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Top 10 trending Principal hotels

Hotel Azul de la Plaza
Front of property - evening/night

Hotel Azul de la Plaza

3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"Beautiful small hotel. Staff were wonderfully kind and so helpful. Made to order breakfast was excellent!"
Hotel Azul de la Plaza
Hotel Raymipampa
1 bedroom, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Hotel Raymipampa

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (65)
"Great service awesome people "
The price is P2,461
P3,879 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Hotel Raymipampa
Killary Lodge
Front of property

Killary Lodge

5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"This a beautiful place to stay, cozy, friendly a perfect get away for the entire family to relax and enjoy nature. Excellent customer service."
The price is P7,145
P7,145 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Killary Lodge
Hotel La Casona
Exterior

Hotel La Casona

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (53)
"The hotel, rooms, breakfast, and especially staff were simply amazing. This will be my go-to hotel in Cuenca on every visit."
Hotel La Casona
Hostal Casa Lloret
Front of property

Hostal Casa Lloret

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (49)
"Excellent stay at this hotel. "
The price is P3,377
P3,715 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Hostal Casa Lloret
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Restaurant

Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (28)
"Only stayed one night while traveling. It was a great place to rest for the night. Very quiet. "
The price is P2,083
P2,083 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Hotel Boutique La Ronda by Chat Noir
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Courtyard

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (290)
"Great property to stay at Cuenca. Veronica, Nina and all serving staff were just exemplary "
The price is P14,351
P15,786 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine

Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (342)
"Beautiful hotel and excellent location! "
The price is P5,787
P6,365 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia
Hotel Las Gardenias
1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

Hotel Las Gardenias

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (46)
"The rooms were clean and the staff was extremely helpful."
The price is P3,012
P3,012 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Hotel Las Gardenias
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional
Reception

ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (46)
"The stay was fantastic. The personnel working at the front were welcoming and extremely helpful. Alex, Mabel, Fernando, and Ana Maria all went above and beyond to help with recommendations and arrangements. The location is perfect and central to all the sites. The decor is luxurious. Everything is what a great hotel should be!"
ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional
San Juan Hotel
Local cuisine

San Juan Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (25)
"El personal de servicio fue muy atento y las instalaciones están limpias y bien atendidas."
San Juan Hotel
El Dorado Hotel
Front of property - evening/night

El Dorado Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (194)
"I did like the excellent service, the rooms are nice, comfortable, and very clean. Delicious food, and the hotel is located right in the heart of Cuenca. Will be back. Thank you. Marcelo Duran. "
The price is P4,115
P4,526 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
El Dorado Hotel
SÁ Hotel by Raymipampa
Reception

SÁ Hotel by Raymipampa

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (10)
"I was in a spacious room with a king bed, large bathroom, staff very friendly, clean . Good breakfast. The sofa in the room was old, the extractorin the bathroom was not functioning which they were going to change ."
The price is P2,312
P2,659 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
SÁ Hotel by Raymipampa
Casa Montalvo Bed & Breakfast
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Casa Montalvo Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (53)
"Excellent location and room, will stay again when going to Cuenca"
The price is P3,235
P3,235 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Casa Montalvo Bed & Breakfast
Casa de las Rosas
In-room safe, free WiFi

Casa de las Rosas

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (172)
"There is a partnership between Expedia and the Casa de las Rosas Hotel to steal people's money."
Casa de las Rosas
Arhaná Hostería Resort
Outdoor pool

Arhaná Hostería Resort

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (14)
"a pleasant stay as usual"
The price is P4,253
P4,253 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Arhaná Hostería Resort
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Private kitchen

Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (25)
"The reception was friendly, helpful and pleasant!"
Santa Lucia Suites - Barranco
Hotel Yanuncay
Indoor spa tub

Hotel Yanuncay

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (11)
"Very nice all together."
Hotel Yanuncay
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (416)
"Perfect place for vacation "
The price is P5,101
P5,611 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir
Morenica del Rosario
Interior

Morenica del Rosario

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (131)
"Needs a lot of maintenence "
The price is P2,268
P2,495 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Morenica del Rosario
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What's the best place for a stay in Principal?

Four Points By Sheraton Cuenca, located 20.5 mi (33 km) from the heart of Principal, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Santa Lucia House - Forum and TRYP by Wyndham Cuenca Zahir. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Principal.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Principal, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Principal.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Principal?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Principal, head over to our customer service page.

What are some accommodations with pools in Principal?

Parque Acuático Planeta Azul: Offers 5 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and free water-park access. Also, another option that offers an onsite pool is Arhaná Hostería Resort. View all hotels with pools in Principal.

What is staying in Principal like?

Travelers to Principal will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 245 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Principal.

What are the top places to visit in Principal?

Places to visit in the wider area include Gualaceo Market, Ecuagenera Orchids, and Amaru Zoo. You'll also find Rio Tomebamba and Gualaceo Church in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Principal guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Principal?

The hottest months are usually November and October with an average temp of 55°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 52°F. The rainiest months in Principal are April, March, February, and January, with each month seeing an average of 13 inches of rainfall.