerta solo nos miraba
diana, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful service from a friendly staff

We love the hotel, the rooms were clean and comfortable. The dining area had a beautiful view of Cuenca and the food was good. My mom and I walked to many churches, restaurants and shops and we still needed more time to visit so many great places in Cuenca.
Verified

4/10 Fair

Engaño en el precio!

El hotel ha colocado un precio y luego después de hecha la reservación y garantizada con la tarjeta de crédito ha llamado por teléfono y cambiado el precio. NO RECOMENDO
Verified

6/10 Good

Everything had to ordered through the front desk. No hair dryer in the room unless you requested it.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good quality hotel near the city center.

Good quality hotel near the city center square Park Calderon. Walking distance to many tourist points of interest for culture, history, language schools, shopping, ATMs and taxis. The staff is very attentive with most being bilingual. Breakfast buffet is more than adequate in a setting of a top floor dining room with views of the city which is very nice. Furnishings and decor a bit dated, but sturdy and clean. The large bed was comfortable. Bathroom good size. Two down sides are the elevator does not run down to the ground floor. It starts at the second floor and goes to the top floor. If a person has mobility problems, then this would not be the place to stay. Second problem on occasion is the noise from car alarms and the fire siren that go off during the night. No sleeping through either of them.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, noisy city

Santa Monica Hostal was upscale hotel in Cuenca. I don't speak much Spanish, and sometimes it was difficult communicaing with staff, but that's more my problem then theirs. However, since there are a number of Americans visiting Cuenca, they may consider some English lessons for their staff. The room was very nice, however, I couldn't find any thermostat, ergo A/C or heating controls. Apparently, since the weather is cool there year-round 60-75 degrees, I guess they figure just open your patio slider to cool off the room. The only problem is that apparently Cuenca is "car alarm" capital of the world(I've been to 21 countries so I have some expertise in this). There was a constant barrage of alarm beeps thruout the weekend, some even beep continuously while they're in the alarm mode. I was on the 5th floor, but it was still very annoying. Maybe, nothing the hotel can control, but something Cuencanos might consider controlling, i.e."noise pollution" just as damaging as other types to "livability index".
Verified

6/10 Good

An average hotel

Room was cold and had Wi-Fi problems. I could not connect from my room. The personnel that works there are very friendly and they try to help, but some things are beyong their control.
Verified

6/10 Good

This hotel is very fine except that most of the rooms face the street and there is continual street noise though the night and the windows have to be open for comfort at night because there was no air conditioning.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel in a lovely city

We enjoyed our four nights here over Easter. The staff were very helpful and friendly even though we spoke almost no Spanish. The breakfast was good and the view from the top floor room where it was served was outstanding. They even had English Premier League Football on the telly one day! V central location...
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

5 Star Service

This is our second stay at this hotel. We love it here and would not stay at any other hotel in Cuenca! Staff and owner are always smiling, customer service is incredible....It feels like home from the day we arrive until we leave. Thank you Monica, Claudia and the rest of your amazing staff. We can't wait to return!!
Verified

8/10 Very good

sugerencia

Por favor mejorar la señal de la TV Agua caliente en la ducha, son cositas que fallaron un poco.
Verified

8/10 Very good

santa monica hotel down town cuenca

this is a very central hotel for Cuenca near to manyof the sites, the staff are all helpful and caring there are lovely views from the top of the hotel
Verified

8/10 Very good

Cuenca: Hotel Santa Monica

Nice hotel, excellent location. Easy walking distance to centro, shopping, restaurants. Rooms very clean, spacious. Rooms on front of hotel are a bit noisy in the morning due to traffic. Overall, an excellent hotel, excellent value. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast. Excellent and friendly staff.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money

Convenient location in the heart of Coenca, good value for money!
Verified

8/10 Very good

Jaakko, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Armando, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Verified

6/10 Good