We found a family atmosphere but also spontaneous, attentive, and diligent teamwork on the part of each person in charge of the services. They always accommodated our requests and took... read more the initiative to keep an eye on our comfort. Our stay was full of details from the staff in who we noticed their desire to serve and please us as if we were part of their family. We remember all of them with gratitude and affection: Yesenia, Saray, Ivonne, Josue, Diego, and all the rest, who attended us during meals, as well as the cooks.

  Everything about Hacienda La Danesa was fantastic. The moment you pull into the teak lined driveway which takes 5 minutes to drive, you know you are at somewhere special. The... read more lodge only has limited rooms and ours was appointed wonderfully. The staff was a delight. We will be back.

  I was flying from Galápagos Islands back to the USA and had one day to spare in Guayaquil. The city was not the safest place to spend that day and... read more I decided to go to the countryside. In the morning I texted on WhatsApp with Hacienda La Danesa contact person and a very welcoming coordinator arrange an afternoon airport pick up for me, booked a room and explained that cacao tour, river tubing, chocolate making experience and breakfast are included in the rate. The experience was beyond amazing, my stable room was a pure luxury and I was welcomed by a personal host Yvonne with deep care, she made my stay amazing beyond my expectations! The cacao plantation experience was so interesting, I’ve never seen anything like that before. If anyone wants to see true Ecuador, Hacienda La Danesa is a must-visit place! More