In the heart of Loja, Sonesta Hotel Loja offers a warm welcome with a free full breakfast and an inviting terrace. Unwind in the indoor pool or connect over coffee at the cafe, then explore nearby San Francisco Plaza and Central Bank Museum; guests also appreciate laundry facilities, a bar, valet parking, free newspapers.
Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
San Francisco Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Loja Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Loja Music Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Central Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Ciudad de Catamayo (LOH) - 57 min drive
Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) - 77.5 miles/124.8 km
Restaurants
El Fogón Grill - 7 min walk
La Crepería de Yannick - 5 min walk
Morelia Parrilla Fusión - 4 min walk
Mar Rojo - 4 min walk
Mirador "Las Tapillas - 7 min walk
About this property
Sonesta Hotel Loja
When you stay at Sonesta Hotel Loja, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Loja Cathedral and San Francisco Plaza. After splashing around at the indoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour health club, a fitness center, and a terrace are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
73 rooms
Arranged over 11 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite valet parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
24-hour health club
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Beaux Arts architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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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.
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sonesta Hotel Loja offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sonesta Hotel Loja 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.
Is there a pool at Sonesta Hotel Loja?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sonesta Hotel Loja?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night.
Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Hotel Loja?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Hotel Loja?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Sonesta Hotel Loja and nearby?
Sonesta Hotel Loja has an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Sonesta Hotel Loja?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Sonesta Hotel Loja like?
Sonesta Hotel Loja is in the heart of Loja, a short 8-minute walk from Central Plaza and 9 minutes' walk from Loja Cathedral.
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Reviews
Sonesta Hotel Loja Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.2
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 21, 2025
The hot tub and pool were very nice.
Stacy
Stacy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2025
The hotel is not the newest but its good and comfortable.
Pablo
Pablo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2024
Love the view of the city and the buffet breakfast.
Laurel
Laurel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 2024
Nice hotel with great view. Rooms are nice and clean. Only problem is that the areas is a bit noisy.
Juan
Juan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2024
No a/c or heater in the room. Good security. Staff was very pleasant. Rooms ending in 8 are directly over the gym and ate are quite noisy if the window is opened .
Manuel
Manuel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Todo excelente
Javier
Javier, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2025
very lovely place
Cristian
Cristian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2023
Nice hotel, friendly staff.
David
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 28, 2022
It is in a really good location.
Maria
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
Great hotel in loja City
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 27, 2023
Good location
Andres
Andres, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2025
Every time my family visits Loja this is our hotel of choice. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. Warm pool and jacuzzi. State do the art gym and amazing buffer breakfast.
Clean and safe!
Cinthya
Cinthya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2022
The hotel itself is very nice and pleasant. The view from the upper rooms is unbeatable and a big plus is the amazing staff and the great food. I had a great stay and wish I was able to stay longer.
RODRIGO
RODRIGO, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 22, 2023
Good breakfast
Manuel
Manuel, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2024
Friendly staff
Andres
Andres, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
Sweet Sonesta
Great experience as usual. Only need a better coffee service as before.
James E
James E, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2014
An overall quality experience
Staff let us check in early since we got before our ETA and also let us check out late. Friendly and accommodating staff. Clean hotel, some nice facilities like a pool, hot tub, steam room, really nice workout room and a beautiful view of the city.
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Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Everything good so far
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 16, 2023
I would stay again. It was a little loud due to an event. Also we had to ask for towels at the pool several times.
Jaime
Jaime, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 7, 2023
There was a loud event that went on all night super loud. We complained and asked for a different room they showed us one that was worse.
The hotel was not full and they could have given us a room in the back away from the noise, instead of showing us a worse one.
Elena
Elena, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 31, 2024
Overall, I liked the property. There was just one thing that almost soured the experience, I was charged for the room when I checked in, and they pretended to charge me for the room again when I checked out. Since the bill wasn't that high, I could not have noticed it, but I did and produced a credit card stub to demonstrate I had already paid. That was enough, but it was an inconvenience nonetheless.
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2026
Este Hotel tiene algo único que los distingue: buen trato y detalles de hospitalidad como el desayuno insolicitada en mi check out temprano. Definitivamente, vuelvo a hospedarme aquí en mi próximo viaje!
Rogelio
Rogelio, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2026
Desayuno bufet, el gimnasio las máquinas les deben dar mantenimiento
Gabriela
Gabriela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2025
El hotel está muy bien ubicado en una zona muy segura pero lo mejor es el staff que tuvo muchos detalles en mi visita.
Muy recomendado...
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
Es muy comoda la habitación y no tuvimos molestias de ruido en la 808. El parqueadero es muy incómodo,