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Hotel Casa San Rafael

3.5 star property
Cuenca hotel in Cuenca Historic Center with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Fireplace
Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The price is AED 187
AED 338 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 January 2025

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bolívar 5-05 y Mariano Cueva, Cuenca, Azuay

What's nearby

  • Plaza Rotary Market - 3 min walk
  • Calderon Park - 4 min walk
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 6 min walk
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 8 min walk
  • Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station - 3 min walk
  • Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station - 6 min walk
  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiesto's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Negroni - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Balcon Quiteño - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪cositas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Creme - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Casa San Rafael

Hotel located in Cuenca Historic Center
You can look forward to free English breakfast, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby at Hotel Casa San Rafael. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 66 ft (USD 13 per day); reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • LCD TV

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 8 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 8 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 10 percent
  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (roundtrip), (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 13 per day (66 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 8 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Hotel Casa San Rafael Hotel
Casa San Rafael Cuenca
Hotel Casa San Rafael
Hotel Casa San Rafael Cuenca
Hotel Casa San Rafael Cuenca
Hotel Casa San Rafael Hotel Cuenca

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Casa San Rafael pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Casa San Rafael?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Casa San Rafael?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Casa San Rafael provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Casa San Rafael located?

Located in Cuenca Historic Center, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Esqueletologia Museum, San Blas Park, and Plaza Rotary Market. Civic Plaza and Museum of the Canari Identity are also within 5 minutes. Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station is only a 3-minute walk and Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station is 6 minutes.

Hotel Casa San Rafael Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 264 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha, Sunnyside

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and neat. Friendly staff. It's an old hotel and they still use skeleton keys for the rooms.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
I liked the place, the room is clean and good for the price, good location, the lady manaywas very nice and helpful at all the time ,.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA, Huntington Beach

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel. No access for people with disabilities. We were on the 3rd floor. Quiet and friendly staff. Close to the historic center an 3 blocks from Calderon park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Snarly desk help; small room w/o amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge O.

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place, location & an amazing staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff quiet room
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

bernarda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a well kept historical property. The hotel is about 130 yrs old, but it is cozy, well kept, clean and the staff is super friendly and helpful. It has basic amenities such as wfi and breakfast. That being said, during weekend nights, street noises filter through the windows and it becomes almost impossible to fall asleep in the early morning hrs (12 am -2:00 am). Noise is not a problem M-R nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I lovely stay in a beautifully maintained 130 year old building! Not iron and solid wood, i door courtyard and amazing breakfasts every day. The staff treated us like family. When my husband suffered from altitude sickness they asked after him and offered a number of local remedies (they worked, too!) We are taking their contact information so next time they come we can skip Expedia and book directly. They were great! Only advice would be this: spring for a room with two beds. Unless you are traveling solo... the single room was very small, and we ended up upgrading. Well worth it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and charming hotel. Each morning we were creating with warmth and a delicious breakfast. They were very helpful with answering our questions about surrounding points of interest. They offered a reasonable laundry service with one day turnaround. They supported us with calling taxis when we asked for one. We stayed in a room on the third floor and it was very quiet. This hotel is located very close to the Calderon Park in the central historic district. I would definitely plan to stay here again if I can come back to Cuenca.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nelson

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is not what I spect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Juan Pablo

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nicely remodeled from a former large house. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The hotel was quiet and very clean, and a short walk to the central plaza. The breakfasts were good but pretty minimal, with little or no choice and very small portions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Brooklyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel conveniently located in the center of town. The Owners Mr. Camacho and Mrs. Valenzuela were super accommodating and made us feel like at home. Additionally Valeria and the rest of the staff were very nice and attentive. We highly recommend this hotel for someone who wants to have a very unique and classic Cuenca experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very kind and accommodating. The hotel is gorgeous and well maintained. The breakfast is delicious and a wonderful way to start the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Isabel

Traveled with family
Historic hotel.
The hotel is very nice. The service was superb. The beds were not very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Many sites within easy walking distance. The staff were so friendly, helpful and accommodating. The hotel is a Spanish colonial building, and they have managed to keep the boutique hotel feel. We would come back in the afternoon and I enjoyed sitting in the 2nd floor sitting area. Breakfast was fresh squeezed juice, fruit, toast and eggs and the best Ecuadorian coffee. Our room had a window over the street, but we did not find it noisy. Room 202 is small. There was not much room between the end of the bed and the desk along the wall. The bathroom is also quite small, with no convenient place to put toiletry bags. The beds were also a little hard for me, so I put the extra blankets under the sheet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vern

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was amazing! A great historical hotel close enough to walk downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Munkhmandakh

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022