Hotel Santa Monica

Property class: 3
Cuenca hotel in historical district

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Hotel Santa Monica is a great choice for a stay in Cuenca. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Public transportation is just a short walk: Unidad Nacional Tram Station is 9 minutes and Gran Colombia Tram Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
The current price is $75
$86 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, a nightstand, and a window.

Superior Double Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair.

Superior Twin Room

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

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Room

Superior Triple Room

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

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About the neighborhood

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Sucre 6-80 Y Borrero, Cuenca, Azuay

What's nearby

  • San Sebastian Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Church of Santo Domingo - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Calderon Park - 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

  • ‪El Huerto - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tienda Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café San Sebas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria Central Perk Cuenca - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Monica

  • Hotel Santa Monica is a great choice for a stay in Cuenca. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. 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

Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

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

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

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Hotel Santa Monica Reviews

7.6

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

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6/10 Good

It was ok
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10/10 Exceptional

We like everything
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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
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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.
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2/10 Poor

Vetusto y viejo

Hotel muy antiguo me aparecieron cucarachas en la pared ... terrible
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8/10 Very good

Muy bien

Como siempre...el lugar adecuado para la ciudad adecuada
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6/10 Good

Cuando llegamos con las maleta no abrieron la puerta solo nos miraba
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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.
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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
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6/10 Good

Everything had to ordered through the front desk. No hair dryer in the room unless you requested it.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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!!
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8/10 Very good

sugerencia

Por favor mejorar la señal de la TV Agua caliente en la ducha, son cositas que fallaron un poco.
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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
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money

Convenient location in the heart of Coenca, good value for money!
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8/10 Very good

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8/10 Very good

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8/10 Very good

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6/10 Good