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The Secret Garden

Calle Antepara E 4-60 los Rios | Sector San Blas, Quito, Ecuador
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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

The rooms for 6 people are a real good price, but the food and drinks at the hostel are expensive. Supper is 5$ for a small plate of food, which is kind of pricey for Quito since right down the street you can get full meals (soup, drinks and main) for 2-3$. The drinks are expensive (3$ beers), the corner... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

This was the worst place i had seen in my 7 weeks of Ecuador travel. I simply had a look through the place and quickly exited. Rabbit warren comes to mind and the restaurant area at the top had some some very shady looking characters sitting there as well as many backpackers. Good meeting place though. Great exercise climbing the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

This is a nice place but its more suitable for couples or people travelling together as there isn't really any social areas only a restaurant on the rooftop . There is no kitchen which is really strange for a hostel , it's more of a cheaper hotel option. I didn't like that you couldn't lock your room either . there... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room was big and comfortable. They have an amazing roof terrace with bar where they also serve evening meals - a great place to meet other travelers. The hostel itself is nice - quite rambling and lots of steps so not recommended if you have mobility problems. Excellent English speaking staff. Good security... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

The best part about Secret Garden is the rooftop with a great view of the city. That and the place is usually full of travellers from all over so it's a great place to meet people. The beds are quite comfortable too. But that's about the only positives I have for the place. The only working shower I could find... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

The hostel itself is nothing SO special, is in a not so safe area (at night), and staff is rather cold. BUT, whether it's the rooftop patio or fact that there's not much to do in the immediate area at night, everybody congregates upstairs and I had some amazing conversations and made some amazing friends. Hostel rooms and bathrooms are... More

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London, UK
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013 via mobile

The Secret Garden was the worst hostel we stayed in over three months throughout South America. We are both seasoned travellers and hostel-goers but never have we been somewhere where you get locked in your room at 10pm. The service was indifferent, a private room we paid extra for had no window and was at the bottom of a damp... More

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Perth, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Excellent views from the rooftop terrace and sociable (when people come up for air from their <insert digital device>). Breakfast is the standard options and good quality, dinner is just ok, drinks are cheap. The tour agency downstairs does free walking tours of the old town Mon - Fri. The hostel is kinda old and creaky. We stayed in room... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I stayed at this hostel in October of 2012 and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my stay. The staff were super knowledgeable, friendly and the rooftop terrace where the amazing cuisine is prepared with great value and love of quality food, offers unparreled views of Quito for a hostel. Would definitely stay again and miss this place greatly!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We went here on a recommendation and were not disappointed. The very friendly staff, the cleaning staff, quick laundry service and not to forget the roof top being a top place to be in all of town. Just great. The staff helped us with any inquiry we had and made our stay very enjoyable. Thanks for making us so welcome

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The Secret Garden Hotel
The Secret Garden Hotel Quito
Address: Calle Antepara E 4-60 los Rios | Sector San Blas, Quito, Ecuador
Region: Ecuador > Pichincha Province > Quito
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Restaurant
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Ranked #32 of 106 Speciality lodging in Quito
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Secret Garden Quito is a friendly Australian/Ecuadorian/French family run hostel conveniently located in a quiet, authentic cobble-stone street in central Quito. Our 'barrio', or neighbourhood, is one of the few remaining Colonial districts and even our building is protected by a United Nations World Heritage listing. With a big improvement in security in the Old Town in recent years, plus 24 hour police patrols, our neighbourhood now enjoys a level of safety and security equal to (or often better than!!) most international capital cities.But there's more!!Our beautifully restored colonial building features a rooftop terrace/restaurant/bar with breathtaking views of the historical Old Town. Feel free to browse our hostal book exchange, chat with our friendly Ecuadorian and foreign staff, check your email (free use of computer and free Wifi), or just relax listening to any of our wide selection of music. ... more   less 
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