Hostal Campo Verde

I went to Baños with a few friends in mid-June. When I arrived late at night, I was happy to find that "Dulce Amanecer" was across the street from the bus terminal. You can't miss the luminous green sign. When I entered the room I was almost shocked at how clean it was, and especially for $14.25 a night. I remember thinking it was near spotless. On top of that, the beds were cozy, there was good wifi, and the water was deliciously hot to shower in. Not to mention the staff was awesome! From the beginning, they were friendly, responsive, and engaging. The first night they told us about a tourist package which included all the best locations/activities Banos offers, so without even trying, we set up a great itinerary from the start! For $20 the package included going to a lookout in the evening, the next day a "chiva" bus drove us to several different waterfalls, then to "La Casa del Arbol" later that afternoon. The hostal staff also helped us with directions to a variety of restaurants, the quickest route to the thermal hot springs in the city, and where to start a nearby hike. The day I left, I had three hours until my bus departure, and they also helped me figure out one last-minute activity: to check out the zoo. Again, the staff gave me easy directions and it was the perfect way to end my trip in Baños. Overall, I was exceedingly pleased with the conditions of the hostal and the staff. A very rare combination for something so affordable and easily accessible to the bus terminal. In turn, the hostal not only helped out with a comfortable stay but with a well-rounded trip. This place deserves good business. Two thumbs way up!